Canon EOS Elan 7 E Date 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)

Product Description

Canon EOS cameras have long been the top choice of serious photographers worldwide. Celebrated for their user friendly design, professional precision and uncompromising quality, this new family of EOS ELAN cameras is faster, sharper, more rugged and more intuitive than ever before - with many new features that outperform any other camera in their class.EOS ELAN 7E is the latest camera to feature Canon's exclusive Eye Controlled autofocus. Quite simply, eye control is the fastest, easiest method of selecting a focus point. The autofocus tracking speed of the EOS ELAN 7E rivals that of the leading top-of-the-line cameras available today. With a top shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and fastest in its class 4 fps film advance, ELAN 7E is a prime choice for demanding sports or wildlife photographers. The Canon EOS line boasts a new ergonomic design. ELAN 7E is now smaller and more compact, with controls placed intuitively, in a user-friendly design, for a superior shooting experience. The construction of the camera body is newly reinforced, with strategically placed metal top and front cover plates, for rugged reliability in any environment. New shooting possibilities open when you shoot in silence. WhisperDrive transport brings near silent shooting, when used with Canon's exclusive USM lenses. In most any situation you find yourself, the versatile selection of exciting system accessories and lenses for the Canon EOS ELAN will meet your needs.

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The Canon Elan 7 E Date features the eye-controlled focus system, the fastest means of focusing and metering a photographer can find. By using more focusing points and greater off-center coverage than other cameras in its class, this camera is able to take an exact reading in approximately 1/20 of a second. When the photographer brings the camera to their eye, their glance is tracked by the focusing system, allowing framing and focusing to become a single uninterrupted creative process. An easy, one-time calibration is all that's needed to activate the eye-controlled focus system. Once this calibration is complete, the camera is able to precisely detect which part of the viewfinder the photographer is using. It then automatically focuses the lens with amazing accuracy.

This system delivers crisp, sharply focused images whether the camera is in a vertical or horizontal position. The Canon Elan 7 is even able to store the distinct calibrations of up to five different photographers. Using an EF 300mm f/2.8 IS lens, it can track a subject moving at 186 mph until it's a mere 66 feet from the camera. This fast-focus system, combined with the ability to shoot at almost 4 frames per second, makes the Canon Elan 7 the perfect choice for capturing those demanding sporting events or special occasions when you don't want to miss a single moment. And considering its continuous shooting speed, the Elan 7 is also remarkably quiet. This feature gives the photographer the opportunity to shoot the perfect wildlife scene without disturbing or scaring the subject.

Part of the Elan 7's focusing system is the seven-point wide-area autofocus. The eye-controlled focus system was designed to work especially with this precision feature. Seven focusing points are arranged in a wide cross pattern with a central "cross-type" sensor. The wider-than-usual area gives the photographer the ability to achieve a remarkably sharp, focused image instantly. This function works whether the subject is off-center, stationary, in motion, in low light, or even in low-contrast situations. The shot will still come out sharp and crisp, and without the need to recompose the shot. By using the focusing-point selection keys, the user is able to select any of the seven focus points simply by pressing a key. Representing a bold innovation in speed and usability, this feature gives an additional amount of image control back to the photographer.

A highly advanced metering system, comprised of 35-zone evaluative metering sensors, is linked to the seven focusing points. Whether shooting indoors or outside, day or night, a seamless integration of exposure and focus assures remarkable clarity and contrast in any image. This system gives the photographer accurate control over situations that combine light and shadow or that feature strong backlight. When metering subjects against very dark or very bright backgrounds, partial-area metering measures 10 percent of the viewfinder around the chosen focusing point. This provides accurate image results when dealing with shadows or highlights. The photographer can also use the Elan 7's center-weighed metering function. This mode places greater emphasis on what it reads as the center of the frame by measuring the entire scene. No matter which function the photographer chooses, precision metering is guaranteed--whether the camera is in a vertical or horizontal position.

