New AF SLR camera with novel design, compact and lightweight body with the fastest autofocus in its class

EOS Kiss 5

[ Japan : EOS Kiss 5, Americas : EOS Rebel Ti, Europe/Asia/Oceania : EOS 300V ] While digital cameras have advanced greatly during these past two years since the EOS 7 debuted, 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras have also been evolving. This month’s Technical Report details the EOS Kiss 5, the latest addition to the EOS Kiss series that has just been introduced to the market.

Photo1 EOS Kiss 5 with EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM (silver) mounted

Concept of development The EOS Kiss 5 is a completely new design camera including its concept. It was planned and developed as a 35mm SLR camera that can coexist with digital cameras under the concepts of "Advancement in Sheer Pleasure" and "New Standard Model AF SLR for New-Generation." The EOS Kiss 5 has the following development objectives: Compact, lightweight, new-generation design • New-generation styling and universal design • Compact body of 130 x 88 x 64mm, 365g • Easy operation in a compact body • Newly developed compact shutter Fully-equipped, refined basic features • Fastest AF speed in its class • AF points with superimposed display • Faster film advance speed in its class, 2.5 frames/second • Large LCD panel • Built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism Retains the prominent features of the EOS Kiss III L • Intuitive and easy operation • Seven AF points covering a wide area, AF point-linked 35-zone evaluative metering, and E-TTL autoflash • Compatible with wireless remote control

Feature 1: New compact, lightweight design Compared to the EOS Kiss III L, the EOS Kiss 5 is 10mm slimmer and 2mm shorter (see Fig.1). This was made possible by the newly-developed compact focal-plane shutter, the vertically-oriented batteries, the forward inclination of the viewfinder optics, and high-density mounting of electronic components. The exterior design of the camera sports novel styling (see Photo 1), which sets it apart from previous models, while successfully combining miniaturization with superb operability. Fig.1 Size comparison of EOS Kiss 5 and EOS Kiss III L

Feature 2: Simple and easy operation Basic operation of the EOS Kiss 5 is accomplished simply by manipulating the Command Dial, Electronic Dial (Main Dial), and shutter button. Further improvements in the camera’s operability include:

Large LCD panel on the back cover The LCD panel of the EOS Kiss 5 is about 3 times larger than that of the EOS Kiss III L, and located on the back cover for easy viewing (see Photo 2). It also incorporates transmitted illumination, ensuring good visibility in the dark. Photo2 EOS Kiss 5 back view

Fig.6 LCD Panel shown with all the information displayed (Size comparison with EOS Kiss III L)

Allows one-hand operation (right-hand) The Command Dial of the EOS Kiss 5 is placed on the right shoulder (see Photo3) so that every operation from shooting to menu settings can be conveniently carried out with one hand, the right hand. Although the EOS Kiss 5 has a compact body, it offers excellent grip because of the comfortably-shaped innovative grip and the optimal layout of the shutter button and electronic dial. Photo3 EOS Kiss 5 top view

Feature 3: Seven AF points covering wide area with fastest AF in its class Thanks to the 32-bit RISC microcomputer, improved AF algorithm and AF sequence, and newly-developed optimized control system for the EF lenses, the EOS Kiss 5 achieves the fastest AF speed in its class (see Fig. 2). Predictive AF focus-tracking has also been greatly improved by adopting a statistical prediction algorithm and a new sequence, resulting in the same level of performance as the EOS 7. The EOS Kiss 5’s other AF specifications such as wide-area 7-point AF, AF frame selection, AF working range, automatic AF-point selection algorithm for horizontal/vertical orientation detection, and AF-assist beam are the same as the EOS Kiss III L’s.

Fig.2 AF speed comparison

Feature 4: Clear viewfinder and information display The EOS Kiss 5 viewfinder system employs the same high-reflective aluminum-deposition pentamirror as the EOS Kiss III L, which achieves a viewfinder as bright as a silver-deposition pentaprism (see Fig.3).

