Canon EOS 5

EOS 5 image by *ANT1* (Image rights)

The Canon EOS 5 of 1992-2000 was an advanced 35mm film SLR. It was represented on the American market by the EOS A2E. Two major technological advances were introduced with this model: 5-point selectable autofocus, and eye-controlled focusing. During the long product cycle of this camera, a QD (Quartzdate) model was also available.

The American market also had a EOS A2 model. The A2 is a almost identical version without the eye control focusing.

The shutter is a electronic focal-plane shutter with speeds of 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. B mode and X-sync at 1/60 to 1/200 sec. The exposure meter is a SPC type for TTL full-aperture metering with a range of 0 to 20 EV (100 ISO f/1.4 lens). Metering modes include, 16-zone evaluative, center-weighted averaging and a 3.5% spot. Exposure modes include program, shutter priority, aperture-priority, depth-of-field AE, and metered manual exposure mode. In manual exposure mode, the EOS 5 models uses a match indicator system on a horizontal scale, while the American A2 models lacks this feature. A exposure compensation feature is also available with a range of ±2 EV in 1/2 stop. The focus screens are interchangeable, with Canon offering seven different types. It is powered by 1x 6 V 2CR5 lithium battery. Date back variations use CR2025 3V lithium battery.

Canon EOS A2 image by Casual Camera Collector (Image rights)

Canon EOS A2E image by Casual Camera Collector (Image rights)

EOS 5 Quartz Date image by Studioesper (Image rights)

QD back image by Studioesper (Image rights)

Links

• Canon EOS 5 on Photography in Malaysia.
• Canon EOS 5 in the Canon Camera Museum.
• Canon EOS 5 PDF manual (English - German) at OrphanCameras.com