Used Canon AV-1 50mm f1.8 35mm SLR Camera Body
- SLR Film
- 35mm film
£79 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateClearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
Our notes: Good used condition. Some light wear and marks to body. Shutter speeds appear accurate, lens clean
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 3 months
- In the box
- Lens cap
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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The details
At a glance: Canon AV-1 with 50mm f/1.8 - aperture-priority 35mm SLR on the Canon FD mount.
About this camera
The Canon AV-1 is an aperture-priority 35mm SLR from Canon's A-series - a simplified, easier-to-use alternative to the AE-1. You set the aperture and the camera chooses the shutter speed, which makes it a straightforward camera for learning film photography. Supplied here with a 50mm f/1.8 standard lens.
Build & handling
| Format | 35mm film |
|---|---|
| Type | SLR with aperture-priority automatic exposure |
| Exposure | You set the aperture, the camera sets the shutter speed |
| Metering | Centre-weighted, needs a battery |
| Battery | One PX28 / 4LR44 6V cell |
| Lens included | 50mm f/1.8 standard prime |
Works with
- All Canon FD and New FD lenses
- PX28 / 4LR44 6V battery
- Canon Speedlite A-series flashguns
- Standard 35mm film
Best for
Where the AE-1 is shutter-priority, the AV-1 is aperture-priority - arguably the more intuitive way round, since aperture controls depth of field, which is the creative decision most photographers want to make. It is a simple, light camera with access to the large and affordable pool of Canon FD lenses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the AV-1 and the AE-1?
The AE-1 is shutter priority - you choose the shutter speed. The AV-1 is aperture priority - you choose the aperture and the camera selects the shutter speed. Many photographers find aperture priority the more natural way to work.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. Unlike a fully mechanical camera, the AV-1 needs its 6V cell to meter and to fire the shutter correctly.
Is it a good camera to start with?
Yes - it is simple, light and inexpensive, and FD lenses are plentiful and cheap second-hand. Aperture priority lets you concentrate on depth of field while the camera handles exposure.
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