Built like a brick $#*%house. Available used at a good price since the release of the 1v. Best feeling grip I have ever held. Buttons instead of dails adds to the "bullet-proof" feel. Near-silent rewind. Good selection of accessories.

Mirror slap is a tad loud. Makes you want to buy more lenses & stuff. Can be a bit heavy on a cheap strap.

When I first held this camera, I was in awe. The construction felt as solid as an assault rifle. Mine has been in jungles and deserts and has never come close to giving me a single problem, even though I bought it used. While it is a bit much for an amatuer or a casual user, I feel that this my be the finest camera ever constructed.

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Canon EOS Elan 7 Canon Rebel X

The pefect Hybrid Camera Great Lens

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The Cannon 1n is a remarkable hybrid of a camera both of intuitive technology from 1994 (which can still hold its own with the very best and probably for the next 10 years), and a rock sturdy robust looking camera that amazingly fit in my hand like a glove. Just an awesome piece. When I first bought this Camera I was actually leaning towards the f100, but my left eye dominance was more comfortable with the 1N. The best decision I every made. I have no complaint what so ever. When I walk down the street with this baby, people look It is a very beautiful camera that performs as advertise. It is a hybrid camera because of the wide array of quality lens. You can do Sports, Street, People, Fashion, Children and fine art.. Now the 1n goes around $800 @ B & H. What a blessing. Cannon has made their money on this product many times over. It’s a winner. Best Features: Great L lens selection Fast auto focus ( the Best) Spot Metering a Major Plus for variation Zone Photography. Robust sexy body that is built to last. The technology on this camera is strong and can go for many years to come. I estimate the life span of this camera to go 15years. Its that sophisticated. If you want a Hybrid SLR Camera with wonderful engineering this is the one. Its that good. The f100 is also good but I hear of mechanical problems often. Just my luck I haven’t had one. However if I were to make it better…I would make it slimmer…by a tad bit.

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Never needed it.

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Built like a hammer, easy layout, viewfinder shutter, dependable and proven. sweet shutter sound. At the new dropping price... unbeatable.

I wish the drive button was on the top of the camera like the 1V and 3

I love this camera! It is solid and feels so wonderful in my hands. The meter is perfect and the AF is FAST... even with slower lenses. All features are placed very well and the disliked palm door doesn''t come open as easy as on other Canon''s. In all aspects, this camera is number 2 on the Canon line behind the 1V. I tried the EOS 3 in comparion to this camera and DID NOT like it at all. It felt cheap in my hands despite its claims to be just as solid as the 1n (which I DO believe... it just felt cheap). The shutter was the biggest difference... the 1n is smooth and refined, the EOS 3 was clunky and plasticy. I quickly sold the EOS 3 to get another 1n. I do mostly photojournalism and the solidness of the 1n is just unbeatable. I am sure sports/animal photographers will appreciate the AF in the EOS 3 but I tested over and over for my shooting situations and could tell the difference. The 1n actually picked up more than the EOS 3. I missed the viewfinder shutter (what is the point of having the IR film counter which is used to rewind film midroll and not have an easy viewfinder cover?). Manual selection of focus points still proves most reliable for me and with the CF that moves that fucntion to the quick control dial... nice and fast.

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Rebel 2000, Elan IIe, EOS 3, 1n, Pentax Super ME, Olympus Om-1

Construction, focusing speed, 100% viewfinder, reliability, reliability, reliability......

Multi-exposure-drive buttons should be reversed (corrected on EOS 3), location of remote release, eye relief, mirror lock provision a bit of a pain.

Even with the EOS 3 and 1V on the scene this is still a great camera. All the functions you truly need, in a rugged, weather-resistant, solid body. Nice metering options, especially the true spot meter. Autofocus is swift, except in low light. Grab a a Speedlite and the assist light will help you out there. Easily learned intuitive interface with no clutter. Backlit LCD is a nice plus. Numerous available accessories (especially the awesome PB-E2 booster) and of course the tremendous lineup of EF lenses make this camera a true winner. Prices for these used are just sooooo low with the 1V and 3 out there.

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Never needed it.

