Originally Posted by
pendennis
As a Nikon user for many years, I've secretly lusted after a Canon film camera. Although the EOS line has great lines, I really wanted an older model, using the FD lenses. I recently found a near-mint condition A-1, that included the "standard" 50mm f/1.8 lens, and I've added a 24mm f/2.8 wide angle and a Tokina 70-210. I also added a Motor Drive A, and a 299T Speedlite.
I'm reading the manuals now, and I'm going to run some Fuji Velvichrome through it in the coming weeks.
It'll be a companion to my Nikon FA, similarly set up.