Film Cameras: Canon T70

{As I continue to introduce my film cameras, let me first point you back to that first post if you didn't have a chance to read it. It will definitely give you a little more detail before you proceed to read this one! Read it *here*!}

This next camera {the Canon T70} came to me in yet another very unexpected way. I was shooting a basketball tournament and one of the parents from our team {from a family I've known for 4-5 years} came up to me and was asking me about my post-grad plans,etc. The answers obviously had to do with photography so our convo followed a route down that trail. 

He started telling me how years ago he and his wife had shot weddings together but ever since then, their camera and equipment had sat in a closet. {sound familiar?!} Out of the blue he said, "you know, it's been sitting in that closet for at least 20 years...and whose to say it won't sit there another 20-- do you want it?" 

Goodness! I wasn't expecting that! Well of course I was interested but I didn't get the vibe that he was completely serious so I continued to feel him out..."Sure, I'd love to see it", I said, "What kind of camera is it and what would you ask for it?" My Daddy walked up right then, heard what we were talking about and almost immediately said, "she knows she wants it!" and we laughed. Then Mr. B threw out the clincher. "I bought it in Italy while I was in the Navy and stationed there...and it's been over 20 years so it's got to be really old."  Oh YES, was I *ever* interested!! So I asked again, "how much would you like for it?" and he responded immediately, saying, "It's been sitting there for all these years and we're not going to get any more use from the camera-- you can just have it."  "Really?! Are you serious?", I asked. "Sure", he said, "I'll bring it to you sometime soon." 

He brought the camera to me at the end of year sports banquet and as soon as I pulled it out I was in love with it.{with a big silly grin slapped on my face;)} The strap was one of the first things to catch my attention. It's so bright and cheerful and vintage. I love it. And...well, I love just about everything about the camera. The lens is a perfect range too. I am blessed.

Camera: Canon T70 {manufactured in 1984} Lens(s): 35-105mm 3.5-22f  Flash: Canon Speedlight 277T