Canon EOS Elan 7 E 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)

The autofocus tracking speed of the EOS ELAN 7E rivals that of the leading top-of-the-line cameras available today. WhisperDrive transport brings near silent shooting, when used with Canon's exclusive USM lenses. Quite simply, eye control is the fastest, easiest method of selecting a focus point. Celebrated for their user friendly design, professional precision and uncompromising quality, this new family of EOS ELAN cameras is faster, sharper, more rugged and more intuitive than ever before - with many new features that outperform any other camera in their class.EOS ELAN 7E is the latest camera to feature Canon's exclusive Eye Controlled autofocus. With a top shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and fastest in its class 4 fps film advance, ELAN 7E is a prime choice for demanding sports or wildlife photographers. In most any situation you find yourself, the versatile selection of exciting system accessories and lenses for the Canon EOS ELAN will meet your needs. Canon EOS cameras have long been the top choice of serious photographers worldwide. The Canon EOS line boasts a new ergonomic design. The construction of the camera body is newly reinforced, with strategically placed metal top and front cover plates, for rugged reliability in any environment. New shooting possibilities open when you shoot in silence. ELAN 7E is now smaller and more compact, with controls placed intuitively, in a user-friendly design, for a superior shooting experience.

Representing a bold innovation in speed and usability, this feature gives an additional amount of image control back to the photographer.

A highly advanced metering system, comprised of 35-zone evaluative metering sensors, is linked to the seven focusing points. This function is especially useful when capturing action shots. It's even possible to check the depth of field using the preview button. This feature gives the photographer the opportunity to shoot the perfect wildlife scene without disturbing or scaring the subject.

Part of the Elan 7's focusing system is the seven-point wide-area autofocus. The Canon Elan 7 E features the eye-controlled focus system, the fastest means of focusing and metering a photographer can find. When metering subjects against very dark or very bright backgrounds, partial-area metering measures 10 percent of the viewfinder around the chosen focusing point. The Canon Elan 7 is even able to store the distinct calibrations of up to five different photographers. This function works whether the subject is off-center, stationary, in motion, in low light, or even in low-contrast situations. The wider-than-usual area gives the photographer the ability to achieve a remarkably sharp, focused image instantly. Shutter priority lets the photographer choose the shutter speed while the Elan 7 automatically selects the correct aperture. This mode places greater emphasis on what it reads as the center of the frame by measuring the entire scene. Once this calibration is complete, the camera is able to precisely detect which part of the viewfinder the photographer is using. 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. Seven focusing points are arranged in a wide cross pattern with a central "cross-type" sensor. This fast-focus system, combined with the ability to shoot at almost 4 frames per second, makes the Canon Elan 7 the perfect choice for capturing those demanding sporting events or special occasions when you don't want to miss a single moment. This system gives the photographer accurate control over situations that combine light and shadow or that feature strong backlight. An easy, one-time calibration is all that's needed to activate the eye-controlled focus system. Using the eye-controlled focus system to define the "sharp zone," the photographer can calculate the precise depth of field automatically. This provides accurate image results when dealing with shadows or highlights. With aperture priority, the photographer picks the aperture setting while the camera chooses the correct shutter speed. The shot will still come out sharp and crisp, and without the need to recompose the shot. No matter which function the photographer chooses, precision metering is guaranteed--whether the camera is in a vertical or horizontal position.

Giving the photographer even more creative control is the command dial. This is helpful when control over the depth of field is essential. It then automatically focuses the lens with amazing accuracy.

This system delivers crisp, sharply focused images whether the camera is in a vertical or horizontal position. This allows manual control light, speed, aperture, and depth of field. Whether shooting indoors or outside, day or night, a seamless integration of exposure and focus ensures remarkable clarity and contrast in any image. The photographer can also use the Elan 7's center-weighed metering function. When the photographer brings the camera to their eye, their glance is tracked by the focusing system, allowing framing and focusing to become a single uninterrupted creative process. Using an EF 300mm f/2.8 IS lens, it can track a subject moving at 186 mph until it's a mere 66 feet from the camera. And, considering its continuous shooting speed, the Elan 7 is also remarkably quiet. By using the focusing-point selection keys, the user is able to select any of the seven focus points simply by pressing a key. The eye-controlled focus system was designed to work especially with this precision feature.