Canon EOS 850

Canon EOS 850 | S/N: 1225476

Canon EOS 850 35mm SLR Film Camera with EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Power Zoom Lens - Good Condition | Rare, Ultra-Streamlined 1980s Autofocus Film SLR Kit with Electronic Motorized Power Zoom Optic

Introductory Paragraph The Canon EOS 850 holds a fascinating position in analog history as one of the most streamlined, beautifully minimalist 35mm autofocus SLR film cameras ever produced by Canon. Designed to strip away technical complexity, it offers a pure point-and-shoot SLR experience backed by a highly sophisticated 3-mode evaluation exposure matrix and an incredibly precise intelligent autofocus module. This scannable Canon kit is uniquely paired with the rare, highly collectible Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Power Zoom lens, an innovative optic featuring an integrated motorized zooming motor. It provides an honest, completely stress-free gateway for film students, street documentarians, and vintage tech enthusiasts looking to capture classic film chemistry with point-and-shoot simplicity.

Key Features

• Innovative Canon EF 35-80mm Power Zoom lens architecture, utilizing a built-in electric motor to glide smoothly between focal lengths via lens barrel switches.

• High-accuracy 6-zone evaluative light metering matrix, automatically calculating lighting data to secure perfect exposures without manual dials.

• Fast and responsive TTL phase-detection autofocus system array, ensuring sharp focus locks on subjects instantly upon a half-press of the shutter button.

• Fully motorized automatic film transport system, handling initial loading alignment, continuous frame winding, and automatic rewinding at the end of the roll.

• Dedicated top-plate safety warning LED indicator rows, communicating autofocus verification, flash ready-state, and low-light shutter warnings in the viewfinder.

• Full-frame Canon EF mount system integration, allowing the body to adapt natively across Canon's vast, world-class library of modern and vintage autofocus glass.

• Ergonomic and ultra-lightweight compact composite chassis layout, featuring a clean, tactile top design with a deep right-hand grip for comfortable holding mechanics.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard light signs of past recreational handling, including typical minor superficial scuffs on the matte black composite exterior casing and faint bright marks along the baseplate. The rubber handgrip grip coating is firm, dry, and unpeeled. The film chamber hinges and latches tightly. Sensor/Optics: The reflex mirror box assembly is clean. The large optical pentamirror viewfinder path is bright and free from distracting debris. The internal glass elements of the 35-80mm Power Zoom lens are bright, clean, and completely free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The vertical-travel electronic focal-plane shutter fires crisply, the autofocus motor drive locks accurately, the unique motorized power zoom mechanism responds immediately to switch commands, and the film transport motor winds smoothly.

Specialist Note "The Canon EOS 850 is a wonderful hidden gem for street photographers who want the crisp optical quality of a real SLR lens without the burden of endless adjustment settings. By removing the traditional top mode dial, Canon created a pure composition camera—allowing you to focus entirely on the frame while the camera flawlessly calculates the exposure. What makes this specific kit extra special is the 35-80mm Power Zoom lens. It was an ambitious, short-lived piece of electronic design that handles zooming smoothly via motorized controls. It is an exceptionally satisfying, completely transparent kit that turns capturing authentic analog art into an incredibly fluid, tactile experience."

What's Included

• Canon EOS 850 35mm SLR Film Camera Body (S/N: 1225476)

• Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Power Zoom Lens (S/N: Checked / Secure)

• Fitted Front Protective Clip-On Lens Cap

• Wide Woven Neck Strap with Canon EOS Branding
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon

• Model: EOS 850

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format)

• Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount (Full-Frame)

• Focal Length: 35-80mm

• Aperture Range: f/4-5.6 to f/22-32

• Zoom Type: Motorized Power Zoom

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 1x 2CR5 6V Battery (Not Included)