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Names of Canon EOS Bodies
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Naming Conventions
Why are there different names for the same camera?
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- In some countries, certain numbers are considered "unlucky" or to have less than desirable associations.
- Market research indicates that in some countries models with a name rather than a number are considered more likely to succeed.
- To differentiate between models with minor specification differences (due
to either patents or market forces). Some examples are:
- EOS 5 and A2e- these have slight functional differences due to patent reasons
- EOS 50e and 55, where the 55 includes a panorama back, which is an option highly desirable for the Japanese domestic market, but not found in any other world market.
- Limiting (or at least highlighting) "grey" imports into some countries due to model name differences. This is a policy not restricted to Canon- most of the other major manufacturers do the same thing.
Is there any pattern to naming methods?
The short answer is yes and no, as you can see when you browse through the table below.
At first glance, naming is simple. Digital cameras are named with a suffix "D" or a prefix "Digital"; or even Kodak "DCS" (Kodak Digital Camera System). "E" was used to indicate a model with multiple autofocus sensors using optional "Eye Control AF" infrared gaze detector to select between the multiple sensors. Where camera models were sold as variants with or without a built-in flash, the models with the flash had names containing a letter "S", possibly indicating "Strobe". Confusingly, "s" was also applied to the "EOS 7s" as the successor to the "EOS 7", both models sold in Japan, as well as to the EOS 1Ds (studio) version of the EOS 1D, where the "studio" version had higher resolution, but slower continuous shooting frame-per-minute rate.
Then, the Pro level cameras are all called EOS 1x (EOS 1, EOS 1N, EOS 1v, EOS 1N/RS or other variants). The semi-professional models have numbers starting with 10 or lower, and the further you move in the spectrum from professional to consumer the more zeros there are on the end of the model number. e.g. EOS 3, 30, 300 and 3000 are all models current in 2001. They range from the semi-professional EOS 3 down to the EOS 3000 which is not available in all world markets, but is definitely a consumer oriented camera.
Versions with "names" rather than model numbers usually carry the name through to successive (or next generation) models in the range. An example is the progression: Elan, Elan II, Elan 7, and Elan 7N.
Beyond this, naming seems to be a marketing decision, because there are so many exceptions to the general pattern that the game of "guess the next model name" has become quite popular and the results are often not what were expected. For example what became of the Elans 3 to 6 and where did the name for EOS A2/A2e come from?
Modifiers such as "Mark II", "II", "New", "N", "X" or "V" are sometimes appended to new replacement of a successful camera model. The use of these modifiers is not always consistent with the changes in the new model being just minor revisions. The EOS Elan was replaced by the EOS Elan II, which had major revisions in several camera features.
In some cases, a new model receives a completely new name, even though it shares almost identical features with a differently named body. One example is the replacement of the EOS 20D with the EOS 30D.
Naming conventions used in this document.
For the purposes of consistency, the model naming used in this document will be Americas / Other / Japan. In other words, if a camera is introduced, the Americas model designation will be listed first, followed by the worldwide market name and finally the Japanese market domestic name (e.g., EOS Elan IIE / EOS 50E / EOS 55). Refer to the table.
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Names of EOS Bodies
Use your browser's Find function to locate a specific word (e.g. KISS or REBEL) in the following table. Click on the links to browse to online documentation.
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Revision History
v0.5 2006Sep22 jul: Rebel XTi; 30D; Digital names; Mk II, S, E, N, X, V
v0.4 2005Aug22 jul: EOS 1D II N; EOS 5D
v0.3 2005May15 jul: Links
v0.2b 2003Dec29 jul: Rebel K2
v0.2 2003Dec11 jul & gaf: chop
v0.12 2003Nov15 jul: Added D6000, rows 2001 to 2003, EOS 66=value, reformat
v0.11d 2001May21 jul: 620 & 650 reordered, shortened blank rows
v0.11c 2001May01 jul: Draft Tables added, updated 640 pixels, typos fixed
v0.10 2001Jan16 gaf: First Draft- Primarily to generate discussion and
input.
