Canon EOS ELAN II 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens

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Summary: Upgrade to the Elan IIe, you won't regret it!
Review: This is a terrific camera, very powerful and as flexible or as simple as you want it to be. The only advice I would give is to pay the extra $$$and get the Elan IIe which has the eye controlled focus system. Simply put, where you look is where you focus! This outstanding feature will very soon become the industry standard and will revolutionize the way you take photographs.

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Summary: Photo Nut
Review: This is the BEST camera I've ever used. It is a great camera for beginners and for those on the pro level. Canon offers the BEST range of lenses, which I recommend buying the Elan II/IIE body and then a proper Canon EF lens (Ultrasonic 28-105mm or better). It matches perfect with the Canon 380EX Flash. The optional BP-50 battery pack + grip extension + verticle shutter button, all in one, is the perfect accessory to round out the perfect outfit! If you wear glasses or contacts, as I do, you may not be happy with the IIE (eye-controlled) model. I have the Elan II with a 28-210mm and have used it for everything from weddings, portraits, landscapes, architecture, family, flowers, etc. It beats my old Nikon, the Canon Rebel series, and Dad's Minolta! Truly the BEST for your money! SMILE...Jesus Loves You! :-)

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Summary: start with the best
Review: You may be new to photography (like I was), but spending the extra $$ and getting a nice camera can make up for a lot (not all) of your missing experience. Be sure to get the 28 - 105 lense instead of the standard 28-80.