Canon AE1 - Black

The AE-1, released in April 1976, quickly became a global sensation in the camera market. At the time, manual-metering models like the Canon FTb and FTb-N were dominant, while auto-exposure models were rare and expensive. However, the AE-1 revolutionized the industry with its innovative design and use of a microcomputer to control its five major units and twenty-five minor units. By incorporating electronics, the camera's assembly process was streamlined, resulting in a high-end camera at an affordable price.