Canon A-1 - Manual (Page 176)

Self-Timer: Electronically controlled. Ac­
tivated by pressing shutter button. Time-
lag of 2 or 10 seconds possible. Red LED
flashes on and off to indicate its opera­
tion. Flashing frequency increases 2 sec.
before shutter release.
Flash Synchronization: X-synch at 1 /60
sec.; FP- and M-synch at 1/30 sec. and
slower.
Flash Coupling: Accessory shoe has con­
tacts for directly-coupled flash units and
automatic flash control contacts for auto­
matic exposure. JIS-B (PC) type flash ter­
minal with shock preventive rim on front
of body.
Automatic Flash: Full AE flash photogra­
phy with Canon Speedlites 133A, 155A,
177A and 199A. Shutter speed auto­
matically set. Aperture automatically
controlled according to setting of flash
when flash is sufficiently charged.
Back Cover: Opened by pulling up rewind
knob. Removable for attaching Data Back
A. With memo holder.
Film Loading: Easy film loading with
multi-slot take-up spool. ^
Film Advance Lever: Single-stroke 120
throw with 30 stand-off. Winding with
several short strokes possible. Automatic
winding possible by mounting Canon
Motor Drive MA or Power Winder A.
Frame Counter: Additive type. Counts