Canon EOS Elan IIE Film Camera

Pros: Advanced photographic capabilities without paying thousands of dollars, simple and straight-forward to use, ergonomic design.
Cons: If you are a beginner, this might be a complicated camera

Everyone has a favorite blanket or something that makes them feel secure when they are away from home. For me, this is the Canon EOS Elan IIE 35mm auto-focus camera. My camera of choice when I go on vacations or weekend getaways is my trusted EOS...

Pros: An Excellent, Durable Camera for the Ages
Cons: Uggh, the Digital Age has just arrived...back to the drawing board

“Hi, my name is Jack. And I just recently bought a cell phone.” Gasps. Muttering in the crowd followed by polite salutation in unison: “Hi, Jack”. That’s how I figure my first Technophobes Anonymous meeting will go. Actually, I ...

Pros: Professional Quality, yet my mother can still handle it
Cons: Make sure you REALLY want that E (eye controlled feature)

Note: My Model is the Elan IIe. This camera body can come either with that little e- for eye controlled focus or without.

I think I became a shutterbug by default. If I don't take the pictures in my family, my kids...

Pros: Dozens of incredible features! Simple to use, Takes great pictures!
Cons: Expensive, Complicated to learn at first

Buying a camera, whether you're a beginner or one of the most advanced professional photographers, takes time. There are single reflex cameras, there are automatic cameras, manual cameras, digital ones, metal ones, plastic...the list goes on and on....

Pros: Easy picture taking, great results
Cons: none

When I took photography in college, I had bought a really cheap SLR camera. Now that I'm out in the real world, I finally decided that it was time to invest in a new one. All I wanted was an SLR camera that had auto focus on it. I don't remember too...

Pros: Ergonomic design, easy to understand layout, fast autofocus, mirror lock up.
Cons: Have to look up custom functions, film advance speed isn't that fast.

This is the camera I didn’t think I would ever buy. Previously, I was using an old manual focus Canon AE-1, which I loved. Lenses for it were dirt cheap, and it was a rugged, functional camera. However, one day, I picked a roll of film that I had ...

Pros: ergonomic design, quality of construction, excellent exposure/flash integration, and, wow, eye-controlled focus
Cons: size (minor con), and not all controls are conveniently placed (most are)

In spite of just a couple of minor quirks with this camera, it is my favorite of all the cameras that I've owned in my life. I agree with most of the reviews of this camera, so I've tried below to add some thoughts that other reviewers have not...

Pros: versatile, reliable
Cons: heavy

When I bought this camera, I was originally looking for a point and shoot with a big zoom. I am so glad I decided to spend the extra money and get the Canon Elan II instead.

At that time, I hadn't done a whole lot of photography. I was...

Pros: Does everything you will need it to do!
Cons: Limited only by the 35mm format!

The Canon Elan IIe package including the Canon Ultrasonic 28-80mm zoom lens is the best pre-professional camera for your money! This camera does everything, but you still don't have to know anything to get started and learn. It can be fully manual...

Pros: Advanced consumer-grade camera with good set of features. EOS-capable lens set. E-TTL flash.
Cons: Superceeded. slow, hunting AF. Ungainly DOF preview. "ARGH" on grab shots in default AF mode.

I've had a Elan IIe for four years now and I'm looking for an excuse to replace it. Part of it is because technology always moves forward, but part of it is that I was never really happy with some of its functions.

I should start by...

Pros: Great camera with many features
Cons: none

This camera has just about every feature you could think of. I have owned the Elan II (no eye-start feature) for about 2 years now. I've been doing photography for about 15 years and have my own darkroom.

Previous to this camera I had a...

Pros: Best value for money
Cons: At this price, almost none

If you are a beginner just stepping into the world of photography, or an intermediate amateur looking for a second body to add to your kit, you should give this fine piece of equipment a look. This article is however mainly intended to provide...

Pros: easy to use, thoughtful design
Cons: not many, no PC-sync outlet

I bought the Elan II looking for a camera that would give me the features I needed to control my pictures creatively, yet without spending a hefty wad of cash. This camera was designed to be a good mid-level camera for photographers ranging from rookies...

Pros: A versatile SLR for the serious photographer
Cons: on camera LCD can't be seen at night. Film advance motor gets a little weak with bulk-loaded film and canisters.

I don't know why the Elan IIE isn't listed in the EOS product family, but it's definitely out there, available for your purchase. I have had my Elan IIE for over a year now, and have had no problems with it. I use a Tamron 28-105 zoom AF lens which has...

Pros: Eye control, very creative
Cons: slow shutter response

The Canon Elan IIE is one of the most versatile midrange cameras. It is, in my opinion, the best "amateur," or non-professional, camera.

Its main features lend themselves mostly to creative composing. The relatively high range of...