The eye-level viewfinder uses a roof mirror, making this camera the world's smallest and lightest 35mm AF SLR when it was launched.
The built-in flash is controlled with TTL autoflash metering. Other features include One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, four Programmed Image Control modes, and metered manual. The world's smallest AF SLR body is thus packed with features.
With the prewind system, the entire roll is first wound onto the take-up spool. Then each time a picture is taken, the exposed frame rewinds into the cartridge. With its easy operation and friendly name of "Kiss," the camera became a major hit among young mothers and family snapshooters. It maintained top market share for an extended period.
Type
35mm focal-plane shutter multi-mode AF SLR camera
Picture Size
24x36 mm
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses
Lens Mount
EF mount
AF System
TTL phase detection. AF modes: One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF (automatic switchover). Multi-BASIS (automatic selection of 3 focusing points) for the AF sensor. Center focusing point selectable manually with AE lock button. AF operating range at ISO 100: EV 1.5 - 18.
Shutter
Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. 30 sec. - 1/2000 sec., B. X-sync at 1/90 sec. (hot shoe). Built-in electronic self-timer (with beeper).
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level roof mirror. 0.7x magnification and 90% coverage.
Viewfinder Information
Center AF mark, wide AF frame, partial metering circle. 7-segment LCD displays numeric values, textual display, in-focus indicator, exposure display, shutter speed, aperture setting, and other indications.
Metering & Exposure Control
Composite SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (6-zone evaluative, 9.5% partial at center, and centerweighted averaging) with shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, Intelligent program AE, depth-of-field AE, and four program AE modes. Exposure compensation range of ±2 EV (in 1/2-stop increments). Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 2 - 20. Film speed range: ISO 6 to 6400 (with DX code). Maximum 9 multiple exposures.
External LCD
Shutter speed, aperture setting, film speed, multiple exposure count, self-timer display, film status, exposure display, battery check, and other indications.
Power Source
Two 3 V CR123A lithium batteries
Film Loading & Advance
Align film leader at mark, then close the camera back for prewind loading. First, the entire roll is wound on the take-up spool. Then each time a picture is taken, the film advances back into the cartridge. Film transport with the built-in motor. Film advance speed: 3 fps and single advance. After the last frame is exposed, the film is rewound automatically. Midroll rewind enabled.
Frame Counter
Counts down on external LCD panel (counts up during prewind loading).
Dimensions &Weight
145 x 92 x 70 mm, 315 g (without batteries)
Information from
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/
