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>Subject: Re: EOS ELAN 7
>Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 06:12:32 -0800 (PST)
>
>I got my Elan7 from B&H 3 weeks ago. So far I shot 2
>rolls with it to test the metering system (matrix).
>
>In short, the Elan7 is much better than the ElanII in
>back light situation. It still underexposes in some
>cases but better than the ElanII.
>
>The IR remote receiver is located on the grip which is
>much better location compared to the ElanII (near the
>lens) and give you longer range. The Lens hood always
>block the IR signal receiver of the ElanII. (It uses
>the same IR remote as the ElanII)
>
>AF is fast, the 7 AF sensors give me more freedom in
>composing the picture.
>
>The DOF review button located on on the left side of
>the lens mount. When you have the 550EX flash mounted
>on the camera, that button will fire the modeling
>light of the 550EX. Nice feature.
>
>ECF works faster and more accurate. I never got the
>ECF of the ElanII to work for m but the Elan7/E ECF
>works well
>
>Overall, the camera is very close to the ElanII in
>feature. If you have the ElanII and a good light
>meter, there is little need to upgrade to the 7.
>
>-Khanh
>
>P.S The 28-135IS is a great lens but somewhat soft.
>Good for handheld shooting but if you have the time to
>setup a tripod, tak out the 50/1.8 or 85/1.8 you will
>be able to enlarge the picture further.
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I'm a T90 guy who while his 2 T90's were in getting new shutters went out
and bought an Elan 7e (the first in western Canada) to go with his Elan
2e...The 2e did not do much for me...the eye control never worked, focus
(when preselecting a indicator) and shutter time lag were Oh So Slow...I
figured I'd sell all my autofocus stuff as soon as the job I was doing (and
wanted my T90's for) ended...I shot my first 6 rolls with the 7e without eye
control...Oh Boy this camera was fast and decisive...then I tried the eye
control...100 rolls later we cut to the finish...Anyone wanta buy two T90's?
P.S. I've owned the 28-135 for 2 years...recently I shot a Marilyn Monroe
look alike in her rather dark apartment using ISO 100 print film at shutter
speeds handheld between 1/8 to 1/30...I was amazed when only 6 or so shots
showed blur...and those were subject movement...I had never before attempted
to use the lens this way because I thought it was impossible...it
isn't...the lens is incredible...jim
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