Canon EOS 500 SLR & 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Canon EOS 500 SLR & 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Canon 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 EF Mount Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount

Shutter: B/30 to 1/2000 sec

Focusing: TTL Autofocus

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: CR123 x 2

Flash: Hot Shoe & Built-in

Year: 1993 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 30-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Flash hot shoe works as expected.

·         Light meter reacts to light well and tends to expose well for the shadows.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Canon EOS 500 Manual