Canon's first EOS camera had the latest technologies including a super microcomputer and a Canon-developed BASIS sensor for high-precision AF. The EOS 650 boasted incomparable autofocusing. Each EF lens has its own optimum built-in motor for autofocusing, and only electronic signals are exchanged between the lens and camera body. It is an ideal AF system. Since there is no high-torque driving noise, autofocusing is quick. The high-precision Ultrasonic Motor (USM) was also developed successfully. EOS was the start of a new and unique series of AF SLR cameras.
Type
35mm focal-plane shutter multi-mode AF SLR camera
Picture Size
24 x 36 mm
Normal Lens
EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, EF 50mm f/1.8
Lens Mount
EF mount
AF System
TTL phase detection. AF modes: One-Shot AF and Continuous AF (release-priority). AF operating range at ISO 100: EV 1 - 18.
Shutter
Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. 30 sec. - 1/2000 sec., B. X-sync at 1/125 sec. (hot shoe). Built-in electronic self-timer (with blinking LED).
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.8x magnification and 94% coverage. New Laser Matte screen.
Viewfinder Information
AF mark, in-focus indicator, partial metering circle, manual, partial metering display (AE lock), shutter speed, aperture setting, depth-of-field AE, flash ready, and exposure compensation.
Metering & Exposure Control
Composite SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (6-zone evaluative or 6.5% partial at center) with shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, program AE, depth-of-field AE, and match-needle manual. AE lock provided. Exposure compensation range of ±5 EV (in 1/2-stop increments). Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 - 20. Film speed range: ISO 6 to 6400.
External LCD
Shutter speed, aperture setting, AF mode, film-loaded indicator, film transport, film advance-completed indicator, picture-taking mode, film advance mode, battery check, and other indications.
Power Source
One 6 V 2CR5 lithium battery
Film Loading & Advance
Align film leader at mark, then close the camera back for auto loading. Automatic film advance with built-in motor. Film advance modes (set with film advance mode button): Approx. 3 fps and single advance.
Film Rewind
Fully automatic with built-in motor. Midroll rewind enabled.
Dimensions & Weight
148 x 108 x 68 mm, 660 g
Information from
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/
