Canon AE-1 + FD 50mm F1.8 S.C.

Specs:

• Type: A 35 mm SLR film camera with manual focus and shutter-priority auto-exposure (AE), offering a blend of manual control and automation. Manufactured in Japan between 1976–1984.

• Lens Mount: Canon FD breech-lock mount compatible with both FD and FDn lenses. 

• Focus: Fully manual, using a bright viewfinder with a split-image rangefinder surrounded by a microprism collar, aiding precise focusing. 

• Shutter & Exposure Modes: Electronically controlled cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds from 2 s up to 1/1000 s, plus Bulb. Offers shutter-priority automatic exposure and full manual metering. 

• Metering: TTL center-weighted metering; meter needle displayed in viewfinder along with under/overexposure indicators. Exposure range EV 1–18 at ISO 100. Supports manual ISO setting from ISO 25 to 3200. 

• Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism with approx. 0.86× magnification and ~93.5% vertical & ~96% horizontal coverage. Displays useful shooting info including meter needle and battery status. 

• Flash: Equipped with both a hot shoe and PC sync socket; flash sync limited to 1/60 s. 

• Film Handling: Manual film loading, advance via top-lever, and rewind with crank; optional motorized advance available (Winder A). Frame counter resets on opening back. 

• Self‑Timer: Built into the camera with a blinking LED indicator when activated. 

• Power: Requires a 6 V battery (such as 4SR44 or 4LR44). The meter and shutter rely entirely on battery power. 

• Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 141 × 87 × 48 mm; weighs around 590 g (body only). 

• Historical Significance: Notable for being one of the first mass-market SLRs controlled by a microprocessor. Its affordability, automation, and a massive advertising push led to over 5 million units sold—revolutionizing the amateur SLR market. 

Condition:

Fully tested and working. The shutter is accurate across its speed range, the meter and exposure modes function correctly, viewfinder is clear, film advance and rewind operate smoothly, and the self-timer and battery indicator are functional. Light cosmetic wear is consistent with age.