C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Canon EOS 6501987
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Years
- 1987–1989
- Weight
- 660 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- ttl-6-zone-evaluative
The Canon EOS 650 (1987) was the **first body in the Canon EOS line** — the launch of the EF lens mount that has continued through 2026 (and into the current Canon RF mirrorless line). Polycarbonate-on-aluminum body, single-point AF, 6-zone evaluative meter, full PASM, electronic vertical-cloth shutter to 1/2000s. The EOS 650 ended Canon's FD mount era and started the autofocus-first EF era.
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Kodak Tri-X 400
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200
Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** corrode.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — replace.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **AF accuracy** — verify.
- Service: scarce.
About this camera
The first EOS body ever. 1987 launch of Canon's EF-mount autofocus system that has run for nearly 40 years.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon EOS 650 use?
- The Canon EOS 650 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Canon EOS 650 take?
- The Canon EOS 650 uses a 1x 2CR5 battery.
- What lens mount does the Canon EOS 650 have?
- The Canon EOS 650 uses the Canon EF mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon EOS 650 offer?
- The Canon EOS 650's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Canon EOS 650 use?
- The Canon EOS 650 meters with ttl-6-zone-evaluative.
