Canon EOS 500 a.k.a. EOS Rebel X/X S [US] or EOS Kiss [JAP] Specifications

ISO Film Speeds (Auto):

25 - 5000

ISO Film Speeds (Manual):

6 - 6400

Shutter Speeds:

1/2000s - 30s

Bulb Mode:

supported

Max. Shutter Frequency:

3 fps

Shutter Release Time Lag:

approx. 144ms - 150ms (according to Stepping Stone, LCC)

Mirror Lockup:

not supported

Exposure Compensation:

±2 EV

Auto Exposure Bracketing:

not supported

Viewfinder Coverage:

90%

Viewfinder Magnification:

0.7x

Focus Screen:

fixed

AF Points:

1 (with View Finder Indicator)

AF Operating Range:

1.5 EV - 18 EV

AF Aperture Limit (Linear Type Sensors):

F5.6

AF Aperture Limit (Center Cross Type Sensors):

AF Aperture Limit (Peripheral Cross Type Sensors):

Aux Light:

built-in

Flash Metering:

A-TTL

X-Sync:

1/90s

Max. Trigger Circuit Voltage:

Second Curtain Sync:

not supported

High Speed Sync:

not supported

Flash Exposure Compensation:

not supported

Pop-Up Flash:

built-in (with the exception of the Rebel X - take the X S instead)

Pop-Up Flash Coverage:

28mm

Pop-Up Flash Guide Number:

12m

Body Size:

145mm x 92mm x 62mm

Body Weight:

370g (the Rebel X is specified at 315g)

Batteries Required:

2x CR123A

Battery Grip (optional):

BP-8

Power Drive Booster:

not available

Produced:

1993

Tests:

Additional Information:

The Canon EOS 500 did not provide a depth of field preview function.