Canon EF – 35mm SLR Film Camera

Canon EF – 35mm SLR Film Camera

Lens Mount: Canon FD
Condition: Used – Good Condition

The Canon EF, serial number 340013, is a 35mm film SLR camera produced between 1973 and 1978. Nicknamed the "Black Beauty," the Canon EF was positioned just below the professional F-1 and is notable for combining a mechanical shutter with electronic timing for longer exposures—a unique feature at the time.

Unlike the modern "Canon EF" lens mount (introduced in 1987), this camera uses the Canon FD lens mount (compatible with FD and FL lenses). It is robustly built and offers both manual and shutter-priority auto exposure, making it a versatile camera for both beginners and experienced film photographers.

Key Features

• Film Format: 35mm (standard 24×36mm frame)

• Lens Mount: Canon FD (also supports FL lenses in stop-down mode)

• Shutter:

  • 1/1000s to 1s – mechanically timed

  • Long exposures (2s to 30s) – electronically timed

• Exposure Modes:

  • Manual

  • Shutter-priority auto exposure

• Metering: TTL center-weighted using a CdS cell (requires battery)

• Flash Sync: PC socket and hot shoe, sync at 1/125s

• Self-Timer: Yes, mechanical

• Battery: 1x 4LR44 or PX28 (for meter and electronic long shutter speeds)

• Weight: Approx. 730g (body only)

What’s Included

• Canon EF camera body (Serial No. 340013)

• Body cap 

• Strap

Condition

Used – Good Condition

• Shutter: Works across all speeds; long exposures functional with battery

• Metering: Functional (if battery installed)

• Viewfinder: Clean and bright with minor dust

• Film Advance & Rewind: Smooth and responsive

• Exterior: Some cosmetic wear, no structural damage

• Battery Compartment: Clean and corrosion-free