Canon EOS Film Camera

[Uncle Grinch]

I just picked up a LN- Canon EOS 630 film camera from KEH. Haven’t received it yet, but since I already have an assortment of EOS lens, I thought this would be a better move than trying to expand my FD lens inventory for my A-1. Back in the day, I had an EOS 3, which served me well until the electronics crapped out. Anyway, anyone familiar with the 630?
It seems pretty straight forward.

 

[FrancoD]

It had a very good reputation for performance and value for money.

Fast AF, 5 FPS motor drive, bright viewfinder .

It sold well here in Australia.

 

[raylinds]

I just picked up a LN- Canon EOS 630 film camera from KEH. Haven’t received it yet, but since I already have an assortment of EOS lens, I thought this would be a better move than trying to expand my FD lens inventory for my A-1. Back in the day, I had an EOS 3, which served me well until the electronics crapped out. Anyway, anyone familiar with the 630?
It seems pretty straight forward.

I don't own a 630 but when I was researching getting a film camera I looked at the reviews for the 630, and they were very positive. I really wanted an A-1 as it is a great and well-engineered vintage camera, but the option of using my collection of high-end EF L lenses changed my mind. I ended up going with an EOS 3, which I absolutely love- it is so easy to go from Canon 5D to the EOS 3.

It seems that the 630 has the important functionality to do the job as well.

 

[raevyn]

I’ve been shooting lately with the EOS RT , pretty much the same as the 630 but with a fixed pellicle mirror. It’s turning into one of my favorite cameras

 

[Rock and Rollei]

I've had a pair of EOS 600s (the European designation of the same camera) and an RT for over 20 years. Apart from a noisy wind-on motor, nice cameras. It was the first EOS camera with predictive autofocus for moving subjects.

The 600/630 had interchangeable focusing screens, a selection of alternative backs - standard, a date back, and the Command Back E, which had an optional keyboard, allowed an insane amount of customisation, and from memory could connect to a PC. It also had interchangeable front grips.

My first EOS, 30 years ago, was the camera that replaced it, the EOS 100 (Elan), which is much quieter and has better AF ( a cross sensor), and has pretty much the same controls as most modern EOS (and indeed other) cameras, with a mode dial, and top and rear control wheels, whereas the 600/630 borrows from the T90's push button mode controls, still in use in top end models. I hadn't been looking at AF cameras, I had saved up £500 for a new camera and wanted an Olympus OM4Ti, which was a little bit dearer - but the price doubled almost overnight, so that was that. Didn't like the Nikon FM2n (and having since had one, still don't) so decided to look at AF cameras after all, the 600 being slightly ahead of the Nikon and Minolta alternatives. Then the EOS 100 launched, and that just suited me better. And here I am still using EOS cameras to this day...

 

[JS_Photo_Hobby]

I just picked up a LN- Canon EOS 630 film camera from KEH. Haven’t received it yet, but since I already have an assortment of EOS lens, I thought this would be a better move than trying to expand my FD lens inventory for my A-1. Back in the day, I had an EOS 3, which served me well until the electronics crapped out. Anyway, anyone familiar with the 630?
It seems pretty straight forward.

I got a EOS 630 for my birthday when I was 12 ... in 1991 with two Sigma; lenses that no one wants to repair. That's beside the point. The body has been pretty bullet proof, though it did sit in a closet for 15 years.

I got my 200D and 6Dii because I wanted any new EF lenses I get to work on my 630. I don't shoot too many rolls a year, but I enjoy using the camera.

Some of the 630s had a battery glitch where, even turned off, they would consume the battery. I got in the habit of reversing the battery so it isn't drained. I picked up a rechargable on amazon a few years ago and it doesn't seem to have the same issue. I had difficulty finding a rechargeable and they don't seem to be available anymore.

Amazon.com

I have a PDF of the manuals somewhere.

-JS

 

[Uncle Grinch]

Got the 630 in a week or so ago . KEH really does rate their items very conservative. This camera is like new. Got it loaded with Portra 160 and fitted it with my Canon 85 1.8 lens. Have tested it around my property and really like the feel of it. It makes my A-1 feel like a brick.

 

[Jonathan Mac]

The only thing to really look out for in EOS film cameras is the battery drain problem, which I believe is due to a faulty capacitor which constantly drains the battery, even when the camera is off. If it doesn't do that then you're probably OK to just get on and enjoy it.

 

[RAZORBACKSRULE 1]

I used one alot years ago it was a good camera until the bumper on the shutter turned into goo. It would coat the shutter and caused it to stick . This was a problem on some older EOS film cameras .