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1. From : W.Mirza (MirzaBMW@netscape.net)
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Date : 08:13 AM Wednesday 25 September, 2002

Hi everybody,

I have a T90 which had its shutter replaced 2 years ago, in the UK. Since then, it got used for about 5 or 6 rolls of film and it worked fine. However, about a year ago, I tried to use it and found it was symptomatic of a failed shutter, i.e. depressing the shutter button did nothing. I tried the usual stuff of checking and changing the batteries (they were showing 3 bars anyway), trying different program modes, single shot mode, continous shot mode, etc but to no avail.

Is there somebody in the San Francisco bay area, California you could recommend to take the camera to. It is an excellent camera (preaching to the choir) and I really miss using it.

Thank you

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2. From : TomR (tomrdale@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 11:28 PM Tuesday 24 September, 2002

Karen,

You may have already checked one or more of these things, but these are what came to mind as possibilities.

Is you lens set to its A position?

Make sure that your ASA is setting itself properly. If not set it manually.

Make sure that the H/S, exposure compensation and saftey shift controls are set to their neutral positions

Is the metering mode set to what you want?

When using your flash, is the flash set to full auto? If shooting in either A-TTL or FEL mode is the lighting changing between set-up and your shot? In manual flash, are you setting your aperture correctly?

Over the six months, has the problem been constant? Has it been arising under certain lighting condition(s).

Have you checked the negatives as opposed to the prints? The problem could be with the printing not the development. Slides are obviously not subject to this possibility.

If all the above, and any other suggestions you get, check out, run a meter check against a hanDheld meter or another camera that is properly exposing. Indoor with a fixed light source. You may get a minor variance but it should be within one-half an f-stop.

Let us know what happens. And of course, feel free to provide more info and ask more questions.

TomR.

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3. From : Karen Rogowski (naturemomm@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:16 PM Tuesday 24 September, 2002

Hello all,

I am not nearly as camera savvy as it appears most of you are. I started with a new Canon T-50 about 17 years ago, gradually added many FD lenses, bought a used A-1 on ebay, and then sadly this past summer my camera bag with ALL my stuff was stolen. I did use a friend's Rebel EOS once or twice, but never could get used to the autofocus. Anyway, during that all those years I became really brand loyal and decided to buy a Canon SLR again. After some checking I decided to get a T-90, which I bought used on E-bay. It did not have a manual with it, so I found this site and printed myself a manual. I have been using the camera for about 6 months exclusively in the program mode, but I think I may have a problem. Many of my shots seem to be coming out very dark, whether I am shooting indoors with a flash or outdoors in natual light. I have checked all the settings (I think) and I think I have everything set right. I am wondering if there is something I am missing. With just this limited amount of info I don't know if someone might have a suggestion, but I thought I would try. I have taken film to several different developers, so I don't think it is the developing. Can anyone help?

Thanks, Karen

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4. From : Mickey Oberman (mickeyobe@internet.look.ca)
Url : http://
Date : 01:41 AM Tuesday 24 September, 2002

Helen, I don't have his phone number but here is his e mail address.
john@4duncalf.freeserve.co.uk

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5. From : Helen Perkin (hkp@thspartners.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:31 PM Monday 23 September, 2002

Can anyone pass on John Lowe's telephone number please?
Thanks, Helen

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6. From : Werner (werner.marcinkowski@t-online.de)
Url : http://
Date : 05:42 PM Sunday 22 September, 2002

T-90 Flash Question:

Can anybody be so kind as to give me some hints on using
Sunpak pz 4000 AF (nearly same as Metz 40AF4 or Sigma EF430 Super
or Cullman 40AF) = EOS-dedicated TTL-Flash on the T-90 ??

If the flash is ready, I always get (in all modes) the aperture blinking on "1.4" - is it possible to set it manually, and will
ttl-metering (if set on the Flash) still be used ??

If you got some help for me, plz.email me. 1000 thanks,
very helpless,
Werner

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7. From : TomR (tomrdale@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:23 AM Friday 20 September, 2002

Randolph,

I have a Vivitar S1 19-35 f-3.5-4.5, with which I've pleased. To get any wider I think you'll hav eto go to primes.

