Canon A-1 possible purchase? I have no idea what i'm looking at.

[hollybambam]

Hi,

Today someone upon hearing of my interest in photography brought in some gear for me to have a look at. I said i'd be interested in looking however I dont know a great lot about film cameras or anything the sort, in fact i'm fully digital. Effectively, i'm out of my element.

It's practicly a whole bag of things, I don't know where to start. It all appears in good nick, lenses in original boxes, camera in original box etc, caps the lot. The problem is I don't know what i'm looking at. What I think i saw in this lot (sorry for the lack of detail) :

An FD macro 2.8 (50mm I think?)

Zoom lens FD 100-300mm 5.6

FD 70-210mm (?) f/4

The A-1 body

A detatchable viewfinder thingy

Power winder, motor drive thing I think.

All manuals etc.


So, is there any way of telling if this is in working condition? Can I whack batteries in it and see if it works, (without having to buy film)? What should I look at? (Sorry for the lack of images) It's all a bit dusty, however clearly looked after.

So, whatcha think? good investment? How much do you reckon would be a goof offer? Any oppinions are greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Holly.

 

[cgipson1]

Hello Holly...

Your best bet for finding used prices for this gear is at Buy & Sell New & Used Cameras