It's a lovely choice if you enjoy classic Canon SLRs and hands-on film photography. Shutter-priority exposure keeps things straightforward while manual control gives you room to experiment.

Yes, if you want to learn manual focusing. You choose the shutter speed and the camera can set the aperture for you.

The Canon EF uses Canon FD lenses. It does not use the later Canon EF lenses made for EOS cameras. This camera is listed as a body only.

The shutter works mechanically from 1/2 to 1/1000 second and in Bulb mode. The light meter and slow speeds from 1 to 30 seconds need batteries.

The Canon EF uses standard 35mm film. Choose colour negative or black-and-white film to suit the look you want.