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 EOS 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.
| 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 |
So the updated Rebel was the Rebel II and the Rebel S was the Rebel S II. it was available with a Date Back so there is also a Rebel S II QD.
In Europe, these cameras were the 1000 N (“N” presumably for New), 1000 FN, and the 1000 FN QD. In the Japanese home market there was the 1000 S which was the Rebel S II, the 1000 S QD and the 1000 S QD-P.
Now, the Rebel II’s look, outwardly, like the original Rebel. If you open the Manuals 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.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
The camera usually came with a 35 – 80mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens.
Collection Number: C-36
Serial Number: 3709953
Condition: Excellent
Notes: In excellent condition and fully functional.
EOS 1000 FN
The European Rebel S II
The Rebel S II in Europe was called the EOS 1000 FN. But it is the same camera. If you compare the pictures here and above you will find no difference except for the name on the front of the camera.
In Japan this model was called the EOS 1000 S (I assume the S is for Strobe). This is confusing because the updated Rebel is either the Rebel II or EOS 1000N. Then S is added to the Rebel or N to the EOS 1000 to signify the flash version. Here, the Japanese version is the 1000S which is the improved version with the built in flash. (There does not appear to be a non-flash version).
Collection Number: C-6
Serial Number: 6313258
Condition: Excellent
Notes: In excellent condition and fully functional. This a very capable camera and very enjoyable to use. After my 5D Mk II this camera is so light you forget it is across your shoulder.
EOS 1000N Instruction Manual
Publication C-IE-162 F
EOS 1000 FN QD
The EOS 1000FN with Date Back
The EOS 1000FN QD is the same camera as the 1000FN with the addition of a Date Back that will imprint the date on the film. This ability is accomplished by the addition of a different back. The only modification to the camera body is the addition of two trigger contacts that allow the body to communicate with the back.
The camera body is powered by a 2CR5 battery and the back itself is powered by a CR2025 battery about the size of a dime located under an inside cover on the back itself. These batteries only last a few years and so these backs seldom work if they have the original battery.
I have the following copy:
Collection Number: C-209
Serial Number: 5715107
Condition: Excellent +
Camera Battery: 2CR5
Back Battery: CR2025
Notes: In excellent condition, almost “mint”, and fully functional.