From the Fujifilm X-T5 to the Nikon Zf to the OM System OM-3, a number of mirrorless camera manufacturers have embraced the 1970s film SLR look in a digital format. But there’s one major camera brand that has steered clear of the retro trend: Canon.
The Canon AE-1, one of the most popular models in Canon’s long and varied history, turns 50 years old in April 2026, a milestone that has fueled rumors of the brand finally launching its own retro mirrorless in honor of the AE-1.