Comments
It would be good to make also such timelined series of EOS bodies like: 750/850-650-620 700-600/RT-1 1000-100-10-1 5000-500-50-5-1N 3000-300-30-3-1V Some tables containing basic specs are already available at www.photozone.deYuri 14/04/2001 09:56:33
Hi, thanks for creating this site. It's a great and useful site.
Leandro de Carvalho 23/04/2001 01:03:21
Nice site ! If you want a bit more info about EOS system, this is it! I have learned new things about my EOS 3....
Bart De Pauw 25/04/2001 13:06:16
v0.11b now fits 640 width. Includes APS, Digital bodies, & colour variants.
Julian Loke 03/05/2001 13:00:38
There is the mistake that EOS 650 was "value" and EOS 620 was "mid" in 1987. EOS 650 was definitely "mid" and EOS 620 was "high" or even "top"
Yuri 20/05/2001 10:00:14
I think 620 should be considered high. There are a couple of reasons. First, 630 which is considered here as high was out to replace 620 according to Canon Museum. Also, 620's 1/250 high sync speed (EOS 3 only has 1/200 sync speed!)should qualify it as high not to mention its relatively high shutter speed at the time.
Gary Lim 22/05/2001 01:39:59
Like some others, I think you rank the 620/650 much too low. You need to rank these cameras based on the competition of their day, not based on the features of cameras that came later.I think you also separate them by too much. Except for max shutter and sync speeds, the cameras were essentially identical. As a preface, let me note that I was there, buying one of the first 650s in the U.S. to experiment with, later upgrading to a 620, and some years later owning a 630. Both the 620 and 650 were very feature laden for the day: P,TV, AV and M modes in one camera was impressive. The flash metering was state of the art. The multi-segment meter was state-of-the-art compared to anything but the T90. Both were built with rugged, metal chassis. And they were clearly marketed toward advanced amateurs, not shapshooters. I knew a number of pros who worked with the 620. It certainly wasn't a replacement for their F-1s or Nikons, but it was a useful adjunct. Compared to it's competition, and to the cameras that immediately followed (the 750/850), I'd put the 620 in the High Category. If you compare it to Canon's MF line, the only bodies that exceeded it in features and construction were the F-1 and T90, both of which were pro, or Top, level cameras. And you've definitely reversed the 750/850 and 620. Remember that EOS numbering (generallly) has the higher numbered cameras lower in the line (650 lower than 620, 3000 lower than 300 which is lower than 30). The 750 and 850 were distinctly lower in price and quality than the 650. The 650 had virtually the same feature set, and the same construction as the 620. The 750/850, had all plastic construction, fewer features and simplified operation. I don't remember all the specifics, but the 850, and maybe the 750 were program mode only. Neither of them had a full manual mode. THESE cameras were the pre-cursors to the Rebel and 3000 lines. No way did the 650 fall BELOW the 750/850. And no way was it only the Rebel of its day. The 650 definitely belongs in Mid. One other thought: You place the 630 above the 620 in your chart. Canon USA wasn't so sure. The model numbers put the 630 in between the 650 and 620. The debate at the time was whether the higher flash sync speed of the 620 was more important to pros and advanced amateurs than the predictive AF of the 630. So I'd definitely put both the 630 and 620 in the same category, and the 650 only one column below. My 2 cents worth.
Bob Meyer 22/05/2001 14:45:53
Thank you to all who contributed. I moved the EOS 620 and 650 from "Mid" & "Entry" to "High" and "Mid" respectively.
