The Canon AE-1 is a 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera for use with interchangeable lenses.

it is a 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera for use with interchangeable lenses. It was manufactured by Canon Camera K. K. from April 1976 to 1984. It uses an electronically controlled, electromagnet horizontal cloth focal plane shutter, with a speed range of 2 to 1/1000

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 10:04:18 PM PST by

I'm a pro photographer (30 yrs) - I'll add a little insight into the camera:

The Canon AE-1 is a FILM SLR (not digital).

If in good condition, it is an excellent camera (I've owned 2 - many years ago)
In its time, it was a camera used by many professionals, and boasts a solid, professional quality build (not quite as tough as the Nikons of that era, but still very good).
The lens pictured is the 50mm f/3.5 macro - I good lens that acts both as a 50mm (standard) lens, and also extends to allow for marcro (extreme closeup) photography - a great added feature.

If you are interested in shooting with film, have basic knowledge of how to use a manual camera, this is a really good performer, assuming that the camera works, an there is no fungus in the lens.

I do not know the seller, and cannot evaluate the quality of THIS camera being traded by the photos - I'm offering this info just so folks know more about this model of camera, not as an endorsement to this auction.

bdietz, a couple things you could help folks with:

1) Post a photo of the TOP of the camera (if it has a "P" or "Program" on the dial, then it is a AE-1P, and is a slightly more advanced camera (has a program/auto mode).

2) Take the lens off the camera look through it, and let us know if there are any spots or anything on the glass (inside the lens) - this will let us know if there is (or is not) fungus on the lens- Note that fungus in the lens will NOT hurt the camera, just the lens.

3) Get verified (connect your Ccard, phone verification, Facebook / Twitter) this gives us all more confidence in bidding on the item - there are far to many false auctions on listia, and people are wary...

Hope this info is helpful - Good luck!

Dec 28th, 2013 at 8:22:18 AM PST by

oh here it is 50 mm :S

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:41:21 PM PST by

If your not sure what lens you have on it (like 70mm-300mm or 50mm), then it would be helpful to take a picture of the information on the lens so people can see what they are bidding on, thank you.

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:38:07 PM PST by

If you get verified it will help you with your auctions. To do that sign in with facebook or twitter or a phone number. Just scroll down and it's on the left side and says to get verified:)

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 12:14:20 AM PST by

it says film camera.. :p

Dec 26th, 2013 at 7:42:38 AM PST by

Nice auction! I wish I had enough to bid. I want to get in to the photo business.

Dec 31st, 2013 at 5:59:20 AM PST by

I love film cameras!! :)

Dec 30th, 2013 at 11:10:31 PM PST by

F &.W. Sorry. For. Your. Problem's. Here ! They. Mean no. Harm ! They. Just. Need. Honest. Information, that's. All ! An. A big. Thanks. To. The. Camera. Man , /. Photographer , for. Trying. To. Help. This seller ! God. Bless. You !

Dec 30th, 2013 at 5:10:13 AM PST by

@bobcooley, thanks for that information..very helpful to this auction... f&w....

Dec 29th, 2013 at 7:13:20 PM PST by

alright, done.

Dec 28th, 2013 at 6:01:19 PM PST by

fine fine let me find it

Dec 28th, 2013 at 5:48:00 PM PST by

I would feel much better about bidding for this if you were at least verified on twitter and facebook

Dec 28th, 2013 at 5:46:37 PM PST by

okay thank you

Dec 28th, 2013 at 10:58:26 AM PST by

You're welcome :) Go under your profile, there should be directions

Dec 28th, 2013 at 10:57:39 AM PST by

thanks btw :)

Dec 28th, 2013 at 10:44:46 AM PST by

okay how do I verify? I've been trying to look for it but I can't find it..

Dec 28th, 2013 at 10:36:29 AM PST by

what mm does it require?

Dec 22nd, 2013 at 9:56:23 PM PST by

does it take film or sim card

Dec 26th, 2013 at 7:16:18 AM PST by

Is this the Canon AE-1 or the Canon AE-1 Program? Great auction F&W.

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 12:00:31 AM PST by

thank you for the tip :)

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:39:19 PM PST by

F&W is fanned and watching by the way.

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 12:03:52 AM PST by

no damages scratches dents or anything

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:26:55 PM PST by

I don't know eat kind of lens it has the kind it came with I guess. I'm only getting rid of it cause I havent used it in a long time

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:26:04 PM PST by

there are no scratches to lens

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:23:33 PM PST by

there aren't no issues with it I ran film threw it when I first got it

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 1:23:03 PM PST by

why getting rid of it

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 8:58:07 AM PST by

Can you give some more details about the camera besides stuff you copied off google? What kind of lens does it have on it? Does it work? Have you run any film through it? Any scratches to the lens? Does the lens work properly? If you don't know, that's okay - just let us know by saying something like "I don't know how it works or how to test it, but it looks okay to me" "Great condition" - means that it is in perfect working order with no issues whatsoever.

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 8:57:06 AM PST by

would love this SLR

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 8:54:03 AM PST by

FREE: The Canon AE-1 is a 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera for use with interchangeable lenses.