Canon EOS 50

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Canon EOS 50 / 50E / 55
Canon EOS Elan II / Elan IIE

Overview
Type	35mm SLR
Lens
Lens mount	Canon EF lens mount
Focusing
Focus	TTL Phase Detection Autofocus (3 zone)
Exposure/metering
Exposure	PASM autoexposure 6 zone evaluative metering
Flash
Flash	Built-in flash
Shutter
Frame rate	Up to 2.5 frame/s
General
Dimensions	153 x 105 x 71 mm, 595 g

The Canon EOS 50 (also known as the Elan II in America and the EOS 55 in Japan) is an autofocus, autoexposure 35mm SLR camera. It was aimed at the advanced amateur market, and featured a rear command dial, support for custom functions, and an optional BP-50 battery grip, with a dedicated portrait shutter release.^[1] The body was constructed of plastic, with the lens mount and top deck enclosed in an aluminium cover.^[2]