Canon T50 SLR Film Camera

Video segment from Episode 29 of the FILM PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST.
http://filmphotographypodcast.com/

"The Canon T50, introduced in March 1983 and discontinued in December 1989, was the first in Canon's new T series of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras compatible with Canon's FD lens mount."

The manual focus Canon T50 is most likely the simplest camera in the FD arsenal. Program - Off - Battery Check are the only top controls. No "B" bulb, no PC flash input, no cable-release input. Turning the FD lens from "A" Automatic to f-stops switches the camera to 1/60th sec. This gives you the (limited choice) option of going manual and allowing the use of off-brand flashes.

The T50 is simplistic joy - allowing me to concentrate on my shots and leaving the exposure chores to the camera. As an all-manual photo guy - I must admit, it was difficult giving up the control of shutter and aperture, but the results were more than pleasing.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Canon T50
• Film Photography
• Film Photography Podcast
• Michael Raso

[numanuma20]

I think someone needs to make a hybrid camera, one with film and digital. That way you can have a screen to see your photo from the film and then save them to an SD card. I know that sounds impossible but if Polaroid made the Z340 Instant Digital Camera, it could be plausible.

[killthebetrayer]

You can do double (or triple ...) only with manual film advance cameras (and it's kind of tricky) or with a camera that has this feature

[ajahairi]

I have this camera myself and I was wondering whether I can make double exposure?

[U23Drocs]

@ThaRugg3dOne You must scan the negatives or take them to a place where they are able to scan it

[ThaRugg3dOne]

Anyone know how to put the photos i took with the Canon manual T50 photos to the computer.??

[mtilli82]

It's indeed very cool camera... I have one myself. It's so fun and easy to use. The view finders lack of information is indeed refreshing. You don't always need to know the shutter speed. Sometimes though when you shoot long exposures it would be nice to know how long you'll have to wait until you can touch the camera so you won't push it while the shutter is open. A few number of poverties it has yes, but I forgive them. It's so much fun camera to shoot with. :) - Happy shooting everybody!

[bymacorg]

cool camera! do you know you can control this camera with an infrared remote? I know..you're saying "no, this cameras as no IR receiver". but.. Yap you cant control it wirelesly! great for long exposures and remote shooting! check out how at this link (copy to browsers address bar): remoteALL.bymac.org

[surferboy36O]

That is THE WORST SLR camera, although I think it serves as the best point and shoot cause of the lens.

[ChesterJSellars]

How weird. I came across your shots on Flickr when I was looking to see how the night shots came out before I wasted a roll of film on my T50

[BeemanTV]

Nice video guys. I always enjoy these.