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32 Canon AE-1 / AE-1 Program
32 Canon AE-1 / AE-1 Program
The Canon AE-1 is one of the most iconic 35mm SLRs ever, and there’s a reason it sold over a million units. It brought electronics and automation into the mainstream, and many bodies still run great today. If you want an even easier learning curve, the AE-1 Program adds fully automatic exposure.
Pros
- +Legendary, widely supported 35mm SLR platform
- +Approachable automation (AE-1 Program adds full auto exposure)
- +Access to a huge range of Canon FD lenses
Cons
- -Modern lens adapters won’t bring over features like autofocus
- -Electronics-based bodies can vary in reliability with age
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32 Canon AE-1 / AE-1 Program
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Highlights
- +Legendary, widely supported 35mm SLR platform
- +Approachable automation (AE-1 Program adds full auto exposure)
- +Access to a huge range of Canon FD lenses
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