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EOS 1, EOS 5

Very fast focusing and accurate (albeit not as fast as the 1V) Very simple ergonomics and ease of use very bright viewfinder with enough info very solid case, tight back door (unlike F100''s) easy to hold and grip (best handling of all cameras I''ve owned) shutter crease carved out perfectly nice rubber on fatty grip Nice metallic shutter noise (albeit a little loud) Decent price (better choice than most pro-level cameras from other brands) dioptric welcome for glasses wearer like me EF lenses and the USM, IS and Diffractive Optics (new 400mm lens!) technologies Canon seems to be ahead of the competition in terms of new SLR technologies

A little loud shutter noise palm door may be weakest point in the body (EOS 1V has magnetic door!)may be prone to be broken if pushed backward hard battery check should be automatic on power up and flash when low could use more rubber on body, especially on LHS of camera depth-of-field button could be closer to grip for right hand operation battery door lock should be redesigned using non-screw in lock like F100 so don''t have to look for coins!

I''m coming back to Canon after a brief experience with the Elan 7 and switched to Contax N1. The Elan 7 was plasticky,the shutter makes ''loose'' sound, the controls are not too intuitive, and less than 100% viewfinding . The EOS 1N is certainly a class in itself. Wonder why it''s called a pro camera. Technically it''s a marvelous design that should endure a long time; the layout is very simple, very ergonomically sound, ''aerodynamic'' may I dare say in the sense that nothing''s in your way , no clutter, no hooks, no crannies, nothing that would make you worry about failures or accidental setup. It''s covered with hi-strength plastic but feels very solid as 1 piece of rock. The handling is just perfect in my hand (smaller than average) with the grip protruding out just right and the main controls located where they should be; with a slight movement of the index finger or the thumb, you should be able to control everything while looking thru the viewfinder. I had looked at both the EOS 3 and 1V and settled for the 1N. The EOS 3 has better 45-area focusing mechanism (who needs 45, i have a hard time with 5 already), but for the same price I like the 1N body design better (more solid and polished, better rubber + the 100% viewfinder + the dioptric adjustment + mirror lock) Money permitting I''d have bought the 1V but at this moment, it''s double the price of the 1N and considering the new features, like faster focusing , better insulation, more use of exotic metals, I still think the 1N is a better buy for my $$ (remember this is around september 11 2001 timeframe for history''s sake and spending $$ lavishly is not on people''s mind, I actually donated some of the $$ I save to the Red Cross) I only have a few minor gripes about the camera and these have been addressed in the 1V I think

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Nikon F100, N90S, 4004, FE; Canon EOS Elan 7; Contax RX, N1

Durable and solid feeling construction compared to the more plastic EOS cameras.

Some control positions, eye relief.

The camera could be perfect with just a few refinements. Though I rate it highly, I dislike the poor eye relief...I cannot see both the vertical and horizontal finder readouts without shifting my eyes around, and it worsens with glasses on. The accessory high relief attachment helps but then manual focusing with any precision is impossible.

The stock focusing screen is not well adapted to manual focusing, particularly with wide to ultra wide angle lenses, as contrast is too low. I realize this camera is not alone in this situation, as it applies to many AF cameras in general, whose screens are optimized for autofocusing.

The motor drive select button was poorly placed behind the palm door, while the multiple exposure button resides on the top left...they should be reversed, as I adjust advance settings far more often than I select multiple exposures. I believe Canon has rectified this in the new EOS 1v.

The only other fault, which may not technically be a fault, is the tension or adjustment of the shutter release. I often select single exposure advance so I can smoothly and steadily depress the release. If you release the shutter at just the right point, the shutter release contact will be actuated again, and you may release the shutter just as though it were in sequential advance, and I have done this several times inadvertantly. The first time the shutter fired about 3 successive times, and I thought the motor was set to multiple advance...it was set to single. It took me a minute or two to realize what was going on!

Other than that, the camera is quality, durability, and precision, all packaged in a great looking body that holds well in the hands and offers a pro/advanced amatuer all the tools needed to grab great images.

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EOS A2, Elan II

Well built, many useful programmable functions, and surprisingly efficient (batteries last a long time). Once you're used to it, the programed functions are reasonably easy to use. the adjustable diopter was a pleasant surprise! (I am old, and have not seen an in focus image through a viewfinder in many years).

This camera is so superior to my old F-1n's (which I love) that I can't think of any weaknesses.

