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Apr 16, 2024 15:10:28   #
ialvarez50
 
robertjerl wrote:
1986 model camera, parts will be hard to find and repairs expensive. If you intend to keep shooting film you still have one working.
Are you interested in digital? An equivalent digital model from the EF line would probably be less money. Especially since the EFs are moving over for the RFs.

There are thousands of good EF bodies and lenses available used in VG to EX condition. Maybe even from someone here on the Hog. I for one am considering selling 1 or 2 of my EFs, probably my 80D or 90D, both are crop sensor but excellent sensors in them. In addition I have an even older 6D full frame, simple but takes excellent images. It is still rated among the good low light cameras - trying to do a full moon shot of a tree line with the trees all black it actually tried to do the scene in full color, dim and muddy colors, but they were there. I also have a 5Div full frame (=35mm size sensor) and 7DII crop sensor bird/wildlife/action camera.

Hmm, I am almost deciding to offer you one of those if you want it. I would have to look up the values of the bodies and some of the lenses I have. I started using RF bodies with the kit lens and an adaptor for all my EF lenses but then I bought RF lenses in my favorite sizes so I have 5 or 6 EF lenses in additon to the kit lenses for each body that I would consider parting with.
1986 model camera, parts will be hard to find and ... (show quote)


I have a EOS 5D MARK III, An EOS 1 Mark II that I converted to shoot infrared only, (I had the sensor changed) I also have 6 prime lenses, including tele extenders and extension tubes. Film cameras from 4X5 Zone VI, Calumet 4X5, mamiyas from 645, 6X7, Linhof 6X9. Most of the time I shoot with film and for that I use my T90, F1, or EOS 1. The eos 1 was the last made by canon before they cameout with the first Digital camera.

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Apr 16, 2024 15:16:51   #
User ID
 
RalphP wrote:
I have a T90 body that was dropped and will not focus. But it powered on ok. If you need a parts camera this might work. You could have it for shipping.

Maybe the focus screen just became unlatched from the impact. Its worth a look. Could be an instant repair.

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Apr 16, 2024 15:24:13   #
ialvarez50
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
A simple google: google canon t90 eee error

takes you to numerous website discussions and multiple 'how to' videos to attempt a repair.

As noted already, theses cameras are likely easier (cheaper) to replace than to repair. Other ideas include changing to another FD-capable film body, although few have as much automated capabilities as the T90. But, for manual focus, the F-1 models are built like tanks and never seem to fail.

Personally, I gave up on manual focus film shooting, selling my MF bodies and keeping the FD lenses for use on a digital mirrorless Sony body, via an FD adapter. These MF lenses are way more fun to shoot on digital mirrorless. With the enabling mirrorless technologies, the lenses are much easier to use, delivering superior results to anything I ever achieved in film via MF.
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Thank you for your tips. I do have other film cameras including 2 F1s purchased new many years ago. Because I purchased and use the T90 for many years, it has a special place in my heart. As it turnsout, it is very easy to fix. This camera is made to be used and not stored in a drawer (the last time I use it was about 6 or 7 years ago) right by the shutter preview button, under the skin, there is a magnet that it becomes demagnetize with time, I found the video on how to repair the camera in YouTube and since I don't have jewelers screwdriver, I thought for a wile and decided to use powerful magnets from ourside the skin to remagnetize the "thing" inside the camera that suppost to be magnetized. It worked! Now I just have to shoot a few photos every day and don't store it again.

Thanks friend

Ignacio

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Apr 16, 2024 15:38:36   #
RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
Thank you for the tip, I will look for video on the subject.


I looked up "Canon T90 EEE error" on youtube and several things came up. I only looked at one about removing the front plate,. I won't go into it here because it would be too convoluted. The video I looked at was just a little over 8 minutes long was very complete and helpful. One thing I can share is that the guy says The T 90 needs to used on a fairly regular basis, or at least fired off, to keep it magnetized. "The tank" remains my favorite film camera. I need to get mine going again and run some film through it. Good luck with yours.

