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1. From : Deltablues (larry@deltabluesman.com)
Url : http://www.deltabluesman.com
Date : 02:41 AM Thursday 19 September, 2002

Canon A-1 vs. T-90 as a backup... ???

I currently and exclusively shoot with a pair of Canon A-1's and a full range of premium FD lenses that serve me very well. I shoot primarily Kodachrome-64, Velvia-50, Scala-B&W, TMAX-100, Kodak-EIR (Color IR), and Kodak-HSI (B&W IR). I use the two bodies so I can keep two different film types loaded and ready to go for maximum flexibility for any shoot.

After years of faithful service I had one of my original light seals begin to crumble, so instead of sending just the one camera in for new seals, recal, and cleaning, I just sent them both off. But now with a turn around time of 4 weeks, I'm wishing that I had another backup camera. My first thought was just to get another A-1 for lense compatibility, but then I considered both the F-1N and T-90 bodies. (I've never used either one). After reading the capabilities of both, the dropped the F-1N from contention since it seems to have less options than my A-1 albeit a faster shutter spead, and also because they're going for twice the price of an A-1 in good condition.

The T-90 seems to have a serious advantage over the A-1 in a top shutter speed that is 4x faster than the fastest A-1 capability. It also has lots of other bells and whistles that could come in handy too although I'm not a big fan of the LCD controls over the manual A-1 controls that I'm used to. The multi-metering modes aren't a big deal since I rarely rely completely on my meter's advice even in the A-1. But all in all, it looks like it can accomplish everything the A-1 can do and also includes a much lighter weight motor drive than the add on A-Series type.

So here are my questions:

1. Is the T90 capable of shooting InfraRed film? (Camera's that have any LED's inside the body can't be used and I think the T90 has an LED that reads the DX coding on the film to automatically set your film speed).

2. If you already had two A-1's would YOU get another A-1 or a T90 and why?

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

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2. From : Bart Eleveld (bart.eleveld@orst.edu)
Url : http://
Date : 01:42 AM Wednesday 18 September, 2002

On using the 300TL with older cameras (T70 or A-1). I'm pretty sure neither of these cameras will give TTL flash metering--that being the T-90's claim to fame. The 300TL won't damage them, and will probably fire, but the issue will be whether they will dedicate (set the proper 1/60 shutter speed) and exposure control. On the dedicated flashes designed for the older T and A (no snikkering please) cameras, you set an F stop and the film speed on the flash, and the flash tells the camera to use the selected F stop. Since the 300TL has no input for film speed (it gets it electronically from the T-90) or F stop (it computes that together with the T-90 computer), I think you would have to set exposure manually using the full power guide number as a calculation guide. The manual Lo position on the flash results in 1/16th power or a guide number 1/4 of the full guide number. Hope this is right. Irwin?

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3. From : TomR (tomrdale@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:01 AM Wednesday 18 September, 2002

Eddie,

In addition to Don's observation, I've used a 300TL on my A-1 w/o any problems.

TomR.

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4. From : Don Clary (nvis640@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 11:16 AM Tuesday 17 September, 2002

Mattias - T90 weakness? Yes, T90s do not like to sit unused for long periods of time. If you do this, the permanent shutter magnets stick and the T90 shutter won't fire. Kris - I think this is your problem. If the carpet banging tip doesn't work, it needs to got to a Canon specialist to clean the magnets; the shutter does not need to be replaced. CLA (clean lube adjust) will cost US $90 -$140 range. How long to go between firing the shutter? I know 8 years with no use caused sticking in mine. After cleaning, and knowing the problem, I fire the shutter (no need to have film in the camera) several times every two weeks or once a month. It can probably go much longer before shutter sticking problems begin, but I don't want to find out again. Please understand that T90 shutters are not delicate and they don't fail from too much use, they stick from too little use! Kris, the back-up battery is deep inside the camera on a flex circuit near the pentaprism, and the battery is soldered in; not easily reached or replaced. The back-up battery only keeps track of ISO, and frame number and mode, and is not at all necessary for camera operation. it is not your problem. Matej - Reversing. You need the Canon Macro Hood to force your aperture open when it is reversed. However a rear lens cap with most of the back cut away will work. You could stop down the aperture by pulling the aperture post wwith a tied string, but you should buy the Canon Manual Aperture Adapter instead. You can find the Hood and the Adapter on eBay. Eddie-T70, T90 and 300TL. I sold my T70 before I purchased my T90 and 300TL; didn't try it. Since all Canon strobes from roughly 1980 and later use low voltage (about 3.9V) to trigger the strobe, I'm sure the 300TL won't hurt your T70. You should get TTL with the 300TL and the T70, but of course won't get ATTL or FEL on the T70.

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5. From : Eddie McGlone (ed@mistered.co.uk)
Url : http://www.mistered.co.uk
Date : 06:12 AM Tuesday 17 September, 2002

Hi All.
I finally bought a T-90 to go with my old T-70 last year and of course it's brilliant. I also picked up a 300TL flash and here's the question. Am I safe to use the 300TL on the T-70? My old flashgun has packed in so do I have to go and buy another one for sole use of the T-70?

Thanks in anticipation

Ed

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6. From : Matej Prochazka (harnod@atlas.cz)
Url : http://
Date : 06:38 PM Monday 16 September, 2002

Hi all, I am thinking of obtaining a reverse ring for my T90 (the FD bayonet in fact) but have one question - how to set the aperture? Will a rear body cap with the base help to enable setting it? Has anybody been using a reverse ring on FD lenses?
Thanks a lot for any help
MAtej

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7. From : Mickey Oberman (mickeyobe@internet.look.ca)
Url : http://
Date : 02:33 PM Monday 16 September, 2002

bondy, See item 6 on this page or go to 201-250 in archives, item 34 or just browse this site. You will find your question answered numerous times.

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8. From : bondy (tagem@clear.co.nz)
Url : http://
Date : 02:39 AM Monday 16 September, 2002

have just found this amazing site today congrats to those responsible for maintaining it,it appears that like others i have allso got the help [in the veiw finder]and eee [in the lcd]
i couldnt find any answers to rectify the promlem is there anything that i can do ? i have followed the instructions in the manual to no avail and cant seem to get any info locally,

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9. From : taylor (cameraman@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:58 AM Friday 13 September, 2002

Shutter stuck? don't dismantle and don't spend a farthing! Insert new battery, remove lens and bring body down square on firm carpeted floor with a bump with button depressed. Now it works fire away and keep that lovely camera in regular use.

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10. From : Kris Dahlke (kdahlke01@earthlink.net)
Url : http://
Date : 06:17 AM Thursday 12 September, 2002

Does anyone know anything about the back-up battery for the T-90, ie. is it user servicable and where you could find it? My camera has new batteries and all the information shows up in the display window, but the camera doesn't operate. Since the back-up battery is the original, I'm guessing this could be the problem.

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