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Wide Metering Range
With its extensive film sensitivity range (ASA 6-12800) and 16 shutter speeds (1/1000-30 sec.), the A-1 offers a wide AE metering range from EV18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) all the way down to EV-2 (f/1.4, 8 sec.) with ASA 100 film and an f/1.4 speed lens.
Provided that you can even focus your subject in the viewfinder in a very dark situation, it is most likely that you will be able to meter it as well, even in an AE mode. This is especially advantageous in such dimly-lit situations as those in night scenes and photomacrography.
Other Special Features
Add to these features the A-1's single-lever multiple exposure operation and its two- interval self-timer with an LED warning. Switching one small lever before winding the film sets the A-1 for a multiple exposure. The film and even the frame counter remain stationary for unlimited multiple exposures. You can set the self-timer for a time-lag of either two or ten seconds during which an easily visible LED flashes. Flashing frequency increases as a warning prior to shutter release.
Finally, seemingly small features, but big advantages in photography, include the A-1's
detachable action grip, its 120°-stroke film advance lever with a 30 stand-off, its eyepiece shutter and its shutter button lock (main switch).
The System
Beginning with accessories which are integral parts of the A-1 system, Canon offers the Speedlite 199A and the Motor Drive MA. Either the specified Canon Speedlite 577G, 533G, 199A, 188A, 177A, 155A or 133A can be mounted on the A-1 for AE flash photography with automatic setting of shutter speed and aperture. With the Motor Drive MA, continuous shooting at up to five frames per second is possible, and the A-1 also accepts the Power Winders A and A2. Like the AE-1, the A-1 can also use the Data Back A, a date imprinting mechanism that will couple to both power winder and Speedlite. Plus, you have your choice of accessories from Canon's extensive SLR system. From its famous, high resolution FD lenses to its complete line of systemized accessories for close-ups, photomacrography and photomicrography, Canon offers high- quality equipment for all photographic fields.