I bought a T-70 in Summer of 84 while I was in the Air Force and stationed in Greece. (T-70 was introduced in April 84 by the way). I actually still love shooting film with my T70, even though I have a much newer Canon digital camera. As a side note, I also have an adapter that lets me shoot FD manual focus lenses on my new R5.
WOW, you definitely have been a user. My T-70 was 'The' camera I used for everything in the 80's and early 90's, until the first Digital cameras became popular. I honestly miss those days 😔
@@PE4Doers Same here. My first digital camera was the EOS Rebel. I think it was the first generation. They touted it as the first "consumer" digital camera that could be purchased for under $1000 (it was $999). It was quite disappointing in that it was only 6MP crop sensor. My first "serious" digital camera was the Canon 7D...now THAT was a game changer for me.
I recently found mine too. I bought it new in 1984 in Australia it cost a bomb at the time $2,500 AUD, Camera, Canon 24-70mm lens, Flash, tripod. My battery lid is faulty, I have to figure a fix. I don't have the command back. It will be fun using it again.
I have a Cannon T70 from that period too. I left the batteries in and ruined the battery compartment opening. So my fix has been to buy a parts only cannon T70, with the battery door intact. I couldn’t unsrew the all of the screws on the base, so I gently broke the surrounding plastic and used a pair of pliers to remove the 2 stubborn screws. I then removed the base from the spare camera and replaced it on my old camera and hey presto! It works. 😊
I know what you mean Jason, I was surprised as well. As soon as I get some fresh 35mm film I will be taking some pictures to test it out. Thanks for the comment
52 mm is the filter thread on the Skylight filter. The lens likely is 50 mm. The automatic film speed reading was really for cheaper cameras but it came really only in 1985, after the T70. Also it prevented the use of the ISO setting for exposure compensation.
I just picked up the same camera very cheap and it works well how well I dont know but that canon 277t..flash is a problem if you leave the batteries in it it dies they sold me one already dead probably for the same battery reasons but I ordered another one and a couple of new ones..
Appreciate this video, I have the same camera with a 32 picture roll in it and took my 24th photo today. Now the numbers have disappeared in the digital display and it flashes the 3 bars and beeps for a few seconds, seems to not work anymore. I tried replacing the batteries, did nothing. I have SCOURED the internet for help and can't find anything. Do you, kind sir, have any idea what may be happening?
It sounds like there was a Jam in the film path. You may be able to still save some of your pictures if you create a completely blacked-out room (no light 'at all') then open the camera, remove the film and try to re-roll the film into the canister. A large screwdriver or eraser may help.
@@PE4Doers Wow thanks so much for replying! Im just seeing this now. Could I used a red light so can see a bit? I've never done anything like that before. Is there a video or anything you could maybe send me for instructions? Im in Hawaii for the next 6 months and really want to take film pics. Super bummed this has happened :(
Okay sounds good! I shall do my best. So dark room, take film out entirely and try rerolling into the canister, then reinstall or should I just use a new film roll at that point? @@PE4Doers
I bought a T-70 in Summer of 84 while I was in the Air Force and stationed in Greece. (T-70 was introduced in April 84 by the way).
I actually still love shooting film with my T70, even though I have a much newer Canon digital camera. As a side note, I also have an adapter that lets me shoot FD manual focus lenses on my new R5.
WOW, you definitely have been a user. My T-70 was 'The' camera I used for everything in the 80's and early 90's, until the first Digital cameras became popular. I honestly miss those days 😔
@@PE4Doers Same here. My first digital camera was the EOS Rebel. I think it was the first generation. They touted it as the first "consumer" digital camera that could be purchased for under $1000 (it was $999). It was quite disappointing in that it was only 6MP crop sensor. My first "serious" digital camera was the Canon 7D...now THAT was a game changer for me.
@@basilbcfMy first digital was a JVC HD. It worked well for the family videos I was making, but came up short when I starting my RUclips Channel.
I recently found mine too. I bought it new in 1984 in Australia it cost a bomb at the time $2,500 AUD, Camera, Canon 24-70mm lens, Flash, tripod. My battery lid is faulty, I have to figure a fix. I don't have the command back. It will be fun using it again.
Thanks for telling us about it. Good Luck 🙂
I have a Cannon T70 from that period too. I left the batteries in and ruined the battery compartment opening. So my fix has been to buy a parts only cannon T70, with the battery door intact. I couldn’t unsrew the all of the screws on the base, so I gently broke the surrounding plastic and used a pair of pliers to remove the 2 stubborn screws. I then removed the base from the spare camera and replaced it on my old camera and hey presto! It works. 😊
DAMN! this thing looks like brand new and very good condition !!
I know what you mean Jason, I was surprised as well. As soon as I get some fresh 35mm film I will be taking some pictures to test it out. Thanks for the comment
52 mm is the filter thread on the Skylight filter. The lens likely is 50 mm. The automatic film speed reading was really for cheaper cameras but it came really only in 1985, after the T70. Also it prevented the use of the ISO setting for exposure compensation.
Thanks for the update.
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Tony. It's not one of my big-hit videos, however once I get film and make the follow-up, maybe that will be more popular.
I just picked up the same camera very cheap and it works well how well I dont know but that canon 277t..flash is a problem if you leave the batteries in it it dies they sold me one already dead probably for the same battery reasons but I ordered another one and a couple of new ones..
WOW, that's good information. I was planning on taking my 277 flash completely apart in a video to see what's inside that may have failed.
@@PE4Doers I got my new 277..flash and it almost didn't work either but I kept on messing with it and it fired this is a very powerful flash
Appreciate this video, I have the same camera with a 32 picture roll in it and took my 24th photo today. Now the numbers have disappeared in the digital display and it flashes the 3 bars and beeps for a few seconds, seems to not work anymore. I tried replacing the batteries, did nothing. I have SCOURED the internet for help and can't find anything. Do you, kind sir, have any idea what may be happening?
It sounds like there was a Jam in the film path. You may be able to still save some of your pictures if you create a completely blacked-out room (no light 'at all') then open the camera, remove the film and try to re-roll the film into the canister. A large screwdriver or eraser may help.
@@PE4Doers Wow thanks so much for replying! Im just seeing this now. Could I used a red light so can see a bit? I've never done anything like that before. Is there a video or anything you could maybe send me for instructions? Im in Hawaii for the next 6 months and really want to take film pics. Super bummed this has happened :(
@@AlexanderAwakened A Red light would work as long as you have Black & White film. If color, the NO light.
Okay sounds good! I shall do my best. So dark room, take film out entirely and try rerolling into the canister, then reinstall or should I just use a new film roll at that point?
@@PE4Doers
@@AlexanderAwakened I would use a new roll, since there may be a torn guide track on the original.
What kind of film do you recommend? Just got the canon T70 don’t know what kind to buy
I use Fugi Film, ISO 200. Works just fine.