Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera + 50mm f/1.8 Lens

The Canon A-1 is a legendary 35mm SLR that helped define the electronic camera era. Released in 1978, it was the first SLR to offer a full suite of auto exposure modes—Program, Shutter Priority, and Aperture Priority—alongside full manual control, making it a favorite among both serious amateurs and professionals. Paired here with the lightweight Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens, this kit offers a compact, fast, and highly capable setup for anyone looking to get into classic FD-mount photography.

The A-1 features a bright viewfinder, responsive metering, and a timeless design with classic 80s ergonomics. The FD 50mm f/1.8 delivers crisp images and beautiful depth of field for portraits, street, and general photography. This kit is a great way to explore Canon’s rich FD system and get a feel for the style of shooting that shaped a generation of photographers.

Condition: Good
• Fully functional: metering, shutter speeds, exposure modes, and film advance tested and working
• Small dent on the camera body, purely cosmetic and does not affect function
• Lens has faint internal haze, which may slightly reduce contrast in backlit conditions but is not expected to significantly impact general image quality
• Viewfinder is bright and easy to compose with
• Shutter fires cleanly at all speeds, film advance smooth
• Battery compartment is clean with no corrosion
• All dials, switches, and buttons operate smoothly

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We pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.

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