 Linda Kessler |
New Canon EOS Elan 7NE I had between and betwixt between the N90s and the F100 cameras--mainly due to astigmatic focusing problems with my lovely friend, the FM2. I liked the old screen with the circle focusing on the N90s but the F100 was faster and the N90s was loud. But I hated the red light flashing--and only would use the center anyway. My camera guy infromed me of a beaut of a camera and said I should look at the Canon EOS Elan 7N. I did and liked it. I can turn off the red light so it doesn't flash. I miss the old circle screen. Do any fast autofocus cameras still use the same screen with spot focusing as the N90s? I read that if you use infrared film with the Canon 7N it fogs the film. And lenses are interchangeable with the film or digital on the camera. Is it not true for Nikon, cannot interchange the lenses for the N90s/F100 on digital. I know the N90s does not take the G lenses which I don't like anyway for the F100. This is just in case I go digital in the near future. A lot of questions. Hope you can answer all. Also, is the 7n a professional camera as I shoot professional photos of babies, children, pregnancy mothers, families. I need to be fast with good metering and beautiful photos. I am thinking of working with infrared again also. Thanks. Linda
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Robert McLaughlin |
Hey Linda i'v read your questions. The only one I think that I can answer is you asked if the /7N was a Professional camera? Well i'm also looking in to buying the EOS Elan 7NE. what I'v found was it's considerd a Mid-Class Camera. I also wanted to note I'm not a Canon lover, I'v been to a lot of Camera shops and it seems they all say the same thing about Canon Cameras, "At some point you will be back for REPAIRS". All of that negitive talk has turned me away. But I am now realy thinking about buying the /7NE. I am about sold on it but i'm also looking in to the Digital side of Canon Cameras Because I would like to have a good Film Camera, But also A good Digital Camera that I can interchange the Lenses to save some Money. Good luck to you and happy Shooting.
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John P. Sandstedt |
The question, "Which is best," when one compares Nikon and Canon, is as old as the advent of these companies. Since you have a Nikon, you should probably stay with Nikon. One of its strong suits, since the birth of auto-exposure in the late 1980's, was the fact that Nikon continued its use of its bayonet mount. Thus, older lenses remain functional on newer auto-focus bodies [I'm not totally certain, but I think they're usable on Nikon digitals.] Canon and Minolta opted for a new system. I was looking for an AF-camera, but I got annoyed that my Minolta lenses would not be usable; I opted for the Canon EOS system primarily because reviews of Nikon's 2020, its first AF-camera and the only one available which I made my purchase, were pretty poor. I own two EOS bodies, the original 620 and the current EOS 3. I bought my son the Elan IIE, a predecessor of the Elan 7/7N. Canon electronics have always ruled the way in auto-focus; Nikon lenses have generally be more highly touted in the various photo magazines. So, in my view, it comes down to whether you can bear the expense of a "complete new system" with all new lenses. If you got money to burn, go for the Canon. The company offers about 10 view-finder options, so you shouldn't have a problem. I really love my EOS cameras but, as I said, in your shoes I'd stick to Nikon.
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Peter K. Burian |
Linda: Most current cameras will fog infrared film. The vast majority of Canon EF lenses can be used with EOS film or digital cameras. I believe there is only one that is for digital only (the one you can buy in a kit with the Digital Rebel.) Same with Nikon lenses/cameras although they make several lenses that are ONLY for use with D SLR cameras, and those are specified accordingly. The 7n is not a pro camera because its continuous framing rate is not super fast and it's not built like a tank. However, I'll bet it will more than meet 100% of your needs. (I tested it recently and it's incredibly fast and versatile.) Finally, I have owned Canon cameras for years and have never needed any repairs, except the time I dropped one onto concrete. "Your mileage may vary." Cheers! Peter Burian Do any fast autofocus cameras still use the same screen with spot focusing as the N90s?>> No.
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Linda Kessler |
Linda here, Thanks for all who responded. After many sleepless nights I decided to stay with Nikon and chose a N90s. Although the autofocusing is slower than the Canon EOS 7N, it felt better in my hands, liked the weight, easier with glasses, preferred the focusing screen and can use my Nikon lenses. I thought the Canon 7n was super but it did not work for me because the glasses situation plus it did not feel right in my hands. However, I was impressed with the quickness and quietness of the autofocusing--seems way ahead of Nikon in that area.
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