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I don't shoot EOS, but I actually love my Pentax PZ-20, which is an autofocus SLR from 1993. Surprisingly compact, great grip, and it's just reliable. The focus and exposure get work done. The electronic film winding can be loud, and the LCDs are dim, but I can put up with that. It just takes good pictures. It's not going to be an heirloom of my house like my Rolleiflex, but I don't need another heirloom--I need a good picture, and the Pentax gets it done. These autofocus film SLRs are the underrated gems of the film photography world. I really hope the Pentax film project eventually releases a new autofocus film SLR, ideally with the option to shoot full or half frame, for all the sweet DA Limited lenses.

I love the EOS 3 as well. It is fast reliable and unobtrusive. It is my go to NYC Photo Ramble camera I get great shots and the camera gets out of my way. It easy to get the shot without even stopping and no one notices you. Compare that to the Mamiya 645 which is my social camera. I get stopped to talk photography all the time with that camera, especially in Washington Square Park.

Nice review, coincidentally I have been "watching" a P on Ebay. I think you made up my mind for me. Thanks.

I have a 300X and it is really compact and light, but also a very capable camera.With the 40 mm pancake is a killer combo for street or casual photography. If I want some more perfomance (faster AF, more flash power) or use bigger lenses like zooms, I have a 30V/7s which is really fantastic even larger and heavier.

Results, that’s the thing. A while back I was doing a portrait shoot with my 2000 euro Hasselblad and it was really playing up in various ways. I gave up and resorted to my only back-up, a 300v I’d got, not free, but for 15euros in a street sale. It saved the day. No more studio flash, only the pop-up on the camera . All perfect exposures, and of course, you can jump around with it . And just a kit zoom for a lens. Everyone should get one! Keep the great videos coming.

Since many years I use a EOS1V with the 40mm pancake lens and as many others comments mention, this camera is the perfect tool that never gets on your way, so easy to use and with great ergonomics. This camera (like many other EOS) was designed by Luigi Colani and it really feels right with all the buttons/switches at the right place, very intuitive and effortless camera.

That is indeed a beautiful camera, and that specific one is in fantastic shape!

@ribsy that NFL films shirt goes hard 💪🏾

Owned an EOS camera since the 90s didnt know what EOS meant lol. TIL Sorry for the camera though, I had an Elan II I really loved but its software got glitchy and would shut off, retired it. I have a Elan 7 that I still use and its door latch I have 3d printed a few times every time it breaks.

Nice video. I started SLR shooting on Rebel G (aka 500N in Europe) in 1997 and have it till today, altough it has broken autofocus. So few weeks ago I bought same body from ebay! Btw. nice t-shirt :) (Go Pats)

I’ve been travelling the last few weeks with nothing but the 40mm pancake and a 50mm f1.4 paired with the 300v. This is honestly the perfect travel camera. It’s light weight, doesn’t get in the way. I only use a wrist strap as it grips well in the hand. It’s the ultimate hybrid of a point and shoot and powerful SLR. It’s just a shame it didn’t come in black.

Used to be a fan of Agassi back with his Nike Challenger shoes and clothes, Head rackets before he lost All his Hair and become bold... 😅

I have a few manual SLR’s I really enjoy but my Rebel G is my go to on trips. Especially for family shots as my wife does not have the patience for me to get all my settings and focus set. With the Rebel it’s so fast and the nifty 50 is great on it.

The humanity!!!

My three favourite cameras (at the mo) are my Ondu 35mm pinhole, my 300v, and my 300x. Get a 300x - the only difference between it and the v is that you can set the AF mode (the 300v is set to AI).

oh shi thats the one i have with me rn i love it a lot im still new to film but this one makes me feel like i know what im doing

I've always wanted to try all the EOS film cameras. I have 2, an Elan II and Elan 7 with eye AF. I like the styling and handling of the Elan II best, however it has a couple design flaws fixed with the 7.

Find changing aperture a bit of a pain on the 300v the buttons are not very tactile and not very ergonomic.But apart from that not bad for it's price range

Here in the UK they weren't called Elan or Rebel etc, but one of my first experiences of autofocus was with the EOS10 which I borrowed from a friend. It was a revelation after only using manual focus cameras. That said, I later bought the EOS5 which was utter garbage and I couldn't rid myself of it quick enough. Swapped it for an Olympus OM2n which I still have and use to this day.

I have gotten back into 35mm film recently after shooting 120 for the last five years. I picked up an EOS 1N and have been loving it. It gets out of the way and lets me do what I need it to do. I have added some more recent EF mount L glass. I have found lenses that were designed to resolve larger MP digital cameras work very well with film. Everything I have shot has been very sharp with great contrast. I am excited to keep shooting with 35mm and exploring. It is fast to shoot and lets me get what I need. I can trust the meter and the autofocus. I can’t recommend one enough.

I agree 100% will all of this. I started with an EOS 100 I got for $25. It was so good, I got a back-up 300v for $10. These cameras get the job done, no fuss, no worry!

I heavily leaned towards getting a canon elan 7 or a canon 1N before I chose to go with Minolta Alpha 9. I always recommend EOS cameras to people because of how cheap and beginner friendly they are

beautiful images you showed, and love the story of how you got the 'new' camera!!

