Canon EOs 500 Quartz Date | 35mm SLR Film Camera | Excellent

Brand: Canon
Model: EOS 500 Quartz Date (QD)
Type: 35mm Autofocus SLR Film Camera
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Lens: Body only (Canon EF mount; compatible with all EF lenses)
Condition: Excellent, fully working.
Rating: 9/10

Condition Description

This Canon EOS 500 Quartz Date is in excellent condition. The body shows minimal signs of handling, with clean controls and smooth operation. Shutter, film transport, autofocus, and built-in meter are all fully functional. Date imprint back is operational.

CPB Darkroom Inspection

• Shutter speeds and meter tested – accurate

• Autofocus responsive and reliable

• Film advance and rewind checked – smooth

• Quartz Date function verified

• Battery compartment clean

The camera is film-ready and tested.

Background

Released in 1993, the Canon EOS 500 (also marketed as the EOS Rebel XS in North America and EOS Kiss in Japan) was designed as a lightweight, consumer-friendly SLR. The Quartz Date version added the ability to imprint date/time information onto the film, a popular feature for documenting travel and family photography. Despite its entry-level status, it benefits from Canon’s EF mount, giving access to a wide range of professional lenses.

Lens Compatibility & Format

• Mount: Canon EF mount – compatible with all Canon EF lenses (not EF-S).

• Film: Standard 35mm film (color or black & white, 24/36 exposures).

• Supports program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and full manual exposure modes.

Usage Notes

The EOS 500 QD is lightweight, easy to use, and reliable, making it ideal for beginners and casual shooters. With EF mount compatibility, it pairs with everything from budget primes to professional L-series lenses, offering excellent flexibility for film photography.

📸 The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.