- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | April 1985 |
| Original Price | 128,000 yen (w/AC 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5), 85,000 yen (body) |
Canon’s first autofocus 35mm SLR camera. The AF system uses a linear CCD array for TTL image contrast detection. The picture-taking mode can be selected with the pictographs on the external LCD panel.
For metering and exposure control, TTL multi-program AE and preset aperture AE with center-weighted averaging metering are provided. Lenses for autofocusing with the T80 were called AC lenses. These lenses had the FD mount and signal transmission capability. Three such lenses were available: AC 50mm f/1.8, AC 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, and AC 75-200mm f/4.5.
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter AF SLR camera with built-in winder and multi-mode AE |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, others |
| Lens Mount | FD mount (with AC signal transmission capability) |
| AF System | CCD for TTL focus detection with dedicated AC lenses. One Shot AF and continuous AF modes provided. AF locks during continuous shooting. AF detection range at ISO 100 and f/1.8: EV 4 – 18. |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. With multi-program AE and preset aperture AE: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. For manual: B and 1/60 sec. X-sync at 1/90 sec. (hot shoe). Built-in electronic self-timer (with beeper and LCD to indicate countdown). |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.83x magnification, 92% vertical coverage, 93% horizontal coverage. Laser Matte with cross split prism rangefinder. |
| Viewfinder Information |
Four LEDs and mask illumination. Correct exposure, In program mode: Correct exposure, camera-shake warning, manual, and warnings. |
| Metering & Exposure Control |
SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (center-weighted averaging) with multi-program AE and TTL preset aperture AE. Picture-taking mode selected with pictograph on external LCD. Exposure compensation range of 1.5 EV. Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 – 19. Film speed range from ISO 12 to 1600. |
| External LCD | Program display, pictographs, film speed, film transport, battery check, frame counter, and other indications. |
| Power Source | Four 1.5 V size-AAA batteries |
| Film Loading & Advance |
After aligning film leader at mark, close camera back for auto loading. Auto film advance with built-in motor. Continuous shooting at 0.7 fps. |
| Film Rewind | Power rewind with built-in motor. |
| Dimensions & Weight |
141 x 102 x 55 mm, 555 g |