Giving the photographer even more creative control is the command dial. This allows manual control light, speed, aperture, and depth of field. Shutter priority lets the photographer choose the shutter speed, while the Elan 7 automatically selects the correct aperture. This function is especially useful when capturing action shots. With aperture priority, the photographer picks the aperture setting while the camera chooses the correct shutter speed. This is helpful when control over the depth of field is essential. Using the eye-controlled focus system to define the "sharp zone," the photographer can calculate the precise depth of field automatically. It's even possible to check the depth of field using the preview button. For added creativity, and to help everyone remember when all those special occasions took place, this particular model of the Canon Elan 7 will let the photographer print the date and time on the final image.

Customer Reviews:

Best of all.......2006-09-28

Talk about bang for your buck. This camera has everything you'd expect from a mid-range camera and some you usually only find on high-end cameras. The eye control focus works great though you do need to calibrate it many times in different lighting conditions. The controls are well placed and easy to use. The custom functions are relatively simple to set and allow you to customize how the camera operates. Functions like the true mirror lock-up and the 4 fps advance speed help place this camera securely in the top ranks of its class. The thing that surprised me the most was the near silent operation. Even on rewind you can only hear it if you place your ear near the body (unless of course you choose to rewind at the faster speed). Of course there are options I'd love to see added like a PC cable port and an interchangeable focusing screen but thats why there are pro class cameras. Like I said before, this camera is hard to beat for the price.

Died after 2.5 years.......2004-08-23

Till yesterday I was all praises for this camera and would have given 5 stars. Its got the features for a beginner to reach a serious amature role with low cost. Well yesterday it died on me. I have had the camera for 2.5 years and shot probably around 100 rolls with it.

Now its a great camera. Its given me some awesome pictures. I like the metering except the fact that is does not have spot metering. This is a disadvantage. More over the the partial region of the camera is not well defined. I have the eye control. 85% it works and its great. But it does fail and irritates me at times. Low light focus is not so good but with the speedlight(420EX) it focus in a sec. What a difference. The depth of preview button is at time hard to find

I love the fash 4 frames per second. I used it twice but it gave me great results. I love the feel of the camera.

With all its defects I love the camera and might go in for the same.

Very Happy Canon User.......2003-11-21

I read the previous reviews and agree with most everything. This is a great camera that can be easily used by a beginner but has the features wanted by experienced pros.

The one thing I was disapointed in is that it did not say anywhere, until I already purchased the "E" model and read the manual, that the EYE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK IF YOU WEAR CONATCT LENSES. The "E" model was a waste of money for me due to this and that is the reason I gave this camera 4 out of the 5 stars.

Fantastic beginners camera.......2003-09-17

For the record, I have been using this camera for over 2 years now and I shoot mainly nature and people.

The Canon Elan 7E/EOS30 is a fantastic all around camera for beginners/intermediate photographers.

At the time of buying this camera, there was a confusion whether to choose the rebel or the elan 7E. I would very strongly recommend anyone to consider buying the intermediate Elan 7 as compared to the basic rebel. The rebel has a very "plasticky" feel to it and if I remember correctly, there is a single knob to set both the aperture and the shutter speed. Once you move away from shooting it as point and shoot, you will realize that the single knob can get incredibely irritating.

As for the "E" i.e. eye focus, I never really used it too much but am planning to shortly. So you can save some money by getting the Elan 7, if you so wish since the Eye feature is essentially just a gimmick. Now I also wish I had got the date feature, since down the road it might be an useful tool. (say, 40 yrs, from now, you want to know when the picture was taken ;) )

The most wonderful thing about the ELan 7E is that it allows you to grow with it...It offers a whole bunch of features, that I think will take you from a beginning stage (point and shoot) to a more advanced stage (total manual) phase. After shooting over 20 rolls of film and slide, I still find myself reading the manual and noting down some new feature to try out on my next roll.

