Canon A-1 35mm SLR Camera with FD 28mm f/2.8 Lens Tested & Working

Description
The Canon A-1 is a professional-grade 35mm SLR camera released in 1978, notable for being the first to offer all four PASM exposure modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual. Paired here with the Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens, this setup delivers sharp, contrast-rich images with full manual control and TTL metering. Ideal for street, landscape, and documentary photography, the A-1 remains a favourite among film enthusiasts for its reliability and versatility.

Condition
Overall Condition: Good
Camera body shows cosmetic wear, especially to edges. Viewfinder clear. Shutter, meter, and LED display tested and working. Lens optics clean with no haze or fungus. Aperture blades snappy. Focus ring smooth.

Included

• Canon A-1 35mm SLR camera body
• Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 lens
• Front lens cap

Collectors Notes
The A-1 was a landmark release in Canon’s history, introducing microprocessor-controlled autoexposure and LED viewfinder readouts. Its compatibility with over 50 FD lenses and a wide range of accessories made it a system camera for serious amateurs and professionals. The FD 28mm f/2.8 lens is compact, lightweight, and optically refined, with seven elements in seven groups and a close focus of 0.3m. This tested pairing is ideal for collectors seeking a functional, historically significant SLR with a classic wide-angle lens.

Key Features

• Canon A-1 body with FD breech-lock mount
• PASM exposure modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
• Centre-weighted TTL metering with LED readout
• Horizontal cloth-curtain focal-plane shutter (30s to 1/1000s + Bulb)
• Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 lens: 7 elements in 7 groups
• Minimum focus distance: 0.3m
• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22
• Filter thread: 55mm
• Manual focus with depth-of-field preview
• Dimensions: 141 × 92 × 48mm; Weight: 620g (body only)

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