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Apr 16, 2024 15:39:25   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
Thank you for your tips. I do have other film cameras including 2 F1s purchased new many years ago. Because I purchased and use the T90 for many years, it has a special place in my heart. As it turnsout, it is very easy to fix. This camera is made to be used and not stored in a drawer (the last time I use it was about 6 or 7 years ago) right by the shutter preview button, under the skin, there is a magnet that it becomes demagnetize with time, I found the video on how to repair the camera in YouTube and since I don't have jewelers screwdriver, I thought for a wile and decided to use powerful magnets from ourside the skin to remagnetize the "thing" inside the camera that suppost to be magnetized. It worked! Now I just have to shoot a few photos every day and don't store it again.

Thanks friend

Ignacio
Thank you for your tips. I do have other film came... (show quote)


Hooray!

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Apr 16, 2024 15:58:29   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
I have a EOS 5D MARK III, An EOS 1 Mark II that I converted to shoot infrared only, (I had the sensor changed) I also have 6 prime lenses, including tele extenders and extension tubes. Film cameras from 4X5 Zone VI, Calumet 4X5, mamiyas from 645, 6X7, Linhof 6X9. Most of the time I shoot with film and for that I use my T90, F1, or EOS 1. The eos 1 was the last made by canon before they cameout with the first Digital camera.



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Apr 16, 2024 16:00:36   #
ialvarez50
 
RodeoMan wrote:
I looked up "Canon T90 EEE error" on youtube and several things came up. I only looked at one about removing the front plate,. I won't go into it here because it would be too convoluted. The video I looked at was just a little over 8 minutes long was very complete and helpful. One thing I can share is that the guy says The T 90 needs to used on a fairly regular basis, or at least fired off, to keep it magnetized. "The tank" remains my favorite film camera. I need to get mine going again and run some film through it. Good luck with yours.
I looked up "Canon T90 EEE error" on you... (show quote)


I saw that video and tried to fix mine the same way but, I don't have jewlers screwdrivers. After thinking about the problem, I decided to use my Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets without removing the cover! Guess what? It works! I remagnetize whatever that thing is that has to be magnetize. Now I just have to use the camera so it doesn't loose the magnet again.
Thanks for the comments.

Ignacio Alvarez

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Apr 16, 2024 16:11:43   #
RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
I saw that video and tried to fix mine the same way but, I don't have jewlers screwdrivers. After thinking about the problem, I decided to use my Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets without removing the cover! Guess what? It works! I remagnetize whatever that thing is that has to be magnetize. Now I just have to use the camera so it doesn't loose the magnet again.
Thanks for the comments.

Ignacio Alvarez


Hey that was good use of your noggin. Enjoy your T-90.

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Apr 16, 2024 23:49:33   #
JBuckley
 
I haven't used my Canon-T in a long time, but the contacts on the "lens" might have a
problem. Try cleaning the bayonet contacts, with (proper) solvent and see if
it corrects the problem. Might even try attaching another compatible lens and see what
happens.

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Apr 16, 2024 23:50:25   #
JBuckley
 
I also thought that the Lens contact, could be the error.

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Apr 17, 2024 05:19:41   #
BebuLamar
 
JBuckley wrote:
I also thought that the Lens contact, could be the error.


Canon T uses FD lenses and they don't have contacts. Besides the OP fixed his T90.

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Apr 19, 2024 14:48:00   #
User ID
 
JBuckley wrote:
I also thought that the Lens contact, could be the error.

??!?!?!? puuuuuure UHH :-(

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Apr 19, 2024 21:07:42   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
I saw that video and tried to fix mine the same way but, I don't have jewlers screwdrivers. After thinking about the problem, I decided to use my Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets without removing the cover! Guess what? It works! I remagnetize whatever that thing is that has to be magnetize. Now I just have to use the camera so it doesn't loose the magnet again.
Thanks for the comments.

Ignacio Alvarez


Glad you got it working.

But, it is "Freaky Friday"!
So
I think you need to upgrade to the "Uralvagonzavod T90" or just add one to your kit. Then you will have 3 T90s but this one you will never have trouble changing lanes and you park anywhere you want, even if another car is already there.

Image from Goggle, some miltary publication
Image from Goggle, some miltary publication...

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