The Canon A-1 is a manual focus 35mm film SLR camera.  Introduced in 1978 the A-1. The A-1 was for a number of years Canon's most technologically advanced SLR becoming a mainstay for many pros who also appreciated it's reasonable weight and compact companion, the 5fps Motor Drive MA. Having earned it's place in photographic history the A-1 is now prized by collectors, students, and enthusiasts who appreciate it's classic form factor and amenities that made it so popular with pros. Key Features * Classic manual focus 35mm film SLR camera * Center-weighted light metering pattern * ISOs from 6-12,800 * Full manual controls * Shutter speed range 2 sec to 1/1000 plus B * Shutter priority AE (AutoExposure) mode * Exposure compensation * Dedicated hot shoe * 'PC socket' (flash synchronization terminal) * Flash sync at 1/60 * Removable back * Eyepiece shutter * Electronic self-timer with 2s and 10s options * FD lens mount * Depth of field preview (also for stopped-down metering with non-FD lenses or non-auto bellow)