Canon EOS 630 Film Camera

With EOS 6xx series Canon made its serious entry to professional SLR market. 650 was the first of these series and followed by 620. 630 makes the best of the 6xx series, combines the best features of its predecessor's into one. Its AF, which combines the best features from 620 and 650, was very fast for its time even today.

This camera is a notch above the EOS 620 with faster AF speed. Like the EOS 620, the 630 QD has autobracketing up to ±5 stops (1/2-stop increments), maximum of 9 multiple exposures, 6-zone evaluative metering, and 6.5% partial metering at the center.

In the AI Servo AF mode, the maximum shooting speed is 2.5 fps. In the One-Shot AF mode, the maximum is 5 fps. The body came in black or metallic gray. The price was the same for both colors.

I also have a Canon Rebel TI, it is small and easy but I do not like its plastic feel and durability. Therefore, I bought this camera as an alternative to that. I user them interchanging. I should say 630 is terrific. It is reliable, fast, and feature full for main photography needs. The only thing I am kind of a little bit unhappy is the AF performance at low light, it can go to +1 EV, where as rebel TI can go down to -1 EV. Plus, there is no exposure scale and metering in Manual Mode. But for its age etc, it is great bargain and a adventure.

The greatest flaw of this camera is lights seals close to shutter decays and become greasy after years. This creates a sticky shutter. Therefore shutter blades needs to be cleaned and sometimes maintained. I cleaned mine about 1 1/2 years ago and there is still no further grease sign. Be careful with the blades while cleaning because you can can crack them very easily. If you are not sure about yourself take it to a professional, it should not be a expensive job.

very solid dependable camera but the shutter bumpers always need to be replaced on these models because of their age. once they are replaced though the camera will shoot for a long time. high speed film advance is a great feature as well. overall one of the best older cameras out there. definately more durable than any of the rebel models.

Canon achieved great mainstream success with their A series manual focus models but they were jealous that the world accepted Nikon as the serious advanced or pro camera models. They scrapped the A series and the EOS was born starting with the 650. A more advanced version was added in the 620. Then a serious advanced/pro model the 630 was added. The EOS 1 is totally based on the 630, the 630 just evolved into the EOS 1. It's not just a camera in the sense of mass marketing effort. The EOS 630 is a very important model for Canon and the evolving of Canon as a leader in craftsmanship of superior quality in the advanced and pro markets. The EOS 650 was a plain jane general use model, in 1987 and as a result the 630 was born. The historical significance of the successful 630 led to the EOS 1 and then the EOS DCS 3 venture in digital cameras, to the very first DSLR by Canon in the D30 in 2000. The 620 was the first advancement of the EOS line, but the 630 was the first serious advancement that led Canon to where they are now, it opened the door to put Canon on or above (depends on your preference) Nikon in the serious advanced and pro fields. The EOS 630 is not just another camera, it is the branching forward with a combined success in operation and function and successful marketing for Canon in the advanced field.

It is a serious camera, sure when it was created certain things did not exist so it lacks things that the EOS 1 and other later models have. The point is when it was designed it was designed for the serious advanced user and yet it allowed the slightly above average user to be a part as well.

Like all used cameras, wear and tear, cosmetic condition, use, and functional condition are key to having one that will work properly for you today. Coupled with a superior quality Canon lens, like a L model version for instance a 630 will produce some vivid and spectacular slides for any user who wants to utilize the capabilities this model offers in an AF type SLR. By no means is a 630 a typical camera, outdated, or even run-of-the-mill it is a serious model with historical significance to boot.

Just a tremendous value on the used film camera market.I have three of them that I grab first for most shooting despite owning more recent issue EOS film bodies.First rate light meter and pro level build quality and features ,fits the hand like a glove,backlit LCD display,killer motor drive,on demand partial metering pattern button, and superior construction materials are the strong points of this body.The auto focus is a little out of date but works for me about 95% of the time.I just love this camera and and am sure I'll be using them until they stop producing film.

I really like this camera because it has a wider angle then my new rebel. It's a little heavier than my new one but I like because I feel like it's not going fall apart and it will stand thru my ruff playing in the field when out shooting.

I paid immediately for the camera and recieved it in a short amount of time and was very pleased with it. It was a gift for my daughter that showed interest in photography after seeing my camera and I bought the same model for her. She used it on easter and the pictures came out beautifully. Thanks to ruby5117 for making it an enjoyable easter for our whole family.

The camera looks great and works as described. I am very happy with the purchase. I gave the camera to my daughter to use in a photography class, she realy likes the camera. thank you

The camera was in great shape for its age and the seller was very easy to work with. The camera was shipped really fast. I would reccomend this seller and would buy from him again.