Film isn't dead yet
Written: Oct 13 '07
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Pros: Weight, EF lens Mount, 6 zone metering
Cons: Picky about what lenses will work, Battery Door
The Bottom Line: If your not ready to give up film, and want to step up to a prosumer camera this maybe the model for you.
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| darkside9923's Full Review: Canon EOS Elan IIE Film Camera |
I still haven't made the final jump to digital, I have a small digital camera but it just doesn't compare to results a good SLR, good lens and good film can provide.
I purchased this camera in March used to replace my old Canon EOS 650.
Features:
- Canon EF Lens Mount
- Shutter Speeds: 30 sec. - 1/4000 sec
- Built in Flash
- 6 segment evaluative metering, center-weighted metering and 9.5% partial metering
- Depth of field preview
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
- Quick Control Dial
- Self Timer
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Automatic Film rewind
- LCD Display screen
- AF-Assist Beam
Impression and use:
This camera is very light compared to the older EOS's, there are several modes you can use the camera in. The green square puts the camera in Full auto mode, all you have to do is point and shoot. There are several scene assist modes Closeup, Landscape, Sports, and Portratit. You can also set the camera to Shutter Priority (TV), Aperture priority (AV), Program Mode (P)pretty much the same as the full auto mode, Manual mode (M), and Depth of field (DEP)
I typically use the camera in Manual mode, and have use the Program mode a few times to catch a quick shot. The other program modes are easy to access but I haven't ever had a need for them.
There are several metering modes on the camera 9.5% partial area metering, Center weighted, and evaluative metering mode. I find for the shooting I do (outdoors and nature) the evaluative metering works the best as it breaks up the area to be shot into several areas and meters them independently.
There are also custom functions that can be set in the camera, such as: Second curtain flash sync, rewind speed (quiet or fast), Film leader (leave out or rewind it in) and something I believe only Canon does Mirror lock with self timer that would help prevent shake.
The EF lens mount is very simple to operate and lens changes are quick.
Picture Quality:
This is something I really can say is dependent solely on the camera. With some basic knowledge and a good lens any SLR will take great pictures. With that said, I have been throughly impressed with the rolls of film I have shot with the Elan II, the metering works great, the Program mode I used a few times seemed to compose pictures correctly.
Several Issues with the Elan II:
- The Elan II is picky with some EF lenses, there are several posts online about this. When I purchased a third party lens (Cosina) it gave errors when I used it on the Elan II but I cleaned the contacts on the camera and the lens and it has been cooperating thus far.
- The Elan II has some issues with the battery door, both being flimsy and breaking, and some batteries just not working in the camera. I've read the most compatible battery is the Sanyo.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 25
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
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