Canon T80 – The First Canon Autofocus Camera
Released in 1985, the Canon T80 was Canon’s first SLR with an integrated autofocus system. While it retained the classic FD mount, autofocus was made possible through special AC (Automatic Computing) lenses, which featured a built-in focusing motor. One such lens is the Canon AC 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, a compact standard zoom with a unique design—on […]
The Camera That Defied the Cold
The Canon F-1 was selected as the official camera of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid due to its exceptional durability, modularity, and reliability—all crucial for professional sports photography, especially in extreme winter conditions. Why Was the Canon F-1 Chosen? At the time, the F-1 was one of the most rugged and versatile 35mm […]
Canon A-1
The Canon A-1 is an advanced level single-lens reflex (SLR) 35 mm film camera for use with interchangeable lenses. It was manufactured by Canon Camera K. K. (today Canon Incorporated) in Japan from April 1978 to 1985. It employs a horizontal cloth-curtain focal-plane shutter with a speed range of 30 to 1/1000 second plus bulb […]
Canon AE-1 Program
The Canon AE-1 Program is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera that uses Canon’s FD mount lenses. It was introduced in 1981 as the successor to the Canon AE-1, five years after that camera’s introduction. The major difference was the addition of the Program AE mode first seen in the A-1. This mode sets both […]