C41
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 Rebel G (1996, sold as **EOS 500N** in Europe, **EOS Kiss** in Japan) is a consumer-tier autofocus 35mm SLR. Polycarbonate body, 3-point AF, 6-zone evaluative metering, 1/2000s shutter, full PASM plus scene-mode dial. Pentamirror finder (cheaper alternative to a pentaprism — dimmer but lighter). Built-in flash with TTL automation.
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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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About this camera
The cheaper, slightly older Rebel. Predecessor of the Rebel 2000, $30 used.
| Field | Value |
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| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Shutter | 30s – 1/2000s, electronic vertical cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/90s |
| Meter | TTL 6-zone evaluative |
| AF | 3-point |
| Modes | P, A, S, M, scene modes, full auto |
| Frame rate | 1.5 fps |
| Weight | 365 g |
| Battery | 2× CR123A |
Released April 1996. Production ran three years until the Rebel 2000 (1999) replaced it. The Rebel G was the volume seller of the mid-90s consumer Canon SLR market, predating the better-known Rebel 2000 with similar specs but a 7-point AF system.
For 2026 buyers, the Rebel G is the cheapest Canon EF body you can buy. $25–70 at thrift stores, estate sales, eBay. With a $50 EF 50/1.8 II lens, you have a complete EF film kit for under $100. The image quality from the pentamirror finder is slightly dimmer than the Rebel 2000 / Elan 7, but the meter and AF are competent for everyday use.
It's the entry-tier "shoot some film without thinking about it" body. Limited features, but full EF lens compatibility means you can use any Canon EF lens (modern AF L-series included) on this $30 camera.
Full Canon EF lens system (any L-series, prime, zoom). EF-S lenses do not mount. Speedlite 220EX / 380EX / 420EX 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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