1983
After all that had been done to lure users away from 126 and 110 “no-decision” cameras to 35mm, 1983 saw a nearly 30% reduction in sales of SLRs. Canon’s take was that SLRs had become increasingly confusing to the casual user – due to the high competition among the major manufacturers trying to market the next best thing. So their response was the T50.
The T50 was a camera anyone could take pictures with. And while full-program mode was available on the AE-1P, this camera featured ONLY a program mode and a much-reduced price.
The camera offered automatic film-loading and advance but manual rewind.
Technicals Specifications:
Original List Price (1983): $190.00
Street Price (1983): $109.00
Price in 2025 Dollars: $345.00
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: T50
Year Introduced: 1983
Film Format: 35mm SLR
Lens: Canon FD mount
Shutter: horizontal-travel
Self-timer: yes
Shutter Speeds: 2 – 1/1000
Flash Sync: 1/60
Shutter Release: on top
Built-in Meter: Center-weighted averaging
Film Speed/ASA Range: 25-1600
Film Advance: Lever on top
Frame Counter: Yes
Exposure Modes: Program
Mirror: quick-return
Battery: 2-AA
*Based on current information at
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