Canon EOS IX Camera

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Canon EOS IX APS Camera

Canon EOS IX APS Camera
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Product Code: C12-4703

Three Picture Formats means that there is no longer a limitation of one image size (aspect ratio) per roll. Formats can be changed as often as desired, and the IX data ensures that photos are printed in the selected size. EOS IX picture formats include "C" (Classic), "H" (Wide), and "P" (Panorama).

PQI (Print Quality Improvement) enables the EOS IX to record photographic data such as scene brightness, flash use and illuminant type (daylight, fluorescent, or tungsten) on a magnetic strip located at the edge of each frame. Advanced Photo System photofinishing equipment analyzes this data during the developing process to enhance print exposure accuracy and color balance.

MRC (Mid-Roll Change Capability) makes it possible to change film easily in mid-roll without wasting or possibly double-exposing frames. When a partially exposed roll is reloaded, the EOS IX reads the recorded data and automatically advances the film to the first unexposed frame. It is easy, for example, to switch to a faster film for nighttime shooting or use separate rolls for different subjects.

FTPM (Fixed Time Printing Mode) is a unique feature of Advanced Photo System which allows for more control over the final prints. With FTPM, the recorded IX data prevent the photofinishing equipment from performing frame-by-frame compensation. The intended results are thus more likely to be reflected in the prints.

And, finally, the processed film is returned in the original cartridge which serves as a permanent storage container. The whole set -- cartridge, prints and the Index Print (a proof sheet), are identified with matching numbers so there is never any question as to which image is on which roll.

Wide-Area 3-Point AF
The EOS IX autofocus system is based on Canon's latest generation Multi-BASIS (Based-Stored Image Sensor) technology. Utilizing the camera's three-zone autofocus system, the BASIS system features a cross-type sensor at the center, coupled with vertical line sensors to the left and right, which ensures perfectly focused images even when shooting off-center or moving subjects.
The wide AF coverage encourages spontaneous photography with more emphasis on capturing the peak moment. In most shooting situations, the photographer can simply let the camera automatically select the focusing point. The user can also manually select any of the three focusing points by pushing the focusing point selector and rotating the camera's Main Dial. The EOS IX uses a liquid crystal display overlay on the focusing screen to indicate the focusing points as well as the C and P print size formats in the viewfinder.
AIM System & Metering
Canon's original multi-point autofocusing and metering system which links evaluative metering and flash metering to the active focusing point. It enables the user to concentrate on composition and take better pictures more easily without having to first place the subject at the center for AF lock. The EOS IX is equipped with a full range of metering patterns, including 6-zone evaluative, 6.5% central-area partial and center-weighted average metering.

Comprehensive Exposure Control From Fully Automatic to Metered Manual
The key to maximum creative control with the EOS IX is aptly centered around the Command Dial on the back of the camera next to the LCD display panel. On it there are five programmed Image Zone Auto Exposure modes (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night) that make it simple to achieve professional looking results. The Command Dial also includes five Creative Zone modes (Intelligent Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Depth-Of-Field AE, Metered Manual Mode) which provide the greatest photographic freedom while maintaining all the benefits of Canon's advanced AE technology. This extraordinary variety of exposure control options make the EOS IX highly adaptable to a wide range of shooting situations.

Flash Technology
Simply brilliant, Canon's exclusive E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The Lens) flash system automatically measures the combined ambient/flash illumination using the EOS-IX's 6-zone evaluative metering sensor. This results in flash photographs that are more naturally illuminated than with any conventional system, and requires the use of optional Speedlites 380EX or 220EX. The built-in auto pop-up flash provides excellent exposure accuracy with Canon's 4-zone 3-point TTL system.

Specifications

Exposure overrides: AE Lock, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Series Scene Feature, Manual Exposure Compensation and Manual ISO Setting.
Shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000th, manually selectable in 1/2-step increments, with X-sync up to 1/200th sec.
1Whisper Drive Film Transport for quiet operation.
Single frame or continuous advance up to 2.5 frames per second.
E-TTL, FEL (Flash Exposure Lock) and FP Flash (high-speed sync) flash system available with optional 380EX and 220EX Speedlites.
4-zone, 3-point TTL flash with other EOS Speedlites and built-in retractable flash.
Automatic Slow-Sync flash mode and Red-Eye Reduction for built-in flash.
Two optional remote controls, one wired (RS-60E3), the other wireless (RC-1).
Built-in self-timer with a ten second delay.
Fast flash recycle time of approximately 2 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction with 1.25 second pre-illumination before the flash.
On-demand date/time/exposure data imprinting (including ISO, shutter speed, aperture, lens focal length, metering mode, exposure compensation setting, etc.).
Sold as a kit with exclusive new silver-matte finish EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lens.

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