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by doctordarc , Jan 31 '01
Pros: Easy to use and figure out
Cons: I still do not know how to use a few of the options
The Canon EOS really gives you something to smile about. I got mine as a gift, but would have spent the money on it now that I know what I got. As a beginner photographer I was too afraid to spend a lot of money on a camera, but disposable cameras...
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by MrPatate , Apr 10 '00
Pros: features, lens system, interface
Cons: could be more durable
I love this camera. Canon's non-professional cameras are, in my opinion, the ones that give you the most for the price.
You have all that you need, and the feel of the elan II is very manual-like because of the big control knobs. Up here in...
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by northrup , May 10 '00
Pros: Inexpensive, versatile, easy-to-use
Cons: Bulkier than a point-and-shoot, accessories get expensive
I chose the Elan IIE based on a friend's recommendation. It was the first SLR I purchased--but even in retrospect--it was an excellent choice. More solid than the Rebel series, and much more affordable than the EOS-3, the Elan II is a perfect...
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by blueboycurtis , May 25 '01
Pros: Very easy to use for beginners, with lots of advanced functions available too
Cons: Canon lenses (NOT the camera) tend to be lower quality, eye-control unnecessary
Let me start this review with one simple statement: If you are an INTERMEDIATE or NOVICE photographer -- someone who has taken one or two photography classes, or taken it up as a hobby, or travels a lot, or just wants to take more serious pictures --...
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by jckatz  - Top 1000, Jan 13 '00
Pros: Well designed manual overrides
Cons: possible shutter problem
To avoid taking a foreign language in High School I decided to take an Art Class. I ended up with 4 years of photography in High School and working as a dark room lab assistant in college.
It was painful when the Pentax 100 died. I know the...
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by edwinyoo , Jan 13 '00
Pros: ALl the bells and whistles (that you can also turn off) , pre-fire mirror lockup, eye control focus
Cons: Only 3 AF points, 9.5% partial metering , 90% viewfinder coverage
The ElanIIe (with eye control) is an excellent mid-level ($390 body only) camera for an amateur photographer. It has all the usual bells and whistles like any other modern AF SLR body (which I don't think is useful in a product review since it's...
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by LaBruja , May 07 '00
Pros: Features, ease of use, lenses available
Cons: No light on LED panel
I purchased my Elan IIe in April '95 and have used it extensively in the past 5 years. My decision was made after researching cameras from Minolta, Nikon, Pentax and Canon. Nikon makes fine cameras BUT they're often 'feature shy' except in their top...
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by andy_g , Jan 10 '00
Pros: Features. Integrity. Brand Name. Lens. Full Auto Mode.
Cons: Heavy. Pricey.
I wanted to replace an aging Pentax A3000 and narrowed the field to the Nikon 60 & Canon Rebel...when I went to my local camera store and held the ELAN IIE...WOW!!! Just holding it made me want to buy it -- for its body integrity and feel -- the...
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by Alkaiser - Top 500, May 03 '00
Pros: All the features you want/need, at a great price.
Cons: Eye control, could have a bit zippier spots/sec rate.
When I worked for the New University (An amazing college newspaper. Best I've ever read, in fact.) we had 2 choices of camera, this, or the Rebel G. Nobody wanted the Rebel G, primarily because this camera blew it out of the water so thoroughly. In...
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by play0r , Apr 01 '00
Pros: easy to use, lots of features, eye controlled focus
Cons: too light, pop-up flash is terrible
I love this camera, I mean I really love this camera. In high school I worked as a photographer for both the newspaper and the yearbook staff. While doing that I had to use the standard issue Pentax (fully manual, but I forget the model number). As a...
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by sek , Dec 22 '99
Pros: intuitive controls, many features
Cons: viewfinder not ideal for glasses wearers, exposure scale only goes to +- 2 stops
The EOS Elan II is perfect for the intermediate to advanced amateur photographer. It may not have all the features of the top-level professional camera bodies, but then, it also doesn't cost $1000 or more.
The camera is compatible with the...
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by jvandegr  in Electronics, - Top 500, Jun 21 '02
Pros: Ergonomics, durability, extremely fast focusing.
Cons: None, unless you try to make it do something it wasn't intended for.
For reference, I'm an advanced amateur photographer who shoots primarily landscape and science documentary-type photography. 99% of my shots are captured on slow speed slide film (i.e. Kodak Ektachrome 100 VS, etc.) Manufacturer's Specifications:...
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by darkside9923 , Oct 13 '07
Pros: Weight, EF lens Mount, 6 zone metering
Cons: Picky about what lenses will work, Battery Door
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. ...
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by chesshire_cat , Dec 05 '02
Pros: If the ELAN2 doesn't have the feature/option you "want" maybe you should re-evaluate your wants!
Cons: cryptic menus, and control markings!
I had planned my ELAN 2e as a replacement for an A-1, and F-1... both a bit long in the tooth, and showing their age (besides, the dreaded A-1 shutter squeak was about annoying) I like all the gadgets, and features of the A-1... the ELAN has them all,...
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by rceron , Aug 08 '01
Pros: Bargain now that it has been replaced by the 7.
Cons: Known issue with battery compartment.
With the release of the Elan 7/7e the Elan II/IIe has become a bargain in the used market or from a dealer that wants to empty their remaining inventory.
I purchased the Elan II used. It was in mint condition cosmetically. The two features...
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