CANON EOS 500 N FILM CAMERA EXCELLENT!!!

What is 35mm film?

Most Canon EOS film cameras were built around 35mm film, which is photographic roll film exactly 35mm (about 1.4 inches) in width. The film is punched with sprocket holes on either side, so the useable image area of 35mm film is 24mm by 36mm in size.* The film is wound onto spools and the spools sealed up inside metal (occasionally plastic) lightproof canisters. Typically there are either 24 or 36 fullsize still frames (pictures) on a roll of 35mm film.

What does “EOS” mean?

Canon’s line of autofocus-capable SLR cameras is sold under the name EOS. This stands for “electro-optical system” but is also meant to be a reference to Eos, a Greek goddess of the dawn. Some people pronounce it like the goddess (ee-oss) and others as separate letters (ee-oh-ess).

Note also that the company itself is Canon with one N - not with two Ns, like the weapon. In its very early days the firm was named Kwanon, after an older spelling of the Buddhist goddess of mercy Kannon or Guanyin. However the company soon changed to Canon (a general law or principle).

Why a Film Camera?

Quality.
Film has long been superior to digital

Note: no lense, only Camera body!