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Here is the camera I currently use. It was my dad's when he was in the Navy, then he gave it to me in High School when I took Photography Class. Took loads of nice pics with it! A Canon AE-1 Program. The flash that originally came with it doesn't work anymore. The battery compartment is a bit corrupted, and so my dad got me a new flash for Christmas. The old flash is sitting on the bottom right side, next to it's original case. The new flash is sitting on the top left side, next to the nice zoom lens I have. I actually had to take this camera into shop for repair as it was malfunctioning. The apeture lens wasnt' closing, and it wasn't taking pics, so my dad got it repaired for me as an extra Christmas present as well. It wasn't cheap to repair! Here is the nice bag I have for it, original, with everything inside. 
Here it is with everything out of the bag.
Here is a closeup of the camera. :3
This camera takes such nice pics. It's always a treat to get my photo's developed. I am an avid photographer, and love to take pics. I often take pics of trees and nature and stuff. (I love trees) Since our neighborhood is FULL of trees, I often take pics of those! (Our neighborhood is so pretty!) Some more information on this camera is as follows.
Canon AE-1 Program, 1981
Five years after the original AE-1 was introduced, Canon brought out an excellent upgraded version in 1981, known as the AE-1 Program or AE-1P in short. The AE-1 Program was considered as one of the two most elegant looking A series bodies (the other was the Canon A-1 in 1977).
The AE-1 Program was certainly a worthy successor. It was packed with improved features, which were not found in its predecessor. Among the features was the Programmed AE, (first debut in the A-1) in addition to the Shutter-priority AE and manual override modes. It also has eight user interchangeable focusing screens, using the new laser matte types as well as some with extra bright laser matte technology developed for the flagship model, the New Canon F-1. It has a new, dedicated Power Winder A2 that has additional remote capability, but the camera still accepts the older Winder A and can even share the Canon A-1's Motor Drive MA for up to 4 fps burst rate for action photography.
It also accepts most of the accessories within the FD system, including Data Back A, macro accessories, A and G-type of Canon Speedlites for fully automated flash photography. All FD, New FD and FL lenses are usable with the AE-1P. Full aperture metering is only possible with the FD and New FD lenses. Stopped-down metering with the FL lenses.
As with the Canon A-1, the AE-1 Program was indeed, very popular and well received by consumers. Although there were some minor shortfalls in its design to make it a true classic, it was still a worthy camera among its class during the years of its availability, from early to the mid-80s.
"... The AE-1 Program was my first ever 35mm SLR camera. Originally, I had wanted to buy the AE-1 but found it was more expensive than the AE-1 Program. I don't know why this was the case (back in 1983) but later, I found out that particular AE-1 was from an old batch that was brought in when cameras in Malaysia were still subjected to import duties (abolished in 1981 and all the photographic equipments are duty free in Malaysia now) while the AE-1 Program was from later batches that were cheaper." - Kai Pin -
Obviously, the AE-1 Program was a much easier camera to use as compared to the multi-mode Canon A-1. Although the A-1 has more features and functions to control exposure, those available on the AE-1 Program were actually improvements over what the A-1 has and it has a more simplified way in controlling exposure, which made the camera an easier model for beginners to use.
(Taken from this website) http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/SLRs/ae1pgrm/index.htm (Copyright and all rights reserved. lol.)Are you sure you want to delete this post? Yes | No - 3 years 1 month ago
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Alright. Here is more of my cameras. This one was my Grandpa's. I found it in his closet. Before, my Grandparent's closet was STUFFED full of things, and you could barely get in there. It was piled all over the floor, (it's a walk in closet) and stuff was all up on the 2 decks of shelves. We cleaned out their closet, and I found this camera, (among other awesome shit), on the floor stuffed underneath everything. I noticed on the site at the bottom of this message that my camera is different. It has an all black body casing. Hm.