Julian Loke 02/06/2001 14:44:56
eu gostaria de saber se vocêis tem o manual da maquina fotográfica canon eos 700qd.
eu comprei a maquina e veio sem o manual.
muito grato rafael rigonato
Rafael rIGONATO 25/04/2002 18:40:49
Canon Portugal
http://www.seque.pt
Julian Loke 26/04/2002 02:09:33
Please, I am in Caracas, Venezuela and I need information over Operation Guide of Canon 35 mm model EOS 700. If you can help me,please write me at agottberg@cantv.net
Thanks you
Alejandro Gottberg 8/5/2002 5:57:57 PM
hi,
i am from france and i am looking for user manual on canon eos 620. Would you know how to get it: downloading or else ?
thanks a lot ;-)
pianini franco 9/19/2002 9:42:01 PM
Apropos of the 650/620/600 debate I'll throw my 2 penn'orth into the ring. I bought a 650 in 1988 when it was still very much the current camera, and yes it was regarded aa 'the best of the best' at that time. Not a pro camera, although I did see pros using it - not journalistic pros, but many other bread-and-butter pros, eg people taking pictures of houses, interiors for brochures, etc. I still have that 650. I didn't get a 620 because that camera was indeed more expensive, and also because it lacked the Depth Mode which I thought was rather cool. The 600 came along a couple of years later and was regarded as a very fine camera indeed, but because the EOS range had been around for a couple of years by then it didn't have quite the glamour or excitement that the 650/620 duo had.
Now I'm using a 600 and still have the 650 to hand. There's no doubt that the AF on the 600 is much better than on the 650, there's much less hunting. I've done numerous side-by-side comparisons, and the 600 is simply surer and faster. The 600 also adds some 620 features - AEB and Program Shift - while retaining the Depth Mode from the 650. Flash sync & top shutter speed are 650 standard, not 620. And there are some PIC modes (awkward to use - I don't bother) and some custom functions which I do use, eg full film leader rewind.
Objectively the 600 is a better instrument than the 650, in some ways considerably better. But there's no doubt that *at the time* the 650 was seen a a truly ground-breaking camera, and perhaps it's retained some of that glamour; whereas the 600 never acquired that aura.
Tom Burke 10/17/2002 8:24:35 AM
Hi my name is Carlos actually study principiant corse of photograph, but i lost the manual of my camara thats is a Canon EOS 600, I forgoted a special funcions.
If somebody can send me the manual I prefer in spanish.
I apreciate so much.
Carlos
Carlos Galicia 12/11/2002 7:19:50 PM
I have EOS 1000QD but don't have user manual... Anyone has it. Please mail to me or tell me which site I can download. Thank you
chan
chan 1/20/2003 7:27:26 AM
hi
where can a find an EOS 500n manual.
Surely somebody knows.
PLEEEEASE
yoghurt_spurter 2/13/2003 4:14:27 AM
Hi, i am trying to look for a owner's manual of a Canon EOS 5000. I need really fast because in April 18 there is omething coming up. Very Important. Please help me!!!!
Sheena 4/5/2003 11:03:29 PM
Hello, I am looking for a User manual for my EOS 500.. Can somebody please help because I am driving myself crazy trying to find one. Thanks
John 4/8/2003 2:46:57 PM
Looking for an english version of the canon eos50e user manual to download. Anybody know where to find one. Thanks.
Sampsos 4/12/2003 12:43:18 PM
I need to know where i can find an user manual for a canon eos rebel
Thanks
Bene 5/13/2003 6:28:44 PM
Please recommend a good Simi pro/pro level camera with growing potential I could get started with. I will be shooting action, outdoor, portraits, in & out.
Uriah 7/23/2003 3:26:35 PM
would u please give me the manual book of canon eos 1000QD or send me download file, thank u very very much
ramdhani fitri 8/30/2003 10:17:27 AM
Could you tell me where have EOS A2 manual?
Joe 9/4/2003 4:41:46 AM
I have a Canon EOS 55 camera which has a manual only in Japan.Any body knows where I can get or download English version? Thanks in advance.
Cenap 10/1/2003 6:42:21 AM
I think you got the IX and IX7 (IX Lite) mixed up, IX is a midrange/prosumer camera and IX7 is entry level. Also, IX at the time was quite expensive, IX7 was a lot cheaper when released.
