1. FEATURES
M: Superior to the EOS ELAN II E / 50 E.
¤: Same as the EOS ELAN II E / 50 E.
1.1 HIGH-P
ERFORMANCE EYE CONTROL WITH 7-P
OINT AF
M High-precision, top-speed Eye Control
• Response time: Approx. 15% shorter than with the EOS-3
M High-speed, 7-point wide AF
¤ Choice of AF modes
• One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Eye Control Servo AF
M Automatic focusing point selection (Eye Control information incorporated), Eye
Control, manual focusing point selection
* Eye Control information + automatic focusing point selection enables more accurate
focusing point selection
M AF-assist light linked to all seven focusing points
* Built-in flash fires intermittent burst
* With SPEEDLITE 420EX attached: LED patterned beam emitted
1.2 EASY-TO-READ VIEWFINDER
¤ Clear display of focusing points (superimposed)
¤ Built-in dioptric adjustment (-2.5 - +0.5 dpt)
* Adjustable without eyecup removal
¤ Panorama feature and masking eliminated (unnecessary for advanced amateurs)
1.3 E
ASY-TO
-READ C
ONTROLS
¤ Dial and Levers
• The camera control settings can be known at a glance (* M Eye Control ON/OFF
switch added)
• Intuitive operation
• Modes, selections, and settings can be set directly
1.4 QUICK AND SNAPPY SHOOTING
M Maximum 4 fps continuous shooting with the built-in motor drive
* With AI Servo AF: Approx. 3.5 fps
M Snappy quick-return reflex mirror
• Viewfinder blackout time is 20% shorter than the EOS ELAN II E / 50E’s
M Fast and intuitive focusing point selection with the focusing point selection keys
M Silent film transport on par with the EOS ELAN / EOS 100
M Depth-of-field preview button
M BATTERY PACK BP-300 for easy vertical picture-taking
* BATTERY PACK BP-300: Vertical-grip shutter button provided
1.5 ATTRACTIVE APPEARANCE
¤ Highly refined body with metal exterior
* Black alumite finish on top, front, and flash head covers
M Fresh and high-quality shape and form
M Compact body
Part 1: General Information
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