The Canon AE-1: 50 Years, And it Still Works

"The surprisingly affordable Canon AE-1: so advanced it's simple." that was the slogan behind an American commercial featuring the now well known Canon AE-1 SLR camera. It was such a hit because of the features that it offered, the automatic program exposure, and the variety of lenses available offered ata very affordable price point. When it launched in 1976, it cost $250-which was 40% more affordable than cameras from other companies at the time according to "Canon Historical S...