The old guy in velvet

The AT-1 was my second SLR... and one of my favorites. It recorded many a happy memory for me.

I bought it in the time of communism together with 35-70 mm lens and 50 mm 1,8 lens on him and later bought a second hand almost new AE-1 and then I started with serious (to some extent) photography. Thank you for your visit Rob! PDE

The AT-1 was the first quality camera I ever bought. That was back in the late 70"s. I still love the way it operated with the speed under your finger and the aperture on the lens. It has been sitting on a shelf in my room for many years.

PDE, if the camera were a king or queen, I'd be inclined to look at the draped velvet simply as standard regal dress. The metaphor here should be obvious, with the implication that the camera is royalty in its own way. As an aside, my second SLR was an AE-1. I still have it, and it looks like it's still in working order. - - My best always, michael

Hi, Eddie! Welcome and thank you for your contribution to the discussion about the good old cameras! PDE

My AT-1 and AE-1, although with good batteries simply don't work, Michael! When I press on the shutter button nothing happens! Thank you for your contribution to the discussion! PDE