Underneath this distinctive-looking camera's shell lies an intuitive SLR with a whisper drive, a super-quiet 2.5 frames per second film advance, eleven custom functions and shutter speeds up to 1/4000 of a second and much more. Three-frame automatic exposure bracketing, multiple exposure mode and compatibility with the entire Canon EF lens line are also featured. The built-in TTL autoflash provides slow sync, second-curtain sync and red-eye reduction. Use the Canon Speedlite 380EX for expanded E-TTL flash metering and balance features.
| Autofocus | TTL-CT-SIR (Through-the Lens Cross-Type Secondary Image-Registration) phase detection type. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. One-Shot/AI Servo AF auto switching mode. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses, automatic focusing point selection and manual switching. |
| Number of Focusing Points | Three (|+|) |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled. |
| Shutter Speed | 30 sec-1/4000 + B, manually selectable in 0.5EV increments. |
| Film Type | 35mm 12/24/36 exp. |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/125 second. |
| Film Loading | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. |
| Film Transport | Single and 2.5 frames/sec. |
| Film Rewind | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. |
| Metering System | TTL full aperture metering: 6-zone evaluative metering Center-weighted average metering 9.5% partial area metering (can be linked to focusing points) 6-zone E-TTL flash metering 4-zone 3-point TTL flash metering |
| Metering Sensitivity @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 | EV 1-20 for all patterns. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments. |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments. (Works with all EOS Speedlites) |
| AE Lock | Yes |
| Exposure Modes | Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Depth-of-field AE Intelligent Program AE with variable shift Manual Full Auto mode (Green Zone) Programmed Image Control (4 settings) E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Flash AE |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 90% vertical x 92% horizontal at 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Info | Inside the picture area: 3 focusing points, plus depth of field check mark (IIE only). Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area: 7-segment LCD digital character display: Shutter speed Aperture value Depth-of-field AE Exposure compensation scale (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increment) Flash compensation scale (+/-2 steps in 0.5 EVincrement) Flash charge completion indicator AF-in-focus indicator AE lock indicator FP mode indicator |
| Focusing Screen | Laser-matte screen (non-interchangeable) |
| Special Features | Retractable built-in flash Quartz Date Back (EOS Elan IIE QD only) Custom functions (11 selectable features) Quick control dial Auto exposure bracketing (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increment) Multiple exposure Depth-of-Field Preview Mirror lock Wireless remote control (with optical RC-1) Compatible with RS-60E3 remote controller Compatible with BP-50 & BP-5B external battery packs |
| Self Timer | Electronically controlled with 10-second delay. |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 61/16 x 41/8 x 33/4" (152 x 105 x 71mm) WHD |
| Weight | 20.3/20.5 oz. (580/585g) |