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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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The EOS Rebel 2000 (1999, sold as **EOS 300** in Europe and **EOS Kiss III** in Japan) is a consumer autofocus 35mm SLR. Polycarbonate body, 7-point autofocus, 35-zone evaluative meter, full PASM plus a scene-mode dial (portrait, landscape, sports, close-up, night, full auto). Pentamirror finder (not pentaprism — dimmer but lighter). Built-in flash with TTL. The body weighs 365 g without lens, making it one of the lightest film SLRs ever produced.
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C41
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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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 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
The cheap autofocus Canon. Plastic body, 365 grams, EF lens compatibility, and now $30 used.
| Field | Value |
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| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Years | 1999–2002 |
| Shutter | 30s – 1/2000s, electronic vertical cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/90s |
| Meter | TTL 35-zone evaluative |
| AF | 7-point, single + AI servo |
| Modes | P, A, S, M, plus 5 scene modes + Full Auto |
| Frame rate | 1.5 fps |
| Weight | 365 g (body only) |
| Battery | 2× CR123A |
Released April 1999. Sold globally with regional names (Rebel 2000 / EOS 300 / Kiss III). Production ran 3 years; replaced by the Rebel Ti / EOS 300V / Kiss V in 2002. The Rebel 2000 was the high-volume consumer AF Canon of its era — sold in millions across all regions.
The Rebel 2000 is the cheapest entry into the Canon EF lens system in 2026. Used bodies run $25–80. The EF lens system has 30+ years of glass available — the 50/1.8 II ($120 used), 50/1.4 USM ($300 used), 35/2 IS USM ($400 used) all autofocus and meter perfectly on the Rebel 2000. For someone wanting a "first film camera" that takes good photos with minimal learning curve, the Rebel 2000 + 50/1.8 II ($150 total used) is the cheapest competent kit available.
The trade-offs: pentamirror finder is noticeably dimmer than a pentaprism; the body feels plasticky; no body-mounted controls beyond the mode dial (every setting is via menus and the small thumb wheel); and the 2-CR123A battery is more expensive than AA-powered alternatives.
Canon EF lens system (any EF lens, including L-series). EF-S lenses do not mount (those are crop-sensor only). Speedlite 270EX-II / 430EX-II / 580EX-II flash with full TTL. Battery grip BP-200 (rare).
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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