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Canon T50 |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Japan from 1983 to (Before) 1989.
Index of rarity in France: Frequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 10516
See the complete technical specifications
Chronology of cameras Canon
Starting from the late 1950s, Canon expanded its range of rangefinder cameras by manufacturing a new type of camera, the single-lens reflex (SLR), which had previously been overlooked by the brand. Demand grew worldwide, whether from professionals or amateurs. However, Canon had to produce multiple models before offering one that could compete with the leading professional market model, the Nikon F.
| Year | Mount | Exposure | Shutter | ||
| Canonflex |  |
1959 | R | Manual | 1 to 1/1000, B, T |
| Canonflex RP |  |
1960 | |||
| Canonflex R2000 |  |
1960 | 1 to 1/2000, B, T | ||
| Canonflex RM |  |
1962 | Built-in selenium photocell meter coupled to the shutter speed dial | 1 to 1/1000, B | |
| Canonex | 1963 | Fixed lens | Selenium photocell for comb-controlled shutter speed-priority EE | 1/15 to 1/500, B | |
| FX |  |
1964 | FL | CdS element for aperture readings | 1/2 to 1/1000, B |
| FP |  |
1964 | Manual | ||
| Pellix |  |
1965 | stopped-down match needle | ||
| FT QL |  |
1966 | |||
| Pellix QL |  |
1966 | 1/2 to 1/1000, T | ||
| TL |  |
1968 | 1/2 to 1/500, B | ||
| EXEE |  |
1969 | EX | shutter speed-priority | 1/8 to 1/500, B |
| F-1 |  |
1971 | FD | stopped-down match needle | 1/2 to 1/2000, B |
| FTb |  |
1971 | 1 to 1/1000, B | ||
| EX Auto |  |
1972 | EX | shutter speed-priority | 1/8 to 1/500, B |
| FTb-N |  |
1973 | FD | stopped-down match needle | 1 to 1/1000, B |
| EF |  |
1973 | shutter speed-priority | 30 to 1/1000, B | |
| TLb |  |
1974 | stopped-down match needle | 1 to 1/500, B | |
| TX |  |
1975 | stopped-down match needle | 1 to 1/500, B | |
| AE-1 |  |
1976 | shutter speed-priority | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| F-1 |  |
1976 | stopped-down match needle | 1 to 1/2000, B | |
| AT-1 |  |
1976 | stopped-down match needle | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| A-1 |  |
1978 | multi-modes | 30 to 1/1000, B | |
| AV-1 |  |
1979 | shutter aperture-priority | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| AE-1 Program |  |
1981 | shutter speed-priority, Program | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| New F-1 |  |
1981 | stopped-down match needle | 8 to 1/2000, B | |
| AL-1 |  |
1982 | shutter aperture-priority | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| T50 |  |
1983 | Program | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| T70 |  |
1984 | shutter speed-priority, Program | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| T80 |  |
1985 | Multi-program | 2 to 1/1000, B | |
| T90 |  |
1986 | multi-mode | 30 to 1/4000, B | |
| T60 |  |
1990 | shutter aperture-priority,stopped-down match needle | 8 to 1/1000, B | |
... To be continued with the EOS series.
__________The release of the Canon T50 marked the definitive end of the A series and the beginning of the T series. Compared to the A series cameras, almost everything changes on the T50. However, the lens mount remains the same. The T series bodies will use FD lenses.
The first visible change is in the material. The T50 is primarily made of polycarbonate and fiberglass. Therefore, the body is much lighter than those of the previous generation, weighing only 540 grams with batteries. The overall color of the plastic is gray-blue. A bulge improves grip since the plastic is slippery.
This camera can only be used in program mode or manual mode with a single speed, in this case, 1/60th of a second. The camera chooses the shutter speed/aperture combination when the program mode is selected and the lens is set to A. Faster speeds are preferred to avoid blur. If the automation is unlocked on the lens, the speed automatically switches to 1/60 because there is no speed selector. Only rotating the lens aperture ring allows for very limited action.
In the viewfinder, the P in program mode starts blinking if the speed drops below 1/60. If the cell limits are exceeded, the P blinks rapidly. The blinking M indicates that position A is unlocked. A small green light comes on when the Speedlite 244 T flash is charged.
The camera is equipped with a 10-second self-timer with an audible signal and a battery tester.
Shutter speeds range from 2 seconds to 1/1000th of a second. These speeds are "invisible" to the user. The shutter blades are made of synthetic material, with vertical translation.
Film advance is motorized. Film loading is automatic, but rewinding remains manual. Positioning on the first frame when loading the film is done by pressing the shutter release button. Power is provided by two AA batteries.
The T50 comes with a 35-70 f/3.5-4.5 macro zoom lens. The set was sold at the same price as an AE-1 program with a 1.8/50 mm lens.
The target customers are compact camera users who are satisfied with aiming and pressing a button.
Interesting links or bibliography :
| Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand |
| Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand |
| Sur mes-appareils-photos.fr, suggested by Eric Carlhan |
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