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...
I have an R8 and genuinely love it. Buy from a reputable seller like B&H Photo etc. so that you have the Canon USA model rather than a gray market model for less. As for R versus R8, the R is 7 years old and the R8 is roughly 5-6 years newer. I'd go ...