I recently bought the EOS 1n (with the optional Power Drive) prior to a trip overseas. I was on assignment for a media client and Canon was providing me with an EOS 1n and several lenses, so I thought I should get one prior to leaving just to familiarize my self with the camera. Like many older professionals, I have an innate fear of complicated technology (if it can go wrong, it will!). I had used earlier versions of the autofocus cameras (an assistant had a Nikon 8008) and was not impressed. They were slow, inaccurate, and (for me) uncomfortable to use. The EOS 1n was an eye opener, these new cameras deliver on the promise of the earlier technologies. I can not comment on similar Nikon products, I am sure they are good cameras, but the EOS 1n is fantastic (as I suspect the EOS 1v is as well). An earlier review here mentioned that the focus points and spot meter can not be linked, this is not true (f-13, setting 1). I found the meters (particularly the spot meter) to be very accurate (I shoot mostly chromes). My assistant and I finally came to rely almost exclusively on the in-camera meters with excellent results. Using the predictive servo focus, I was able to get images of models moving toward and away from the camera with great accuracy. Using the 540 dedicated speedlite, I was able to get remarkable images of models against beautiful sunsets without a lot of manual metering (admittedly, I had done some testing of the flash settings prior to leaving, so I had a lot of confidence in the flash).

This is a camera which allows the photographer to focus on the composition of the shot, rather than spending a lot of time worrying about technical issues. It takes a while to learn to use all the features, and longer yet to trust the camera. But once you are comfortable, the ratio of quality images to lost shots is very rewarding. I shoot fashion and beauty, I have very little experience with product and scenic work, but for me, this is a breakthrough camera. I can not imagine being without it.

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I am a member of Canon Professional Services, so all I can say is that they have treated me very well.

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I have held an EOS-3, F-5 Nikon, and an F100 Nikon, but I have not really used these cameras. It would be unfair to say

Solid construction, reliable and easy to operate

Viewfinder too dark with slow zooms; cross AF sensor only works with F2.8 or faster lens

This is a really fine pro camera. It can take a lickin.' It is reliable, good looking, easy and fast to use and feels good in the hand. It's a little quieter than my EOS3 but much louder than my EOS5. Yes, it is a hybrid construction of metal and plastic but it is massive and solid. I can handhold slower shutter speeds better than with my EOS5 due to the greater mass (it doesn't bob up & down as much).

I really like the adjustable dioptic lens and the eyepiece shutter. The T3 cable socket should be moved to the other side of the camera (it bothers my hand).

Any real warts? Well, the viewfinder is a little dim compared with my EOS3 or EOS5. Strap on a slow zoom and it's darn right dark in there. My EF300 F4L lens racks back and forth on it while working great on my EOS3 & 5. That's because its center AF sensor is sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines with F2.8 or faster lenses. Anything slower and it degrades to an old fashion vertical line sensitive only AF. Whereas the cross senor in the EOS3 is good to F4 and the EOS5 works at F5.6! It also has the older

Of course, if you only use fast optics the dark focusing screen and AF problems don't matter.

I expect the price of new or used 1N to really drop in the next few months with the advent of the EOS1V and EOS3.

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EOS3, EOS 5, EOS10, EOS100, EOS630

Ruggedness, reliability, dependability, fits like a glove! Great A.F., and several features that I still haven't used. It works well in the rain and mud. not to mention the snow and in dangerous conditions in the sports arenas. I love the sexy body style and enjoy scratching it all up. I love the weight! I love the fact that it doesn't have a stupid built in flash! I have an A2e that has tape all over that dumb little flash to keep the body more solid. No need to make the body of the 1n more solid. It survives hits from wide recievers on the side lines at Green Bay Packer football games! not to mention all the bad weather that pours on us on the Frozen Tundra. The camera feels great with any L lens from 17-200mm and even better with some real fat glass.

I wish it had a main dial on the vertical grip part of the booster.

I see why Nikon HAD to come out with the F5. Canon makes superior products to Nikon. Nikon has had to play catch up. Nikon users should write a big thank you E-Mail to Canon USA! The 1v kicks dust in the face of the F5 users just as did the 1n to the F4s users! By the way, if you don't like the weight, LIFT WEIGHTS!!!

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EOS A2e, 620, 1v, 3. Minolta 9xi, 3xi, 7000i, 8000i, 700si. Nikon F4s, N90, N90s, F3hp, FM2n.

I don't wish to repeat what everyone said but, like the commercial for the energizer bunny says it "it keeps going and going. Well, something like that but you get the picture.

None. well except for one the "Remote Control Socket" which makes the camera kinda hard to hold when the R/C is connected. That's something very little though I don't mind.

Not the very advanced compared to say the EOS-3, F5 or the new 1v. But honestly who really needs all those feature's such as all those C/F arghh! ya, makes life easier but I prefer the hard way it's just more hmmm? I can't come up with the word but it just feels better to do all the work not the camera.

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