The Canon EOS 33 is a single lens reflex camera. The 35mm camera was built by Canon and introduced in the early 2000s. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 50. 35mm photo camera was offered on the American market under the name “Canon EOS Elan 7”. With eye-controlled autofocus the camera was available under the name “EOS 30”.
The lenses of the Canon EOS 33 can be exchanged. Therefore an EF bayonet was installed. The Canon EOS 33 has a built-in autofocus system.
The camera has a built-in light meter. The light meter was built for films with a sensitivity from ISO 6 to ISO 6400. The film speed can be determined via the DX code on the film cartridge. In this mode, films with an ISO value of 25 to 5000 are recognized.
The light meter is designed to measure the exposure through the camera lens. Aperture and exposure time are set automatically by the camera. There is an aperture preselection, time preselection and a program automatic to choose from. The aperture and shutter speed can be freely selected in manual mode.
The camera comes with a bulb mode. There is a built-in flash for taking pictures in low light. There is also a tripod socket and self-timer.
The built-in flash has a range of up to thirteen meters at ISO 100, and more power is available with an external flash. You can connect it to the hot shoe on the top of the camera.
The camera weighs 575 grams and measures 14.6 x 10.3 x 6.9 cm. The power source of the 35mm camera are two CR123A batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Canon EOS 33
In the Canon EOS 33, photographic films are exposed, more precisely 35mm films. 35mm films are still produced by various manufacturers. Possible films for the Canon EOS 33 are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color pictures and the Kodak T-Max 400* for black and white pictures.
The color film is developed in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is offered by almost every photo lab. For example, you can hand in your films for developing at many drugstores in Germany.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF mount |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism finder |
| Exposure times | 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 6 to 6400 |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual mode |
| Exposure compensation | ± 3EV (0,33EV to) |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Flash sync speed | 1/125 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR123A batteries |
| Size | 14,6 x 10,3 x 6,9 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.75 x 4.06 x 2.72 inches |
| Weight | 575 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 88,62 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 9 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of May 18, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 254,25 Euro (274.93 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 156,17 Euro (168.85 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 142,31 Euro (153.70 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Canon EOS 33
What kind of film does this Canon camera use?
The Canon EOS 33 uses 35mm film. These are still produced by various manufacturers, allowing for both color and black and white photography. You can find them at many photo supply stores.
How does the camera focus?
The Canon EOS 33 has a built-in autofocus system. It also offers eye-controlled autofocus for more precision. You can also manually adjust the focus in some modes.
Does the camera have a built-in flash?
Yes, it has a built-in flash with a range of up to thirteen meters at ISO 100. For more power, you can attach an external flash using the hot shoe on top.
What kind of battery does the 35mm camera need?
The Canon EOS 33 runs on two CR123A batteries. These are readily available at most electronics stores.
Can I change the lenses on this SLR camera?
Yes, the Canon EOS 33 uses an EF bayonet mount, so you can easily switch lenses to match your shooting needs. This makes it very versatile.