What Does EOS Stand For in Photography? | Canon EOS Explained
EOS stands for Electro-Optical System — Canon’s branding for its autofocus camera line since 1987. Here’s what EOS means and how it differs from DSLR.
EOS stands for Electro-Optical System — Canon’s branding for its autofocus camera line since 1987. Here’s what EOS means and how it differs from DSLR.
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