Canon AE-1 Manual page 35

when the battery check button is pressed.
Flash Synchronization: X synchronization is at 1/60 second. M synchronization is at 1/30
second and below.
Flash Terminal: The accessory shoe has a direct flash contact and automatic flash control
contacts. On the front of the camera body is the flash terminal, JIS-B type for flash units with
a cord. It has a built-in protective rim to prevent electrical shock.
Automatic Flash: With the exclusive Canon Speedlite 155A, the shutter speed and aperture
are automatically set. The amount of light is automatically controlled for correct flash
exposure.
Back Cover: The camera's back cover has a memo holder for your convenience. The cover
can be removed for attaching the Canon Data Back A. To open, pull the rewind crank up.
Film Loading: Easy film loading with multislot take-up spool.
Winding Lever: Single stroke with 120° throw and 30° stand-off. The film can be wound
with several short strokes. The Canon Power Winder A also can be mounted for automatic
winding of the film.
Frame Counter: Additive type. Automatically resets when the back cover is opened. While
rewinding film, it counts back the frame numbers.
Film Rewinding: Performed by pressing the rewind button on the bottom and by using the
rewind crank on the top. The rewind button is automatically reset when the film is advanced
with the film advance lever.
Safety Devices:
* The shutter does not drain battery power when not released.
* The film cannot be wound while the shutter is in operation.
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. Iens. 895g (31-9/16 ozs.) with the 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Iens.
AE-1's exposure flow chart