Small piece of advice for beginners.. I realize now that the money you spend on lenses might be worth almost more than the money you spend on the camera. Coz even the best camera cannot produce a decent picture with a bad lens. I would strongly recommend avoiding the standard lens(28-90mm, I think) that comes bundled with it (even if the total package is cheap). I bought the body separate and a canon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 and I have never regretted the decision. Its a relatively sharp lens at both ends and is always mounted on my camera for shooting almost anything. If you are on a tight budget get the Canon 50 mm 1.8 II which sells in most shops ... I am now slowly saving up for a L series lens.

Besides the usual preset options like portrait,landscape,closeup,sports,night mode,the Elan 7E offers a whole bunch of features that I found really useful. Here are some of them,

1) Depth of field preview button.
2) DEP (depth of field AE) - this really helps if your lens does not have a distance scale (like the 28-105mm). Say for e.g., you need to preset the depth of scale from 0 to infinity, this feature helps you to achieve that effect without the distance scale on your lens.
3) AE lock
4) Exposure compensation - you can set the exposure compensation upto + or - 2 stops in half stop increments and you can do it without taking your eyes of the viewfinder.
5) Auto exposure bracketting - for those really important pictures that you dont want to miss :)
6) bulb exposures - allows you to have as long a exposure as you want. I found this really useful. I hear that some cameras have limitations on how long they can be exposed. (RS - 60E3 shutter release cable is really useful for this)
7) multiple exposures
8) mirror lockup etc etc etc.

The built in flash suffices for all my needs. Lots of people recommended the battery pack, but I would suggest anyone buying this camera to first check it out themselves. I find the grip good enough for me.

All in all, I just love this camera. I have been having great fun for past 2 yrs with it and am confident of having lots more fun for few more years at least and I dont think you will get a better performance for this price...If you have the money, just get it & start shooting !!

Strengths:
1) Solid feel and good looks
2) Enough bells and whistles to keep you curious and interested for quite some time.
3) focussing point selection with seven focussing points (auto or manual)
4) whole bunch of lenses to choose from
5) built in flash
6) Rugged build - have used extensively in real hot weather(AZ) as well as sub zero temperatures (MI)
7)Relatively light and compact.
8)Best price/performance ratio

Weaknesses:
1) I feel an LCD would have been invaluable tool to have during low-lit situations
2)Lack of spot metering - this is one feature I would have loved to use.
3)Auto focus fails to activate when you try to shoot closeups(macros), cloudy landscapes or under low light situations
4) Depth of field preview button is hidden...I have never been able to activate it without taking my eyes off the viewfinder !

Fantastic beginners camera.......2003-09-17

For the record, I have been using this camera for over 2 years now and I shoot mainly nature and people.

The Canon Elan 7E/EOS30 is a fantastic all around camera for beginners/intermediate photographers.

Small piece of advice for beginners.. I realize now that the money you spend on lenses might be worth almost more than the money you spend on the camera. Coz even the best camera cannot produce a decent picture with a bad lens. I would strongly recommend avoiding the standard lens(28-90mm, I think) that comes bundled with it (even if the total package is cheap). I bought the body separate and then a canon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 lens and I have never regretted the decision. Its a relatively sharp lens at both ends and is always mounted on my camera for shooting almost anything. If you are on a tight budget get the Canon 50 mm 1.8 II which sells in most shops for under $100. I am now slowly saving up for a L series lens.

Besides the usual preset options like portrait,landscape,closeup,sports,night mode,the Elan 7E offers a whole bunch of features that I found really useful. Here are some of them,

The built in flash suffices for all my needs. Lots of people in this website recommend the battery pack, but I would suggest anyone buying this camera to first check it out themselves. I find the grip good enough for me.

4) Depth of field preview button is hidden...I have never been able to activate it without taking my eyes off the viewfinder !

