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Six-mode exposure control. The Canon A-1 is one of the 
System versatility Newer electronics world’s most advanced automatic 
for wider applications 
SLR cameras. Combining the finest in 
optical and mechanical engineering 
with the most sophisticated elec- 
tronics, it’s technology applied to give 
exposure modes to achieve the re- 
sults you want: 
| Shutter-Priority: You select the 
/ shutter speed, to freeze the ac- 
tion and prevent camera shake or 
create an intentional blur. The A-1 
you the ultimate in creative control. At automatically selects the appropri- 
the touch of a button. 
Depending on your subject, you 
can choose from six independent 
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ate lens opening. 
Aperture- Priority: Control the 
Lm. area in focus by selecting the 
lens opening for the effect you want. 
The A-1 matches with the right 
speed. 
Programmed: When you need 
_ I to shoot fast, just focus. The 
A-1 will select both speed and aper- 
j ^ ture for great results. 
Stopped- Down: For extreme 
I close-up or specialized pho- 
tography, a bellows, a microscope or 
almost anything can be attached to 
the A-1 . It’s still automatic. 
Flash: Totally automatic flash 
J photography, of course, with a 
wide variety of Canon Speedlites to 
choose from. 
Manual: Yes. For those times 
O when you absolutely want to 
do it all yourself. To experiment. To 
explore the possibilities. 
There are over forty fine Canor 
lenses ranging from Fish Eye to 
Super Telephoto, plus accessories 
to meet every need. If you can't 
photograph your subject with a 
Canon A-1, it probably can't be 
photographed. 
From the sophistication of its 
LED viewfinder display, to a ruggec 
ness that allows up to five-frame- 
per-secohd motor drive, the Canon 
A-1 represents an incredible tech- 
nology. At a price that makes 
owning one a definite possibility. 
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