Canon EOS Rebel G (500N, New Kiss): Change Battery, Load Film, Lenses, Functions, & Modes Explained

[@jimothybikael]

You, sir, are a life saver. Thank you so much for this in-depth video for people like me who are just starting out with film photography, especially with this particular model 🙌

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@0326Hambone]

Agreed! I too are a newbie, and picked up this model at a local shop to start!

[@bayroncedillo9602]

How do you pass the pictures to the computer

[@robstammers7149]

This is an immense video, on not just how to use the Rebel G (500N here across the pond), but how to 'really' use this particular model. For example, how to take a double exposure. Canon's range of 35mm cameras from back then we're so underrated, but in actual fact are now back in demand, why? Because they are feature rich, auto focus is fast, and are a true pleasure to use. Canon had an idea, they pursued it, and produced some of the best 35mm cameras, up until digital came in, in my humble opinion. Regards Rob (UK).

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you, Rob!

[@thespindler2024]

Thanks for the video! I just found a rebel g my parents bought back in the 90s and I want to give it a shot. It’s crazy that the exact video I need to learn this camera was just posted not even a month before I started using the camera

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you and great timing!

[@penguin_edits]

Thank you for making this video, watching other peoples videos about this camera and no one explains how to use it or what the iso settings are or how autofocus works, this video helped answer many of my questions.

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@LordPhilOne]

Precise, complete, very helpful. Thank you so much 🙏

[@Ghuu1ish]

Thank you so much for these videos! You've truly been a blessing!! My granfather was a photographer, this model was what he used. He gave it to my dad when he passed, and my dad gave it to me because I've taken interest in photography. Trying to use this camera was very intimidating to me. There were so many parts and it looked big and expensive (sentimental value wise at least, i also didn't know its worth to be frank). You really have made me so much more comfortable with using this camera, and keeping the memory of my grandfather alive. I appreciate you more than you could ever know.

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you and this is a good camera to learn on. Stick with the PASM modes, not the others, and you'll learn more.

[@yim167]

I don’t comment very often but I had to say a quick thank you for this video! Just found my familys old rebel G and this was perfect for getting ready to use it again!!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@sashworth8805]

Just dusted off my old Rebel G. I loaded my battery pack with fresh batteries, and the camera still works! Just bought some Kodak Professional Ektar 100 Color Negative Film, so a little excited to see what I can do with it. I watched your vid because it's been so long since I used this camera, I needed a refresher ( and lost the book ). Thanks for the video!! 👍👍👍

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you and that's great!

[@SenkiCobos]

Thank you, gentleman. This was the most usefull and complete video I've ever seen about this camera. This video is gold for us: new people into photography. :)

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@BADues]

Very much appreciated this video after copping one of these on eBay.

[@thenameslauren55]

this helped me so much!! thank you! i knew nothing about this particular camera when it landed in my lap and this video got me started

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@melvosaki]

Thank you for the video I’m just getting into photography and your videos have helped me a lot

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@LilAooga]

Thank you! These videos have been much help!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@jacoboleon739]

I just found my fathers camera today, thanks for this!!!

[@DavidHancock]

Nice!

[@animelyfe4399]

Hey thanks for the informative video, i just got this camera about a month ago and i am on my second roll of film. I’m excited to shoot my next roll with everything i have learned in this video!!!!!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@bundo13]

Same, I just ordered one up and I expect to hit the ground running with this help! Thanks!

[@MiddleoftheWest]

Does this camera offer a grid view in order to utilize the rule of thirds? Thanks.

[@DavidHancock]

@@MiddleoftheWest nope. The focusing screen on these is fixed in place.

[@TheDMSide]

Hi thanks for this video! I have a question about the view finder. Mine is blurry? I dont wear glasses and normally on my mirrorless camera I will just use the little wheel near the view finder to adjust my sight but this camera doesnt seem to have that wheel so can anyone tell me what my options are or if there is another way in camera to set the view finder so I can read the exposure meter when looking through it?