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MUSIC HALL OBH-11 Headphone Amplifier

Manufacturer: MUSIC HALL
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Headphone Amps | Headphone Accessories | Headphones | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Amps | Accessories | Headphones & Accessories | Sound & Recording Equipment | Products | Musical Instruments
Product Features:

Best suited for low impedance headphones - 30-300 ohms

Features one pair of stereo RCA input jacks on rear panel, and a 24V - 150mA DC power jack, for connection to included power supply adapter

Single 1/4 stereo headphone jack on front panel

Dimensions - 2H x 4W x 4D; weighs 12 ounces

ASIN: B0000BV1LT

Product Description

The OBH-11 is a miniature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive a single pair of low to medium impedance (30 - 300 Ohm) headphones from a line level source. The OBH-11 SE is a 'Class A' amplifier with zero feedback and can drive two pairs of headphones simultaneously. It is more efficient to have a small amp to do this rather than waste the power of a full size one when only driving headphones.The OBH-11 and 11SE are compatible with any source at line level. For example: an average output level CD player can be connected directly to the input of the OBH-11/ 11SE, just as it could also be used in conjunction with a stand-alone pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier which doesn't have a headphone output.The OBH-11 is not designed to be connected to the speaker output of an integrated or power amplifier. Output level can be controlled by the high quality volume control on the front panel.

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Music Hall OBH-11 Headphone Amplifier

Manufacturer: Music Hall
ProductGroup: CE

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Best suited for low impedance headphones - 30-300 ohms
Features one pair of stereo RCA input jacks on rear panel, and a 24V - 150mA DC power jack, for connection to included power supply adapter
Single 1/4 stereo headphone jack on front panel
Dimensions - 2H x 4W x 4D; weighs 12 ounces

ASIN: B000BD4TGM

Product Description

The MUSIC HALL OBH-11 is a miniature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive a single pair of headphones from a line level source, such as a CD player or tuner. Enjoy your music in privacy, with clean sound and incredible presence, without switching on your main audio system.

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This performance is guaranteed with the legendary MINOX miniature film 8 x 11 mm and the top-class Minoctar lens 15 mm / f 5.6 with 3 lens elements in three groups. As a remake of the Leica I f this camera is in full working order and comes in an elegant small wooden box, making it a very desirable collector's piece and is sure to cause great excitement with photo enthusiasts as well.A Leica is always more than just a camera, as its inventor again proved with the Leica I f. This classic camera was first presented in 1951 and production continued up until 1956.

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Micro-Star MSI XS24 - CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - Hi-Speed USB ( XS24 )

Manufacturer: Micro-Star International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0002L2WF8

Product Description

The slim-height and easy to carry drive is ideal for traveling users. It also frees up valuable desk space when the drive is in a vertical position. ABS Technology absorbs shock and reduces vibrations, making reading and writing of discs more accurate. With SoftBurn mechanism the writer generates less noise when it operates, which helps to build a silent PC.

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Orion Weather Worthy 8x25 Waterproof Binocular

Manufacturer: Orion
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All Binoculars | Binoculars | Optics | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Medium Magnification (8x to 11x) | Binoculars | Optics | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Ideal compact binocular for boaters, kayakers, hikers and backpackers

Nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed for 100% protection against water and internal lens fogging

High-grade BAK-4 prisms and anti-reflection coatings for great light transmission

Yellow rubber covering with grip mats for secure, comfortable grip

Includes padded neck strap and case. One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B0000XMS0M

Product Description

As its name attests, this nifty compact binocular performs like a champ in any weather conditions. It is nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed for 100% protection against water and internal lens fogging, which will be welcome news to boaters, hikers, and backpackers. Its 8-power optics feature high-grade BAK-4 prisms and antireflection coatings for great light transmission. The Weather Worthy has a bright yellow, can't-miss-it rubber covering so you'll always know right where it is. Black grip mats with finger grooves provide a secure, comfortable grip.

