--- Julian Loke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Gerry,
>
> Then again, the Elan 7 does NOT hold the record for
> worst performance in low light.
>
> EV 1-18 is an AF range that is/was common right from
> the EOS 600. EV 0-18 or EV -1 to 18 are only
> available on the higher end bodies, and EV 1.5 to 18
> occurs at the opposite end of the market.
>
> But there exists an EOS camera with AF specs only
> from EV 2 to 18! Can anyone guess which one?
Hi Julian,
The The IX and IX Lite have a range of EV 2 to 18.5.
But the D30 is the one that has a range of EV 2 to 18.
But the prize must go to the EF-M (which while not
STRICTLY an EOS camera does accept EOS lenses) which
has no AF EV range at all because it's manual focus
only.
As a matter of interest, heres a couple of comparison
specs:
Elan IIe - AF range EV 0-18
Elan IIe Metering EV 1-20
Elan 7e - AF range EV 1-18
Elan 7e Metering EV 1-20
So according to the specs, the Elan IIe is able to AF
in one stop less light than it can meter in!
Additionally some subjective comments - I own both a
55 (Elan IIe) a 30 (Elan 7e) and an RT. The specs on
the RT are AF ranges EV 1-18, metering EV 0.5-20. On
paper a match for the 30.
I (well the camera) can't focus anywhere near as
easily in low light with the RT as I can with either
the 55 or the 30. For that reason the RT is fitted
with a split screen on place of the standard one. I
don't know how much difference the pellicle mirror
makes, but I used to own a 630 and it was very similar
in its AF capabilities.
In real use I find very little difference between the
55 and 30 (I have the af assist turned off). Of
course I can get much better focused pictures of blank
walls with the 55's red patterned af assist light than
I can with the 30 (with or without af assist). And of
course there's nothing like a blank wall in SHARP
focus as compared to a fuzzy out of focus one. <g>
Regards
Gary
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