Canon AV-1 | 35mm Film Camera

Condition:Average
Price
$189.99

Canon AV-1 35mm Film Camera

with 50mm F1.8 Lens

Unleash your inner artist and dive into the world of vintage cool with the Canon AV-1, a 35mm time capsule crafted in 1979. If you're ready to capture life's special moments with a touch of retro magic, this is the camera for you.

Picture this: you, armed with the Canon AV-1, weaving photographic tales during sunsets with your honey, immortalizing the quirky antics of your puppy, or simply capturing your own blissful moments. This vintage wonder isn't just a camera; it's a ticket to a world where every click tells a story.

We lovingly restore, test, and clean all of our camera models to ensure that despite its age, your vintage Canon AV-1 works as well as it would have if purchased it back in 1979. This means that you’ll be able to capture your soulmate’s smile, your puppy dog’s eyes, or the sunset of your last day at college – straight out of the box.

What sets the Canon AV-1 apart? It's not just about taking photos; it's about creating art effortlessly. Enter the "A" mode (aperture mode), where you wield the power to control aperture and ISO, letting the camera play matchmaker with the perfect shutter speed. It's vintage magic in the palm of your hands!

Unlike its shutter-priority cousin, the Canon AE-1, the AV-1 lets you seize the moment with ease. Imagine capturing that perfect smile, the warm sun's soft glow, or a spontaneous encounter with nature's cutest critters—all with the finesse of a seasoned film photographer.

When it comes to the Canon AV-1 35mm film camera, you can’t go wrong. Don't forget to put on a camera strap before you walk out the door! (PS we sell straps too!)

By the way, protect your camera for 1-2 years with our protection plan. We cover all boo boos at no cost to you.

Features + Benefits:

  • Able to capture your best memories
  • Adds a fun and playful twist to your already special moments
  • Can shoot in Aperture Priority mode (less effort for you, cooler look for the photo)
  • Creates creative, artistic, and high quality photos with more ease than most other film cameras
  • Classic vintage style camera body that looks and feels good
  • Great depth-of-field control so you can focus your shot on the subject you want 
  • Strong battery door that is less likely to break
  • Compatible with AE-1 accessories

Specs:

  • Professionally restored, tested, and cleaned. 
  • Functions 100%, including the light meter.
  • Body: 35mm (139 x 85 x 48 mm, 6.7 oz)
  • Photo size: 24 x 36 mm
  • Lens: Canon FD 50mm f/1.8
  • 35mm film (check out our film selection)

Professionally restored, tested, and cleaned. 

Functions 100%, including the light meter.

How We Grade Our Cameras

We restore, test, and clean all of our cameras to ensure that despite its age, your Cute Camera works as well as it would have if purchased it in 1976. This means that you’ll be able to capture your soulmate’s smile, your puppy dog’s eyes, or the sunset of your last day at college – straight out of the box. 

VERY GOOD:

A "very good" body will have minimal signs of wear and tear. Examples include slight impurities like  worn leather or metal, signs of age on the bottom plate, and dull marks. 

GOOD:

A “good” body will also look nice but have some additional potential cosmetic wear such as spots with discoloration,  worn down metal or small scratches somewhere on the body.

AVERAGE:

An “average” body will be a more severe case of cosmetic wear like more extreme discoloration or worn down metal, exterior or interior black
specs, deeper scratches, or lines in the eye prism.

Hassle Free Returns

We want you to love everything about your new camera. From its vintage design to its perfect imperfections. But if you don't, we make returns as easy as possible.

If you are not feeling your Cute Camera, just send it back within 30 days and we will take care of the rest.

🌍🌄🌊 Ready for adventure

All of our Cute Cameras come ready to use as soon as you take it out of the box. We include the lens and battery** so you can start making nostalgic memories. Just add the film of your choosing and you are good to go.

Don't forget to pick up some film before you checkout! :)

**Non-USA Customers: Due to shipping restrictions we are unable to include the batteries for your Cute Camera. However, they can be easily picked up at most drug/grocery stores.

Protect Your Camera

Protect your new travel buddy, pocket historian, or sunset catcher with one simple plan that covers you no matter what.

If it breaks, we will fix it.

Easy Returns

Not in love with your Cute Camera?

We make returns easy.

Just send it back to us and we will take care of the rest!

Cute Camera Support

We are here for you! Have a question about your camera? Photography in general? what you should name your new cat? We would love to chat!

Canon AV-1 Photo Examples

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Customer Reviews

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Zeb G
5 stars review from Zeb

5 stars review from Zeb

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Kristina Gibson
Canon AV-1

I got the average one and it came in perfect condition for being restored. Just got my first role developed and the pictures came out amazing for my first use on a film camera. Totally worth the purchase!

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Ritu B
5 stars review from Ritu

5 stars review from Ritu

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Jordan O
5 stars review from Jordan

5 stars review from Jordan

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Andrew W
Quality was as promised, minor wear but in...

Quality was as promised, minor wear but in great condition. Everything is working correctly, great packaging. Great experience over all. Plus it came way before it was supposed to.

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