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Body design is ergonomically superior to other film SLRs of that era. Takes excellent pictures. What a joy to use. This is a brand new film camera introduced in Oct 2000 as state-of-the-art technology at the time priced at over $1,000 MSRP. Seller had several in stock. Can be seen at http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1996-2000/2000_eos7.html.lang=us&categ=crn&page=1996-2000&p=1.
Out of the 35mm's, it is the best model (in my opinion) and has some features desired in professional models. You Will NOT regret this purchase This is an absolutely great camera. Very fast shutter speed, different shooting modes, DOF preview and many other features lead up to the cameras spectacular picture clarity (I shoot with a Tamron Lenses).
Functions like the true mirror lock-up and the 4 fps advance speed help place this camera securely in the top ranks of its class. The controls are well placed and easy to use. Even on rewind you can only hear it if you place your ear near the body (unless of course you choose to rewind at the faster speed). This camera has everything you'd expect from a mid-range camera and some you usually only find on high-end cameras. Like I said before, this camera is hard to beat for the price. The custom functions are relatively simple to set and allow you to customize how the camera operates.
Of course there are options I'd love to see added like a PC cable port and an interchangeable focusing screen but thats why there are pro class cameras. Talk about bang for your buck. The eye control focus works great though you do need to calibrate it many times in different lighting conditions. The thing that surprised me the most was the near silent operation.
More over the the partial region of the camera is not well defined. I love the feel of the camera.With all its defects I love the camera and might go in for the same. This is a disadvantage. Low light focus is not so good but with the speedlight(420EX) it focus in a sec.
I have the eye control. What a difference. Well yesterday it died on me. The depth of preview button is at time hard to findI love the fash 4 frames per second. Its given me some awesome pictures. Its got the features for a beginner to reach a serious amature role with low cost.
I have had the camera for 2.5 years and shot probably around 100 rolls with it. I like the metering except the fact that is does not have spot metering. 85% it works and its great. I used it twice but it gave me great results. Till yesterday I was all praises for this camera and would have given 5 stars. Now its a great camera.
But it does fail and irritates me at times.
This is a great camera that can be easily used by a beginner but has the features wanted by experienced pros.The one thing I was disapointed in is that it did not say anywhere, until I already purchased the "E" model and read the manual, that the EYE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK IF YOU WEAR CONATCT LENSES. I read the previous reviews and agree with most everything. The "E" model was a waste of money for me due to this and that is the reason I gave this camera 4 out of the 5 stars.
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