Canon AE-1

Introduced in April 1976, the Canon AE-1 was a very successful camera worldwide. When it came out, TTL manual-metering models (including the Canon FTB QL were still the mainstream in the 35mm SLR market. Auto-exposure models were still at the very top end of the SLR market. They were expensive and produced in small numbers.

The camera, however, was designed from the ground up with five major units and twenty-five minor units. They were centrally controlled by a microcomputer. By incorporating electronics, the parts count could be reduced by 300. The manufacturing of the camera was also highly automated. This made it possible to produce a low-cost camera having high-end features.

Overall, the Canon AE-1 was a groundbreaking camera that offered advanced features, excellent performance, and ease of use. It played a significant role in popularizing photography as a hobby and making high-quality cameras more accessible to a wider audience. Therefore, it can be said that the Canon AE-1 was indeed a good camera.

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