I ran some test comparisons between my two Elan 7s and another camera body
whose meter I consider "correct", or more appropriately, calibrated to my
style. One problem is the Elan 7's meter is about 1/3-stop different. So
in addition to the background brightness over influencing the meter, th
I had a bad roll of chromes come back with a significant number of
underexposed portraits. Even using +1/2 and evaluative metering, it was a
persistent problem. The lighting was contrasty, mainly my subjects in
shade with sunlit backgrounds or in shadowy sunlight. My feeling is the
metering
I'm selling my Canon 420EX Speedlite, box, packaging, case, feet, and
instructions in excellent condition. Asking $150 + shipping. E-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED] if you're interested. Thanks.
Michael
P.S. This is the last piece of EOS equipment I'll be selling before my
summer trip. I'm taking
I'm almost done cleaning out my EOS gear. I have a couple hoods for lenses
I don't have...
Canon EW-78BII Lens Hood for 28-135mm IS USM NIB $20
Canon ET-65III Lens Hood for 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2, 135mm f/2.8 SF,
100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 LNIB $15
Please add actual shipping cost. E-mail [EMAIL PROTE
Having just purchased a 100mm f/2.8 Macro (D) for my Maxxum 7, I have the
following for sale:
LN Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, box, packaging, caps, hood, case $475
Please add shipping by FedEx or Priority Mail (U.S.) or Express Mail
(international). E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you're inter
Having just purchased a 100mm f/2.8 Macro and 28-70mm f/2.8 for my Maxxum
7, I have the following for sale:
LN Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, box, packaging, caps, case $490
LN Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM, box, packaging, caps, case, and several
months of USA warranty remaining $890
Both have b
To answer one poster's question, I don't have to hold my equipment. I have
someone to assist me in composing my pictures, and usually set up a
tripod. For other pictures, I just explain what I want. This is one
reason the EOS 3 didn't work for me, due to its complicated
interface. There's
Bob,
I'm sorry Bob, but you couldn't be more wrong. I own two Elan 7 cameras, a
16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM, 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM, 100-400mm
f/4.5-5.6 L USM IS, 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 85mm f/1.8 USM, 28-135mm
f/3.5-5.6 USM IS, and 420EX flash. I've recently sold an EOS-3 and 1.4
I've become an "L"coholic and am selling my Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM. The
lens is LNIB with caps. Also included is the LNIB accessory lens
shade. You can be confident you won't find one in better
condition. Asking $320 plus shipping. Payments should be made by money
order, cashier's check,
I have three 2CR5 batteries for sale for $12 plus postage. There are two
Kodak Photolife and one Duracell Ultra. E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks.
Michael
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Since I've sold my EOS 3, I won't be needing my Canon 1.4x Extender, so
it's here for the taking. It's about a month old and was mounted once for
testing. It's LNIB with the soft pouch, all the packaging and papers, and
blank U.S.A. warranty card. Asking $250 + $6.95 shipping. You can pick
I was thinking of bidding until it broke a million.
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I have the following 67mm filters for sale and will take 10% the below
prices for list members. Shipping is extra. Many payment methods accepted
with Billpoint or PayPal being preferred. Thanks to everyone who responded
to my previous ads for the EOS 3 and the Omni-Bounce.
Michael
Heliopan
I'm selling a new in the package STO-FEN OMNI-BOUNCE for Canon 540EZ and
550EX Flash Units. I just sold my 550EX before even trying it, so for $20,
I'll Priority Mail it to you. Thanks.
