Camera Craftsman - 1977 Canon AE1
This special issue of Camera Craftsman focuses entirely on the Canon AE-1, Canon's revolutionary compact automatic reflex camera. A comprehensive technical dossier explains the innovative architecture of this camera and its sophisticated electronic solutions.
The guide details the AE-1's key mechanisms: the automatic diaphragm control system using a digital logic circuit, the mirror release mechanism, and the electromagnets that control the shutter and closing curtain. Discover how Canon integrated three integrated circuits on a flexible circuit board to manage virtually all camera functions.
The document also analyzes sophisticated accessories compatible with the AE-1, including the Speedlite 155A flash with phototransistor control and the Power Winder for automatic film advance.
An important section covers AE-1 servicing and repair. Technicians will find valuable information on reference voltages, adjustment procedures, and the unique characteristics of the electronic system that make this model distinctive. The dossier emphasizes the importance of proper training for working on these electronically sophisticated cameras.
The issue concludes by listing the dates of National Camera workshops in 1977 dedicated to the AE-1 photographic system, covering locations including Detroit, Boston, Albuquerque, Atlanta, and San Francisco.
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- Photography