[@DavidHancock]

A couple possibilities: 1- Most likely, the camera isn't focused correctly. Do you have good batteries installed and is the lens set to autofocus? If yes, take the camera outside and focus at some point in the distance, like a city block away. The scene should pop into focus as the camera's autofocus works. Indoors, there may not be enough light for AF to work properly, so it may not be able to focus at all. 2- Another likely option, if you're trying to focus on something close, the lens may not be able to focus that close. Lenses have a limit to their closest focus point and if you're closer than that point, the lens can't focus. 3- Also make sure that your lens, mirror, and viewfinder eyepiece are all clean. Two mechanical issues to verify against: 1- Make sure that when you remove the lens that the mirror is in place as shown in this video series. 2- Check that focus is working with the camera. In manual focus mode, set the focus to infinity and point the lens at something in the distance. That thing should be in proper focus. If not, there may be an issue with the lens.

[@PP-qq5zb]

Thank yo for the helpful video. I just have one question though, what does it mean if the camera doesn’t turn off?

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you! So when you turn the dial to "L", nothing happens or does the camera LCD continue to indicate that there's film? If the latter, that's normal.

[@SchardtCinematic]

I just changed my Rebel G batteries 2 days ago. I started a roll of film in January 2020. I still have 2 pictures left to take to finish the roll. I need to find something worthwhile to use those last 2 on.

[@DavidHancock]

You can do it! There are lots of things all around you that would make great subjects.

[@SchardtCinematic]

@David Hancock lol I know. Unlike shooting digital. With film I just don't want to waste those last two than go. Oh I should have shot this or that.

[@camnorm7042]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@bridgetkillion9199]

Any tips for if the LCD screen dims occasionally, or goes blank when moving between settings?

[@DavidHancock]

That's a curious one. I would hope it's just a sign of a weak battery, but if the batteries are new then it could be a loose connection or weak capacitor. I don't know that there's any fixing that or, if there is, I don't know how.

[@TheCaptain008]

Thank you so much for this. I just took a risk and grabbed one of these for $10 at a thrift store.

[@DavidHancock]

Fantastic and that's an awesome deal!

[@alexkao4497]

thank you very muchhh your video was veryyy helpful!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@lillianpringle]

is there a way to put date stamps on photos with this camera?

[@DavidHancock]

Nope

[@jacobaltman102]

I think whats overwhelming is the terms being used and for me this being my beginner camera i know nothing but want to start photography. Still trying to figure out the Rebel G

[@DavidHancock]

You'll get it. There is a lot in these and the 90s-era cameras were not always user friendly, but the more you use it, the more it will make sense.

[@vigneshjs]

Hi.. Thank you for a very informative video on the Rebel G.. I recently got a battery grip BP-8. Would you be able to make a video on how to remove the battery door and attach the battery grip? I wasn't able to find any information on this and I am scared I will break the battery door if I forced it.. Thanks!

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you and I don't have one of those right now but IIRC you open it and there's a little slot in the group where the battery door is placed. There should be no reason to remove it.

[@josiecole207]

My mirror isn’t down like yours is, is there a trick to make it stay where I can use the camera I was just gifted it and not sure what to do

[@DavidHancock]

I wish I had better news; if the batteries in it are good, then the issue is likely a faulty mirror motor and there's no ready repair for that.

[@josiecole207]

@@DavidHancock I fiddled with the shutter and it started working 🤣

[@DavidHancock]

@@josiecole207 fantastic!

[@srf1984]

can the iso be changed and also use the green box?

[@DavidHancock]

No. With film, once the ISO is set, you don't change it for the entire roll. Film has to be developed all at once and if you change the ISO during the roll then some of the photos will not develop correctly and they won' turn out as usable images.

[@Qaqiman]

Do you know if the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens is compatible with this camera? It's giving me a huge fishbowl feel look.

[@DavidHancock]

I do not. That's not a lens I know well.

[@lisap2908]

My camera looks like it doesn’t shut off while film is loaded and more pictures are left to take . it shows the number of photos left and a bottom circle icon. Is this normal and draining the battery? Thx.

[@DavidHancock]

That's not normal. Typically that indicates that either the film is loaded incorrectly or there's a fault with the electronics.

[@lisap2908]

@@DavidHancock Thx. The film looked to be loaded correctly and after all the photos were taken it rewound as should be and shut off correctly with nothing displayed. I will see what happens the next time it is used as it is for my sons photography class. My daughter used it previously with no issues years ago. Do you think that we could remove the batteries if film is loaded when not in use? Or would that ruin the photo count, film loaded, etc. Thx for your help.

[@DavidHancock]

@@lisap2908 Good question on the batteries. I think it will be fine. IIRC, but don't quote me, this camera uses some mechanism to measure the weights of the wound film, not frame count memory, to calculate remaining photos.

