Canon AE-1 Film Camera

I lucked into on of these guys when I was in college. I bought it off of a professor who did not know what she had. It was a mint condition Canon AE-1 Program with three lenses and some other goodies. Picked it up for 100 dollars! =) Some say that the program option takes the fun out of photography and makes it brainless -- I say it is a good step in learning the dynamics of good photography. As you know, film is going the way of the dinosaur. But for those who still like LP's and amps with tubes, this is the camera for you. Mine has been pretty no hassle until it turned 26 years old. The photo sensor crapped out on it which broke my heart. With out the photo sensor there is not light meter and without a light meter, there really is not way of knowing what kind of light you are dealing with. In spite of the photo sensor, it has been a super durable camera with lots of options. It is like a car -- if you take good care of it, it will take good care of you. As in the other reviews do take the time to ask quetions about the camera -- the squak is a sign of a camera that needs some lub and some basic mantainace that is long overdue. As about the foam seals and request lots of pictures of the unit. If it looks clean and tight chances are you will be satisfied -- but due know that there are some things you can not see. An honest seller will disclose the bad with the good and do know that you are buying a camera that has been around since the early 1980's. This is a great first film camera for anyone who still likes to shoot film. It is pretty idiot proof in Program mode. On ebay you can get a great buy for those who are unloading their entire kits.