9. AE Photography. 20 . 1 FroflMiTwd AE Pne The Canon AE-1 Program is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera that was released by Canon in 1981. It is part of the AE-1 series, which was introduced in 1976 and quickly became popular among amateur photographers. The AE-1 Program is not easily categorized into a specific camera genre, as it combines various features and specifications.. CANON AE-1 PROGRAM SECTION 1 — SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATION • TYPE: Electronically controlled 35mm SLR with • choice of three operation modes—program (auto¬ matic shutter speed and diaphragm opening), shutter- speed preferred, and manual. To set the program mode, turn the diaphragm-setting ring to auto and set the speed knob to program.
