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| Canon SLR Camera Comparison | ||||||||
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EOS-1v/1vHS
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EOS-1
N/RS
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EOS
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A2/ A2E *
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Elan 7/7E
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Elan II/IIE *
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EOS
Rebel 2000
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| Autofocus System | TTL-AREA-SIR CMOS sensor. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. | TTL-CT-SIR (*) phase detection type. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. Manual focusing confirmation possible witmh EF lenses. Autoatic and manual focusing point selection. | TTL-AREA-SIR CMOS sensor. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. Eye Controled Focus and automatic focussing point selection and manual switching | TTL-CT-SIR (*) phase detection type. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. One-shot/AI Servo auto switching mode. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. Focusing point selection by Eye Controlled Focus (A2E only), automatic and manual focusing point selection and manual switching. | TTL-AREA-SIR CMOS sensor. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. Focusing point selection by Eye Controled Focus (7E only); automatic focusing point selection and manual switching | TTL-CT-SIR (*) phase detection type. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. One-shot/AI Servo auto switching mode. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. Focusing point selection by Eye Controlled Focus (IIE only), automatic and manual focusing point selection and manual switching. | TTL-CT-SIR (*) CMOS sensor. One-shot and AI Servo AF with Focus Prediction. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. Automatic focussing point selection. | |
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| Autofocus Sensitivity @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 |
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EV 1 - 18 |
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| Shutter | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | Vertical travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled | |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 sec - 1/8000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.3EV, 0.5EV or 1EV increments | 30 sec - 1/8000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.3EV, 0.5EV or 1EV increments | 30 sec - 1/8000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.3EV increments | 30 sec - 1/8000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.5EV increments | 30 sec - 1/4000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.5EV increments | 30 sec - 1/4000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.5EV increments | 30 sec - 1/2000 + Bulb, manually selectable in 0.5EV increments | |
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| Film Loading | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. | |
| Film Transport | Single and 3.5 frames/sec. (Single, 3.5 and up to 10 fps with PB-E2/NP-E2) (Single, 3.5 and up to 10 fps with EOS 1v/HS and optional NP-E2). | Single and 3.0 frames/sec. (Single, 3.0 and 6.0 fps with Booster E1). (Single 3.0, 6.0 and 10.0 fps with EOS 1N/RS). | Single and 4.3 frames/sec. (Single 3.0 fps and up to 7 fps with BP-E2). | Single, 3.0 and 5.0 frames/sec. | Single and up to 4 frames/sec. | Single and 2.5 frames/sec. | Single and 1.5 frames/sec. | |
| EOS-1v/1vHS | EOS-1 N/RS | EOS 3 | EOS A2/ A2E * | EOS Elan 7/7E | EOS Elan II/IIE * | EOS Rebel 2000 | ||
| Film Rewind | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. Choice of high-speed or silent rewind. | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. | |
| Metering System | TTL
Full Aperture Metering:
3-point TTL flash metering |
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Full Aperture Metering:
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Full Aperture Metering:
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Full Aperture Metering:
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Full Aperture Metering:
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Full Aperture Metering:
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| Metering Sensitivity @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 | EV 0 - 20 for all patterns | EV 0 - 20 for all patterns except fine spot metering (EV 3 - 20). | EV 0 - 20 for all patterns | EV 1 - 20 for all patterns | EV 1 - 20 for all patterns | EV 1 - 20 for all patterns | EV 2 - 20 for all patterns | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments | |
| EOS-1v/1vHS | EOS-1 N/RS | EOS 3 | EOS A2/ A2E * | EOS Elan 7/7E | EOS Elan II/IIE * | EOS Rebel 2000 | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights). | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights). | +/- 3 steps in 0.3EV or 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights). | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights) | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights) | +/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments (works with all EOS Speedlights) | Not available -- (requires external Speedlight with that feature). | |
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| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level pentaprism | Fixed eye-level roof prism. | |
| Finder Coverage | 100% horizontal & vertical at 0.72x. | 100% horizontal & vertical at 0.72x. | 97% vertical at 0.72x. | 94% vertical x 92% horizontal at 0.73x. | 92% vertical x 90% horizontal at 0.70%. | 90% vertical x 92% horizontal at 0.71x. | 90% vertical & horizontal at 0.73x. | |
| EOS-1v/1vHS | EOS-1 N/RS | EOS 3 | EOS A2/ A2E * | EOS Elan 7/7E | EOS Elan II/IIE * | EOS Rebel 2000 | ||
| Viewfinder Information | Inside
the picture area: Area AF ellipse and fine spot metering circle. Displayed
at the bottom and right side of viewing area: LCD numerals, pattern and
text display.
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Inside
the picture area: Five focusing points, 2.3% spot meter mark. Displayed
at the bottom and right side of the viewing area: 7-segment LCD digital
character display
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Inside
the picture area: Area AF ellipse and fine spot metering circle. Displayed
at the bottom and right side of viewing area: LCD numerals, pattern and
text display.
