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Summary: Great upgrade from EOS rebel but avoid Eye Control
Review: I upgraded to this camera from the EOS Rebel 2000. This time around, I did things right by just buying the body instead of getting the body+lens option. I did this b/c the quality of the lenses that come with the combined package usually are optically a joke. This time, I picked this camera up with 2 separate lenses...Canon 28-135mm IS USM and the Canon 100mm macro USM lenses. Both of these lenses have a super fast and quiet ultrasonic motor...the crappy lens that comes with the combo option will likely not have this option. You get what you pay for.I am very very pleased with the performance of this camera. The weight feels very good in my hands...the knobs and buttons are well placed. Although this camera does not have a spot meter, it has a partial meter which will serve you fine. If I could do it all over again, I would have gotten the plain old Elan 7 w/o the eye control. I find that eye control is not effective with only 7 focusing points...also, the need for repeated calibration to perfect this is annoying. I find myself using the center focusing point only and recomposing. Save yourself some cash to spend on lenses/filters/etc. and forget the eye control or the quartz date options. While this camera has a very quiet whisper drive, don't let the marketing fool you since the slap of the mirror still sounds the same as you trigger the shutter. Love this camera...it doesn't feel flimsy at all. Great buy for an intermediate photographer. I would also recommend picking up the 420EX speedlite as it was designed to work specifically with the Elan 7/7e.
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Summary: Great upgrade from EOS rebel but avoid Eye Control
Review: I upgraded to this camera from the EOS Rebel 2000. This time around, I did things right by just buying the body instead of getting the body+lens option. I did this b/c the quality of the lenses that come with the combined package usually are optically a joke. This time, I picked this camera up with 2 separate lenses...Canon 28-135mm IS USM and the Canon 100mm macro USM lenses. Both of these lenses have a super fast and quiet ultrasonic motor...the crappy lens that comes with the combo option will likely not have this option. You get what you pay for. I am very very pleased with the performance of this camera. The weight feels very good in my hands...the knobs and buttons are well placed. Although this camera does not have a spot meter, it has a partial meter which will serve you fine. If I could do it all over again, I would have gotten the plain old Elan 7 w/o the eye control. I find that eye control is not effective with only 7 focusing points...also, the need for repeated calibration to perfect this is annoying. I find myself using the center focusing point only and recomposing. Save yourself some cash to spend on lenses/filters/etc. and forget the eye control or the quartz date options. While this camera has a very quiet whisper drive, don't let the marketing fool you since the slap of the mirror still sounds the same as you trigger the shutter. Love this camera...it doesn't feel flimsy at all. Great buy for an intermediate photographer. I would also recommend picking up the 420EX speedlite as it was designed to work specifically with the Elan 7/7e.
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Summary: Great new SLR from Canon
Review: I've been a many years user of Canon cameras. My latest EOS 630 served me very well for the last 12 years. Needless to say i was very excited when I got this one. The user interface is very well done. The controls are very easy to use and located in convinient places. The film advancing motor is very quit, in fact the shutter door sounds much louder then the film advancing. Build-in flash works very well. The red eye feature is much better than on any other camera, since it doesn't flash the flash light but uses a special bulb for that. I highly recommend to get 28-135 IS USM lens with it. The image stabilization worth the extra money, since it allows you to take pictures in very low light without flash or tripod. I didn't found the eye-controlled AF very usefull. It's nice as a toy, but you can live without it.
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Summary: A well-made, ergonomic camera thats a pleasure to operate.
Review: Overall, a fine camera, with only one minor complaint: The back door seems a little less robust than the rest of the camera.
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Summary: Canon Does It Again
Review: The Elan 7E is a great camera. I bought it to replace my Rebel S camera that I bought back in 1992 (I dragged my Rebel through numerous countries and National Parks. Its been rained on, dropped and banged around and it has never given me a day of trouble). I bought the Elan because I wanted the more advanced features that my Rebel didn't have. At an amazing 4fps (frames per second) shooting rate, it is hard to miss the action with this camera. EOS cameras are so simple to use that you will get great pictures even if you don't know anything about photography. If you are going to buy this camera, get a RC-1 wireless remote. It simplifies the process of placing oneself in the photo or when you don't want to shake the camera when pushing the shutter.
