Thanks so much for making this video, just got this camera off eBay for $35 and had no idea how to navigate it!! thanks champ

Fantastic! A couple of days ago I found my granddad's T70 and didn't know where to start - and your video came just in time. It was really eye-opening for someone with a very short knowledge of old reflex cameras like me. I also appreciated the way you explained everything, from the old adverts to the "Pros and Cons", and while the video is 11 minutes long, I was able to watch all of them. Thanks a lot for sharing this video and keep up the great work!

This camera is sooo 80th! Great design! Wish to have one in my collection

I just want to recognize what you are doing here. I love the combination of narrative with technical review. Providing a context for your photography makes for a good viewer experience. That takes a lot of effort on your part. So hats off to you sir!

Just randomly got one of these from my dad after he found it sitting in his closet from years and years ago.... Great info here!

Holy Moses. Dat intro!

I had one back in the day(85 or 86). Loved it. It got dunked in sea water and was not salvageable.

More more more please! This was awesome. I don't even care about which camera you do next haha.

I found this camera at a thrift store unknown and in working condition. It seems to be *just fine* and I've shot two rolls with it so far and sent them off to be developed. I'm so excited to get them back! THis is my first time using a film camera, it's been really exciting and I can't wait to get more vintage lenses!

Wow what a great video! The organisation, presentation, and production- it’s like something i’d watch on the discovery channel!

Thanks for making this. I'm a big fan of the T70. My landlord gave me one with 3 lenses. At first I considered selling it on eBay, but when I saw that there's no market for them, I decided to use it - I'm so glad I did! It is the brightest viewfinder I've ever used (and I've gone to camera shows to look through many of the cameras that people on forums claim to be the brightest viewfinders) and the meter is spot on. After years of shooting on APS-C sensors, I realized how much I miss the look of a larger "sensor" that I get from shooting the T70 and scanning the negatives. p.s. I'm a big fan of the Film Photography Podcast, so it was fun to see the old ads that I enjoy hearing on the podcast.

, I purchased a T70 about a year and a half ago for about 20$ for it's lens ( a 35mm FD) to use with my mirror less camera and after watching this review I pulled it out from the drawer and found it is in perfect working condition! real clean one. I have a bunch of FD lenses and since I recently discovered film photography again, I can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for this review!

Some things you missed, Azriel: When the calculated exposure exceeds the maximum or minimum possible for a given lens in shutter-priority mode, and the exposure lock is off, then the camera automatically increases or decreases the exposure time, respectively, from the set speed to give the correct exposure. This is indicated by a slow-blinking aperture reading in the viewfinder (as seen in the video). The exposure lock switch blocks this behaviour. The display blinks quickly when the exposure is an impossible combination of aperture and shutter time (not shown in the video). If you use the dedicated 277T flash, then the exposure is determined automatically. Please also see my comment made four months before this one.

As far as I remember, this camera was equally loud back in the day, just winding was kinda more consistent...

Just found my parents' old t70 in a closet - carrying case, film and flash all included, and somehow figured how to get it working again, given that the batteries had been left there for years, leaked and made a mess inside the camera; and it still works! This review really helped me understand what kind of device this is, heck i thought this was an early 2000s camera! I recently wanted to get into photography, and i now know that ive got a great camera to help me do so, I'll cherish it, thanks for this review!

I came across this camera at my local film lab and decided to do some research. Thank you for another informative video.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! My dad doesn’t remember how to work his own camera so appreciate the details of the video!!!

I love this camera so much. After this video, I got one on EBay for 15 dollars, a great deal. Thanks for this video!

Love this video! T-70 was the first real camera I bought as a young man fresh out of engineering school. I got it from competitive camera, at the time on Forest Lane in Garland. Competitive camera is still in business, now down in Dallas. And until 2010 I still had the camera. I went through a thing reduction phase and at that time was so enamored of digital I didn’t see myself ever going back to film so in 2010 I gave the camera away to a friend. He still has the camera and in the meantime another friend found one at a thrift shop in Kansas and gave it to me, so full circle I guess. Just for the sheer Cinestill irony I put a roll of 500T in it and was able to shoot a gas station at night hand held with a 50 mm lens. I don’t love the camera the way I love my Olympus OMs, but I have to admire just how reliable it has been. Both the one I bought in 1985 and the one I own now.

