Can someone please tell me the difference between Elan 7E and 7NE

[alan9]

I need to know what the difference between the Elan 7E and 7NE before

I buy one next month. I tried the search but I can't find anything,

thanks for your help.

 

Alan

[dmarks]

You can check yourself at:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelFeaturesAct&fcategoryid=138&modelid=7391

 

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelFeaturesAct&fcategoryid=138&modelid=9831

 

 

Both cameras are still on the Canon website.

[PuppyDigs]

<P>They're 97% identical. The newer 7NE contains minor upgrades to the flash algorithms

(E-

TTL II vs E-TTL) and AF (slightly better low light AF). The newer version also has a backlit

LCD and a dark wrinkle gray finish (the 7E has satin black). I prefer the satin black.</P>

<P>I own both models and can say the improvements to AF and flash are inconsequential

for

both chromes and print film. On the downside the quality control of the newer 7NE falls

short of my 7N, e.g., the 7NE came with dust on focusing screen and out of alignment

popup flash. My Japan made 7E was impeccable while my Taiwan made 7NE is a level down

in

QC.</P>

<P>In short, they're about equal. Personally if I found a really good deal on a 7E, I'd buy it

over

a more expensive 7NE.</P>

<P>My reviews of both cameras:</P>

<P><A HREF="http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/elan7e.htm"

TARGET="_blank">Elan 7E Review</A></P>

<P><A HREF="http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_elan7ne.htm"

TARGET="_blank">Elan 7NE Review</A></P>

[monoxide]

One other completely irrelevant difference is that if the back is open, in the Elan7NE it uses a fast shutter speed (something like 1/125) which doesn't depend on what you set, whereas with the 7 or 7E with the back open, you can set the shutter speed in Tv and it will keep the shutter open for that amount of time.

[eosdoc]

On my <a title="Elan 7E group" href=

http://yahoogroups.com/group/elan7e

>Elan 7E</a> opening the film compartment will force the shutter speed

to be fixed near 1/125 only if you set CF2=1 (Leave film leader OUT on

rewind).

<P>

If you want to check shutter speeds with the back open, be sure to set

CF2=0 first.

[alan9]

Thanks alot, i think i'm going to go with the 7E since it's cheaper. I've been clicking around the canon site and couldn't notice any difference.

[joshchapman]

I think the only thing to consider between the two is that the 7N has a backlit LCD. If you're like me and shoot in dark enviroments often enough it could be handy I have the 7, though... oh well. And some people would say ETTL II is useful.

[alan9]

150 bucks for a backlit LCD seems overpriced, i'd rather buy a flash light to hook on to my keychain. just one more question, does the informations like the shutterspeed and apertures light up in the viewfinder?

[PuppyDigs]

Yes

[alan9]

thank you