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Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Canon EOS 5 (1992, sold as **EOS A2 / A2E** in North America, **EOS 5 QD** in Japan) was Canon's first SLR with **Eye Control autofocus** — a small infrared sensor near the eyepiece tracks the user's gaze and selects the AF point being looked at. The EOS A2E variant has the eye control feature; the A2 variant doesn't (just the same body without the IR sensors). 5-point AF, 16-zone evaluative meter, 1/8000s shutter, 1/200s flash sync, full PASM.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Canon's first eye-control AF body. 1992's pro-amateur EF-mount SLR — A2E in North America.
| Field | Value |
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| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Years | 1992–1998 |
| Shutter | 30s – 1/8000s + Bulb, electronic vertical cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/200s |
| Meter | TTL 16-zone evaluative SPD |
| AF | 5-point Multi-BASIS; Eye Control on A2E variant |
| Modes | P, A, S, M |
| Frame rate | 5 fps |
| Weight | 685 g |
| Battery | 1× 2CR5 |
Released 1992 as Canon's mid-tier prosumer SLR. The Eye Control feature was first introduced here, before being refined on the EOS 3 (1998) and EOS-1V (2000). Production ran 6 years until 1998 when the Elan 7 / EOS 30 took over the prosumer slot.
For 2026 buyers, the EOS 5 / A2E is an extremely cheap entry into eye-control AF Canon film. Used at $80–200. Same EF lens compatibility as any EOS body; the eye-control feature works after calibration. Trade-off vs EOS 3: 5-point AF (vs 45-point), older meter, 2CR5 battery (still available but pricier than CR123A).
Full Canon EF lens system. BP-50 vertical battery grip (rare). Speedlite 540EZ / 580EX-II flashes for ETTL.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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