Elan 7. Elan 7 FlynnGraphics Marketed as a true mid-tier model, the EOS Elan 7E (EOS 7 in Japan, EOS 30 in Europe) was a huge upgrade to the previous Elan version The wider-than-usual area gives the photographer the ability to achieve a remarkably sharp, focused image instantly
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Hence, I will simply refer to them as the Elan 7 in this report The Canon Elan 7 uses seven focusing points, arranged in a wide cross pattern with a central "cross-type" sensor
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Additionally, the EOS 7 is the first EOS with eye control and superimposed (SI) focusing point display to incorporate eyesight-correcting dioptric adjustment in the same camera, giving it a most refined viewfinder Focusing screen: Fixed new Laser-matte screen with 7 focusing points: Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (60% reflection/40% transmission) Notably, it's metering was based on a 35-zone evaluative pattern instead of the 6-zone of the former
The Chens The User’s Review Canon EOS Elan 7(33), 7E (30), 7N (33V. However, this third generation Elan was the most feature packed and refined design of the series, integrating most features of the Elan IIE and EOS. The EOS ELAN 7/7e has 11 different shooting modes, 13 custom functions, 35-zone evaluative metering, built-in diopter, a dedicated depth-of-field preview button, and is compatible with the entire range of EOS system accessories
Got my Elan 7E all dressed up r/Cameras. By using more focusing points and greater off-center coverage than other cameras in its class, this camera is able to take an exact reading in approximately 1/20 of a second Canon's last Elan and film SLR design—EOS Elan 7 series in North America (EOS 7 in Japan and EOS 30 elsewhere)—boasted no major technological breakthroughs at launch in 2000