Canon AE-1 Camera User Manual

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Canon AE-1 Camera User Manual - cover page
Brand
Canon
Category
Digital cameras
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
78
File format
PDF
File size
4.4 MB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
AE-1
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for using the Canon AE‑1 camera, including how to attach and set lenses, load batteries, and operate the shutter, self‑timer, and flash functions. It also contains safety information and troubleshooting tips.

Key sections cover lens mounting (align red positioning point, turn clockwise), battery handling (insert negative then positive, press battery‑check button), film loading and advance, flash synchronization (X sync at 1/60 s, M sync at 1/30 s), and detailed specifications such as dimensions, weight, and power source options.

What's inside

  • Lens Attachment
  • Battery Installation
  • Shutter Operation
  • Flash Synchronization
  • Film Loading and Advance
  • Camera Controls
  • Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions141 mm × 88 mm × 47.5 mm (body only)
Flash Sync SpeedX sync at 1/60 s, M sync at 1/30 s or slower
Maximum Shutter Speed1/1000 s (plus PROGRAM and B modes)

Frequently asked questions

What is the correct way to load the battery?

Open the battery chamber, insert the negative terminal first, then the positive, avoid touching the terminals, and close the cover.

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