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

Canon A-1 35mm SLR Kit with FD 50mm f/1.8 - Good Condition | Legendary Professional Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Canon A-1 paired with the FD 50mm f/1.8 is one of the most iconic and celebrated 35mm film kit combinations ever produced — a camera and lens pairing that defined professional and enthusiast film photography for a generation. The Canon A-1 was a landmark camera at its launch in 1978 — the world's first camera to offer full Program automatic exposure alongside Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes in a single body. Its comprehensive exposure system, reliable auto-winding compatibility, and outstanding build quality made it the definitive professional SLR of its era. The Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 is a sharp, fast, and beautifully rendering standard prime that pairs naturally with the A-1 body — delivering the classic 50mm perspective with Canon's respected FD optical quality. Serial numbers: Body 1428284 / Lens 5738874.

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
• World's first camera with full Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure modes
• 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
• Motor drive compatible — compatible with Canon Motor Drive MA
• Bright and clear viewfinder with comprehensive exposure information
• Solid and well-built body — built to professional standards

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 A-1 is one of those cameras that photographers and collectors hold in genuine reverence — and for very good reason. It was the most technically advanced camera of its era, the exposure system is comprehensive and accurate, and the build quality is simply outstanding. Paired with the FD 50mm f/1.8 this is a genuinely legendary film kit that deserves to be loaded with film and taken out into the world."

What's Included

• Canon A-1 camera body
• Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: A-1 with FD 50mm f/1.8
• Serial Number (Body): 1428284
• Serial Number (Lens): 5738874
• Mount: Canon FD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 30s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 6–6400
• Viewfinder: Optical pentaprism, approx. 97% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Motor Drive Compatible: Yes — Canon Motor Drive MA
• 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. 141 x 91 x 47mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 620g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition