Canon AE-1 - Manual (Page 126)

matically set and the aperture automatically
determined. After the flash, the camera
returns to its original AE setting.
Using the Sharp FD and Special Lenses
FD lenses are the outcome of the appli­
cation of the latest electronic technology in
the field of optics. Their image sharpness and
color reproduction ability are unmatched.
Canon offers a full array of interchangeable
lenses ranging from the 7.5mm fisheye to the
1200mm super telephoto, totaling as many as
40 lenses including the special purpose lenses.
They will certainly sharpen up your photo­
graphy.
Data Imprinting Mechanism
The Data Back A, when attached in place
of the AE-1 back cover, can directly imprint
the date and other information on the
negative at the very moment the picture is
taken. This information is imprinted in the
lower right hand corner of the picture and is
most convenient for keeping track of the
dates of your photographs or classifying them
in general.