Canon AE-1 - Manual (Page 17)

amount of light is automatically con­
trolled 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 multi­
slot take-up spool.
Film Advance 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. Auto­
matically 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.