2026-07-16 Canon EOS 750 Body

This Canon EOS 750 body (1988-90) seemed like a good camera to add to a collection. It has a similar model designated as the 850. The 750 has a built in flash (GN 39 ISO 100) while the 850 just has the connections on the hot-shoe for “EZ” model Canon flashes. Both models have Through-The-Lens flash and fill-flash capabilities.

Both cameras have a single autofocus mode—one-shot autofocus. Exposure modes are program and depth-of-field AE using their six-zone evaluative metering pattern. Shutter speeds vary from 2 sec to 2000 sec. Film ISO is set by DX coding, with no DX over-ride. The built in motor powers the film through at a maximum of 1.5 frames a second. The film is pre-wound out and returns to the cartridge as it is shot. That means the counter shows shots left. Mid-roll rewind is not possible.

The camera is a real handful, being really large at the right end. Otherwise the camera is pretty simple with an off/on switch on the left of the top and a single dial on the right that sets—

battery meter
program mode
lock
depth-of-field mode*
self-timer

*The depth-of-field mode is a cute Canon feature. You basically take two measurements while in this mode—set the autofocus brackets on the point and press the shutter release, the camera won’t shoot—of the nearest and furthest point you want sharp. The camera then selects a f/stop—and matching shutter speed—that would allow both points to be rendered sharp and allows you to shoot on the third press of the shutter release.
To the bottom right of the mode dial is the back counting frame dial.

The back has a bulge to help your thumb with holding the camera. There is a window to show the film you have loaded.

The camera takes one large 2CR5 battery.

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