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− | The '''EOS 700''' is a auto focus 35mm SLR film camera released in 1990 by [[Canon]]. A '''EOS | + | The '''EOS 700''' is a auto focus 35mm SLR film camera released in 1990 by [[Canon]]. A '''EOS 700QD''' version is also available offering quartz date (with the last year imprint at 2019). This camera mostly replaced the short lived [[Canon EOS 750]] / [[Canon EOS 850| 850]] in the line up. |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
− | The | + | The shutter is an electronically controlled metal focal plane with a range of 1/4 to 1/2000. In bulb mode an aperture is set at f/5.6. The X-sync is 1/125 of a sec. |
− | ==Program dial== | + | The TTL flash is the variety that can automatically pop-up when the meter senses there is not enough light. It also retracts automatically. Fill flash can work up to 2m (6.6 ft). An AF assist light is also present to aid in focusing in low light conditions with a length of 1 to 4m (3.3 to 13 ft). |
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+ | The film transport is electronic with approx 1.2 fps. It automatically winds the film to the end of the roll on initial loading; thereby moving the exposed frames into the film canister reducing the risk of accidental exposure with a open back. Because of this feature the number of exposures are counted down. | ||
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+ | ===Program dial=== | ||
This camera was unique in that it feature a pop out reversible program dial. One side having modes for (DEP) Depth of field, (mountain) Landscape, (face) portrait, (flower) macro, (glass) indoor, (3 persons) deep focus, (runner) stop action, (runner moving), (sun flash/dark backdrop) slow sync / fill flash and (dot and triangles) focus preset. The other side of the dial features shutter priority modes with speeds of B, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000. Both sides have Battery check, Self Timer, (L) Lock off, and (P) Program. | This camera was unique in that it feature a pop out reversible program dial. One side having modes for (DEP) Depth of field, (mountain) Landscape, (face) portrait, (flower) macro, (glass) indoor, (3 persons) deep focus, (runner) stop action, (runner moving), (sun flash/dark backdrop) slow sync / fill flash and (dot and triangles) focus preset. The other side of the dial features shutter priority modes with speeds of B, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000. Both sides have Battery check, Self Timer, (L) Lock off, and (P) Program. | ||
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− | ==Kit lens== | + | ===Film and power=== |
− | The camera was available in two forms. Body only or with a kit containing a zoom lens. The lens often included was a 35-80 mm f4 to 5.6 zoom lens. It was a bit unusual as it had no ring for the zoom. It offers a power zoom function by pressing two large buttons (with lone tree, three tree) on the left hand side of the lens barrel instead of the typical rotating ring. | + | It is necessary to use DX coded film. It is capable of reading 25 to 3200 ISO. Non-DX film is set at ISO 25. The cameras is powered by a 3V [[2CR5 battery|2CR5]] enclosed within the front part of the hand grip. It is accessible using a coin to unscrew the cover. In normal conditions with 24 exp. film it is capable of 65 rolls of film without flash and 13 roll with flash. |
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+ | ===Kit lens=== | ||
+ | The camera was available in two forms. Body only or with a kit containing a zoom lens. The lens often included was a 35-80 mm f4 to 5.6 zoom lens comprised of 7 elements in 7 groups. Closest shooting distance is 0.5m (1.6 ft). It has a 52mm filter ring. It was a bit unusual in design as it had no ring for the zoom. It offers a power zoom function by pressing two large buttons (with lone tree, three tree) on the left hand side of the lens barrel instead of the typical rotating ring. | ||
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Revision as of 01:20, 20 October 2011
EOS 700 w Elmarit R 90mm, showing shutter priority dial. image by Matt Phillips (Image rights) |
The EOS 700 is a auto focus 35mm SLR film camera released in 1990 by Canon. A EOS 700QD version is also available offering quartz date (with the last year imprint at 2019). This camera mostly replaced the short lived Canon EOS 750 / 850 in the line up.
Features
The shutter is an electronically controlled metal focal plane with a range of 1/4 to 1/2000. In bulb mode an aperture is set at f/5.6. The X-sync is 1/125 of a sec.
The TTL flash is the variety that can automatically pop-up when the meter senses there is not enough light. It also retracts automatically. Fill flash can work up to 2m (6.6 ft). An AF assist light is also present to aid in focusing in low light conditions with a length of 1 to 4m (3.3 to 13 ft).
The film transport is electronic with approx 1.2 fps. It automatically winds the film to the end of the roll on initial loading; thereby moving the exposed frames into the film canister reducing the risk of accidental exposure with a open back. Because of this feature the number of exposures are counted down.
Program dial
This camera was unique in that it feature a pop out reversible program dial. One side having modes for (DEP) Depth of field, (mountain) Landscape, (face) portrait, (flower) macro, (glass) indoor, (3 persons) deep focus, (runner) stop action, (runner moving), (sun flash/dark backdrop) slow sync / fill flash and (dot and triangles) focus preset. The other side of the dial features shutter priority modes with speeds of B, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000. Both sides have Battery check, Self Timer, (L) Lock off, and (P) Program.
EOS 700QD program dial mode image by cypherone (Image rights) |
EOS 700QD shutter dial mode image by cypherone (Image rights) |
Film and power
It is necessary to use DX coded film. It is capable of reading 25 to 3200 ISO. Non-DX film is set at ISO 25. The cameras is powered by a 3V 2CR5 enclosed within the front part of the hand grip. It is accessible using a coin to unscrew the cover. In normal conditions with 24 exp. film it is capable of 65 rolls of film without flash and 13 roll with flash.
Kit lens
The camera was available in two forms. Body only or with a kit containing a zoom lens. The lens often included was a 35-80 mm f4 to 5.6 zoom lens comprised of 7 elements in 7 groups. Closest shooting distance is 0.5m (1.6 ft). It has a 52mm filter ring. It was a bit unusual in design as it had no ring for the zoom. It offers a power zoom function by pressing two large buttons (with lone tree, three tree) on the left hand side of the lens barrel instead of the typical rotating ring.
Canon 35-80 mm power zoom lens image by cypherone (Image rights) |