Canon AE-11 (1978)
An SLR film camera sold as a bundled set including a Canon AE-1 body and a 50mm f/1.4 lens.
Overview
The Canon AE-11 is not a standalone camera model but a package variant of the Canon AE-1 SLR film camera, offered with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. A 1978 advertisement from Skyway News identifies the AE-11 as "As above, but with f/1.4 lens," where the referenced "above" item is the Canon AE-1 with an f/1.8 lens. The camera uses 35mm film and supports Canon FD and FL series lenses via a breech-lock mount. It features shutter-priority automatic exposure with TTL metering and an electronically controlled cloth focal plane shutter.
Specifications
| Type | SLR Film Camera |
| Interchangeable Lenses | Canon FD series with full aperture metering and AE coupling. Canon FL series with stopped-down metering. |
| Lens Mount | Canon Breech-Lock mount. |
| AE Mechanism | Shutter priority, electronically controlled AE metering system incorporating two ICs and one LSI equipped with (Integrated Injection Logic) |
| Light Metering System | TTL (Through-The-Lens) Central Emphasis Metering method employing a Silicon Photocell as photosensitive element. |
| Film Speed Range | ISO 25 to ISO 3200. |
| Shutter | Cloth focal plane shutter with four spindles. |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 (seconds) and B. |
| X synchronization | 1/60 seconds. |
| M synchronization | 1/30 second and below. |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled self timer releases the shutter after a time lag of 10 seconds. |
| Power Source | One 6V silver oxide battery (Eveready No.544, UCAR No.544 JIS 4G 13, or Mallory PX28) or alkaline manganese battery (Eveready No.537, UCAR No.537, or Mallory 7K13). |
| Film Loading | Easy film loading with multislot take-up spool. |
| Winding Lever | Single stroke with 120° throw and 30° stand-off. |
| Frame Counter | Additive type. Automatically resets when the back cover is opened. |
| Size | 141 x 87 x 47.5mm (5-9/16" x 3-7/16" x 1-7/8") body only. |
| Weight | 590g (20-13/16 ozs.) body only. 790g (27-7/8 ozs.) with the 50mm f/1.8 S.C. lens. 895g (31-9/16 ozs.) with the 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens. |
Market
The Canon AE-11 was advertised in 1978 with a listed price of $349.87, including the AE-1 body and a 50mm f/1.4 lens. Current resale listings show prices ranging from $149.99 to over €325, depending on included lenses and condition. While no model-specific failures are documented, common optical issues for vintage Canon lenses include internal haze and fungus.
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