Canon A-1 35mm SLR Kit with FD 50mm f/1.4

Canon A-1 35mm SLR Kit with FD 50mm f/1.4 - Good Condition | Legendary Professional Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Canon A-1 paired with the FD 50mm f/1.4 is one of the most celebrated and desirable 35mm film kit combinations ever produced — a landmark camera body matched with one of Canon's finest standard primes. 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. The Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 is a step up from the f/1.8 — delivering a faster maximum aperture, more beautiful background separation, and even more impressive low-light performance with Canon's respected FD optical quality. Together they form a genuinely exceptional and historically significant professional film kit. Serial numbers: Body SR 1632321 / Lens SR 3191970.

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/1.4 maximum aperture — outstanding low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• TTL centre-weighted 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
• 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 A-1 with the FD 50mm f/1.4 is one of those combinations that serious film photographers seek out with genuine enthusiasm. The A-1 was the most technically advanced camera of its era, and the f/1.4 maximum aperture of the FD 50mm gives you an extra stop of light over the f/1.8 — a genuinely meaningful difference for available light photography and portraiture. A legendary and historically significant professional film kit in good condition."

What's Included

• Canon A-1 camera body
• Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 lens
• Front lens cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: A-1 with FD 50mm f/1.4
• Serial Number (Body): SR 1632321
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 3191970
• 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/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 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