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Inside
the picture area: Five focusing points, plus Depth-of-Field Checkmark (A2E
only). Displayed at the bottom and right side of the viewing area: 7-segment
LCD digital character display
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Inside
the picture area: Seven focusing points. Displayed at the bottom of the
viewing area: Numerical and textual information with
7-segment LCD display
AF-in focus indicator |
Inside
the picture area: Three focusing points, plus Depth-of-Field Checkmark (IIE
only). Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area: 7-segment LCD digital
character display
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Inside
the picture area: Seven focusing points, plus 9.5% partial metering circle
Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area: Numeric and textual imformation
with 7-segment LCD
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| EOS-1v/1vHS | EOS-1 N/RS | EOS 3 | EOS A2/ A2E * | EOS Elan 7/7E | EOS Elan II/IIE * | EOS Rebel 2000 | ||
| Focusing Screens | Laser-matte screen Ec-C III, with area AF ellipse and fine spot metering circle. (Interchangeable with Ec-series focus screens. Metering correction data can be set with a Custom Function for Laser-matte and New Laser-matte screens | New laser-matte screen. Nine optional interchangeable screens available. | New laser-matte screen with area AF ellipse and fine spot metering circle. (Compatible with EOS-1 focus screens but EOS-3 screens are not recommended for EOS-1 or 1n). | New laser-matte screen. Six optional interchangeable screens available. | Laser matte screen with focusing points; (non interchangeable). | New laser matte screen, (non interchangeable). | New laser matte screen with focusing points; (non interchangeable). | |
| Special Features |
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| EOS-1v/1vHS | EOS-1 N/RS | EOS 3 | EOS A2/ A2E * | EOS Elan 7/7E | EOS Elan II/IIE * | EOS Rebel 2000 | ||
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled with 2 or 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 2 or 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 2 or 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 2 or 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 10-sec. delay. | Electronically controlled with 10-sec. delay. | |
| Body Dimensions mm/in (W x H x D) | 161 x 120.8 x 70.8
6.3 x 4.7 x 2.8 HS: 161 x 164.3 x 82.5 6.3 x 6.4 x 3.2 |
161 x 112.1 x 71.8/161 x 155.9 x 78 6-5/16 x 2-13/16/6-5/16 x 6-1/8 x 3-1/16 | 161 x 119.2 x 70.8 6-5/16 x 4-11/16 x 2-3/16 | 154 x 120.5 x 74.2 6-1/16 x 4-3/4 x 2-15/16 | 146.7 x 103 x 69
5.8 x 4.0 x 2.7 |
152.5 x 104.5 x 71 6-1/16 x 4-1/8 x 2-3/4 | 140 x 90 x 58.5 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 215/16 | |
| Weight (grams/ounces) | 940/33.3 - 1380/48.7 |
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| Remote Control Options | Remote Switch 80N3; Timer Remote 80-N3; Extension cord 1000N3; Wireless LC-4 set; Adapter RA-N3 permist use of older T3 accessories | Remote Switch 60T3; Extension cord 1000T3; Wireless LC-3 set; | Remote Switch 80N3; Timer Remote 80-N3; Extension cord 1000N3; Wireless LC-4 set; Adapter RA-N3 permist use of older T3 accessories | Remote Switch 60T3; Extension cord 1000T3; Wireless LC-3 set; | Wireless Remote RC-1; Remote Switch RS-60E3 | Wireless Remote RC-1; Remote Switch RS-60E3 | Remote Switch RS-60E3 | |
| Auxiliary grip/battery pack options | HS model includes accessory Power Drive Booster PB-E2 | Power Drive Booster E1, NiCd Pack E1 (requires NiCd Charger E1), Battery Pack BP-E1 | Power Drive Booster PB-E2, uses Battery Magazine BM-E2 or Ni-MH Pack NP-E2 (requires Charger NC-E2). | Vertical Grip VG-10; External Battery Pack BP-5 | Battery Pack BP-300 | Battery Pack BP-50, External Battery Pack BP-5B (requires BP-50) | BP-200 (uses 4AA or 1 2CR5 battery). | |
| Date/Data back Options | DB-E2 Date Back | Command Back E1 includes date/hour, 6-digit number or 4-digit number + alpha, auto-incrementing frame counter (up to 9999), or timer functions | DB-E2 Date Back | None. (European EOS-5 body includes date back -- not available from Canon USA). | Separate date body version of Elan 7E available | Separate date body version of Elan IIE available | Separate date body available | |
| Other | PC Link with optional ES-E1 software | RS features continuous viewing via pellicle mirror & 6 millisecond shutter release delay. | ||||||
| Notes | (*) Through-the-Lens Cross-Type Secondary Image Registration) | |||||||
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