Canon EOS Elan 7E Camera

The Canon EOS Elan 7E Camera

Canon EOS Elan 7E Camera The Canon EOS Elan 7E retains many of the advanced features of the extremely popular Elan II, while adding a number of new features starting with the redesign of its exterior. The camera's compact body incorporates a durable metal top cover and a simplified control layout for easier access to the camera's features and functions. In addition, the Elan 7E includes a 7-point wide-area autofocusing system based on a Canon-developed CMOS sensor; a high-speed, 4 frames per second film advance and 1/4000 top shutter speed; 11 shooting modes; 13 Custom Functions; 35-zone evaluative metering; E-TTL flash control; built-in dioptric adjustment; improved Whisper Drive; and a dedicated depth-of-field preview button. As with all EOS System cameras, the Elan 7E is compatible with all 56 EF-series lenses as well as the new Speedlite 420EX and Battery Pack BP-300.

Exclusive Eye Controlled Focus - The EOS Elan 7E Eye Control is the fastest, easiest method of selecting a focus point.
Experience The Speed - With a top shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and fastest in its class 4 fps film advance, the Elan 7E is a prime choice for demanding sports or wildlife photographers.
New Ergonomic Design - The Elan 7E is now smaller and more compact, with controls placed intuitively, in a user-friendly design, for a superior shooting experience.
Unparalleled Strength - The construction of the camera body is newly reinforced, with strategically placed metal top and front cover plates, for rugged reliability in any environment.
Near Silent Shooting Mode - New shooting possibilities open when you shoot in silence. WhisperDrive transport brings near silent shooting, when used with Canon's exclusive USM lenses.

Using a proprietary CMOS sensor chip, Canon was able to design the new camera with 7 focusing points which are clearly visible in the viewfinder, giving the photographer greater focusing flexibility, especially when used with the eye-controlled autofocusing system and its 35-zone evaluative metering system, providing sharp focus and precise exposure instantly, regardless of subject position. As with the EOS Elan II, eye-controlled autofocus is possible in both the horizontal and vertical camera positions. Line-of-sight detection response has been cut in half compared to the Elan II, making the Elan 7E the fastest eye-controlled focus SLR ever. Manual focusing point selection has also been made faster and easier with the addition of arrow keys located inside the camera's Quick Control dial. By depressing the toggle-like buttons, users can quickly focus around the frame without ever removing their eye from the viewfinder.

The Elan 7E also includes a built-in, retractable flash unit with wide-angle covering power up to 28mm. The flash exposure control uses 3-zone TTL metering linked to all 7 focusing points. In the Full Auto and Programmed Image Control modes, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically in low-light or backlit situations. In the Creative Zone modes, flash can be used at the user's discretion.

Using the Command Dial on the camera, users have immediate access to 11 different shooting modes including Night Scene, Action, Close-up, Landscape, Portrait, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual and Depth-of-Field AE. Additionally, the camera's 13 Custom Functions can quickly be accessed through the Command Dial. Within the 13 Custom Functions, 34 different camera settings are possible.

The Canon EOS 7E offers a host of features that photo enthusiasts demand and expect in a high-quality camera, including a built-in dioptric adjustment. Through advanced design technology, Canon is now able to provide both eye-controlled autofocus and built-in variable dioptric adjustment. In previous models the eye-controlled hardware occupied the space normally allocated for the dioptric adjustment optics, making the availability of both features in a single camera body impossible. Photographers can now enjoy both features without sacrificing the camera's compact size and weight.

Kit Includes: Canon Elan 7E Camera Body, and Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM Lens, Canon Wide Neck Strap, and Two Lithium Batteries.