Iconic by design — the Canon AE-1. Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash.
The Canon AE-1: Why This Film Icon Still Dominates in 2024
The Canon AE-1, released in 1976, remains one of the most sought-after film cameras in today's market. But what makes this nearly 50-year-old camera so special?
A Revolution in Photography
When Canon introduced the AE-1, it revolutionized the camera industry by being the first camera to use a central processing unit (CPU).
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