Marco van den Hout 10/25/2003 11:54:40 PM
Please , please, if somebody has a Canon EOS 3000 user manual web addres , please email me the link. Thank You
Hola , por favor si alguien tiene la direccion en donde puedo conseguir bajar el manual de uso de la camara Canon EOS 3000 por favor enviarme un correo-e , muchas gracias. De Lima , Peru
Giancarlo Chavez 10/29/2003 7:57:29 PM
please, if someone can send me in the direction of location the manual download or book for the Eos 1x lite model that would be greatly apppeciated. Thank you. Great site by the way, informative.
ccp 11/12/2003 2:59:14 AM
I just replaced my EOS 50 with an EOS 55. The foam near the shutter had detoriated, from not being in use for two years probably, and was sticking to the shutter. I'm wondering about the EOS 55, is that is it a later production model than the 50? I have the half silver 'other' market version.
Abido 11/23/2003 9:54:16 PM
The EOS 55 and the EOS 50 are essentially the same camera and had the same production run dates. You may be able to get an EOS 50/55 built as late as 2000, or one 5 years older.
If the shutter had some gunk on it, it was probably the shutter bump rubber (or what's left of it). Unlike some rubber, which hardens with age, the bump rubber softens and turns to goo, eventually coating your shutter blades and causing intermittent mis-firing and eventual failure of the shutter mechanism. The part is cheap ($5 or so) but the repair is expensive due to the extensive disassembly required to replace it.
Gary Fisher 12/10/2003 12:59:12 AM
Hi if someone know where can I find the owners manual of the camera "EOS-1n RS" please send me the web page to my mail thank you
Hoal si alguien sabe donde puedo encontrar el manual de la camara "EOS-1n RS" porfavor haganlo saber a mi mail muchas gracias
Arturo Perez 1/4/2004 9:32:58 PM
I have been lookking for the manual on the EOS 1x Lite
I have misplaced mine
Please let me know
Thanks
Heather 2/1/2004 10:29:50 PM
I just bought an EOS 3000N date version and the manual is only in Japanese. I am looking for an English manual. I was wondering how I could get a hold of one
Dani 4/4/2004 4:01:07 PM
I think you've got the APS film models flipped in categories. The EOS IX should be in the "mid" section as it is basically an EOS 50 with APS film format.
The EOS IX7 should be the "basic" model as it is made of plastic and is more "automated" than the IX.
The IX is a solid stainless steel job that is a masterpiece of manufacturing. Too bad the APS film format got nuked by digital before it really got going.
The IX7 is unbelievably compact and way too cute. Canon should have used the IX7 body for its digital SLRs. It's not like they need extra room for FILM in there!
Ian Yates 4/13/2004 11:35:01 PM
Looking for a owners manuel for the Canon EOS RebelXS..Bought 10 yrs. ago and misplaced manuel. Looking to learn more on manuel functions and abilities due to photo class. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Karen 4/23/2004 3:37:54 PM
I have the offical Manuals for EOS 600 and EOS 10 plus Speedlite 430EZ let me know if you would like a copy of these.
I am looking for a manual for my EOS 5 and VG10
Tony 7/2/2004 1:38:58 PM
I need User Manual for Canon EOS 5 in English.
Best regards,
Gunnar
Gunnar 7/16/2004 1:48:07 PM
looking for manual for EOS A2
pete. 8/14/2004 8:52:17 PM
Looking for an instruction manual for my Canon EOS 5. Would be grateful for any info, web pages, sites etc. Thanks. Rob Brady
Robert Brady 8/28/2004 4:53:41 PM
I just bought an EOS 3000N date version and the manual is only in Garmany. I am looking for an English manual. I was wondering how I could get a hold of one
Bisu 10/18/2004 9:56:38 AM
Sub: EOS 5000 Manual
Pl provid links to down load EOS 5000 manual.
or provide details how to use?
Mahendran 12/11/2004 12:12:59 PM
looking for manule Canon EOS rebel XS, french version if possible many thamks
Youness 12/27/2004 7:58:06 PM
looking for manual Canon EOS 750, portuguese version if possible muy thanks
Flávio Terra 1/21/2005 2:26:18 PM
Please i would like to know the price of eos 650s .
yacob 4/5/2005 3:54:17 PM
Hi,
Can someone pls send me either the link or the manual of Canon EOS 3000N in english pls !? I bought the camera in Italy where I got the manual in Italian which I dont understand at all !