I showed it to my dad after I found it, and he was like *wow*. I think he was jealous, lol. It's safe in my room now, away from their prying fingers. It does need to be repaired a bit as well though. It's so old. I couldn't even manage to get the apature OPEN for a while, until I figured it out. For some reason, I had to change the program to the very last one, and 'snap' the shutter opened. But damn, my Grandpa got a ton of stuff for it! I even found a Fish Eye lens in the bag! It's awesome! Here it is! *drumroll, awaiting the crowd's reaction*
First, the big green bag it came in.
Next, the bag opened up, and you can see how much stuff is inside it!
Then, a closeup of the camera.
And then, everything out on the floor. I had to stand up just to get everything in the photo.
Some info on the camera.
Nikon FG film-based Compact SLR camera, 1982
Nikon FG was introduced 4 years after super compact Nikon EM in 1979. There were many innovation and sophisticated improvement incorporated within the identical size camera body. It was Nikon's first multimode AE camera. Unlike the only black body EM, it came with two choices of either black or chrome. You can just use the shutter speed dial to easily distinguish differences between the EM and the FG.
In comparison, the Nikon EM was a simple automatic exposure SLR camera with only a sole aperture priority AE mode, a mechanical shutter speed of M90 and a bulb mode to spare in case of battery failure. There was no manual exposure control and exposure compensation was only via a fixed 2 stops exposure compensation button.
The introduction of Nikon FG was timely fitted into the slot where seasoned photographers who migrated from the EM may demand a greater degree of control especially in a more flexible exposure control. It was also the first Nikon camera that provides a Programmed Auto mode which amazingly require only a minimum specification of an AI-spec lens to enjoy such benefit.
So, we have a compact camera body almost identical to the size of the EM, but now offering three different exposure modes, a few options in mechanical backup operation and came with its own made-for-the-FG accessories. But most of all, it also allows you to tab into the huge Nikon system of lenses, accessories and specialized equipment. Although I don't regard these very well made compact bodies are all Nikon Classics, but it has its own charm and product characteristic and still deserve a good look if you are considering a used body. In fact, other than it doesn't stand against the built quality of the mechanical or electronic bodies of the late '70 or early eighties like the Nikkormat, FE/FE2/FM/FM2(n)/FA, but still it can measure well against many current AF entry models. On a price versus performance ratio, the used units in the secondary market shouldn't be expensive and it is very logical to put them in your consideration if you are looking for a second camera body or replacement unit.
Let us do a quick comparative figure between some latest AF entry SLRs and the Nikon FG: AF Nikon F50 : 149mm (W) x 96mm (H) x 70mm (D). While a latest Nikon F-100 comes with a spec of 785g for the weight and measures 158mm (W) x 149 (H) x 79mm (D) weighing 1,210g for a top of the line Nikon F5 ! So, a light weight (490g), compact (136mm (W) x 87.5 mm (H) x 54 mm (D) Nikon FG may be attractive to anyone who put mobility , compatibility and affordability as priorities.
How can the FG fit it all into such a compact, lightweight body ? Nikon explained by claiming manufacturing and assembling processes have been automated. (No less than three IC chips - bipolar, bi-MOS and ISL - integrated into a hybrid configuration on one FPC board for the micro electronic circuitry. And to make sure the FG works with high accuracy and stability, several assembling processes are automated - Automatic Mounting on the FPC, Automatic Assembly of the mechanical units, and Automatic Adjusting/Testing of electrical circuits - and laser trimming is used to adjust the registers to be put on the FPC with the ICs. Exact, reliable operation and an energy-saving circuitry on the inside, and a durable die-cast body shaping the outside - yes, the FG, although processes a polycarbonated feel, but beneath its leatherette covering, the basic structure is still a Aluminum die-cast body. But during those days, demanding Nikon users (Like me...hehe) have some of the finest manual focus Nikon cameras like the F3, FE2, FA etc. around to compare, and naturally, the high quality and standard set can make the EM or the FG very difficult to impress. Another factor which may contribute to such thought was the Programmed AE mode in a Nikon was not that popular to many serious amateurs where generally many users think it project the camera with a heavy cast of 'amateuristic' impression.
