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A remarkable 92% of camera users recommend the Canon EOS 500. Why? Mainly, because its value for your money.
Canon EOS 500, known in Japan as the EOS Kiss and in North America as the EOS Rebel XS was created to replace the EOS 1000FN. The unit was produced by Canon, Japan, was introduced as a member of the EOS class and made available in the market on September 1993. It was originally sold at ¥89,000, or US$1,039 as of September 17, 2010, with Electro-Focus (EF) 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6II ultrasonic motor (USM). The body was initially priced at ¥59,000, or US$689 as of September 17, 2010.
The Canon EOS 500 is a 35 mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera. When it was launched in 1993, the camera was considered the smallest and most lightweight autofocus SLR because of its unique viewfinder, which uses an eye-level roof mirror.
Albeit having a small body, the EOS 500 packs a lot of useful features. The 35mm focal plan shutter AF SLR can make use of any lens that falls in line with the Canon EF lens series. It can also make use of the efficient electronic signal transfer system capacity of the Canon EF lens mount. It allows maximum photo capture capabilities with a viewfinder that has both vertical and horizontal coverage and a complete matte focusing screen. This screen comes with a fixed, autofocus frame, partial metering mark. In addition, it also has a 0.7x magnification capacity.
The 370g Canon EOS 500 allows you to choose from a variety of shooting modes. Users of the EOS 500 camera can opt for manual mode, automatic depth-of-field AE, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, program AE with program shift, full auto, four types of programmed image control, or flash AE. As for the film, simply load the 35mm and close the back cover and the film will automatically wind. Not only that, it also allows for automatic rewinds, even in mid roll.
Armed with two CR123A lithium batteries, you have ample time to enjoy photo shoots before you run out of battery life. Plus, you need not worry about being caught unaware since the Canon EOS 500 has a battery capacity check feature. Ensure that you never have to worry about low batteries by setting the unit’s command dial to your preferred setting, outside the special mode zones.
Indeed, the Canon EOS 500 is easy to use without drilling holes in your pockets.
