EOS 1000 N
The First 1000 Upgrade
The Rebel camera in Europe is not named but numbered. The Rebel was the EOS 1000. The Rebel S was the EOS 1000 F. But they were the same camera and followed the same naming conventions. The 1000 N was the first upgrade to the 1000 and was otherwise known as the Rebel II in North America.
As in the American market, the EOS 1000’s were actually a family of cameras, some with a flash and some without, some with date back and some not. But all are essentially identical with each other and not that different from the previous model, the EOS 1000.
If you open the Manuals for the 1000 and the 1000N side by side at the specifications page you will see little difference. The top shutter speed is up from 1/1000th to 1/2000th. And apparently the focus is faster by about 50%. I see references as well to a quieter film advance and rewind. Apparently the flash is stronger in the flash models.
An unusual feature is a soft focus setting which I really have to try. This would normally be for portraits. The camera takes a picture but it then kicks the lens slightly out of focus and snaps a second image on top of the first: a double exposure. This is the “SF” setting on the Command Dial.
The camera usually came with a 35 – 80mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens.
At this time I do not have an EOS 1000N but I am working on it.
Except for the name on the front of the camera this model looks the same as the Rebel S II.
The EOS lens mount is still plastic to keep the camera light. Although many of us have an aversion to plastic, it is probably as durable as metal and certainly lighter.
A good way to distinguish this model is to look for the SF setting on the Command Dial. It is not on the original Rebel.
The bottom of this model and the original holds no clues as to which you are looking at.
The backs of this and the previous model are identical. Of course when we get into the command backs the differences become apparent.
Internally, there are no changes of note. The non-flash and this model look the same.
EOS 1000N Instruction Manual
Publication C-IE-162 F
EOS 1000 FN
The First 1000 Upgrade
The Rebel camera in Europe is not named but numbered. The Rebel was the EOS 1000. The Rebel S was the EOS 1000 F. But they were the same camera and followed the same naming conventions. The 1000 N was the first upgrade to the 1000 and was otherwise known as the Rebel II.
| Dates: | April 1992 |
| Type: | Auto focus, Auto exposure SLR |
| Mount: | EF |
| Shutter: | Vertical Travel electronic control |
| Speeds: | 30 Sec. to 1/2000th plus bulb |
| Film Advance: | Automatic |
This is the same conversation we had with the Rebel sII which was the identical camera in the European market.
We are actually talking about a family of cameras here, The original Rebel was actually a group of cameras. This first improved Rebel is a group of improved cameras, some with a flash and some without, some with Date Back and some not. But all are essentially identical. Just as with the original EOS 1000 the EOS 1000N is a camera without a built in flash. The model with the flash was this one, the EOS 1000 FN. And, of course, it was available with a Date Back so there is the EOS 1000 FN QD. In the Japanese home market there was the 1000 S which was ctually the EOS 1000 FN, the 1000 S QD and the 1000 S QD-P. In a chart it would look like this:
| Date | US | Europe | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rebel Rebel S Rebel S QD |
EOS 1000 EOS 1000 F EOS 1000 F QD EOS 1000 F QD-P |
|
| 1992 | Rebel II Rebel S II Rebel II QD |
EOS 1000 N EOS 1000 FN EOS 1000 FN QD |
EOS 1000 S EOS 1000 S QD EOS 1000 S QD-P |
This, however, is not the last word. The Canon museum is not much help. Information on the Internet is all over the place. So I am not sure if this chart is complete or if all of the cameras listed actually exist. I am in the process of trying to acquire example of each. Only that way can we be certain.
To see the improvements in this model, open the manuals for each at the specifications page and place them side by side.
ou will see the top shutter speed is up from 1/1000th to 1/2000th. And apparently the focus is faster by about 50%. I see references as well to a quieter film advance and rewind. Apparently the flash is stronger in the flash models.
An unusual feature is a soft focus setting which I really have to try. This would normally be for portraits. The camera takes a picture but it then kicks the lens slightly out of focus and snaps a second image on top of the first: a double exposure. This is the “SF” setting on the Command Dial.
The camera usually came with a 35 – 80mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens.
I have the following copy:
Collection Number: C-6
Serial Number: 6313258
Condition: Excellent
Notes: In excellent condition and fully functional.
Rebel S II
This is the “Flashy” Rebel II
Just as with the Rebel and Rebel S, the flash version of the Rebel II is the Rebel S II. The top of the prism housing is higher and squared off and contains a built in flash unit. Unlike later built in flashes, this one does not pop up automatically. It is pulled up manually by the tabs on both sides of the housing.
In all other respects, the Rebel S II is the Rebel II. Because I have copies of each, I am fairly certain they exist, unlike some other models I have heard of but not seen.
It is interesting that comments I read concerning this camera seem to get it confused with other models. It is simply the EOS 1000. It has no other letters or numbers. It is not a QD. It is just plain 1000. Looking at the pictures you will see that it is simply the EOS Rebel in every detail.
I have the following copy:
Collection Number: C-36
Serial Number: 3709953
Condition: Excellent
Notes: In excellent condition and fully functional.