To a FG user, all these remarks may sound unwelcome. But the underlying fact remains, the FG was originally made for amateurs or those who has limited budget to spend on photographic equipment. This is a flexible, multi features SLR camera, light, compact enough for everyday use. But Nikon cannot denied they are using the goodwill where people usually associated the brand name with reliability and ruggedness. But did Nikon really brought us a good camera. I thought so (If you are not that demanding and expect a FG can rival a robustly built F3 in terms of reliability) - that is why I am spending so much time to prepare these sites in PIM.
(There is even more info on the site, but I didn't want my post to be a million miles long in text lol, so here is the link) http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/fg/index.htm (Copyright and all rights reserved)Are you sure you want to delete this post? Yes | No 
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Very nice! I have an old Canon A1 with a cheap (but brand new) 35-105mm lens and an old 50mm 1.8. I also have a Canon Rebel 450D. 
Be sure to check out the photography forum here:
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Shazbot wrote:Very nice! I have an old Canon A1 with a cheap (but brand new) 35-105mm lens and an old 50mm 1.8. I also have a Canon Rebel 450D.
Be sure to check out the photography forum here:
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Oh! I had no idea about the photography forum....silly me, I should of looked!...Wait, I did look on that. But I only see people posting photos of their desktops or photos they took with cameras. XD.
Oh wait...I guess I was thinking you were telling me I should move this to that forum or something. lol. Sorry about that.Are you sure you want to delete this post? Yes | No - 3 years 1 month ago
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More cameras coming! Jeez! lol. Here is one... guess what it is. Document papers! 
Lol, just kidding. This is what's inside
A Polaroid Land Camera Model 103! With all the papers for it, and even a nice flash! Also has 1 bulb. Hehe. It's also in impeccable condition! I found this camera sitting up inside my Grandparent's closet. For a long time, I would go in there and look around, cause my parent's didn't want me to touch any of their stuff, even though they didn't really care about it, it seems. And I always saw that blue case, and thought it was just some papers for my Grandpa's cabinet shop or something...little did I know...Then finally, my parent's seemed to not care anymore, and let me go through their closet.
Closeup, with the cover closed.
The cover open, and you see it still has the instruction manual in it. :3
The camera opened, and the bottom snapped off. (It snaps off, not broken)
The flash attached! The bulb is inside it as well. I think it's a pretty blue :3
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I guess this does go in this forum after all! Thanks Saruman, lol. It seems whenever I see someone's icon, if it doesn't have a pic of them, I often picture whatever icon they have, whoever it may be, sitting at a pc talking. Like that old guy you have Saruman, I can imagine him saying *Moving to the photography forum* in a deep and imposing voice. Meep! *cowers* I won't do it again! I promise! lol. Anyway....here is another camera for you all! Found this in my grandparent's closet again. It's so OLD! 
Hehe. Just wait till I open it...
Now what can this be...
Ooh, an interesting shaped camera. Let's open it....
Hmm, let's open it further...
Hehe. It's a Polaroid Land Camera Model 95! (So OLD!!) And it's in very good condition!
Here it is sideways with the viewfinder open.
A flashbulb it has ^^ So big!
Here it is with the bulb inside it.
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gamemania15 wrote:Hehe! I love it too. I have shitloads (no pun intended) of more cameras I can show off, so keep a watch!RetroxBunny wrote:Wow! Sweet cameras you got there! I love when people posts their pictures of their collection or old items.
Hahaha awesome
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kenE2389 wrote:well I can't really claim ownership to this one but I did get to train and shoot a short film on it. It's a Panavision 35mm camera, I'm not sure if it was the platinum panaflex or the gold
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