Just picked one up. Love it so far! I will admit, I'm quite used to much quieter cameras, but its growing on me. I love the reactions I get from people when they hear a loud, 80's SLR shutter and film wind. Other than that, the camera meters fantastically! I shot and developed a roll of Kodak Ektar 100 and after scanning, they look as good as any digital shot I've ever taken. The camera is also light and very sturdy.

Nice review. I picked a very clean one up at a Salvation Army for $8.00, it came with the f/1.8 50mm, and a 277T flash. The flash had some corrosion in the battery compartment but was able to clean that up. I then found a FD 135mm f/2.5, and a 28mm f/2.8 for $5.00 ea at Goodwill. A friend had non working T50 and he gave me his 100mm f4 macro with Canon FD50U extension tube. Not bad for $18.00 bucks. First role through and exposures were spot on which I figured because the camera was so clean. I was surprised how sharp and contrasty the images were and that 135 f/2.5 was a little gem of a portrait lens on a tripod.

The partial metering circle is effectively a spot meter. My brother in-law's gt one of these. I'll have to ask him for a test run. Not keen on the sliders and small buttons, but it is apparently a solid work horse.

This is an amazing video, especially the history lesson in the beginning. I was struggling to find info on its production run online, and I'm amazed you could find those articles talking about it. I just got into film photography myself and I had only just got my T70, and on the surface it seems to be in a perfect working order, but I'm still waiting for my first roll to get developed to see the results

What a delightful package package you have put together. Loved the retro-homage! In particular the contemporary advertising, quote "So advanced its got to be simple"! Cracked me up! Just picked up a T70 today from the recycle shop at the local dump. 2X AAA inserted, it fired up so positive signs. Your video is a great help. Have some Kodak Portra in the fridge waiting to be shot. Cheers!

Just bought one of these two days ago on ebay for 8 pounds UK sterling, which is about US $11. No lens, just the body, but I already have two canon FD lenses (50mm F1.8 + 35mm) that came with an AE-1 Program, so I'll just use those, though I might invest in a 50mm F1.4 lens for use with the T70.

Great stuff! I'd very much like to see you do an episode on the Olympus OM-1 (or similar model).

Has my vote for most beautiful camera of all time. Embracing modernism and 80's consumer chic in one simple movement.

Awesome well-rounded production! I just picked up this camera at a thrift shop in just the price range you called out. Loved the retro commercials and city bio as well. This was a perfect warm up for getting into action with some basic but necessary background info. I'll definitely be watching more! :~)

Love all the info shared in this video, especially the flash-back to the old ads for the camera. Just a shame that the narration feels a bit flat, needs more emotion. On the other hand, this is a pilot, so I'm sure that'll pick up in future. Keep up the great work, subscribed and looking forward to the next episode :D

Wow. Just found you video. Loved it! I have a T-70 in an old camera bag in my closet. I bought it in 1984, used it until about 2001, then forgot about it until two months ago when I saw a 4-roll pack of Fuji 35mm 200 film at the local grocery. I bought the film, dug out my old T70, put in new batteries and was good to go. I found a local place to develop the film and have been enjoying shooting film again. I used to shoot lots of slides with this body, but don't know where to get slides made anymore. Great to find your video. One question: The Canon T70 manual refers to an internal settings backup battery (to be changed by a Canon dealer). Do you know anything about this other internal battery?

awesome series! Im new to photography so watching you break down the cameras and their functions is really neat

Your review of the Canon T70 was a splendid emotional time travel for me. I eventually had three bodies, six lenses and shot with them throughout the 1980s. Regrettably, sold the and moved on to auto-focus and eye-controlled focus and the like and then -- digital. It's a joy to look back. I still yearn for film even though cost is astronomical and the wait to see would annoy me now that I have lived in the digital age for 25 years. The Argus C-3, C-33,C-4, although never taken seriously by professionals, were awesome workhorses for hobbyists and sportsmen. Please consider them for a review.

