The Canon EF is a remarkable 35mm SLR that perfectly balances the robust mechanical engineering of the early Canon F-series with the electronic precision that would define later generations. Introduced in the early 1970s, it was Canon’s first camera to combine a fully mechanical shutter with electronic exposure control, making it a pioneer in hybrid camera design.
The Canon EF is a remarkable 35mm SLR that perfectly balances the robust mechanical engineering of the early Canon F-series with the electronic precision that would define later generations. Introduced in the early 1970s, it was Canon’s first camera to combine a fully mechanical shutter with electronic exposure control, making it a pioneer in hybrid camera design.
