michael_g. Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 What is the main difference between the Elan 7NE vs the Elan 7E? I am looking for something USEFUL and HELPFUL, not the sales pitches or ads, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_villarmia Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Michael,<p> The main difference is the backlit LCD and some other cosmetic features. The jury is still out on E-TTL II and better focusing.<p> I have the Elan7NE, btw.<p> Cheers,<br> Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron_w Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 The 7NE is made in Taiwan appearntly, while the 7E was made in Japan. Cause of this there have been a few more quality control issues arising, but apart from this their the same camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_villarmia Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I've never heard of the quality control issues. Could you please post some links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 <P>I've got both a 2001 Elan 7E (Japan) and a new Elan 7NE (Taiwan). They're 90% identical. The most noticeable different is the new crinkle gray paint job and illuminated LCD. I've only shot a couple rolls of Sensia 100 so far, but ECF, AF, flash and metering appear to perform nearly the same. I think low light AF is slightly more reliable but my EOS 3 is much better. Honestly, E-TTL II works well, but I can't see any difference in results over E-TTL.</P> <P><B>I noticed a couple minor QC issues with body fit and finish and interior cleanliness with my Elan 7NE.</P> <P><A HREF="http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_elan7ne.htm" TARGET="_blank">Read my Elan 7NE Review if you want the nitty gritty details.</A></P> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harman_bajwa Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 "7NE is made in Taiwan appearntly, while the 7E was made in Japan" Not true for all 7E's: my 7E was made in Taiwan too. 1 year+ (and counting) of ownership and a drop from 1 feet on asphalt later, it is still blazing. I cant say if mine's (Taiwanese) fit and finish is not as good as the Japanese though, since I have never laid eyes on a Japanese one. My .02 would be stick with a 7E if it saves you a lot. If not go with the 7NE and hope the ETTL II and AF improvements work great for you ! - Harman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 My Elan 7 from 2003 with the newer firmware was also made in Taiwan. This is where the newer 7n bodies are made now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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