I started my camera gear buying back in the mid 80s. My mom and sister owned Canon SLRs like AV-1 and AE-1. I eventually ended up being gifted my mom's AE-1 back in late 1990s. But the first camera I ever bought myself was a Canon T-70. Basic little camera with motor winder, using FD lenses. I had that camera for a couple years, until in the last year of High School, I purchased a T-90. I sold off the T-70 to a classmate, who still owns that camera today. I am trying to buy it back off of him, as he hasn't used it in years. But that's another story. The T-90 was my first serious camera, that could be considered semi pro. It had more bells and whistles then I ever used, but I had fun with it over the years. I still have the one lens I used on it today, though that needs repair, so I no longer use it. In the 90s I wasn't too into photography so much, because frankly I was living on my own and could hardly pay for such a hobby. Plus I just didn't have interest at the time to shoot pics. I did do some pictures, just not like I do today. So come around to the 2000s. My T-90 was failing due to the dreaded shutter problem. So I sent it in and had the shutter replaced on it. That was short lived as the new shutter started to fail not long after replacement. So I gave up on the camera for a while. Couple years later I decided to get it repaired again. The repair shop ended up frying my camera during repair, and the camera became useless. I had to sell it for parts at that point. So long my favorite 35mm camera from my youth. From that I got into autofocus with an Elan 7. I still own my Elan and use it today.
I was hesitant to ever own another T-90, since autofocus was now my preferred way to shoot, and because the T-90 has the dreaded shutter issues. But recently I was feeling nostalgic, and I purchased another T-90. They still hold their value today, just because it is such a good camera, even if manual focus. I tested my new one and the shutter is firing with no issues. Im told the trick with this camera is to exercise it regularly to keep the shutter going ok. You can get a T-90 for the same price as an A-1 or F-1, so this is my choice. It will be fun using FD glass again, as no viewfinders are larger then the FD cameras I've used when shooting 35mm. Anyone else love this camera?
I was hesitant to ever own another T-90, since autofocus was now my preferred way to shoot, and because the T-90 has the dreaded shutter issues. But recently I was feeling nostalgic, and I purchased another T-90. They still hold their value today, just because it is such a good camera, even if manual focus. I tested my new one and the shutter is firing with no issues. Im told the trick with this camera is to exercise it regularly to keep the shutter going ok. You can get a T-90 for the same price as an A-1 or F-1, so this is my choice. It will be fun using FD glass again, as no viewfinders are larger then the FD cameras I've used when shooting 35mm. Anyone else love this camera?
