Canon A-1 Instructions Manual page 3

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You are now the owner of
the most exciting and advanced camera on
the market. Canon has good reason to have
unbounded confidence and pride in the A-1.
Embodied in this camera are the qualities of
the finest SLR cameras and into it went the
most sophisticated electronics technology
available in the world today. Incorporating
at least 20 novel technologies never before
used in a camera, your A-1 is capable of
operating in five distinct AE modes--all with
an incredibly high degree of precision,
reliability and ease of operation. A simple
flick of a single switch will put you in any
one of the AE modes. Simple manual
operation is also possible. With its many AE
functions, the A-1 is not only the perfect
tool in the hands of a professional but easy
enough to operate even for novices. Even the
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A-1 's system accessories are integrated into
its pulse-controlled, digital computer system
so that you can enjoy AE flash and
motorized AE photography. In the A-1,
Canon finally offers you a multifunctional
AE camera that actually gives you more
creative freedom through more control.
You will find that your A-1 has many
unusual features. For the fullest under-
.standing of and benefit from your A-1,
please read this instruction booklet 'Carefully
as you familiarize yourself with the camera.
For the convenience of non-experts, we have
included as many photographic hints and
facts as space allowed. We at Canon hope
your new A-1 will open to you a whole new
world of photography, whether as profession
or avocation.