You have only 1 camera body normally? If I'm understanding you correctly, you spent $6K on an R1, sent it back for a refund and dropped another $6K on a second R1? I'm sure B&H will resolve this to your satisfaction given my experience with them, bu...
If the AE1 is operational DO NOT trade it in because you'll get NOTHING for it. If it is operational, you could probably get $150-250 on Ebay.
In late 70s, I was Team Pentax, but I've thought about getting an AE1 (though the A1 is on my list of film ...
And the R100 is a great camera. I bought one as an emergency/backup camera and then used it to get used to it. Because it is so small it can go anywhere, so I take it everywhere. I do a lot of street photography and it is wonderful. The sneering came...
I had a T3i and it served its purpose, but you're correct that it's time for an upgrade. Why use manual? And I say that as a working photographer for 45 years. If I'm trying to do action shots, the last thing I'd want to do is fiddle with setting the...
