【Top Mint】Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm AF SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0447

$116.79

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【Top Mint】Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm AF SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0447

Name: 【Top Mint】Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm AF SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0447
Brand: Canon
SKU: 20261011JPY
Price: 116.79 USD
Availability: InStock

$116.79

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Specialty Store for Used Film Cameras from Japan

Canon EOS 55 Elan II 35mm AF SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0447

About This Item

Carefully inspected used film camera from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and check each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

This is a used film camera. It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.
Overall, it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The camera has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

Shutter fires properly
Autofocus works properly
Film auto-advance and rewind work properly
LCD panel displays properly

Please note that this is a used film camera, so it may not perform exactly like a brand new item.
Minor signs of age and normal mechanical feel are expected for a pre-owned camera.

Optical System

No fungus
No haze or fog
No scratches

The viewfinder is clear and works properly.

Included Items

Body

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

Brand: Canon
Model: EOS 55 (Elan II in North America)
Camera Type: 35mm Autofocus SLR Film Camera
Film Format: 35mm (135)
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (EF-S lenses not compatible)
Focus Type: Autofocus (One-Shot / AI Servo) with 3 AF points; Manual
Exposure Modes: Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual, Full Auto and Image Zone modes
Metering System: 6-zone evaluative, partial, and center-weighted average metering
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV in 1/2-stop increments
Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds: 30 s - 1/4000 s, Bulb
Flash Sync Speed: 1/125 s
Built-in Flash: Pop-up flash
Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage: Approx. 90%
Film Speed Setting: Automatic DX coding (ISO 25 - 5000)
Film Advance: Built-in motor (single and continuous)
Film Rewind: Automatic motorized rewind
Self Timer: 10 s
Battery Requirement: 2CR5 lithium battery

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Canon EOS 55, sold as the Elan II in North America, is a refined mid-range autofocus 35mm SLR from Canon's EOS system of the mid-1990s. It was designed to offer advanced features in a lightweight, quiet body, and it remains one of the most practical autofocus film cameras available today.

At its heart is a fast and reliable three-point autofocus system, supported by One-Shot and AI Servo modes for static and moving subjects. Six-zone evaluative metering, along with partial and center-weighted options, gives accurate exposures in a wide variety of lighting conditions.

The shutter covers 30 seconds to 1/4000 second with a flash sync of 1/125 second, providing ample range for bright daylight, wide apertures, and long exposures. A built-in pop-up flash adds convenient fill light for portraits and indoor snapshots.

Handling is one of the camera's strengths. Canon's main dial and rear Quick Control Dial allow fast adjustments, and the film transport is noticeably quiet compared with many contemporary AF bodies, making it suitable for discreet street and event photography.

The EOS 55 offers Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Depth-of-field AE and Manual modes, alongside Full Auto and Image Zone modes for easy shooting. Automatic DX film-speed setting and motorized advance and rewind simplify the entire process.

Using the Canon EF mount, the camera is compatible with the enormous range of EF autofocus lenses, from inexpensive primes to professional L-series zooms. Lenses you use with this body also work on Canon EOS digital SLRs and on Canon RF mirrorless bodies via adapter.

Today the EOS 55 is valued as an excellent bridge between classic film and modern convenience. It offers dependable autofocus and metering in a body that is light enough to carry all day.

We recommend this camera to anyone who wants to shoot film with modern autofocus ease, and to Canon EF lens owners looking for a capable film body to share their existing lenses.

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