Very good shape, fits perfectly well in my hands (extra grip is mounted).
Enough fast winder for my needs.
Good focusing screen for manual focus, in all but the weakest light.
AF really good considering model´s age, even not considering that it works good.
Solidly built, way better than new bodies in the 200-300 bucks range.
My sample is still in almost "new" condition after some 11 years of use.
Most often used functions easy and quick to handle and set.
One of the best looking EOS´s still.
Pretty compact considering build and performance.
Takes advantage of most newer features of the EOS system, if not all.
Could almost be described as rugged.
The 6 segment evaluative metering works way better than I imagined it would, using colour slide film!Almost make me accept that real Center Weighted is lacking...just almost.
Partial metering works very good too, if you just learn to master how to meter.
Easy on battery consumption.

Way too noisy, both film advance and shutter/mirror.
Manual metering/exposure setting is next to plain stupidly designed, can´t be understood simply by camera´s age since the rest is so very well thought out.How could you, Canon???
AF not perfect, here even the cheapest newer EOS´s have a clear advantage, even if they don´t make this one a bad one, far from it.
LACKS Center weighted metering, in contrast to what Mr Ritts says, and this lack is to me a clear disadvantage.
Partial metering area could be smaller, still very usable in most cases.
Not possible to get or mount a vertical grip/shutter release/LR6 battery pack.
Only one (10 sek) mode on self-timer.
Metering choice could be designed with a pure setting, not as now with Partial only while depressing the button for it during shooting.

The perfect camera if one is on a budget with a wish to put money on lenses still beeing able to shoot in most conditions and most subjects.
Still a very good choice even if money is not an issue!
A good camera for beginners not wanting to have to upgrade in the near future.
Good for those in need of a second boby with performance close to or equalling many newer cameras, at a bargain price.
NOT so good if you like to set BOTH shutter speed and aperture manualy, the interface plainly sucks.
BUT - if you like to use aperture- or shutter speed-priority it shines!Partly because exposure compensation is VERY well designed for easy and quick setting, and because the wheel for setting of Ap/Speed is very well placed and designed.
Solidity same as with the Nikon F-801, with far better AF, made me change to the EOS from the F-801...(at almost no cost!)

(called "EOS 600" in theWorld, NEVER knew why they always do name cameras differently only for the USA.OK, some exceptions to that rule exists, but still...would I want to own a camera caled "Rebel" or "Elan"? Nope!)

My Value rating based on buying used as I did.Overall rating based on performance regardless of age/price compared to the average cameras of today with exception for the most expensive ones)

Customer Service

Swedish canon service is good, have not used it though.
Recently bought this camera, with some warranty.I hope not to have to use service too soon but with a camera of this age it might call for some checks in one or a couple of years...

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Owned:
Nikon F-601 & F-801

Solid built
Decent matrix metering, and center weighted. Good speed for the time

Considering it's age and vintage ~ None.

It would be nice to have spot metering and maybe even a verticle grip that holds "AA's", but when it was introduced it was a marvel

This is a solid little camera. like someone else said "you can't compare it to those of today". After reading Rob's review, I too "toss" it in in the car when I go out. I bought the new Tamron 24-135mm and keep it attached. a fantastic combination.

You know what Rob, it is fun to use. Don't get me wrong, the EOS 1V is far superior. But if you want a nice back up or if it's your first camera you can't go wrong.

I bought one for my Grand daughter with a 50 mm f/1.4, and not only is she taking some really good photos, but is also having a great time.

Like I say it isn't the newest boy on the block, but neither is a 65 vet, but I'll take one everytime. Like Rob and a few others, I'll give it 5 of 5. Not cause it's better than today's modern marvels, but because even today, over 10 years later, it can hold it's own and won't break the bank

Customer Service

Never needed it

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Name it I've used it. Hassy to Leica and the EOS 1V

Fast, durable body, very all around camera. One of the last metal Canon cameras made.

The camera has a serious defect. Do not buy a used one without looking at the shutter. If it has oil on it or a grease spot, please be warned that the shutter will begin to stick soon. The cost will be $125-150 to fix it and canon does not do it anymore. Ask any reputable dealer and they will admit this is a canon defect.

I loved the camera. I do want to warn current (2000) buyers of this camera that it does suffer from an Canon defect. The shutter lubrication oil leaks on the shutter and the cost is $150 plus. Canon does not repair them anymore.

Customer Service

It takes 3 weeks to get a response from canon service on line. I think the nikonians website is the best.

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AE-1P, N90.