Canon AE-1 PROGRAM User Manual

Manual Flash
1. Set the shutter speed selector dial according
to the information in the table below:
shutter speed
~
Xcm
Y500
Y
250 Y'25
Type
(f)
FP class
.c:£
(f) :::l
~CD
u.
M and MF class
Electronic Flash
2. Calculate the aperture with a guide-number
formula or with the flash unit's calculator dial
if it has one. Turn the lens' aperture ring to
that aperture.
66
' {,o
'60
t:,
t:,
0
0
' 1,5
0
0
0
1/
8
1/
4
1/
2
1
2 B
0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0 = okay
t:, = possible unevenness in picture
depending
on bulb

Canon AE-1 PROGRAM Specifications

General

Lens Mount	Canon FD
Viewfinder Coverage	94%
Film Rewind	Manual
Flash	Hot shoe
Flash Sync	1/60 sec
Type	35mm SLR
Shutter Speed	2 sec to 1/1000 sec
Exposure Modes	Manual
Metering	Center-weighted average
ISO Range	ISO 12 to 3200
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Focusing Screen	Fixed
Film Advance	Manual
Battery	4LR44
Dimensions	141 x 87 mm x 48 mm
Weight	575g
Shutter	Focal-plane