TomR.

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8. From : TomR (tomrdale@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:15 AM Friday 20 September, 2002

Deltablues,

I had been using an A-1 since the late '70's and bought a T-90 about five years ago, primarily for the faster flash sync speed, 1/250 sec. Makes daytime fill flash so much easier. Went with the T-90 because I didn't want the expense & aggravation of replacing my lens collection.

Since then, I've learned to use the "bells & whistles" and now use the A-1 when I think I'm going to need a third film type but won't have time to change films.

The "Bells & Whistles":

Multiple exposures are easier with the T-90. You tell the T-90 how many exposures to make, dial in your exposure compensation and go. I'v only had occasion to triple expose, but the camera will handle up to 9. (Could be interesting for skiing).

The rest of the things which come to mind all work in conjunction with the internal metering system, but you asked.

Exposure compensation: either 1/3 or 1/2 f-stops. Press a button & turn the wheel for 1/3; or just press a button for 1/2 (the H/S control). Much easier than the A-1's dial.

The six AE Program modes which can put the emphasis for EV calculations on either depth of field (P-Wide) or shutter speed (P-Tele). And of course the modes you're used to. Shutter or aperture priority, full program, stop down AE & the ever trusty manual mode.

Saftey shift for those iffy lighting conditions like dawn & dusk.

The 300TL flash system is more versatile: Program flash; A-TTL for fill flash; FEL to expose your prime subject with the flash and control the background exposure with the camera's H/S control; and the system allows for multi flash AE work. (I'm just starting this myself). Slow sync & second curtain sync are also there for when you want them.

The metering patterns.Center weighted; Partial, 15% & SPOT, 3%. If you've got a good eye or are fast with a hand held meter, as you said they won't matter much. I've become a dedicated user of the T-90's multi-spot average metering. (Up to 9 spot readings). It took about 10-12 rolls of film to get it, but now I just leave the camera in spot mode, meter where I want, compose & shoot.

Yet more: I Love the Command Back. Family gaterings & parties, set it up enjoy the company and let the camera take the shots. It even wakes up the flash from sleep mode to save the batteries. Sunrise/sunset or other sequences where you don't know when the light and/or composition will be just right. Lastly on the Command Back: when not in use, I set the camera to fire every day. Too many people have reported taknig their T-90 off the shelf after a long rest only to find shutter lock-up, suposedly from lack of use.

The IR remote commander. NOt sure how the A-1's LC-1 works but the LC-2 has an auto sensing capability so that if something breaks the IR beam the camera fires. Great for birding.

I liked the T-90 enough that about two years ago when one turned up at what I thought was a good price, I bought a second one.

Advantages of the A-1. $$ Ca-ching! A-1 about $200-250 in good condition w/ some warranty. T-90 probably about $500 in good condition w/ warranty. Your FD lenses are fine but a lot of the T-90's accessories are camera specific or shared with the EOS line so plan on more $$ if you need them.

Well that's what came to mind.

Ask questions, somebody here will answer. (Irwin, where are you?)

It'll be interesting to see what reactions you get on the A-1 board.

Let us know what you decide, and welcome to the board.

TomR.

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9. From : randolph (ran121@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 06:09 AM Thursday 19 September, 2002

I got my T90 immediately they came out, best camera ever. I am planning a year or so out in Spain doing nature/wildlife/landscapes and will probably trade in my other A1 for another T90. Can anyone tell me if there is an FD fit lens that covers wide angle to standard? I have a Vivitar S1 24-48f3.8, but I would like to know if there is anything with a wider angle or/and faster aperature.

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10. From : Robert Lawler (robertlawler@ntlworld.com)
Url : http://
Date : 04:05 AM Thursday 19 September, 2002

With regards to using a T90 alongside an A1, the only problem I had was forgetting to wind on the A1, having gotten used to the T90. The other big advantage with the T90 is the choice of metering, and the control it gives you, I use the centre weighted metering 90% of the time and would find it difficult to go back to the A1 [ fine camera that it is.] As for IR film, you will have no problem, the DX coding is detected by a series of electronic pins in the film chamber. I think the only disadvantage to the T90 is it's bulk, which doesn't make it very discreet.

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