Please.....it will be a huge favor !
Thanks.
:PD
PD Malik 4/20/2005 9:08:31 PM
Admin: Update v0.3 posted
Julian Loke 2005May15 15:25:58 -0700
Hi
I have a EOS 1000F and it is NOT working anymore :(
Where can I find a repair manual ?
please help !
Radu 2005Jun13 10:17:21 -0700
Great site, I have just bought a cheap EOS RT. Thanks to you I have managed to piece together a 600/630 operations manual. Along with www.mir.com who also have some excellent EOS bits. The last part of the puzzle, i.e the RT custom functions I managed to find via google. And yes my LCD illumination is stuffed, but at £45.00 for the body I can't complain. I own a 50e & a 55QD, as well, by comparison the RT is built like a tank! But then they seem better built than the 30 which ousted them.
RT info seems a little thin on the ground, which is partly why I wanted to try one. I will post my experiences with the beast later, although I doubt if I will tell you anything you don't already know.
It has been worth buying the camera for all the great EOS sites & links I've discovered. Compatability with my Metz 40mz3i flashgun will be interesting. This will normally work with anything, given the right module. Now there's a manual thats needs de-ciphering!
Keep on trucking anyway, now that digital sweeps all before it, there's an even greater need for info on second-hand film cameras, bought for use!
Bob Goodwin 2005Jun29 14:27:42 -0700
HOLA SOY DE VENEZUELA Y ACABO DE ADQUIRIR UNA CANON EOS 625...DONDE PUEDO ONSEGUIR EL MANUAL...Y QUE TAL ES ESE EQUIPO...?..FAVOR ESCRIBANME A MI MAIL..PORQUE ME URGE...
Javan 2005Jul14 16:08:31 -0700
Can anyone tell me where my new 35mm Rebel GII (G2) fits on this chart, or what it is called outside of N. America ?
W. S. Boyd 2005Aug08 21:24:54 -0700
DEAR SIR
I AM CAMERA REPAIR ENGINER AND I AM LOOKING FOR CANON EOS 50 SERVICE MANUAL CAN U PLEASE PROVIDE ME
TXS
ROHAN
NEW DELHI
INDIA
ROHAN 2005Oct05 06:49:43 -0700
Your site is great! i've been looking for a well put together timeline and info on EOS cameras for days on the net and couldn't find one!Thank you people...keep up the good work!Us apreciates you! :)
Gogu 2005Dec18 11:53:13 -0800
I would like to have the Eos 5/A2e handbook. Somebody have it in digital version (pdf or similar)? English, spanish, french or italian language are OK. Thanks
Franz Gustincich 2006Mar24 06:21:54 -0800
What about 1Ds Mark II, it's missing from your EOS body list, though it looks it's sold in your "Americas" as well, see http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=10598
sonar 2006May13 07:14:45 -0700
1DsMII added to table
Julian Loke 2006Oct03 02:15:56 -1000
Hello, I am looking for a User manual for my EOS IX. Can somebody please help because I am driving myself crazy trying to find one.
Wojciech Wokulski 2007Apr17 05:29:08 -1000
Any one looking for manual:
Years ago I was looking for a manual in a language other than English. (Spanish). I called Canon - Miami and asked for they Customer Service Dep. The guy that i talked sent me a manual in no time.
He just suggested me to write a letter to his supervisol to let him know how he did it!
Here some phone and addresses you may use.( Tips; Pick the one closer to your country.)
