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

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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.

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.

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.

Great SLR! If you are new to photography or are making a return to film cuz grain looks better then pixels I strongly recommend this camera. It is so easy to learn and grow your skill level. Until you master M mode...Remember, Av is to control how much of the photo you want in focus. Tv is to control the shutter speed when stopping movement is priority. The camera will auto adjust the opposite one for you. The only cons I've found are the max shutter speed is 1/4000. I've found stopping down the lens helps combat overly bright locations. Also, I strongly recommend you invest a 2.8 or faster lens for indoor shots. I lost a lot of shots due to my lens not being fast enough. This SLR is also great to use until you save up for that nice expensive full frame digital you've been wanting. I wish I bought this years ago. Lastly, I strongly recommend you get one of those green and black Canon backpacks to keep your SLR and lenses in so they stay protected. BP-50 grip fits like a glove and the rocket blower keeps your lenses and SLR dust-free. Yes, I did order those from amazon too. Remember to practice and learn from your mistakes.

I've had this camera for 4 years, I think. I love it. It's a great all-around film SLR for all experience levels. My brother has the same one, and we both love it. Maybe the best film SLR for beginners too.

I love my Elan II E. Unfortunately, I broke it in Italy this year. It lasted many thousands of shots over 9 1/2 years. The part which broke was the door clasp. Keep in mind, it lasted nearly a decade! I'm going to buy the Canon 7NE to replace it. Love the system!

The Elan IIe is truly a camera for everyone. I bought mine with internship money in 1994, and I still have it today. It survived the rains in Siena a couple of years ago, and even a 5 foot drop in a canoe back in 1999. It's grown up with me, and as I learn more about taking pictures, I've been able to rely less on the auto-metering, and auto exposure settings, and take total control like the big boys. What can

I say, I love this camera! It lets you go from no-know to semi-pro in a snap!

My brother has this camera and the pictures are awesome. When we went to las vegas trip with our friends the pictures that we took with this camera were too good. One of our friend has a nikon but the pictures werent as good as ours. Its worth your money.

I LOVE MY NEW CAMERA BUT I AM HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE TRYING TO FIND WHERE TO BUY THE 80-300 ZOOM LENS WOULD YOU PLEASE SEE IF YOU CAN HELP ME.!