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nice advanced 35mm SLR

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT

nice advanced 35mm SLR

Dave92270 from SoCal, USA

I picked up EOS Elan 7NE a few days ago; I noticed that 35mm film cameras in advanced hobbyist/enthusiast range are getting rare, and I'm a dedicated film shooter. I plan using Elan alongside my trusty AE-1's; I just wanted something more modern, with AF etc. and what won't brake the bank. 7NE definitely fits the bill; I ordered this body with EF 28mm-105mm f3.5-4.5 II USM lens that is supposed to be better then entry-level 28mm-90mm that comes with available Elan 7NE body + lens kit.Camera is feature-packed; luckily the 100-page small booklet manual is well written and consistent in giving enough info to get you going. I'd like to add that the camera is somewhat bigger then I thought, however shouldn't be a drawback by any means. Overall it feels very solid and is easy to hold, controls are well laid out, and I have good feel about it. I shot a test roll of B&W PlusX with it the other day both indoors and outdoors, and it came out decent even on full-auto mode. I also tried the eye-c … Read more

Excellent Camera for Photography student

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Excellent Camera for Photography student

Nick from San Diego, CA

I purchased this camera because I know I'm going to be doing years of black and white film classes, so a good investment in a camera is a must. I saw all the positive reviews for the Elan 7ne, and so I decided to get it. Its so similar in controls with digital Canon cameras, which is great, especially being able to use lenses inbetween them. Its a sturdy camera that was able to survive a short fall (unlike the lens attached to it though). The eye control feature is very helpful in a situation that you can't take the time to manually change the focus point. There's nothing I see as a CON for this camera, except for the Control Functions which you can only change if you memorized what order they come in, or you keep referencing the manual. Read more

Great mid-range full featured 35mm SLR

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Great mid-range full featured 35mm SLR

Eric in Atlanta from Atlanta, GA

If you want to pick up a very good 35mm SLR that is full featured, this is your camera. The great thing is that Canon kept the lens mounts the same so you can use your dSLR lenses or your SLR lenses across all your Canon cameras. The camera is designed well. Controls are intuitive. The build quality is very good. The camera is a little on the heavy side, especially if you add a Sigma or Tamron lens. Picture quality so far has been very good. Metering seems to be very good (I have only shot 3 rolls (36 exposure ISO400) film. I really like this camera. So if you want to get back into film or just want to keep a film SLR around for that special occasion, this is definitely a good one. Read more

Very good camera for serious hobiest

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Very good camera for serious hobiest

Rick Semroska from Fort Lupton CO

This camera has all the features you could ever ask for. The price is very reasonable for a camera that will do everything any serious hobbyist would want. I bought the camera as a second high quality camera for the reasonable price and the fact that it is compatible with my Cannon equipment. The only drawback is the fact that it is a film camera that comes with film processing costs. The cost of film and processing (and scanning) would offset the price of a higher price digital camera over a relatively short period of time if you will use this camera as your primary camera and plan to take a lot of pictures. Read more

The last film camera you will ever need

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT

The last film camera you will ever need

Dave from Scottsdale, Arizona

While I have begun using digital cameras, there is still a romance to taking film photos and processing them. I take landscape and nature photos. I have been looking at this camera for a few years and finally decided to make my last film camera purchase. What a great decision. The first feature I have come to enjoy is the depth of field feature where I can preview two points in the view finder and the camera will make sure all points in between is in focus. This has been great for canyon and mountain shots. The eye-controlled focus is fun, though I have not used it as much outside. The focusing is fast, the camera silent and rugged, and the experience is wonderful. If you want a last film camera, try this. Oh, and don't forget to refresh your true skills by going manual. Read more