A Great Bargain Among Used EOS Film Bodies
Written: Apr 25 '04 (Updated Jun 15 '04)
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Pros: Offers 5fps, mirror lockup, no-power-drain shutter. 3 way focus with AF assist light.
Cons: The lack of a rear control dial. If buying used, check shutter bumpers.
The Bottom Line: A great bargain, if a good used example is picked up now it should last until digital SLR's finally become affordable.
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| betamale's Full Review: Canon EOS-10S Film Camera |
Second in the EOS lineup of its day (behind only the original EOS 1), the 10/10s represented a great value then and an even better value now on the used market.
Some great features that stand out and make an EOS 10s a great choice:
Three fast autofocus sensors (you can manually select which one you want active or leave all three active and the camera will automatically select one for you.)
A powerful built in flash (GN 40(ft), ISO100) with coverage up to 35mm lenses in width. In fact, the 10/10s is the only EOS body with a powered/button controlled pop-up/pop down flash, leaving you the ultimate choice of whether or not to enable the flash for each shot. There is, of course, also a hot shoe for using an accessory EOS flash. Three flash exposure zones with built-in or external flash.
Continuous winding is at 5 (FIVE!) frame per second (so long as your shutter speed is fast enough, of course). This is faster than pretty much any but the fastest professional level EOS bodies, and they can only go faster when equipped with bulky external power boosters.
Built in AF assist light means that you can focus in total darkness.
Compatible with all EF lenses. Advanced TTL available with all EZ series Speedlites.
Infrared safe- The 10S is the most modern (affordable) EOS body that can be used without the risk of fogging High Speed Infrared Film.
Built in intervalometer for taking time-lapse photographs.
Available automatic exposure bracketing up to plus/minus 5 stops in 1/2 stop increments.
Mirror lock-up when using timer and/or RC-1 wireless remote.
The shutter only draws power when opening and closing, making this an ideal EOS body to use for astrophotography or other very long exposure time photographs. Also, the mirror lock up & wireless remote capability combine to allow very sharp long-exposure-time photographs.
Depth of field preview is available, as is a partial metering function that can be used like a spot meter.
This body, in addition to Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of field, Manual and shake mode, offers several PIC modes of exposure. These PIC modes simplify choices based upon the type of picture you want to take. Modes include Sports, Portrait, Landscape & more. Also, you can use the (available, but not included) E-1 barcode reader/programmer to set other picture taking modes.
The Downside
The shutters on these bodies have a finite lifespan & heavily used examples might be near the end of their usable life.
The lack of a rear control dial means that aperture & shutter have to be controlled by the same dial when in manual mode, needing to press a button to access the second setting.
The Conclusion
Lightly used examples represent a great value on the used market.
If you are interested in time-lapse, long-exposure and/or astrophotography, this is one of the most advanced (affordable) EOS bodies that will suit your needs.
All right, you've read enough for now. GO TAKE SOME PHOTOGRAPHS!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 200
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
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