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- Best 35mm SLR camera for most users Canon EOS Elan 7NE *Est. $460
- Family film camera Canon EOS Rebel T2 *Est. $300
- Pro 35mm SLR camera Nikon F6 *Est. $2000
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Best 35mm SLR camera for most users
- You can train this film SLR to autofocus by following your eye movements
- Autofocus works well even in dim light
- Film advances as fast as 4 frames per second (fps)
- Manual controls include depth of field preview and mirror lockup
- Durable metal body
- Weatherproofing isn't as thorough as on more expensive cameras
- Some settings require using an inconvenient menu
- Lacks a spot meter for the most precise exposure settings
We found that the best reviews of the Canon EOS Elan 7NE 35mm camera are those which compare it with previous Canon models or with all the 35mm SLR cameras available at the time. Popular Photography tops the list, followed by expert reviews at Shutterbug, Photo.net and Frary Photography. Owner-written reviews at photography sites such as BHPhoto.com and BetterPhoto.com add more detail and give a perspective from users across the full range of experience and skill.
The Canon EOS Elan 7NE film SLR camera is the only current "middle-range" film SLR camera still in production. Reviews say it hits the "sweet spot" - easy to use for beginning SLR photographers, with plenty of speed for family action shots - and offering full features for enthusiasts and professionals. The main competitor was the Nikon N80, still available second-hand but discontinued, and most reviews find the Canon offers more for the money.
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This review asks and answers the question of whether or not the Canon EOS Elan 7NE offers significant improvements over the older Canon EOS Elan 7. The answer is a resounding yes - calling the autofocus performance in dim light "sensational."
Review: Review: Canon EOS Elan 7N, 7NE -- 35mm SLR upgrades: Cake icing or real improvement?, Editors of Popular Photography, July 2004
At the time of this review, the author had published over 1800 articles and five books. He tests the Canon EOS Elan 7NE equipped with the BP-300 battery pack, which he finds is a worthwhile addition. It's easy to summarize this review: he loves this camera.
Review: Canon's EOS ELAN 7NE -- A New 35mm Film SLR, Stan Trzoniec, Dec. 2004
3. Photo.net
This detailed single-product review by a recognized photography expert praises the predecessor to the Elan 7NE, the Canon EOS Elan 7. It's especially useful for selecting the best 35mm lenses to use with it. The current Canon EOS Elan 7NE is also discussed quite a bit in the Photo.net forum.
Review: Canon EOS Elan 7, Phillip Greenspun, 2001
This well-illustrated review of the Canon EOS Elan 7NE compares and contrasts it with the Canon EOS Elan 7, which the author has used for five years. The review praises the Elan 7NE as the best of the series.
Review: Canon EOS Elan 7NE, Peter Kun Frary, Revised Dec. 24, 2006
5. BHPhoto.com
More than ten photography professionals and enthusiasts review the Canon EOS Elan 7NE here, giving it near-perfect ratings. These owner-written reviews are especially useful since the reviewers specify their level of experience plus the other SLR cameras with which they can compare the Elan 7NE.
Review: Canon EOS Elan 7NE Camera Reviews, Contributors to BHPhoto.com
Nearly four dozen owners review and rate the Canon EOS Elan 7N/7NE camera here, giving it an average rating of 4.5 points out of a possible 5. Most owners find no drawbacks at all, but minor complaints have to do with awkward controls for mirror lockup and depth of field preview.
Review: EOS Elan 7N/7NE 35mm SLR Camera, Contributors to BetterPhoto.com
Part of a larger site with reviews and comparison charts for Canon film SLRs, this article compares Nikon and Canon systems, identifying some Nikon advantages but praising the Canon controls and wide selection of autofocus lenses.
Review: Why did I choose Canon EOS film cameras?, NK Guy, 2004
8. Amazon.com
Only a handful of owners review the Canon EOS Elan 7NE here, but at the time of this report, they give it unanimous perfect ratings.
Review: Canon EOS Elan 7ne 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 28-105mm Lens, Contributors to Amazon.com
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