Retaining many of the features of the popular Elan II,
while adding a number of others like the re-design of its exterior the
Elan 7E Eye-Controlled auto focus model includes a 7-point wide-area auto
focusing 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 7Eis compatible with all 56 EF-series lenses as well as the
Speedlite 420EX and Battery Pack BP-300.
Using a proprietary CMOS sensor chip, Canon was able to design the camera
with 7 focusing points which are clearly visible in the viewfinder, giving
the photographer greater focusing flexibility, especially when used with
the eye-control function. All focusing points are linked directly to 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 7Ealso 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.
At 4 frames per second, the EOS Elan 7 offers the fastest continuous
shooting speed in its class. When set for the AI Servo mode for tracking
moving subjects, maximum speed is 3.5 fps. In addition, the camera
utilizes an improved version of Canon's exclusive Whisper Drive transport
system, making it the quietest EOS System camera available.
Using the Command Dial on the camera, users have 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. |
| Camera Type |
|
35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) |
| Lens Mount |
|
Canon EF Mount (electronic signal transfer system) |
| Focus Type |
|
TTL-CT-SIR with CMOS sensor. |
| Focus Modes |
|
(1) One-Shot AF (2) Predictive AF with AI Servo AF (3) AI
Focus AF (4) Manual. |
| Focus Sensitivity Range |
|
EV 1 18 (at ISO 100 with the standard chart). |
| Focus Screen |
|
Fixed New Laser-Matte screen with 7 focusing points. |
| Exposure Modes |
|
(1) Intelligent Program AE with variable shift (2) Shutter
speed-Priority AE (3) Aperture-Priority AE (4) Depth-of-Field AE (DEP) (5)
Full Auto (6) Programmed Image Control: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,
Sports and Night Scene (7) Manual, (8) E-TTL Program Flash, (9) A-TTL
Program Flash, (10) TTL Program Flash. |
| Exposure Metering |
|
TTL max. aperture with a 35-zone silicon photocell. Three
metering modes available: (1) Evaluative (2) 10% partial metering linkable
to the focus point by Custom Function control (3) Center-weighted average
metering. |
| Metering Range |
|
EV 1 20 (ISO 100). |
| ISO Range |
|
25-5000 automatically set in 1/3-stop increments (DX).
manually from ISO 6-6400 in 1/ 3-stop increments. |
| Exposure Bracketing |
|
(AEB) to +/-2 stops in 1/2 stop increments repeatable |
| Exposure Compensation |
|
re compensation up to +/-2 stops, in 1/2 stop increments |
| Shutter Speed |
|
1/4000 to 30 sec. (in 1/ 2-stop increments), plus bulb. |
| Multiple Exposure |
|
Yes, Up to 9 exposures |
| Self Timer |
|
Yes, w/ten-second delay |
| Built-in Flash |
|
retractable TTL automatic flash; pops-up automatically
when needed in low light/ backlight situations except when in Landscape,
Sports or Creative Zone modes; manual pop- up (pull up by hand) in P, Av,
Tv, M, modes. |
| PC Terminal |
|
No |
| Flash Range |
|
(ISO 100 negative film, at f/ 3.5) 3 ft. / 1m to 17 ft. /
5.2m. Flash Coverage Angle: Covers 28mm lenses. |
| Film Advance Modes |
|
Choice of single frame or continuous shooting at
approximately 4 fps (3.5 fps in AI Servo AF), with additive frame counter. |
| Viewfinder |
|
Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Focusing points w/superimposed display.Eye Controlled Focus indicator
(7E/7E Date); AE Lock/FE Lock; flash ready; High-Speed Sync; flash
exposure compensation indicator; shutter speed and aperture LEDs, DEP 1/DEP
2 info, Calibration (Cal 1 to 5, END-1 to 3); Exposure compensation
scale/manual metering scale, Red-Eye Reduction lamp on/reduction progress;
in-focus.
7e Center and six outside focusing points controlled by eye movement. |
| LCD |
|
Focusing point, AE Lock / FE Lock symbol, Flash ready,
High-speed sync, Regular or flash exposure compensation, Shutter speed,
Aperture, Depth of field mode, Redeye reduction & In-focus indicator |
| Depth Of Field Preview |
|
Yes |
| Date/Time |
|
No |
| Diopter Correction |
|
Standard diopter of-1, user-adjustable from -2.5 to +0.5. |
| Remote Control |
|
Built-in sensor for use with optional wireless Remote
Controller RC-1. Remote control terminal for optional 2-foot RS-60E3
Remote Control Cord |
| Mirror Lock-Up |
|
Yes |
| Power Source |
|
Two CR123A lithium batteries (6V)
Optional BatteryPack BP-300 Compatible w/4 AA batteries or 2 CR123A
lithium batteries |
| Dimensions |
|
5.78 (W) x 4.06 (H) x 2.72 (D) in. / 146.7 (W) x 103 (H) x
69 (D) mm |
| Weight |
|
20.3 oz. / 575g (Add 1.12oz. / 32g for two CR123A
batteries.)
(Add 1.12oz. / 32g for two CR123A batteries.) |
| Shipping
Weight |
|
7lbs |