Canon T-90

I own several cameras, digital and film. The Canon T90 is the best all around camera i've ever held in my hands! Durable, Quiet, Feature loaded and 'classy'. My D300 runs a close second.

Everything!

non digital format

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I bought this camera new in 1988. Had I've known about EOS at that time I would have gotten that instead. But EOS aside, this is a great camera- if it works. Its excellent build quality, heavy, and with excellent grip and control layout. Its the best FD camera they've made. It has a big bright viewfinder and the lightmeter is quite good. Now onto this camera as a used model. I had to sell my camera for parts after a repair center destroyed it trying to repair it. I've had the shutter replaced on mine and after that it still didn't work. This camera is SO prone to problems when its not used. The EEEEE error is quite common, and buying this camera used is VERY risky. Repair centers have run out of shutters to replace on this body. A CLA may help the problems if yours does this. If you are looking for a used FD camera- the new F1 is a better deal today.

Excellent grip Good build quality Nice light meter Good controls

Very prone to break down when not used

Canon T-70 Canon AE-1 Canon Elan 7

In high school I wanted to move up from my AE-1, so I researched into FD mount cameras, and found the T90. It had everything I thought I wanted then, and it turned out a whole lot more. I bought my first one when Newsday in NYC was selling off its old film cameras and moving to digital. It must have been custom modified, because it had a PC socket and it left the leader out when it rewound (which I loved for darkroom work). I soon discovered multispot metering, and have been using it ever since. I bought my second body about a year ago, as I wanted to be able to shoot dual-bodies with different lensesand the price was more than right ($200). The second is just as grand as the first (no PC socket, which I didn't use, and it doesn't leave the leader out, but I shoot slides now). Since then I bought a canon EVF camera so I could get digital pictures faster (avoiding the development/scanning process) and send them to my family while I'm in Europe. I took it backpacking and liked the lighter weight, but I've barely touched the thing over here because I just love my T90s too much. They're just a joy to shoot with.

Multi-spot metering: best metering system ever. I have never been led astray with this, even in very complicated lighting. Multi-moded: I only use aperture priority, because that's what I prefer, but it also does shutter priority and true shiftable program. Built in motor drive: Very handy and useful. Dedicated TTL flash with 300TL: always worked great for me, even handling fill flash very well. Viewfinder: still one of the best viewfinders or all time, with wonderful magnification and accuracy. Even DSLRs with high rated viewfinders, such as the EOS 20d, are pure tunnel-vision in comparison. Interface: streamlined and workable even with gloves on. Built like a tank: it's never failed me or even come close. Ergonomics (for the most part): very comfortable in hands and easy to hold steady for longer periods of time. Takes AA batteries: It's so nice to be able to run my camera bodies, my flash, my flashlight, my cd player, and everything off of the same set of batteries. Also guarantees that is you run out of batteries, you will able to find replacements almost anywhere. Lens System: FD lenses are cheaper than ever, and still fantastic. Plus, you can still get constant-aperture zooms at a reasonable price in that mount.

Heavy. I've taken it backpacking, and the body alone weighs more than my tent. My friends used to laugh at me for carrying around such a ridiculously heavy camera rig, but when we compared photos after the trips they weren't laughing any more. Motor drive can be very loud. Not often a problem for me, but it can be in some situations. Not the most comfortable with vertical shooting (a vertical shutter release would be nice), but it functions well enough. Lens System: I dream of a FD 80-200mm f/2.8, but alas only third party companies make them (Tamron's and Tokina's look pretty nice, but I'd still just rather have a Canon). Ditto with a 28-70mm f/2.8 (though I absolutely love my 35-105mm f/3.5, which is simply not available in any mount for any camera made now).

Canon AE-1, Canon A-1, Pentax K1000, Canon Rebel 2000, Canon EOS 3, Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 300D (digital Rebel)

I bought this used in Exc+ condition to be the my fine art main camera leaving my A-1 for street photograqphy where it call much less attention of the subjects... and thiefs. T90 stil looks too professional to walk around wih it. I love it since the first roll of film.

Metering modes, mainly the multiple spot metering. Superb construction altought is plastic. Great motor drive. Clear and wide viewfinder. Mount the great (and cheap now) Canon FD lenses. TTL flash capabilities. Runs AA batteries and consumption is incredible low. So many great features that makes you think you have the latest pro SLR camera. Certanly a mark on photography history. Is great to have one of this in my collection and looking for the second one!!! :-)

Vary few. I would say it has some bad positioned function buttons like the exposure compensation which I use much more than the 3 ones that are above my right thumb. But this is not a big deal though...

Canon Elan II Canon A-1 Pentax Spotmatic (great beginners camera)

Parts are becoming rare...

I recently purchased my T90 on eBay and I've now discovered what may be the best manual focus camera ever made. It has everthing one needs to take great photographs. This camera is truly a tool with unlimited potential. No need to get into the technical info, it can all be found at the Canonmuseum.com and if you're an FD enthusiast you should join the Canon FD group at Yahoo where you will meet experts who use this camera as well as technicians who can repair this remarkable photographic tool.

Spot metering and multi spot metering! Brightest viewfinder I've ever used, it is unaffected by slow lenses or low light. Motor drive, truly remarkable considering the age of the camera.

NONE!

Canon AE-1Program, A-1, F-1N Nikon F3HP, FM2N, FM, FG, EM, N2000 Nikon F4s, N90s, N8008s, N70

None needed with my Canon gear. I did use it once to repair a short in the flash circuitry on an N90 covered by warranty and no complaints with Nikon service.