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Linksys USBVPN1 USB BPN and Firewall Adapter

Linksys USBVPN1 USB BPN and Firewall Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

USB Ports | I/O Cards | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
USB Adapters | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
USB | Wired | Linksys | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
All Wired | Wired | Linksys | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Electronics Available for International Shipping | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub

Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub

Product Features:

USB-attached network interface with firewall safety and a secure communication link

Establishes an IPSec virtual private network tunnel to your corporate network

Advanced firewall protects your PC wherever you connect

USB interface works with virtually any PC

ASIN: B0000A55GO
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Product Description

Let the Linksys USB VPN and Firewall Adapter protect your PC and your communications wherever you go. This easy-to-pack, lightweight, network interface with advanced safety and security features connects you to the Internet through any broadband connection (cable, DSL, or your hotel's fast Internet service), and protects your PC from most known Internet attacks with a powerful Stateful Packet Inspection firewall. You can also optionally block Java, Active X, and Cookies - known points of entry for hackers.The Adapter connects to virtually any PC through the USB port, and requires no external power supply. Once you're connected, you can establish a Virtual Private Network tunnel from your PC to a corporate network using the popular IPSec VPN standard, and your transmitted data will be protected by government-spec DES or Triple-DES encryption.It's also a perfect traveling companion to the Linksys Firewall Router (BEFSX41) or VPN Router (BEFVP41) on your home or small office network. You can securely connect to your home resources to retrieve files, or check your local email. Once you're connected over VPN, it's just like being attached to the local network.With the Linksys USB VPN and Firewall Adapter protecting your PC and communications, you'll have one less thing to worry about when you're traveling.

Customer Reviews:

Linksys USBVPN1 USB BPN and Firewall Adapter.......2007-01-11

Easy to setup, personal firewall. Tunnel was easy to setup and utilize. Works with the older and newer Linksys VPN products.

Would like to see the device made smaller but still easy to port.

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The Lexmark E234 provides professional results for personal or business applications.PRODUCT FEATURES: Up to 25 ppm (Letter); 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 Image Quality, 1200 Image Quality, 600 x 600 dpi; Less than 8.5 seconds time to first page; 32MB memory standard; Ethernet Network-ready.

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LaCie's mobile and desktop hard disks are available in a wide choice of enclosures and interfaces for easy connection to most PCs or Macs. While USB excels for personal "backup" and "data shuttle" applications, Wide SCSI and FireWire are ideally suited for high-bandwidth operations, such as video editing. LaCie offers you StudioDrive - the new generation of high-speed hard disks equipped with widely acclaimed FireWire digital connectivity. The FireWire revolution is now embraced by the PC world as well (IEEE 1394, iLink). LaCie FireWire external hard drives are bundled with Silverlining utilities for complete disk management, formatting, partitioning and maintenance. With a transfer rate of up to 50 MB/sec, FireWire is the ideal standard for connecting an external hard disk that can be used for demanding applications such as audio/video or digital imaging.

LaCie - Hard drive - 60 GB - external - Firewire - 7200 rpm - buffer: 2 MB

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LaCie - Hard drive - 60 GB - external - Firewire - 7200 rpm - buffer: 2 MB

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

LaCie hard disk drives are the subject of exhaustive testing in LaCie's qualification laboratory (thermal and mechanical analysis, performance report, multi-OS testing, hot pluggability and RAID compliance). LaCie's hard disk range covers all current interfaces: narrow and wide SCSI (Ultra SCSI-3, Ultra2 SCSI/LVD), SSA (Serial Storage Architecture), EIDE (Ultra ATA-3), parallel port (standard, ECP, EPP and bi-directional), USB (Universal Serial Bus) and IEE1394 FireWire.

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Adapts 46 millimeter threaded apertures to 49 millimeters / Expands the range of lenses and filters your camera can use

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KENKO 46-49MM Step-Up-Ring

Manufacturer: Kenko
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

This Adorama Step-Up Adapter Ring 46mm Lens to 49mm Filter Size allows you to use larger size filters on lenses with a smaller diameter thread. The first number is the size that screws into the lens, the second number is the filter size.

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