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Summary: Fun and Complex piece of machinery
Review: I decided to upgrade my SLR camera. I've had a Canon T-50 for about 14 years and really liked it but now I would like to do some more creative things with the aperature and shutter speeds whereas the T-50 didn't have any controls for creativity but was a great point and shoot SLR.This camera is much bigger than my T-50 but has tons more features. I just love auto focus now. This camera lets you focus on whatever your eyes look at and focuses quickly and quietly. And film transport is basically silent compared to the T-50 which is so loud that whenever I would take a photo the noise would draw everyone's attention. The lens that comes with this is the lower end but is USM (Ultra Sonic) and is fine for point and shoot and does have a nice wide angle and fairly good zoom (90mm). This camera isn't quite as solid as my T-50 as that camera could be tossed around and held up beautifully over the years but this camera needs more TLC as it is more plasticy but considerably better than Canon's other SLRs (excluding the higher ended EOS's such as EOS 1D and EOS 3). The flash is adequate for most close up purposes but suggest an external one for large groups at a distance where you can also set the angle of the flash. Over all this is a fun camera. Has so many features to experiment with. And the tracking focus is awesome for photographing anything moving fast such as cars, horses, etc.
I'd recommend it to anyone and prices seem to have dropped since it was introduced. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Puts Nikon's N80 to shame.
Review: I find that most often, when people are looking for an advanced-intermediate type camera, they usually narrow it down between the Nikon N80 and the Canon Elan 7/7e. I used to be a Nikon guy, but after working in a camera store for about a year and in that time playing with all the different cameras, this one won me over. Sold my Nikon stuff and bought a Canon system. The N80 in comparison handles like a wet diaper. The focusing is slow and it's noisy. The Canon is much faster and quieter, especially if you stick an Ultrasonic lens on the end of it. To get this kind of speed out of a Nikon lens, you'd have to buy the multi-thousand dollar lenses with AFS motors (the only lenses Nikon makes where the focusing motor is in the lens instead of the body...hmmmm...where did they get that idea from I wonder). The Canon's motor drive is almost twice as fast (4fps as opposed to Nikons 2.5fps), which may or may not be important to you. The Canon also has mirror lockup, which I find useful--the Nikon does not. Don't fall for the "nothing beats a Nikon" hype. Like anything that says "Nikon" on it, you're paying for the name. Try one of these out--you won't regret it.
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Summary: Perfect. But.......
Review: I have thoroughly enjoyed this camera for several reasons: 1. There is no better point and shoot camera.
2. It has well written instructions, that allow me to learn advanced photography.
3. It is relatively light (without the flash)
4. All of the buttons are easy to use while taking pictures.
5. The eye tracking works well. But,
1. The flash is not adequate in the dark unless you are inches away. I got the 420 flash and have been very satisfied.
2. It does not have the time and date stamp. Not sure why considering the cost of the camera.
3. The eye tracking works well, but is not completely automatic. You have to know which modes to use it on. I would get the camera again. p.s. I was torn between an SLR and Digital Camera. I am happy that I got a SLR camera. I have my photos developed online, and choose which pictures that I want to have scanned at high resolution for Digital Photo Art.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: I just upgraded from the Rebel G (which was a great intro camera) and have been delighted. Just returned from a trip to Bora Bora - harsh environment, bumped around in bag, etc. Not a single problem - shot twenty rolls of film in a week without a hitch. It doesn't weigh as much as you might think (even with the battery pack) and is very easy to use. The dials are well thought out in position and function. You can P+S or do your own thing. Lots of powerful (and useful) features. The eye focus is interesting, but mostly a "gee whiz" thing. I use it only about 1/3 of the time. Impresses my friends; mostly useful for shots of people. The built in flash is very nice. I used it exclusively in Bora Bora (for a wedding) and got excellent results. Works great as a fill flash outside. Although I do suggest investing in an external flash. Overall it is a fantastic camera and I highly recommend it. I have been very pleased with it. Make sure to get the battery pack.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: I love this camera cause it does everything I want it to. It has all the auto features I've been looking for. More importantly the manual controls are easy to use. The built in eye control is wonderful. I happen to have bad vision and use contact lenses or glasses. I have set the eye control for use with my contacts and glasses and can switch the camera's eye control to presets that work with my vision needs, after all I don't always wear glasses.