This video is awesome, entertaining and well done. Very informative!

I was using an AE-1 Program quite successfully when the T70 arrived on the market. I did envy the built in motor winder, but if I really wanted that, all I had to do was buy a Canon Auto Winder. I think I briefly owned a used Canon T70 for a while, before moving on to the EOS 650 and 620. I preferred to advance my film a frame at a time, since color print costs add up quickly. Plastic/electronic cameras were shoving the metal bodied ones aside, but these older, much quieter classics still work and command better prices as the film photography wavlet continues to advance.

Enjoying your videos Azriel. I just found I have one of these in my collection with the standard zoom and in complete working order. Nice!

This seems like such a cool camera, I'm thinking about buying it too!

Thank you. Very helpful video. Didn't know about the US Navy stamp. Will check for that, thanks.

Thanks for this good review, Azriel! I bought a T-70 complete kit in near perfect condition on eBay (body + kit zoom + flash + instructions + bag) for 35 GBP and liked it so much I bought another complete kit in even better condition, like brand new for only 16 GBP. The original price was about 400 GBP, which would be about 1200 GBP in 2019 money. The T-70 and flash work for ages on NiMH rechargeable batteries. There are three program modes on the T-70, which are tuned for normal, telephoto, and wide-angle focal lengths. FD lenses are great, and can also be had on eBay, etc. at pocket-money prices, but mind out for lens fungus and stuck aperture blades. I have several primes and zooms from 28 - 300 mm. I also have a nearly perfect Canon AV-1, which I love to use.

very professional , informative video.

Hey! Nice video! I really like the concept with the old commercial videos :) What about the Canon A-1? I also have a couple of Russian cameras, the Zenit 19 and the Zenit EM. Those two are both inexpensive but really nice cameras! The Zenit 19 may be a little harder to find! In good condition and good working order both cameras can make good photos, but in bad condition the can be a pain to use... Looking forward to seeing new videos from you, no matter the subject ;)

LOL! My first "pro" camera. I made my first money with this camera, did my first landscapes with this camera, and first got published with this camera. I still have it, and I'd wager it's get less than 8000 actuations. I moved to the EOS system shortly thereafter with the EOS10s, and then move to Nikon.

Dude this was such a great video I highly enjoyed this

this is a great review dude

A solid camera!

Oh My...I remember going to the Canon launch for these when I worked in Photographic retail. The AE-1 and the AG-1 were top sellers before this one. But then, I also remember selling Kodak 100 (a 110 film camera) that used Magicubes! haha

I see now that Canon was putting technology into these older FD mount cameras before they came out with the EOS system. This reminds me og my Rebel G with having the LCD Screen on top. Something I didn't think they came out with until the EOS system and also the Auto Winding.

I like my T70 more so than my ae-1.

I own 2 of these T70's and love shooting with them ! That being said i have to admit to being a bit of a canon fanboy.

This camera seems totally legit. The sound it makes is hilarious, but you know what that's the charm of the 80s😂

would you like to do a review for the Canon t90 please

I was wondering if it is possible to take multiple exposure pictures with the T70. Love the 80s commercials you included in the video!

I just picked up the Canon t70 this afternoon with a 35 mm to 70 mm macro for $10 second hand shop I'm going to convert the 35 mm to 70 mm lens by adapter to my Canon rebel EOS t6 DSLR in hopes for good results if I were to sell the camera body itself the t70 what would retail resell be

I have one. It does have aperture priority - but not with an FD lens. With an FL - or any adapted lens like a Nikon F or any M42 or the like. It works in aperture priority, with the lens stopped down - which means it'll work reliably with even a brand new Nikon lens so long as the aperture and focus can be manually controlled (Or Kerlee, or Smyang, or what have you). I have found that it does like to underexpose by one stop. Not sure if that's a mechanical issue or what - but it's always picking exposures a stop lower than every other camera I own.

Very good video! subscribed and liked!

