Canon EOS Elan II/EOS 50 35mm SLRs
Canon EOS Elan II/EOS 50 35mm SLRs
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[Aug 27, 1999]
Lisa B
Casual
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
Very easy to use, different modes for the different types of pics you are taking, love the close up mode
Weakness:
None so far.....have had the camera several years now Camera is a good choice for the experienced photographer as well as the novice. Very easy to learn how to use....and has great features for the expereienced photographer. Customer Service Haven't had to deal with customer service....camera has worked wonderfully Similar Products Used: Nikon, Pentax |
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[Aug 22, 1999]
Rick Munday
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
Ease of use. If you need a Point and Shoot - you've got it. If you need an AE type - you've got it. Need fully manual?... You get the picture.
Weakness:
None Excellent for the beginner or the season shooter. Extremely flexible rig, loads of accessories. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! (Also get the "Magic Lantern Guide" for the ELAN IIe - very intuitive and covers the camera well.) Customer Service No experience Similar Products Used: Various other SLRs. Have owned Pentax, Minolta, and Nikon over the years. |
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[Aug 06, 1999]
Steve Jyver
Casual
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan II/EOS 50
Strength:
This camera being mostly made of metal, has a solid feel. Coming with a nice 28-80 lens, the internal(but slightly weaker than I'd like) flash is calibrated perfectly for such things as interior wedding shots, medium-light situations etc.. Its near silent film rewind is handy when taking animal pictures. I've tried it with the 28-80, 80-200, as well as telescopes and other 'T' mount lenses. I had to put the BP-50 battery pack / vert grip in order to get a camera large enough for my hands, but it DOES fit.
Weakness:
No trouble yet, 'cept the usual low-light autofocussing dilemnas inherant with TTL. While this camera is well-built, and takes FABULOUS pictures, it is not for everyone. Customer Service reasonable. Ordered accessories came in a couple of weeks. Similar Products Used: Nikon F4 - Clunky |
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[Aug 05, 1999]
Dana Stevenson
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
flexibility and accessories; multiple options
Weakness:
remembering how to use all the features I LOVE my EOS; it is my camera of choice from the five that I own. The features and flexibility of the options makes it incredibly versatile and functional. Works great. Customer Service excellent so far Similar Products Used: Nikon and the rebel |
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[Aug 01, 1999]
eric
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
fits very well in my hands
Weakness:
none used to have a minolta x-370, but when it broke i went to canon products. mostly at first because it felt better in my hands then any of the other top brands. i have never had a problem with it. definitly have not grown out of it either after 3 years of ownership. Customer Service never had to use it Similar Products Used: nikon |
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[Jul 29, 1999]
Maggie Banda
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan II/EOS 50
Strength:
Outstanding camera. Takes great pictures! Easy to use. Puts my EOS Rebel to shame.
Weakness:
A little too big to be pratical in every situation. And a little too expensive for me to afford. Great camera if you can afford it and appreciate taking outstanding pictures. Not for casual usage. Similar Products Used: EOS Rebel |
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[Sep 13, 1999]
James Johnston
Casual
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
Ease of interface
Weakness:
None The Elan IIe is a great mid level camera. It has many of the features of the top of the line cameras for a very good price. Metering is very good. Very easy user interface to all main functions. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: N70 |
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[Sep 10, 1999]
John Wood
Casual
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan II/EOS 50
Strength:
Solid Feel
Weakness:
Within one month of purchase Elan locked up and wouldn't take pictures. Sent in for service. Has potential to be great camera, however I'm reserving judgement to see if camera is trouble free. Customer Service Very slow, but thorough. Similar Products Used: Minolta Hpsi |
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[Sep 08, 1999]
Kevin ta
Casual
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
-user friendly
Weakness:
NO problem yet... A decent price for a very good camera Similar Products Used: nikon |
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[Sep 02, 1999]
Brandon Schassberger
Model Reviewed:
EOS Elan IIE Body
Strength:
This is my first camera and it's lasted through quite a few adventures. I like the multitude of function it offers and also the durability.
Weakness:
The decals seem to rub off pretty easy on top. Buy It!! The price keeps falling and there's not a better middle model camera out there. For best pictures go with the Canon USM lenses. Customer Service Just an annual cleaning. Similar Products Used: Minolta 7xi |