Michael
The Omni-Bounce creates a diffused bare bulb effect, giving even coverage
across the entire frame
I've decided to part with my seldom used Canon EOS 3. Camera is LNIB with
all packaging, instructions, strap, warranty card, and basically new
battery. This camera is about 9 months old and is still under USA
warranty. The camera has had about 10 rolls run through it between myself
and the
I'm selling a LNIB Heliopan 67mm SLIM SH-MC Multi-Coated KR1.5 Skylight
Filter for $33.00. I'm also selling a LNIB Heliopan 52mm SLIM SH-MC
Multi-Coated KR1.5 Skylight Filter for $22.50 and have many new Heliopan
filters available. E-mail me if there's something other than these two
that you
Peter,
I was referring to the post by Terence Danks. This is what I get for
sleeping through 6 EOS digests!
Michael
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Before dropping the subject, I just want to say that before slamming a
film, I think we should all know a little more about it, and what it's good
at and what its weaknesses are. If you're saying Kodachrome 200 is grainy,
you probably aren't using it for its strengths. Kodachrome 200 requires
Adorama's website is http://www.adoramacamera.com/. They have a good
reputation, and I've purchased from them before without a problem.
Michael
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Adorama has the Canon 1.4x Extender, USA, for $189.95. At that price I
decided to buy one. Maybe someone else might too.
Michael
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E100VS is about the worst film I've ever used. The colors made me ill,
were totally inaccurate, and it really lacked any sharpness. Fuji can
definitely do better and take that market. Just my opinion though.
Michael
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I haven't done my slide tests yet, but will have a report when I do. I'm
going to use Kodachrome 200, so I'll have to wait longer than with
E-6. There's just something about Kodachrome though that makes it worth
the wait. I also have two Elan 7s and a Maxxum 7, so there's no rush to
learn t
The serial number of my camera is 2729537 and inside the film door says
ON0713. Thanks.
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I just received my new 8-month used EOS 3 this morning. I've heard some of
the original EOS 3s had underexposure problems. How do I check my
camera? Are there certain serial numbers? Is there anything else
noteworthy I should be aware of? I'll run my usual new camera slide
tests. I've be
Never being afraid to be the odd man out, for portraits I like Kodachrome
64 with a Heliopan 81A filter. It has to be a Heliopan 81A filter, which
are a little stronger, but just the right tone. Kodachrome 64 is
reasonably flat, making it a nice portrait film.
RMS numbers I find close to use
FS: LNIB 67mm Heliopan Multi-coated KR1.5 (Skylight), $33 + shipping. More
available. Thanks.
Michael Fontana
Proud Parent of 2 Elan 7s and 1 EOS 3
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I find B+W and Heliopan circular polarizers are much more neutral than
Tiffen, a major factor if you shoot chromes. Typically Heliopan circular
polarizers are less expensive than B+W, especially the slim ones, and are
calibrated (have index numbers) for rangefinder use.
Michael
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Bob,
My website is http://members.aol.com/filtershop/
Don't look for anything fancy, but I'm open from 1 p.m. to midnight. :)
Michael
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The difference is I have Heliopan filters for sale on my website and no
other brands. :) I'm actually surprised how many people don't know about
Heliopan filters. Now to answer your question, Hoya are made from decent
Japanese glass but build is so-so. B+W are made from superb Zeiss glass
a
Hi everyone. I ran a small test with my Elan 7 using various exposure and
flash compensation settings and thought I'd share the results. I began
taking portraits outside with my 85mm f/1.8 in program mode at exposures
around f/2.8 and 1/125. +1/2 exposure compensation with no flash was
perf
Heliopan slim filters should be slim enough and are cheaper than B+W slim
filters. I have a Heliopan 52mm slim 81B for $17.00 on my web store if
you'd be interested in that.
Michael
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My 16-35mm just arrived today. Oh it's sweet. Not to make you
too antsy or anything. :-)
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I don't see that it could have been shipping damage. The packages were in
very nice shape, and the problems were with the details. It really
bothered me that the second lens was so dirty. Used lenses look
cleaner. The first lens could have been bad luck, definitely. The second
lens was in
I had never bought a grey market lens before, until I decided to give Delta
International a try with a 135mm f/2. I received my lens promptly, but the
filter threads were defective - very defective. I went ahead and exchanged
the lens. The second lens arrived promptly. This time, the thread
Is the 16-35mm out yet? Anywhere?
