smdeep Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Hi I have a EOS 500n which works wonderfully. I want to add a second body. Since the Digital boom secondhand EOS bodies are pretty widely available. I have narrowed down three bodies. a) Secondhand Elan II/IIe b) Secondhand A2 c) New Rebel T2 I mostly take pics of family and the places we visit. I am mostly interested in Street photography, Travel, Portraits, documentary. I do not take too many pictures with Flash. I would really like some help in deciding. Thanks in advance Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_weller Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 The A2 is the best of the 3, followed by the elan and then the rebel from a functional POV. The rebel has the newest (and best?) AF and metering and will be the closest match to your current 500n. Both the others are a step up in most respects. I'd take a look at the condition of the second hand bodies and then pick the best of them if I were you. regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 The 500n/Rebel G and the Elan II are from the same era & both were the first to use Canon's E-TTL flash metering. Since flash is not important to you, the A2 is better in most other respects. It's AF start time is a little slower, and it may develop a failed Command Dial, but otherwise it is the better handling/featured of them. And it's viewfinder is significantly better. The Rebel T2 will have a faster AF, but will not have the Quick Control Dial on the camera back. Both the Elan II & A2 have this & it makes operation faster & easier. The Elan IIe also has eye control, which I think is great, but not everyone agrees. Unless AF speed or eye control is absolutely the most important feature for you, I would rate them 1)A2, 2) Elan II, 3) Rebel T2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 May I ask why do you want a second body? Wouldn't it be better to consider a new or better lens instead? Happy shooting,Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsawa Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 The A2 is (in)famous for its breaking of the Command Dial (and the flash not poping up). Beware! (After I bought my Digital Rebel I've got a A2E with a half-broken, but still functioning CD and a flash that doesn't pop up anymore for 53 EUR out of some nostalgic feeling for film cameras and because I liked the idea to use my wide angles at their proper focal length. Didn't have much use since then, though. Apart from the other benefits of a digital camera, its also just a matter of costs. Film, development and camera batteries add up costs quickly. But that's another subject, sorry.) I would probably avoid the A2 'cause of the potential defects. But if you are a tinker, you might get one really cheap, and there are instructions on the net on how to repair them (I didn't manage though, probably too stupid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 How often do you use Manual mode or use exposure compensation? This will have a bearing on choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdeep Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Hi Paul I use either Shutter priority mode most of the time and then use exposure compensation if the scened demands it. So yes I do use Exposure compensation. If shooting Landscape I use complete manual mode and compensate for exposure. Yakim, yes I am getting a 50mm f1.8. ThanksBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_smith2 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 You may want to consider a used 30/33 or 7/7e or the newer versions 30V/33V and 7N/7NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Then either a) b) or as Joe Richards suggests. I still have the Elan IIe for film and it does everything I need really. Wireless remote is very cheap as well. I did have an A2 as well and the fiewfinder on that was great although it is a bigger camera. The Elan IIe has the best low light AF performance of these including the Elan 7e etc. If you use exp compensation much then don't get a Rebel as they are too fiddly (I used to own one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athinkle Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Used 3 body. Price vs. Power ratio makes it a magic bullet for 35mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdeep Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Hi Andrew Dont have the budget for a used EOS 3 :-( What about a used EOS 1N, seen them being sold for around $300? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdeep Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi Thanks a lot guys. Have decided to get a A2. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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