Fig.3 SI display

AF point SI (superimposed) display The EOS Kiss 5 is the first model in the series to have an AF point SI display. Superimpose is conducted by applying a light from the LED for superimpose, which is located behind the pentamirror, to the micro reflective surface (chromium-evaporated) at the center of each AF frame on the focusing screen via the SI prism, as shown in Fig.4. Built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism The EOS Kiss 5 incorporates the dioptric adjustment mechanism in response to the request of the EOS Kiss-series users. Viewfinder diopter can be adjusted between -2.5 dpt and +0.5 dpt by removing the eyecup and sliding the dioptric adjustment lever above the viewfinder eyepiece from side to side. Fig.4 Optical system of SI display

Depth-of-field preview Despite being an entry model, the EOS Kiss 5 provides depth-of-field preview, a function specific to advanced SLR cameras. When the Command Dial is set to Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, M, or A-DEP), the depth-of-field can be easily checked simply by pressing the depth-of-field preview button located below the lens release button. Feature 5: Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames/second While the EOS Kiss III L’s continuous shooting speed was about 1.5 fps, the EOS Kiss 5 is higher, about 2.5 fps in the One-Shot AF mode and about 2.3 fps in the AI servo AF. This is made possible by using a coreless motor, optimizing the torque margin, and increasing gear train speed. The increased continuous shooting speed also results in shortened prewind time, shutter release time lag, and viewfinder blackout time (see Table 1). While the EOS Kiss 5 achieves higher-speed performance, it also succeeds in keeping operation noise as silent as the EOS Kiss III L. The EOS Kiss III L’s film advance mode was set automatically by the shooting mode, but the EOS Kiss 5 permits the user to select film advance mode between single-frame and continuous shooting, in Creative Zone modes such as P, Tv, and Av, by pressing the film advance mode button on the left shoulder. Each time the user presses the film advance mode button, the icons will appear in the looping sequence of single-frame, continuous shooting and self-timer.

Table1 Faster film advance speed and shorter response time

Item EOS Kiss 5 EOS Kiss III L Continuous shooting speed (fps) ONE SHOT AF 2.5 1.5 AI SERVO AF 2.3 1.3 Prewind time (24-exp., sec.) 7 8 Shutter release time lag (ms) 100 130 Viewfinder blackout time (ms) 200 300

Feature 6: Comprehensive basic functions The EOS Kiss 5 has all the basic functions to meet the user’s needs as listed below. Light metering

• AF point-linked 35-zone evaluative metering   The EOS Kiss 5 adopts a new light-metering algorithm similar to AF point-weighted average metering to perform more correct and stable exposure calculation. • Partial metering   Partial metering is set automatically when AE lock is in effect. This metering method uses about 9.5% of the center of the viewfinder screen. • Centerweighted average metering   Centerweighted average metering is automatically applied in the manual exposure mode.

Exposure mode As shown in Fig.5, the exposure mode of the EOS Kiss 5 can be selected from Full Auto, 10 AE Modes, and Manual. A new Flash off mode has been added to the Image Zone of Command Dial to disable the flash from firing. This mode also disables any external flash attached to the camera. Fig.5 Command Dial

Shutter speed 1/2,000 to 30 seconds, bulb, and X-sync at 1/90 second

Built-in flash (see Photo 4) • Guide No. 13 (at ISO 100 in meters) • Covers 28mm lens focal length   The EOS Kiss 5's off-set between the center of the built-in flash head and the optical axis of the lens is 16 mm longer than of the EOS Kiss III L. This reduces the chances of vignetting caused by the lens barrel as well as reducing the chances of red eye in flash shots. Photo4 EOS Kiss 5 with built-in flash popped up

Exposure compensation (±2 stops in 1/2 stop increments) AE Lock / AEB / Exposure compensation Complete compatibility with the E-TTL autoflash system equivalent to the EOS 7 Compatibility with 3-zone A-TTL/TTL autoflash system, linked to active focusing point Built-in wireless remote control receiver compatible with RC-1 and RC-5 Equipped with the remote control terminal for the remote switch RS-60E3 Date imprinting function The EOS Kiss 5 incorporates a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2099. The EOS Kiss 5 has a stainless steel body mount, for the first time in the EOS Kiss series, to increase reliability.

Feature 7: Power-saving design While the EOS Kiss III L’s electronic circuit is powered by 5V DC, the EOS Kiss 5 can operate on a voltage of 3V DC. Power saving is also pursued by improving the built-in flash charging circuit. As a result, the film advance capability is increased by 10 to 25% over the EOS Kiss III L. Feature 8: Concurrently developed system accessories

(1) Battery pack BP-220   This is an EOS Kiss 5-dedicated battery grip (4,500 yen, see Photo5) that uses four size-AA batteries. It has a vertical-grip shutter button. (2) Eyecup Ef   Standard eyecup for the EOS Kiss 5 that comes with the camera (650 yen). (3) Rubber frame Ef   The EOS Kiss 5-dedicated rubber frame that is attached to the Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (650 yen). (4) Semi-hard case EH15-L   The EOS Kiss 5-dedicated camera case (4,000 yen) that accommodates the EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM or EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM (refer to items 1 and 3 in Feature 9).