Michael
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What are the opinions here of the 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM? I'm thinking about
getting one. Thanks.
Michael
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I'd like to know how you recommend setting the Elan 7 for outdoor fill-in
flash. Is there a particular flash exposure compensation you like to
use? Is there a particular exposure compensation? With my Minolta
Maxxums, I've always used -1.5 flash exposure compensation with +1/2
exposure comp
From my instructions, I'm gathering:
Program Mode: shutter speed will be 1/60-1/125 and the aperture will
properly expose the background (slow-sync) until it hits maximum aperture,
at which time, flash will be the primary light source.
Tv Mode: same, only more shutter speeds are available.
I'd like to know how you recommend setting the camera for outdoor fill-in
flash. Is there a particular flash exposure compensation you like to
use? Is there a particular exposure compensation? With my Minolta
Maxxums, I've always used -1.5 flash exposure compensation with +1/2
exposure comp
Silly Bob, I have both brand cameras.
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I received a 135mm f/2 L USM today. Is it unusual for filters to be
extremely difficult to screw in and to squeek a lot? It's like the threads
are damaged. This happened with every filter I tried. My other lenses
take filters easily. Also, my lens seems to not want to lock focus. It
hunt
It seems that the consensus is custom function 11 set to 1, which seems
reasonable. If the camera chooses the "wrong" AF point, it can quickly be
changed with the press of one button. Why press two if you don't have
to? We have varying opinions on custom function 12, so I'll try both and
se
Found my answer Re: TTL, A-TTL, and E-TTL
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Last question. What's the easiest way to use the Elan 7's AEL button? It
seems that it needs to be held constantly in order to work, and there is no
custom function to make it an on/off switch. This is okay for handheld
pictures. But what if I'm shooting a landscape, evaluating parts of the
I'd like to know what custom function settings do you find most useful on
your Elan 7, in particular 8, 11, 12, which is where I'm having
difficulty. Thanks.
Michael
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What do I need to do when using a flash with my Elan 7? Is the FEL button
necessary for E-TTL? What is the difference between TTL, A-TTL, and E-TTL,
and how do I use each one? I mostly want consistent, multi segmented TTL
flash metering. Thanks.
Michael
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How do Canon EOS lenses without USM focus? Thanks.
Michael
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As of yesterday, I'm the proud new owner of a Canon EOS Elan 7 and
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM lens, my very first EOS gear. I have yet to
read but 3 pages of the instructions, but got a roll through it today
anyway. The camera is astoundingly quiet and fast focussing. IS worked
great. I'm
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I just noticed a post I sent this afternoon showed up about 10 times. What
is going on? I only sent one e-mail!
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The "Hi-Speed" of the Maxxum 80-200mm f/2.8 G isn't any special
technology. It's just a re-geared version of their original lens. The
Maxxum 7 cranks it into focus fast. I would imagine a USM or SW motor
would be slightly faster. The best thing about those is they're quiet. I
never notice
The best thing about Minolta is the Maxxum 7. This is one great
camera. I've never seen such a sophisticated camera be so simple to
operate. The lenses are excellent, but you don't get USM, IS, or some of
the selection.
The best thing about Nikon is the eye relief and lots of pro lenses.
C
Don,
I think there are two different Tokina 19-35mm lenses. One is the Cosina
made, and the other is made by Tokina, coming out a year or two ago, and
replacing the 20-35mm.
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What is a DO lens anyway?
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How fast focussing is the 100-400mm IS? I'm pretty well decided on
it. I'd like to perhaps use it for sports (non professional) photography
as well as wildlife. Is focussing fast enough on an Elan 7? Thanks.
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Which Canon lenses feature circular aperture? Thanks.
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Which is the better camera, the Elan 7 or A2? Thanks.
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