- Canon USA........One Canon Plaza, NY.11042...Phone 1800-828-4040
-Canon Canada 6390 Dexie Roada, Mississauga, Ontorio L5T 1P7
Phone: 1800-828-4040
-Canon UK...............Units 4&5 Bret Traiding, North Circular Road, Neasden, london NW10 0JF....Phone 44-0181 451 3336
-Canon Australia....No.1 Thomas holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113....Phone 61-02-9805-2387
- Canon NZ
Fred Thomas Drive, P.O. Box 33-336 , Takapuna Auckland...Phone 64-09-489-0300
-canon Sales Co. Japan
12-15 Mita, 3-Chome, Minato-ku , Tokyo 108-8011
phone 81-03-3455-9353
-Canon- Miami....6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 325, Miami, FL.... ( No phone. sorry)
-Canon- España....C/Joaquin Costa, 41 , 28002 Madrid, España
-Canon Africa & Middle East...Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, P>O> Box 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherland
-Canon - Italia...Palazzo L. Strada 6, 20089 Rozzano, Milanofiori, Milano, italy
-Canon- photo video France, S.A. Service Center
102 avenue du Genéral de Gaulle 92257 La Garenne-Colombes Cedex, France
George R 2007Apr21 18:09:40 -1000
Any one looking for manual:
Years ago I was looking for a manual in a language other than English. (Spanish). I called Canon - Miami and asked for they Customer Service Dep. The guy that i talked sent me a manual in no time.
He just suggested me to write a letter to his supervisol to let him know how he did it!
Here some phone and addresses you may use.( Tips; Pick the one closer to your country.)
- Canon USA........One Canon Plaza, NY.11042...Phone 1800-828-4040
-Canon Canada 6390 Dexie Roada, Mississauga, Ontorio L5T 1P7
Phone: 1800-828-4040
-Canon UK...............Units 4&5 Bret Traiding, North Circular Road, Neasden, london NW10 0JF....Phone 44-0181 451 3336
-Canon Australia....No.1 Thomas holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113....Phone 61-02-9805-2387
- Canon NZ
Fred Thomas Drive, P.O. Box 33-336 , Takapuna Auckland...Phone 64-09-489-0300
-canon Sales Co. Japan
12-15 Mita, 3-Chome, Minato-ku , Tokyo 108-8011
phone 81-03-3455-9353
-Canon- Miami....6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 325, Miami, FL.... ( No phone. sorry)
-Canon- España....C/Joaquin Costa, 41 , 28002 Madrid, España
-Canon Africa & Middle East...Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, P>O> Box 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherland
-Canon - Italia...Palazzo L. Strada 6, 20089 Rozzano, Milanofiori, Milano, italy
-Canon- photo video France, S.A. Service Center
102 avenue du Genéral de Gaulle 92257 La Garenne-Colombes Cedex, France
Link: How did I fix my 28-105- 4.5/3.5 after it fell.
http://losminax.blogspot.com/
George R 2007Apr21 18:18:05 -1000
Tengo una EOS 100OF con un lente zoom EF 35-80MM 1.:4-5.6 .Alguien me puede informar donde obtener el manual ? gracias por la ayuda. y además darme Opinión sobre esta cámara?
ana 2007May26 14:02:46 -1000
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hvzcddrd 2007Sep25 03:57:50 -1000
May be time to add the 40D to the list. Congrats on a very useful website and service.
Miriam O'B 2007Oct21 02:10:21 -1000
My Canon EOS 1000FN has got a problem with the Film mechanism. Anytime i load a new Film it rewinds it back compltely.(Like when it takes the last short) i have lost two films so far and i don't want to install another otherwise it will just be rewinded back as if it has taken the last short.Please help me with the manual to assist me fix this problem.
Francis Mutua 2008Dec17 00:27:35 -1000
Can't find the EOS 450D (introduced: march 2008) or the EOS 5D MkII (Available december 2008).
Looks like it's some time since this site has been updated.
That's a pitty tough, I've found som very usefull information here.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Geir Vigesdal 2009Jan28 04:35:32 -1000
hi i looking for a manual instructions a language other that english (spanish)if cant, for canon EOS A2E please
gisela montalvo 2009Dec23 15:10:49 -1000
I found that all links about EOS 400 body are 404d. Do you have any backups? And do you have service manual? My flash won't fire and i am electrical engeneer, i can repair it myself. Thank you,
Michael
Michael 2011Oct23 20:55:17 -1000
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