Autofocus, EF mounts and digital cameras

EOS 5
35mm Focal-Plane Shutter SLR Camera
EOS 5
Outline
   
Specifications
Marketed   November 1992   Type 35mm focal-plane shutter multi-mode AF SLR camera
Original Price   160,000 yen (w/EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5),
108,000 yen (body), 12,000 yen (vertical grip)
  Picture Size 24 x 36 mm
    Normal Lens EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, others
    Lens Mount EF mount

The EOS 5 is the world's first 35mm SLR camera with Eye Controlled Focus. The camera has five focusing points (||+||). You just look at the desired focusing point to select it and the camera autofocuses at that point. It was a dream feature. A focusing point can also be selected manually.

Other outstanding features include silent operation, 16-zone evaluative metering linked to the five focusing points, 3.5% spot metering at center, centerweighted averaging metering, shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, Intelligent program AE, depth-of-field AE, Programmed Image Control modes, and metered manual.

  AF System TTL phase detection. AF modes: One-Shot AF/AI Servo AF (automatic switchover). Multi-BASIS for the AF sensor. Five focusing points selectable by Eye Control, dial operation, or by the camera. AF operating range at ISO 100: EV 0 - 18.
Shutter Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. 30 sec. - 1/8000 sec., B. X-sync at 1/60 - 1/200 sec. (German socket and hot shoe). Built-in electronic self-timer (with beeper and lamp).
I have one. I use it frequently.
S / N is : #1016037
  Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.73x magnification, 92% vertical coverage and 94% horizontal coverage.
  Viewfinder
Information
Five focusing points (superimposed in red when selected by Eye Control), depth-of-field preview mark, Eye Control icon, flash ready, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture setting, calibration, depth-of-field AE, exposure display, exposure compensation amount, autobracketing amount, red-eye reduction lamp-ON indicator, and other indications.
  Metering &
Exposure Control
Composite SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (16-zone evaluative, centerweighted averaging, 3.5% spot metering at center) with shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, Intelligent program AE, four program AE modes, and metered manual. Exposure compensation range of ±2 EV (in 1/2-stop increments) in AE modes, bulb, and manual. AE lock enabled. Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 0 - 20. Film speed range: ISO 6 to 6400. Maximum 9 multiple exposures. 16 Custom Functions.
  External LCD Eye Control icon, calibration display, shutter speed, aperture setting, film speed, Custom Function No., battery check, film advance, film status, metering mode, flasg exposure compensation, exposure display, exposure compensation amount, red-eye reduction lamp-ON indicator, AF mode, and other indications.
  Built-in Flash Located on pentaprism hump. Manual/auto retractable head. TTL zoom autoflash control (fires automatically in backlight and low-light conditions in the Full Auto and Programmed Image Control modes) with off-the-film metering. Red-eye reduction lamp provided. Second-curtain sync enabled. Guide No. 13 - 17 (at ISO 100 in m). Auto zoom flash head for 28mm, 50mm, and 80mm focal lengths.
  Quick Control
Dial
Dial on camera back sets exposure compensation amount in AE modes, the aperture in the manual mode, and the flash exposure compensation amount for the built-in flash.
  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. Normal film advance of approx. 3 fps. High-speed film advance of approx. 5 fps. Single-frame advance provided.
  Film Rewind Fully automatic with built-in motor. Midroll rewind enabled.
  Dimensions &
Weight
154 x 121 x 74 mm, 675 g

EOS 10D
35mm Focal-Plane Shutter SLR Digital Camera
EOS 10D
Outline
   
Specifications
Marketed   March 2003   Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Original Price   Open price (set by dealer)   Recording medium Type I and II CF card
    Image size 22.7 mm x 15.1 mm
    Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6 times the marked focal length.)
    Lens Mount Canon EF mount
The EOS 10D digital SLR camera inherits and expands on the advanced features of the EOS D60, offering enhanced digital-performance and improved shooting features to meet the needs of high-end amateur users.

The model's imaging element comprises a Canon-developed 6.3-megapixel large-area (22.7 x 15.1mm effective size in a 3:2 aspect ratio) high-resolution CMOS sensor, an RGB primary color filter, and Canon's newly developed DIGIC Imaging Engine, which makes possible enhanced image-processing speed and precision. These advanced features combine to realize increased image quality and definition, and more natural color reproduction compared with the EOS D60. Advanced shooting features include a high-speed 7-point wide area autofocus (AF) with focusing points superimposed in the viewfinder, making accurate framing simple. Featuring Canon's proprietary AF sensor, the EOS 10D utilizes a high-speed microprocessor, an orientation sensor, and an improved AF algorithm to boost speed and subject-tracking performance, ensuring that even off-center and fast moving subjects are captured sharply.

The new camera offers enhanced continuous-shooting performance, capturing approximately three frames per second for a burst of up to nine shots, regardless of the recording format, ISO setting or subject conditions. Canon has achieved new advances in its CMOS sensor technology to make possible longer exposures with less degradation in image quality for an extended range of ISO-equivalent speed settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. Moreover, the new camera offers an "ISO Expansion" menu setting that permits users to select a maximum speed of ISO 3200.

 

  Image Sensor High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 6.30 megapixels (3088 x 2056)
Total pixels Approx. 6.50 megapixels (3152 x 2068)
Aspect ratio 3:2
Recording format JPEG (except when Adobe RGB is set) supporting Design rule for Camera File system and RAW
File size (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 2.4 MB (3072 x 2048 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.2 MB (3072 x 2048 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 1.3 MB (2048 x 1360 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 0.7 MB (2048 x 1360 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 0.8 MB (1536 x 1024 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.4 MB (1536 x 1024 pixels)
(7) RAW (3072 x 2048 pixels)
RAW + Small/Normal: Approx. 6.0 MB
RAW + Small/Fine: Approx. 6.4 MB
RAW + Medium/Normal: Approx. 6.2 MB
RAW + Medium/Fine: Approx. 6.8 MB
RAW + Large/Normal: Approx. 6.7 MB
RAW + Large/Fine: Approx. 8.0 MB
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject and ISO speed.
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset
I have one. I use it frequently.
S / N is : #0430204331
  Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB. Standard parameters plus up to three sets of custom processing parameters (4 items with 5 settings each) can be set.
  White Balance Settings Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, manual, color temperature setting
  Auto white balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
  Color temperature
compensation
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in whole-stop increments
  Viewfinder Type Eye-level pentaprism
  Coverage 95% vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels
  Magnification 0.88x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
  Eye point 20 mm
  Dioptric adjustment range -3.0 - +1.0 diopter
  Focusing screen Fixed, New Laser Matte screen
  Mirror Quick-return half mirror
(Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
  Viewfinder information AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure compensation amount, AEB level, partial metering area), flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation amount), warnings (exposure warning, improper FE lock warning, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, no CF card warning, busy), maximum burst for continuous shooting, shots remaining Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
  Autofocus Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection)
  AF points 7
  AF working range EV 0.5-18 (at 20oC, ISO 100)
     
     
     
  Dimensions &
Weight
149.7 x 107.5 x 75.0 mm, 790 g (body only)

 


Last update : 28-08-2006


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