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Canon A-1 User Manual

Canon A-1
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Canon A-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR
Lens MountCanon FD
MeteringCenter-weighted average
Focusing ScreenInterchangeable
Flash Sync1/60s
Weight620g (body only)
Dimensions141 x 92 x 48 mm
Shutter Speed30s - 1/1000s, Bulb
ISO Range6 - 12800
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism
Exposure ModesProgram, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual
Film AdvanceManual
Film RewindManual
Battery4LR44 or 4SR44
ShutterHorizontal cloth focal-plane

Summary

Introduction to Canon A-1

Canon A-1 Main Features and Basic Setup

Quality from the Inside Out

Details the camera's advanced electronic design and internal circuitry.

Pictorial Outline for General Use

Visual guide to the camera's main controls and basic functions.

Loading the Battery and Film

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the battery and loading film.

Canon A-1 Exposure Modes and Control

Setting AE Modes

Guides on setting Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Programmed AE.

Stopped-down AE Photography

Explains using lenses or accessories that require stopped-down metering.

Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure for lighting variations or creative effects.

Canon A-1 Lens Handling and Advanced Features

Handling Lenses

Covers mounting, caps, and hoods for lenses.

Flash Photography

Guides on using automatic and manual flash units with the camera.

Motorized Film Winding

Information on Power Winder and Motor Drive MA accessories.

Canon A-1 Care and Specifications

Proper Camera Care

Instructions on storage, cleaning, and maintenance.

Specifications

Technical details and features of the Canon A-1 camera.

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