Canon EOS A2 and A2E Camera

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CANON EOS A2/EOS A2E CAMERA

CANON EOS A2/EOS A2E CAMERA
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Eos A2-$569
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Eos A2E KIT comes with 28-105 USM Lens $879(C12-8205-CP1)
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The Canon EOS A2 and EOS A2E share an unprecedented number of features to give serious photographers more choices. In short, the Canon EOS A2 and EOS A2E are for those photographers who want it all. "User friendly" design. Versatile features. Spontaneous shooting with professional precision. Virtually anytime, anywhere, under any shooting conditions.

Features

Extraordinary Eye Controlled Focus (EOS A2E only).

High Speed wide-zone, 5-point autofocus.

Improved Whisper Drive^TM film transport with choice of silent or high-speed rewind.

Retractable, TTL autozoom flash with red-eye reduction.

Simplified 3-dial operation featuring unique Quick Control Dial.

Full featured exposure control with 8 AE modes plus manual.

High-speed 1/8000 sec. shutter with 1/200 sec. X-sync.

Choice of 16-zone Evaluative Metering, Spot or Center-weighted Average.

Sixteen custom functions, including mirror lock and depth-of-field preview.

Built-in auto exposure bracketing, PC terminal and remote control socket.

Specifications

General

Type: 35mm focal plane shutter SLR (Single -Lens Reflex) with autofocus, auto exposure, built-in flash and built-in motor drive.

Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount (electronic signal transfer system).

Usable Lenses: Canon EF lenses.

Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Gives 92% vertical, 94% horizontal coverage of actual picture area and 0.73x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity.

Eyepoint: 20mm.

Dioptric Adjustments:

EOS A2E: Built-in eyepiece is adjusted to -1 dpt.
EOS A2: Built-in variable diopter adjustment, -2.75 to +0.75 dpt via 8-position click slide switch above viewfinder eyepiece.

Focusing screens: Interchangeable, full-surface laser-matte screens, exchanged from the lens mount. Six screens available.

Mirror: Quick-return half-mirror (60% reflection/40% transmission).

Shutter: Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.

Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 - 30 sec. and bulb. Maximum X-sync is 1/200 sec. Manual settings possible in 1/2-step increments.

Autofocus

AF Control System: TTL-SIR (Secondary Image Registration) phase detection type using Cross-type multi-sensor BASIS (Base Stored Image Sensor) and five focusing points.

Focusing Modes: One-shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus, manual focus.

Film Transport

Transport System: Whisper Drive silent film transport using 2 miniature coreless motors, aramid fiber-reinforced belt drive, and sprocketless spool drive.

Film Speed Setting: Automatically set in 1/3 -step increments according to DX code (ISO 25-5000) or set by user (ISO-6-6400).

Film Loading: Automatic. Film automatically advances to first frame when back cover is closed.

Film Wind: Automatic using dedicated miniature coreless motor. Three modes are available: Single, Continuous and High-speed Continuous. Maximum winding speed: Approx. 5 frames per second in One-shot AF and manual focus, approx. 3 frames per second in Focus Prediction AI Servo AF.

Film Rewind: Automatic at end of roll. Two rewinding speeds available: Silent and High-speed. Mid-roll rewind possible.

Built-in Flash

Flash: Retractable type TTL automatic zoom flash housed in pentaprism bypass control system.

Flash Coverage Angle: Automatically zooms to cover the field of view of 28mm, 50mm and 80mm focal lengths.

Flash Recycling Time: Approx. 2 sec.

Power Source

Battery: One 6-Volt lithium battery (2CR5).

Dimensions

Size (EOS A2E & EOS A2):

6-1/16 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 2-15/16 (D) in.
154 (W) x 121 (H) x 75 (D) mm.

Weight:
- EOS A2: 23.3oz./665gr.
  (without battery; 2CR5 adds 1.4oz./40gr.)

Recommended accessories
Canon Flashes, Dedicated Speedlites
Canon Autofocus Lenses
7 Years Extended Warranty	$69
Two 3V Lithium Batteries CR123 A	$14
UV Filter	$15
Polarizing Filter	$25