concept of
a
camera as we have known before.
Exceptional Reliability through
Application of Electronics
The Canon
AE-1,
since
it
employs com-
puter technology and
its
overall design
is
based on electronics, opens the doors to a
new age in the camera world.
In order to make an interrelated whole
out of all the inner mechanisms and to
automatize the assembly process, each and
every part must be built with a very high
degree of precision. And Canon extensively
used computers to automate the design of
the modules as well as the assembly, manu-
facturing and finishing processes within the
strict accuracy requirements the
AE-1
called
for.
Modular construction allows Canon to
thoroughly check each function and to accel-
erate production with the best quality con-
trol. Furthermore, computers were used not
only in the design but also in the manu-
facturing, assembling and quality control,
to insure that the outcome would be a un-
iform quality product.
By new production methods and the
adoption of highly advanced packaging
techniques in the manufacture of electronic
circuitry, the vital parts were completely
sealed to keep out dust and humidity and
reduce the effects of temperature.
Weather Proofing
The IC and resistance circuits were built
as
units. Not only was the wiring stream-
lined to increase efficiency, but also the new
modular joints and all other main parts were
completely sealed to obtain the best possible
weather proofing.
Shutter Priority System to Let No
Chance
Go
By
This camera automatically decides the
correct diaphragm opening of the lens you are
using according to the light the subject
is
reflecting, once the shutter speed has been
previously set. This
is
the meaning of shutter
speed priority. The structure of all
FD
lenses
allows.the
AE-1
to couple with the functions
of the shutter speed priority. Therefore, as
you compose the picture, you can freely
choose the shutter speed that corresponds to
the speed at which the subject
is
moving.
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