The Canon EOS IX 7 is a camera from Canon. It is an SLR camera for the APS format. It was presented to the public in 1998.
The EOS IX 7 was sold under the name "Canon EOS IX 50". American buyers were offered it as EOS IX Lite.
The lenses of the Canon EOS IX 7 can be changed. Lenses with an EF bayonet can be used. The Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM is often found on the Canon EOS IX 7. The camera has an autofocus.
Measuring the exposure is made easier by the built-in light meter. It is designed for shooting with films with a sensitivity of ISO 6 to ISO 8000.
As with most SLR cameras, the exposure is measured through the lens. The aperture and exposure time are set automatically if desired and can be influenced by exposure compensation. Exposure time and aperture can be freely selected in manual mode.
The Canon EOS IX 7 has a bulb mode, for example for long exposures. The shutter remains open as desired. A tripod thread and a self-timer are also included.
A built-in flash is available for taking pictures in low light. This has a range of 10 metres at a sensitivity of ISO 100. An external flash can also be connected. For this purpose the camera has a hot shoe on the top.
The dimensions of the Canon EOS IX 7 are 12,2 x 8 x 6,3 cm according to the manual. It weighs 360 grams. The camera needs two CR123A batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Canon EOS IX 7
The EOS IX 7 needs APS films. This film format was developed in the 90s and should be easier to handle. In the meantime the film format has been discontinued. Therefore there are no more new films for the camera.
The Canon EOS IX 7 exposes an area of 16.7 x 30.2 mm. The film transport is automatic.
The APS camera can only be found in used condition. The prices for a used copy differ depending on the condition. Because of the missing films, the value is lower than that of similar cameras.
