{"product_id":"excellent-canon-ae-1-black-35mm-slr-film-camera-fd-50mm-f1-8-s-c-lens-347","title":"[Excellent] Canon AE-1 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera FD 50mm f1.8 S.C. Lens #347","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\tbody { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } \t\t.content-box { margin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em;\t}\t \th1.product-name { font-size: 1.6em; text-align: center;\t}\t.subHeader { font-size: 1.5em; background-color: #2a6fec; color: white; padding: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; font-weight: bold;\t}\t.descriptionBody p { margin-top: 1em;\t}\t.descriptionValue { margin: 0; padding: 0;\t}\tspan.gradeHeader { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;\t}\th3 { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; margin-top: 1em;\t}\t#displayAppearance\u003eul { margin: 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;\t}\t#displayAppearance p { margin: 0;\t}\t#displaySize\u003ep { margin: 0;\t}\tdiv.icon { margin: 2em auto;\t}\t#linkUrl { text-align: center;\t}\t \t#displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t#displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t} #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displaySize[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t#displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t#displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t#displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t.linkField[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\t#linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { display: none;\t}\u003c\/style\u003e\t\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\t\t\t\u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[Excellent] Canon AE-1 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera FD 50mm f1.8 S.C. Lens #347\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the classic Canon AE-1 Black, a highly acclaimed 35mm SLR film camera paired with a versatile FD 50mm f1.8 S.C. lens. Renowned for its user-friendly operation and robust performance, this camera is perfect for both film photography enthusiasts and those new to the art. Capture timeless images with this iconic piece of photographic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSome Scuff as photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check on the photos for detailed condition of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t \u003ch3\u003eFunctional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eTested. Work properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displaySize\" title=\"none\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayWeight\" title=\"isWeight\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayIncludings\" title=\"none\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayFreeSpace\" title=\"freeSpace\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eOptical System Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe meticulously inspected the optical elements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens (FD 50mm f1.8 S.C.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Free from dirt, dust, haze, and scratches. Slight fungus is present but does not affect image quality for normal shooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free from dirt, haze, fungus, and scratches. Slight dust is visible but does not hinder clear framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eIf you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDetailed Inspection Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eOperation Checks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShutter: Functions correctly at all speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: Operates as expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLight Meter: Responds accurately to light changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAF: (Auto-Exposure Function) Operates correctly, supporting the camera's shutter-priority auto-exposure mode. \u003cem\u003ePlease note: The Canon AE-1 is a manual focus camera.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHelicoid: Smooth and precise focusing action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAperture: Blades are clean and stop down correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eSpecific Model Insights: Canon AE-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Canon AE-1 is known for certain common issues due to its age and design. Here’s how this specific unit performs against those:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Shutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirmed the shutter operates correctly across all speeds. As a fully electronic camera, a battery is required for operation, which functioned properly during our tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Squeak:\u003c\/strong\u003e While a high-pitched squeal is common for this model, we did not observe any noticeable squeal or delayed shutter action during our inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter Curtain Sticking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shutter curtain operates smoothly and closes completely, without any signs of sticking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Meter \/ IC Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The light meter responds accurately to changes in light and shutter speed, indicating proper IC function without common failures like a stuck needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Seal Degradation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a very common issue on nearly all AE-1 units. While not specifically replaced, we inspected the back door seals and mirror box bumper foam; they appear intact without significant stickiness or degradation that would prevent the door from opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm Advance Lever:\u003c\/strong\u003e We did not experience any accidental shutter firing at the end of the film advance stroke, nor any sticking of the shutter lock button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe recommend a thorough review of all images and details provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo accessories are included with this listing. Only the camera body and attached lens are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eWho This Product Is NOT Recommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis Canon AE-1 may not be suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuyers seeking a camera with brand-new, factory-fresh light seals, despite our findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThose who specifically require an autofocus camera, as the Canon AE-1 is a manual focus SLR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCollectors demanding a cosmetically flawless unit, due to the presence of some scuffs as detailed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndividuals who expect zero dust in optics, as slight dust is present in the viewfinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box ddpOrDdu\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"dduOrDdp subHeader\"\u003e\n For U.S. Buyers - DDP (Duties Prepaid \/ Included)\n \u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eImport duty and standard courier fees are included in the price\/shipping cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNo extra payment at delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDelivery time as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf unexpected charges appear, contact us before paying\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence — all import charges are handled on our side under DDP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box note\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"note subHeader\"\u003ePlease Note for Buyers Outside the U.S.\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eWe ship items from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\t\t\t\t\t\tThese charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003ePlease check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally,\t\t\t\t\t\tthose additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eWe write the customs declaration correctly. No undervalue. No checkmark gift. \u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48521680060599,"sku":null,"price":185.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9395\/4231\/files\/57_646851cd-acb4-419c-b058-40cc2d62d5af.jpg?v=1780585239","url":"https:\/\/shop.his50s.com\/products\/excellent-canon-ae-1-black-35mm-slr-film-camera-fd-50mm-f1-8-s-c-lens-347","provider":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}