Photo5 EOS Kiss 5 with Battery Pack BP-220 attached

Feature 9: Newly developed compact EF zoom lenses These three compact zoom lenses were developed concurrently with the EOS Kiss 5, and offer the fastest AF in the class when used with it.

(1) EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM Silver   Standard zoom lens (see Photo6) developed as a successor to the current lens. It employs the same optics as its predecessors, but has a new zoom ring pattern design to best match the EOS Kiss 5. The closest shooting distance is 0.38m, and its size and weight are 67 dia. x 71mm and 190g. Available only in the EOS Kiss 5 kit. (2) EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Telephoto zoom lens (40,000 yen, see Photo7) which renews the existing models. It has the new zoom ring pattern and newly designed optics to work well with the EOS Kiss 5. The closest shooting distance is 1.5m, and its size and weight are 71 dia. x 114.7mm and 420g. (3) EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM   Standard zoom lens (30,000 yen, see Photo8) with a new design and a newly-developed Micro USM II. It has a large focal length of 28-105 mm, yet is as compact as the 28-90mm lens. The closest shooting distance is 0.48m, and its size and weight are 67 dia. x 68mm and 210g.

Photo6 EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM (silver) Photo7 EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Photo8 EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6

This issue of the Technical Report introduces the EOS Kiss 5 as well as summary information on its system accessories and EF zoom lenses that were developed concurrently with the EOS Kiss 5. Table 2 depicts the comparison of major specifications between the EOS Kiss 5 and the EOS Kiss III L.

Table2 Comparison between EOS Kiss 5 and EOS Kiss III L (superior specifications are shaded.)

Item EOS Kiss 5 EOS Kiss III L AF AF points 7 AF point selection Automatic Manual AF modes ONE SHOT AI SERVO (Sports mode) - AI FOCUS AF working range (EV at ISO 100) 1-18 Orientation detection AF-assist beam Type Flash Working distance (m) 4 Viewfinder Magnification (w/50mm lens set at infinity) 0.7 Coverage (vertical/horizontal, %) 90/90 Eye point (mm) 18.5 Focus confirmation Superimposed display/LCD AF point marks/LCD Dioptric adjustment range (dpt) -2.5 - +0.5 - Metering Evaluative metering zones/AF point linkage 35 / Partial metering Centerweighted average metering Metering range (EV at 20°C) 1-20 2-20 Exposure Control Full Auto Programmed Image Control (6) (5) P/Tv/Av/M/A-DEP Exposure compensation (increments and range) Manual (1/2±2) AEB (1/2±2) AE lock Flash metering control E-TTL,A-TTL,TTL FE lock Multiple exposures (settable exposures) (9) Depth-of-field preview ISO speed setting range Automatic 25-5000 Manual 6-6400 Shutter Speed range (sec. and increment) 1/2000 - 30, 1/2•Bulb X-sync (sec.) 1/90 Film Transport Prewind full automatic Prewind time (sec.) 7 8 Film advance mode selection Set automatically Film advance speed (fps) 2.5 1.5 Battery Life (24-exp. film with AE 100%, FA 50%) 67/30 60/24 Midroll rewind Built-in Flash Guide No. (at ISO 100 in m) 12 Flash metering control TTL Coverage (mm) 28mm Recycling time (sec.) 2 Auto pop-up/retraction / - Red-eye reduction method Lamp Main input method Electronic dial Wireless E-TTL autoflash (slave groups) (3) (1) Modeling flash - LCD panel size (H x W, mm) 30 x 30 15.5 x 21.5 LCD panel illumination Self-timer (sec.) (10) Wireless remote control Date function (power source) (Uses camera batteries) (CR2025) Panorama setting - Remote control terminal Lens mount material Stainless steel Plastic Power source CR2 x 2 batteries Battery pack (BP-220) (BP-200) Dimensions (mm) Width 130 140 Height 88 90 Depth 64 58.5 Weight (QD g, excluding batteries) 365 355 Price Open Price 64,000 yen Marketing date September 2002 November 2001