Canon EOS 100 body

Canon EOS 100

• Camera Type: 35mm Autofocus SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm Film
• Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount
• Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
• Viewfinder: Eye-Level Pentaprism Viewfinder, Approx. 90% Coverage
• Shutter Type: Electronically Controlled Vertical-Travel Focal Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 30 sec – 1/4000 sec + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 6–6400 (DX-Coded and Manual Setting)
• Metering: TTL Full-Aperture 6-Zone Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering
• Exposure Modes: Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure, DEP Mode
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/125 sec
• Battery / Power Source: 1× 2CR5 Lithium Battery
• Weight: Approx. 695g (Body Only)
• Dimensions: Approx. 150 × 105 × 75 mm

Description

The Canon EOS 100 is one of the most significant autofocus film SLRs of the early EOS era, introducing many advanced features that would later influence Canon's professional camera lineup. Combining a robust body with fast autofocus performance and sophisticated exposure control, it offered an impressive balance between enthusiast and professional-level functionality.

Its bright pentaprism viewfinder, intuitive controls, and access to the extensive Canon EF lens system make it a highly versatile camera for a wide range of photographic styles. Features such as eye-controlled focus, DEP mode, and evaluative metering were particularly advanced for their time, helping the EOS 100 earn a strong reputation among film photographers.

Today, the EOS 100 remains an excellent choice for photographers looking for a capable autofocus 35mm SLR with modern handling characteristics while retaining the distinctive experience of shooting film. Its combination of performance, ergonomics, and EF lens compatibility continues to make it one of the standout EOS film bodies from the 1990s.