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Summary: CANON EOS Elan 7/7E
Review: The EOS ELAN 7E is Canon's latest camera to feature their Eye Controlled Focus. Quite simply, Eye Control is the fastest, easiest method of selecting a focus point. The autofocus tracking speed of the EOS ELAN 7 /7E rivals that of the leading top-of-the-line cameras available today. With a top shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and fastest in its class 4 fps film advance, the ELAN 7/7E is a prime choice for demanding sports or wildlife photographers. The ELAN 7 and 7E is now smaller and more compact, with controls placed intuitively, in a user-friendly design, for a superior shooting experience. The construction of the camera body is newly reinforced, with strategically placed metal top and front cover plates, for rugged reliability in any environment. And WhisperDrive™ transport brings near silent shooting, when used with Canon's exclusive USM lenses.
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Summary: all around great camera
Review: This camera is definitely a GREAT camera. From the amount of features on it, and being a real gadget nut, I would definitely classify it as a high-end guy toy. It's as much fun as having a remote control with 5000 buttons and a 600 inch TV to use it on. From someone who has been using an SLR with manual everything for the past 25 years, upgrading to the ELAN 7E has been just plain fun. The technology on auto-everything cameras used to bug me because I thought it took out some of the creativity and thought from photography, but the tech wizardry on this camera is advanced enough that I can really enjoy the automation. For example, the eyepoint focus. Yeah, it's a gimmick, but darned if the thing isn't just a kick to use. The autofocus is quiet and quick, and the ergonomics of the camera controls have been worked out quite well (I would definitely recommend the external battery pack for vertical shooting. A second shutter release is positioned on the corner 90 degrees off from the regular shutter release for easier arm placement). The camera has a good feel in the hands, and has just enough heft that it's not jiggling around in your hands every time your heart beats. The LCD panel, once you're able to decipher all the arcane symbols on display, rapidly becomes easy to interperet. A quick glance and you know just how the camera is set up. A note about this camera- READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS! There's enough technical gee gaws to keep an electrical engineer happy for a month (not to mention a photograper), and it's completely worthwhile to read up and learn the true versatility of this camera. The pictures that I've taken so far have shown that this camera is worth every penny, and would be a fine investment for any photographer, amateur or pro. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go buy a whole lot of film...
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Summary: This is the one!
Review: This camera is the one I've been waiting for. If you've used the Rebel 2000, you know how the new metering system has brought wondrous canon to a whole new level. But the Elan has always been the camera to have: it has lock up so that you can focus on a flower without giggling when the shot is taken. You have more manual operations once you get familiar enough to get out on your own. Professionals use this one-- but it's not imposing. Since you're looking at the body only, you might already know that the best lens aropnd is the award-winning tamron 28?-300. Near or far,you don't need another lens. One thing a good friend told me: for flashes, always use manual 30 at 6.7--and do +1/3 indoor, or +2/3 outdoor it gives solid color, everytime. Good luck with finding your own favorite camera -- but this is the one for me.
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Summary: Great Camera!
Review: This is an excellent camera! It is a fantastic blend of professional and advanced consumer camera. Although not as well sealed or built as the EOS 3 or 1, it is a very sturdy camera, certainly better than the other EOS. The built in flash is handy, but if you are serious about your photography, invest in a 440ex Flash. The battery grip (BP300) is an acessory that you cannot live without. The autofocus on this camera may not be as fast as the EOS 3 or 1, but it is much better then Nikons. I currently have two EOS 7 bodies, both with grips, and I find them a joy and pleasure to use everyday. Not too heavy, with a well built exterior. All in all, an excellent camera, that opens the doors into a vast and comprehensive Canon system. Remember that the camera only holds the film, and the lenses are the most important part of the camera!
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Summary: Died after 2.5 years
Review: Till yesterday I was all praises for this camera and would have given 5 stars. Its got the features for a beginner to reach a serious amature role with low cost. Well yesterday it died on me. I have had the camera for 2.5 years and shot probably around 100 rolls with it.
Now its a great camera. Its given me some awesome pictures. I like the metering except the fact that is does not have spot metering. This is a disadvantage. More over the the partial region of the camera is not well defined. I have the eye control. 85% it works and its great. But it does fail and irritates me at times. Low light focus is not so good but with the speedlight(420EX) it focus in a sec. What a difference. The depth of preview button is at time hard to find
I love the fash 4 frames per second. I used it twice but it gave me great results. I love the feel of the camera.
With all its defects I love the camera and might go in for the same.
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