Canons equivalent?

[ikolpdog]

What was Canons equivalent of the Olympus OM1 and OM10? My first introduction to SLR cameras was a Cosina CT1 (early 1980s) back then I wanted an OM1 but realistically aimed for an OM10, I got neither!

I would like to add a Canon film camera that can use my EF lens (and future lens I will purchase) for fun. I cannot see the point in buying an OM camera now and having to seek out an additional series of lenses.

[Longwatcher]

It would probably be the original film rebel, Although I would personally go for the Elan-7 or Elan-7e if going for a low cost film camera. You can use your EF lenses (but not the EFs lenses )

The Film rebel is like the 300D and the Elan 7 is like the 10D as far as handling is concerned.

[JAcosta]

I suggest the EOS-5. Along with being fully compatible with all EF lenses, its a great film body and isnt expensive at all. Plus it has eye control which I think is a cool feature.

[Tony-S]

That's got to be something like the FTb? I seem to recall that the OM-1 was a mechanical, non-auto camera with like a gazillion ("Forest Gump") interchangable focusing screens? Not quite the F-1, but more than the FTb, I think.

[Bob_A]

That's got to be something like the FTb? I seem to recall that the OM-1 was a mechanical, non-auto camera with like a gazillion ("Forest Gump") interchangable focusing screens? Not quite the F-1, but more than the FTb, I think.

It was the FTb. I struggled between choosing between this and an OM-1 MD when I purchased my first SLR. The OM-1 MD won out for me because at the time they really had a fantastic system with very good optics. I seem to recall considering Pentax at the time too but I didn't like their screw mount lenses.

[Tony-S]

My first "real" SLR was the A-1. I was deciding between it and the OM-2. Both these cameras really changed photography; they sort of said goodbye to the old-school mechanical cameras and made way for the electronic ones. The OM-2's off-the-film metering was really something, particularly with their flashes - the first TTL, I suspect. In the end, it was the A-1's multiple exposure modes that made me buy it.

[AperturePriority]

What was Canons equivalent of the Olympus OM1 and OM10? My first introduction to SLR cameras was a Cosina CT1 (early 1980s) back then I wanted an OM1 but realistically aimed for an OM10, I got neither!

I would like to add a Canon film camera that can use my EF lens (and future lens I will purchase) for fun. I cannot see the point in buying an OM camera now and having to seek out an additional series of lenses.
I had the Olympus OM-1 back in the day. Then I had a Canon AE-1 (http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1976-1985/1976_ae1.html?lang=us&categ=crn&page=1976-1985), then the Canon AV-1 (http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1976-1985/1979_av1.html?lang=us&categ=crn&page=1976-1985), both were very similar to the OM-1. Caveat...these are FD mounts.

You may find vintage film cameras on eBay, Craigslist, or elsewhere. As far as a current crop of EOS film cameras, I have no idea. :(


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[Tony-S]

Well, if anyone wants a "vintage" A-1 or F-1, PM me!

[mulga bill]

I have an eos30 with eye control,complete with bp300 grip and about 2000 clicks,mint condition.

[hitmanh]

Ah, the OM1, it's lovely :D I use my 1n quite often, built like a tank, reliable, and compact. The nearest Canon would be something like the Ftb, as mentioned above. The're isn't an EOS equivalent (it's manual and mechanical as you can get).

Cheers

Matt

[irish1]

That's got to be something like the FTb? I seem to recall that the OM-1 was a mechanical, non-auto camera with like a gazillion ("Forest Gump") interchangable focusing screens? Not quite the F-1, but more than the FTb, I think. That would be my first camera--the little known Canon EF. Bought it in 1979. Google i.