Released 1979
The AV-1 is quite similar to the other Canon A-series SLRs of its time but distinguishes itself from the others by offering aperture-priority rather than shutter-priority.
At a glance
| Lens | Canon FD mount |
|---|---|
| Film | 135 |
| Focus | SLR split screen & microprism |
| Meter | CdS with aperture priority |
Jonathan Gazeley 