Canon AV-1 35mm SLR Kit with FD 50mm f/1.8

Canon AV-1 35mm SLR Kit with FD 50mm f/1.8 - Good Condition | Classic Aperture Priority Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Canon AV-1 paired with the FD 50mm f/1.8 is a well-matched and practical 35mm film kit from Canon's respected FD mount era. The AV-1 is a compact and approachable Aperture Priority SLR — designed to make creative exposure control accessible to a wide range of photographers while maintaining the build quality and FD mount compatibility that Canon's professional lineup is renowned for. The Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 is a sharp, fast, and beautifully rendering standard prime that pairs naturally with the AV-1 body — delivering the classic 50mm perspective with Canon's respected FD optical quality. Serial numbers: Body 974126 / Lens 4748491.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Canon FD mount — compatible with the full range of Canon FD and FL lenses
• Aperture Priority automatic exposure for intuitive creative control
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• TTL metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Compact and lightweight body — comfortable to handle and carry
• Bright and clear viewfinder
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; FD mount connection clean and secure

"The Canon AV-1 is one of those cameras that makes film photography genuinely accessible without sacrificing quality or creative control. The Aperture Priority mode is intuitive and accurate, the FD mount opens up a world of exceptional glass, and the FD 50mm f/1.8 renders with a natural sharpness and character that suits every shooting situation. A practical and enjoyable film kit."

What's Included

• Canon AV-1 camera body
• Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: AV-1 with FD 50mm f/1.8
• Serial Number (Body): 974126
• Serial Number (Lens): 4748491
• Mount: Canon FD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 2s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–1600
• Viewfinder: Optical pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.6m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 132 x 86 x 48mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 430g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition