Obligatory Canon AE-1
Added to the camera shelves as a historical marker example. The AE-1 burst into the mid-1970's photo scene as a game-changer. The plastic construction, the system orientation and other factors made this camera one of the best-selling of all time.
So, (sigh) as a collector, ya gotta dance with the one that brought ya. I found this example for $20 at a flea market. Near mint shape. Still has the little plastic plug seen below the rewind knob. Best of all, no Canon squeak when firing the shutter.
Obligatory Canon AE-1
Added to the camera shelves as a historical marker example. The AE-1 burst into the mid-1970's photo scene as a game-changer. The plastic construction, the system orientation and other factors made this camera one of the best-selling of all time.
So, (sigh) as a collector, ya gotta dance with the one that brought ya. I found this example for $20 at a flea market. Near mint shape. Still has the little plastic plug seen below the rewind knob. Best of all, no Canon squeak when firing the shutter.