It’s been a while since we’ve done an entire episode dedicated to Canon cameras and today we have some real treats! We’re discussing the earliest Canon cameras, those LTM rangefinders that put Canon on the map and more importantly Canon LTM glass, some talk about the AE-1 and AE-1 Program, and a little bit about choosing the right EOS camera for you. And if you are looking at getting into Canon’s rangefinder line, Bill cannot recommend enough the wonderful book Canon Rangefinder Cameras 1933-68 by Peter Dechert! We’re also welcoming a special guest who is no stranger to CCR, Alex Smith is back with hisRead More →

When it comes to Canon cameras, you can count the number of times they’ve been featured on the one hand. I’ll admit that I am a Nikon guy, but I couldn’t say no when this beauty was offered up. The Canon EOS 650, while a fairly plain and no-nonsense camera, is a significant part of the history of photography. The EOS 650 is the first autofocus offering from Canon, and the lens mount it introduced changed the company’s direction. And while I was a little wary of the camera, it performed beautifully. It did take a bit of time to figure out some of theRead More →