If you can review the Canon T90 and T60 it would be awsome. Thanks

t 90 if you can thank you

I just found this camera while cleaning out my mother in law house.she passed away of cancer, I'm not into photography, but it has all these attachments and the original carrying case if interested let me know

i like ur review! so nice!!

please do Nikon FM10 , thank youu

Excelente review!

awesome video!

I love the T series. It's so quintessential 80's :)

Nice review, I have a couple of Canon T70's and about 200 more film cameras, it will be great when we both align, how about the T90 next.

So educational!

Good review dude. Thanks

Great video, thanks!

mail flaw of t70 is its incredibly long lag between shutter button depress and actual picture taking moment

Good video!

I have three of these and I love the camera but they all eventually developed the same problem. For some reason regardless of battery strength the film advance motor gets really anemic and often hangs up particularly when holding it in portrait orientation. For what they sell for I am just not sure if it is worth spending the money to have them serviced.

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I just picked one of these up. I had one before but the battery door was broken. Does the shutter not fire without film inside? I was told that something was wrong with the shutter on this one but I'm unconvinced. Regardless I did great, I got the camera, 50mm F1.8, Elicar 28mm F2.8, Makinon 80-200mm F4.5, Makinon 28-80mm F3.5-4.5, and two 277t flashes. What I'm very excited about is the 2 rolls of Ilford HP5 400 b&w film.(expires Feb 2017) and a half box of Ilford fine art paper. Both flashes work fine but are missing cases, There are some end caps & lens caps missing. I paid $30 for the whole mess, so I'm pleased.

10:19 if it has no aperture priority, then what is happening when I set the aperture manually? I've been doing this with my T70 and it always adjusts the shutter speed

My battery latch's broken. Do you know how to fix that little battery door..?

There is aperture priority its called stopped down AE

is there a way for me to tell if there is a roll inside without opening it? i haven't used it in a while and completely forgot if i put one in. when i turn it on, it says program and a number 1.

It's uncannily like a Minolta 7000 in operation!

thank you so much!!

amongst mf bodies, along with minolta x300/500/700, the t70 has the easiest and quickest to use exp lock button which i find critical in getting well exposed snapshots.

Keep this up yo

Hey Azriel, how about doing a Canon T90 review?

I was recently given a T70 with several lenses, flash and manual. I really appreciate your video walking me through the basics and history of the camera. Can you tell me how to use it for time lapse photography? It appears a bulb function should appear, but it's not. What am I doing wrong? Or is it broken? Thanks.

Hi! I would like to know why we shouldn't develop using all kodak products? If i understood right, thank you(:

Does any kind of film work? My neighbour just gifted me this camera and a bunch of lenses and filters!

Subscribed.

How do you turn the camera off? The batteries on mine are now dead cause I couldn't power it down

What iso and other stuff u set it as I got my photos developed and it’s blurry

People say it's an extremely ugly camera. I think it looks better than anything Canon puts out nowadays

hey great video! Just got a canont70 but the viewfinder is a little foggy, will this affect the results of the pictures? Is this a common problem?

can you do multiple exposures on the T70?

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Hey! How to switch off manual exposure mode (when you need to press shutter button twice to take a picture)? THank you

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Hi, how to fix (repair) lightmeter on canon t70...

No aperture priority? Well, this camera has aperture priority. But You have FD lenses. To be able to shoot in yhis mode, You need a FL lens. To be clear, it will be stopped down metering, but it is meitioned as aperture priority in the manual.

HELP! I had 2 cameras that happens the same, I hope you can help me know what happens to my camera. I was changing the film to my camera and when I closed the cabin, my camera did not rewind, it just shows the three lines blinking. When I try to take a picture, it makes a little noise (like trying to grab the film) and a beep beep beep and again show the 3 lines flashing. Will my camera be damaged by the side of rewinding the film? Help me!

Why is this camera so underated?

how many pixel is this old camera ?, do you need a really old computer to hook it up to ?

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Can you tell me any inexpensive lenses I can use with this camera? Got it for $5 and I want to use it . Thanks

after the film is used and rolled back in its canister how to i download it to my computer?