I've got a Canon EOS 300 (The Rebel 2000 but in the UK!) and I absolutely love it. Such a capable and cheap camera. I got mine for all of £10. I just needed to use some alcohol on the grip as it was a little tacky.

Nice shirt man

dude! yes! my eos rebel 2000 is my fav. camera and I found it for $3 at goodwill 14 years ago

I love these EOS film cameras. I own the same one as you(had) What i love is (bar a few) the EOS bodies are decently priced too.

Rebel 2000 aka EOS 300 is such a sleeper hit. Late in the release cycle, it has very few problems and is my recommendation OVER a point and shoot compact. Not much bigger with the excellent 40mm 2.8 it's so much more powerful and still has a pop up flash. The EOS 600 and that era camera can have a deal breaker of an issue. Shiny spots on the shutter is an oily sealant that liquidises onto the blades causing half a frame to be exposed only ruining the shot. Best avoided IMO. 300 or 5 are the affordable and safe routes to go (except the 5 has a glass cylinder in the mode that can be shattered if the button isn't held down).

I stopped buying new cameras when all of the main players in the market began releasing their “auto-everything” moldels, as exercising control of each aspect of photography without relying on batteries is why I love analog photography so much. Sorry to hear of your camera’s demise though. It’s always a painful experience when you have to say farewell. I hope you’ll find another if you want one.

I used Eos 300 for many years. Now I have 300v, 7e and 1v. All are great. Pluse, you can use the latest lenses such as Sigma Art or Canon L lenses.

JUST bought an a2e and i’m pumped. Taking it to the indy 500 🏎️

The eos line of cameras offeres a extra feature: You can mount just about any lens from the other camera manufacturer thanks to its flange distance via an adapter, i will happily mount a manual focus nikon f, m42 lenses and more by getting the correct adapter. My go-to lens on my canon 1v is a adapted nikkor 105mm 2.5 pre ai, it brings out the curiosity of the other photographers when i go to photowalks.

damn, I didn't get any free cameras in Florida

As an EOS 100 owner i can confirm, the EOS is a tool that gets the job done without getting in the way. It just eats through expensive batteries ... I still take it out every now and then, but ususaly i have an olympus (OM1, OM2 or 35RC) with me. basicaly the nostalgia of the manual tactility of operating camera (and an OM1 happens to have been my first SLR), Sad though that with your story you lost some images :-( the story behind the replacement camera is neat, thx for sharing

Check out the Canon T2 300x it's almost the same as the TI 300v but has a higher shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second .1/125th flash sync vs 1/90th for the TI. With the 40mm 2.8 it fits in a fanny pack.

What a bonus having a replacement and having the story that goes with it. great video 2x👍 90% of the cameras I used over my life have been EOS. My parents got my first "real" camera when I was teenager in the early 80s. I dropped one of the first EOS digital cameras and damaged the lens mount, I sent it to Canon and they repaired it free even though I was happy to pay.

EOS Elan 7N is, IMO, the best Canon film body ever made. I say that as an EOS 3 owner and former EOS 1V owner. I own a Ti as well. The 7N has a pentaprism viewfinder vs the really weak pentamirror on the Rebel. The ergonomics on the 7N are superior to the pro-grade bodies. Ribs, I'll send you a spare Elan 7 - channel donation. Would be fun to see what you do with it.

I managed to snag the Eos3 in perfect condition a few years ago and it's my second favourite camera after the M6 if not on pair with. My lenses are 20-30f2.8, 70-200f4 and 40mm f2.8(perfect point and shoot). I definitely recommend getting an Eos camera, even a cheaper one for a beginner.

Reminds me of my old Minolta Dynax 505si Super. It probably feels the same in your hands as well. This thing also fell down and broke but back then, I lived not to far from the Minolta Service Centre Central Europe. I drove there, payed 15€ I think and they replaced the door, lens cap and the little door for the battery. They still had parts well until the late 2010s and only closed just recently…

Nice! Loved seeing the Rebel / Agassi footage too! I’ve always been a loyal Nikon fan but this gives me a new perspective on Canon . Thanks. Gonna look for an old one.

Is taking a picture of a picture better now with high pixel cameras, than scanning? As a guess, I would think so, and it's at least easier as demonstrated with your video. Thanks, I will consider this device. In the 90's I took a few photos of a stamp using my Nikon and some magnifying lenses, I thought it was great for those times.

Good luck

Is this new machine expensive ? Good video

Well done video

1.5 times size means roughly 55:24. Still not as wide as xpan (65:24), but overall I can see it as a convenient package. BTW, I've also seen people using 3D printed 35mm adapter on their Mamiya RB. Not exactly a fun process because dark cloth is needed for film unloading.

thanks for this video, very interesting

You need to be keeping a yellow filter on when shooting Tmax. Well any B&W really or maybe an orange for Tmax.

Great video! Folding cameras are marvels of engineering. My smallest one is a Konishiroku (Konica) Pearl III, which shoots 6x4.5. It has a coupled rangefinder and an very sharp Hexar 75mm f3.5 lens and I love it.

Great presentation, just bought one too)

I think it’s a sweet camera. I would buy one if I had the extra money, and maybe someday I will. I use my newer Polaroid off and on, and I agree the black and white film is really good!