The Canon AL-1 was an FD mount, 35mm single-lens reflex cameraintroduced in March 1982. Its main feature was the "Quick Focus" focus-assist system that was aimed at those who had trouble focusing through the viewfinder—either novices, or those with poor eyesight—and was intended to head off competition from the first full-autofocuscameras from other manufacturers, such as the Pentax ME F.