1996 - 2000
CANON ELPH
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May 1996
Canon's first IX 240 camera and the world's smallest autofocus zoom compact camera at the time.
Drop-in film loading is really simple. The film (24mm width) is kept inside the cartridge even after development.
The camera incorporates a highly integrated design for compactness. The 24-48mm zoom lens uses hybrid focusing with active and passive autofocusing. The small, built-in flash pops up and retracts automatically. The exterior is made of stainless steel alloy SUS for a luxury touch. Upon its introduction, the IXY became a runaway hit product.
Canon's first IX 240 camera and the world's smallest autofocus zoom compact camera at the time.
Drop-in film loading is really simple. The film (24mm width) is kept inside the cartridge even after development.
The camera incorporates a highly integrated design for compactness. The 24-48mm zoom lens uses hybrid focusing with active and passive autofocusing. The small, built-in flash pops up and retracts automatically. The exterior is made of stainless steel alloy SUS for a luxury touch. Upon its introduction, the IXY became a runaway hit product.
CANON EOS 500N
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September 1996
The original EOS Kiss became a hit product due to its high-end features, easy operation, and affordable price. It was succeeded by the New EOS Kiss (EOS Rebel XS or 500 in other countries). While inheriting the main features of the original Kiss such as lightweight and compact size, the New EOS Kiss has a Multi-BASIS (|+|) AF sensor for 3 focusing points displayed in the viewfinder's image area. The focusing point can be selected manually by the user or automatically by the camera. Focusing the desired subject can be as quick as a more expensive camera. The camera comes in silver or black.
The original EOS Kiss became a hit product due to its high-end features, easy operation, and affordable price. It was succeeded by the New EOS Kiss (EOS Rebel XS or 500 in other countries). While inheriting the main features of the original Kiss such as lightweight and compact size, the New EOS Kiss has a Multi-BASIS (|+|) AF sensor for 3 focusing points displayed in the viewfinder's image area. The focusing point can be selected manually by the user or automatically by the camera. Focusing the desired subject can be as quick as a more expensive camera. The camera comes in silver or black.
CANON EOS REBEL 2000
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April 1999
Ultra-Compact, lightweight and high-quality SLR camera. Successor to New EOS Kiss/REBEL G/500N. Based on the concept of "easier to use and more comfortable" than the former model, it is smaller and lighter weight. It also has a higher performance AF system, exposure control and other basic features. A seven focusing-point wide-view AF system is used instead of the conventional three focusing-point AF. The camera is compact, but the command dial, the main dial, an external LCD display, and a small, yet comfortable grip ensure a good handling of the camera. The camera body is two-tone silver and black.
The black model was introduced in Japanese market in September, 2000.
Ultra-Compact, lightweight and high-quality SLR camera. Successor to New EOS Kiss/REBEL G/500N. Based on the concept of "easier to use and more comfortable" than the former model, it is smaller and lighter weight. It also has a higher performance AF system, exposure control and other basic features. A seven focusing-point wide-view AF system is used instead of the conventional three focusing-point AF. The camera is compact, but the command dial, the main dial, an external LCD display, and a small, yet comfortable grip ensure a good handling of the camera. The camera body is two-tone silver and black.
The black model was introduced in Japanese market in September, 2000.