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Summary: Great product. Very glad I moved up from the Rebel 2000
Review: I moved up to the Elan 7e from a Rebel 2000 soon after it came out. I was feeling a little bit limited by the Rebel and really felt the need to upgrade. I've been very happy with that choice. The Elan is a great product. It packs a lot of features and control into an attractive, strong, and well-sized package. The eye control focus is neat, but I don't use it much. The only major weakness is the strobing flash autofocus assist. Luckily, you can turn it off. I can heartily recommend this product, and the entire Canon system.
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Summary: Wonderful Camera!
Review: I purchased this camera almost a year ago after my old manual Canon was stolen. I was very hesitant to switch to an autofocus/autoexposure system after using a totally manual SLR for a few years. But I have to say that the Elan 7E has totally won me over and is now my favorite camera. The eye controlled focus works great, it will amaze you. For best results be sure to calibrate it under a variety of circumstances - the more you calibrate it, the more accurate it will be. I love this feature so much - it is definately worth the price difference between the 7 and the 7E. While the regular autofocus is good on it's own, I've discovered that the eye control feature can really be helpful under circumstances that fool the regular autofocus. I leave the eye controlled focus on all the time now. This is a dependable, fairly rugged camera for serious amateurs or aspiring pros. It has tons of features, half of which I haven't even had the time to experiment with. The controls and the layout of the buttons are well designed and intuitive, and it's comfortable to hold in your hand. My only gripe is that the depth of field preview button is too small and hard to find. I tend to use the DOF preview a lot when shooting macros and I always fumble when I'm trying to find it. I wish the button was either bigger or located on the back of the camera. Overall this camera is a dream to use and I would totally recommend it to anyone. As for the USM lens that comes with this kit, it covers a good focal distance range and the USM lens are fast at autofocusing and much quieter than others I've tried. I can't comment specifically on this lens as I bought this camera elsewhere and chose different lenses to go with it.
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Summary: Wonderful Camera!
Review: I purchased this camera almost a year ago after my old manual Canon was stolen. I was very hesitant to switch to an autofocus/autoexposure system after using a totally manual SLR for a few years. But I have to say that the Elan 7E has totally won me over and is now my favorite camera. The eye controlled focus works great, it will amaze you. For best results be sure to calibrate it under a variety of circumstances - the more you calibrate it, the more accurate it will be. I love this feature so much - it is definately worth the price difference between the 7 and the 7E. While the regular autofocus is good on it's own, I've discovered that the eye control feature can really be helpful under circumstances that fool the regular autofocus. I leave the eye controlled focus on all the time now. This is a dependable, fairly rugged camera for serious amateurs or aspiring pros. It has tons of features, half of which I haven't even had the time to experiment with. The controls and the layout of the buttons are well designed and intuitive, and it's comfortable to hold in your hand. My only gripe is that the depth of field preview button is too small and hard to find. I tend to use the DOF preview a lot when shooting macros and I always fumble when I'm trying to find it. I wish the button was either bigger or located on the back of the camera. Overall this camera is a dream to use and I would totally recommend it to anyone. As for the USM lens that comes with this kit, it covers a good focal distance range and the USM lens are fast at autofocusing and much quieter than others I've tried. I can't comment specifically on this lens as I bought this camera elsewhere and chose different lenses to go with it.
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Summary: Very Happy Canon User
Review: I read the previous reviews and agree with most everything. This is a great camera that can be easily used by a beginner but has the features wanted by experienced pros. The one thing I was disapointed in is that it did not say anywhere, until I already purchased the "E" model and read the manual, that the EYE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK IF YOU WEAR CONATCT LENSES. The "E" model was a waste of money for me due to this and that is the reason I gave this camera 4 out of the 5 stars.
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Summary: A Good Camera
Review: I received this camera as a gift and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
The instructions were easy to follow and gives tips throughout on becoming a better photographer. The camera was light and easy to carry and button use was simple. My only complaint was I felt the flash was inadequate but overall its a good camera.
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