[@thecurioussquirrelreviews]

I read in the manual that the red L is how to turn it off. If I’m interrupted during shooting I just turn it off by turning to the red L. Once the film is all shot and it rolls itself back into the canister it shows the little circle on the bottom left - representing the canister is done and can be removed for processing. Hope that helps.

[@Boswd]

Thanks for these video's they are a godsend. I was wondering if you can help me out, I used the sports mode for my sons basketball game but the action shots came out blurry. So tomorrow I want to take matters into my own hands. In manual mode what shutter speed would you use. I still get confused on what is the fasterst and the slowest numbers. thanks for any help.

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you and I'm glad to help. Go for the fastest shutter speed you can. Ideally, nothing slower than 1/1,000th. If you're indoors, you'll need 800 speed film or faster. To go faster than 800 (which is as fast as computer film goes now,) you'll need a black and white film and you'll have to push it to 1600 and adjust the development.

[@Boswd]

@@DavidHancock Great thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. Unfortunatley I put a rolll of Kodak Gold 200 in the camera already and am only 5 pictures in so I'm going to have to see what results that come out. Fortunatley though the gym is very well lit. Thanks again

[@NeoByteNL]

Thanks for this video, I am looking for a nice analog camera. Since I decided I want a Canon, is there really a big difference between the EOS 300, 500 or 500n ?

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you! The 300 is also called the Rebel 2000 (I have a video on that, too) and this is the 500n. The 300 replaced the 500n and has a smaller battery pack, more AF points, and a smaller and lighter body. The 500, also called the XS, predated this camera by two generations, I think (I think the G replaced the XSn, correct? I forget what the script in this video said.)

[@NeoByteNL]

@@DavidHancock Thanks for the answer David, just bought myself the 300 in box for 20,- euro's. Going to have some fun with it.

[@hvnlykenny]

Can these use ef-s lenses?

[@DavidHancock]

@@hvnlykenny no

[@sarahchandler8079]

How do you view images from the camera or get them on your laptop? It has no settings button nor USB port please help

[@DavidHancock]

You need to send the film to a lab to be developed and the lab will scan the film for you.

[@sarahchandler8079]

Will I be able to view on my phone or laptop afterwards? & any lab recommendations to send it to?

[@arnavgupta6002]

I have a question, if I open the back while my film is still loaded, and I am at in the middle of the film (i.e. around frame count 20), will the camera rewind it back fully into the cassette or just leave it there and continue like nothing happened to it when I close the back again and start shooting ?

[@DavidHancock]

It won't really matter since the film that's outside of the cassette will be ruined. My guess is that you'll need to hit the rewind button and grab a different roll.

[@arnavgupta6002]

@@DavidHancock it really doesnt matter if the film is ruined, I just want to introduce some light leaks to some of my frames, I just want to know if it will rewind automatically or not?

[@DavidHancock]

@@arnavgupta6002 I'm honestly not sure since I never tried that.

[@50red510]

I can't get this camera to work with the godox x1t even set to 1 pin mode, any ideas would be helpful

[@DavidHancock]

I wish I had some, but that's not a piece of gear I've ever used.

[@50red510]

I actually figured it out, you can tape over the extra pins and use it in one pin mode

[@Krobinloz]

this is awesome

[@DavidHancock]

Thank you!

[@reneenunezibarra6525]

GRACIAS ME SALVASTE LA VIDA

[@DavidHancock]

De nada!

[@bbyelo]

How much are these cameras worth?

[@DavidHancock]

The best way to gauge that is to see what they're selling for on eBay.

[@ZommBleed]

Only 2 comments in 4 days? I think that is KZbin's way of saying. "You're Fired!"

[@DavidHancock]

Yeah, early performance had kind of lagged. I suspect this will follow the trend that many of my manuals have had in the last 18 months of picking up about 90 days in.

[@shelltoe_soul]

@@DavidHancock regardless thank you very much for making such an informative video. Some of us cannot afford to attend photography classes and this is an effective substitute. I'm very excited to be developing my 35mm shots in my own DIY darkroom soon. This video was really helpful to get a better understanding of all the camera's features. I'm sure this took you plenty of time to script and research, so I hope you know that your work is incredibly helpful to thousands of amateur photographers around the world, young and old.

[@Lachicanafotographa]

No need to spend so much time on the batt

[@DavidHancock]

That's why there's an index in the video description.