Canon EOS Elan II 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)

by Canon

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TH9L
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,959 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon EOS Elan II is an easy-to-use, full-featured SLR with advanced options. Both film loading and rewinding (high-speed or silent modes) are automatic. Other features include a 10-second-delay self-timer, 10 automatic exposure mode choices, three-point autofocus, and a retractable automatic flash. The EOS Elan II's key controls are positioned for easy access. This camera also provides feedback-confirming control inputs and camera functions via a two-dial and metering-mode lever, a quick-control dial, an AF-mode dial, a film-advance mode lever, and an LCD panel. In addition, Canon's AIM system integrates standard AE, flash AE, and autofocus information.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera System, June 22, 2000

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kaf3 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon EOS Elan II 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

I've been taking 35mm photos for 37 years, around the world, mostly slides. For most of this time I used Minoltas, stepping through the entire series as each new model came out. Great cameras! Then I tried an Elan II with a telephoto stabilizer lens and was blown away by the ease of getting 37 great images out of a 36 roll, sometimes under less than steady conditions. The stabilizer lets you hand-hold at 30. So I bought the wide-angle stabilizer zoom too and it became my lens of choice. With two lenses, I bought a second body. I've dragged these cameras through SE Asia and the Australian Outback and if I get a bad image it's my fault. Great range of presets, easy and convenient to grip and use one-handed, long-lasting battery using ultra copper tops. My only complaints are the heavy weight (mostly due to the big lenses), and the annoying built-in flash that always wants to pop up. Bought a close-up lens and separate flash to round out the set. I'd do it again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Camera, January 17, 2002

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A. P. Rockwood "Eye poker" (Northern Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EOS Elan II 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

I've had this camera since 1997 and I love it. It has some cool features, you can be fully auto or fully manual. I have a 75-300mm USM zoom along with the 28-80mm USM that came with it. I kind of wish I'd have paid the extra [...] and gotten the IIe, but I still get great shots. It's not too heavy, focus is quick and quiet, exposure is pretty accurate. I haven't had any problems with it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Surprised!!!, April 10, 2002

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Nannette H.Palmer (Shreveport, La USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon EOS Elan II 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

I found this camera used in a store, and it looked like a pretty good deal, so I called my uncle (a camera brainiac, and a very good photographer) and he said it was a great deal, so I bought it. That's all I thought I was getting; a good deal on a used camera. It's so much more than that. I have actually done some really stupid things when taking pictures (setting the aperture and shutter speeds in such a way that the picture would be ruined is my most common offense) and the picture always comes out perfect. It's actually difficult to take a bad picture with this camera! The Elan II is a very nice camera that is simple enough for beginners, but at the same time, advanced enough for professionals. Taking good pictures is a snap, and most of the controls are self-explanitory and easy to understand. I have never had a problem with this wonderfully engineered camera, and I feel confident that, wether you're a regular pro, or a regular joe, you'll find this camera easy, and fun to use.