Marius Sundbakken wrote:
> Is the Elan 7e meant as a replacement for EOS 5?
Not really, but . . . in those instances where both bodies do the same thing,
IMO the 7 does them at least as well and sometimes better (AF, some AE). The
advantages of the 5 are: spot meter, PC socket, 1/8000 sec. shutter speed, flash
sync @ 1/200 sec., slightly more viewfinder coverage, interchangeable focusing
screens, its vertical grip has its own main dial, it's larger for those with
large hands, uses 2CR5 battery instead of CR123As.
> That is, should I consider getting an EOS 5 instead of an Elan 7?
IMO, no--unless you need one of the features listed above. Otherwise you're just
spending more $$ (possibly) for nine-year-old technology.
> Is the EOS 5 better?
I don't think so. The 7 offers Canon's current (improved) AF and AE technology
(35 zones vs. 16), full compatibility with the E-TTL features of the 550EX
flash, a better viewfinder display, two additional focus points located above
and below the central row, wireless remote, is smaller and weighs less, has a
vertical grip that's also a battery pack, and has metal top and front covers.
And the Command Dial doesn't break (as far as we know).
For what it's worth, I had my EOS 5 for only 18 months, but I sold it (after
paying for a Command-Dial fix) and bought a 7 . . . and have no regrets. I
suppose if I had one body only I'd have been tempted by the 5's spot meter and
interchangeable focusing screens, but for my money the 7 is superior in most
respects, and certainly as a second body (in handling, the 7 is more like the
EOS 3 than is the 5).
fcc
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