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Canon SLR Camera Comparison
    
EOS-1v/1vHS
EOS-1 N/RS
EOS 3
EOS A2/ A2E *
EOS Elan 7/7E
EOS Elan II/IIE *
EOS Rebel 2000
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.
Number of Focusing Points
Forty-five (Area AF Elipse)
Five ( | | + | | )
Forty-five (Area AF Elipse)
Five ( | | + | | )
Seven ( | | | | )
Three ( | + | )
Seven ( | | | | )
Autofocus Sensitivity @ ISO 100 with f/1.4
EV 0 - 18
EV 0 - 18
EV 0 - 18
EV 0 - 18
EV 1 - 18
EV 0 - 18
EV 1 - 18
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
Max Flash Sync Speed
1/250
1/250
1/200
1/200
1/125
1/125
1/90
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:
  • 21-zone evaluative metering
  • 8.5% partial area metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 2.4% center spot metering
  • 2.4% spot metering (linked to user selected focusing points).
  • Multi-spot metering (up tp 8 spot readings)
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • Pre-flash metering (E-TTL)
  • 3-Zone off-the-film TTL flash metering

  • 3-point TTL flash metering
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 16-zone evaluative metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 9.0% partial area metering
  • 3.5% spot metering (can be linked to focusing points).
  • 2.3% fine spot metering
  • 3-point TTL flash metering
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 21-zone evaluative metering
  • 8.5% partial area metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 2.4% center spot metering
  • 2.4% spot metering (linked to user selected focusing points).
  • Multi-spot metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • Pre-flash metering (E-TTL)
  • 3-Zone off-the-film TTL flash metering
  • 3-point TTL flash metering
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 16-zone evaluative metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 3.5% spot metering (can be linked to focusing points).
  • 3-point TTL flash metering
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 35-zone evaluative metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 10% partial area metering
  • Pre-flash metering (set automaticall with E-TTL).
  • 3-Zone off-the-film TTL flash metering
  • TTL/A-TTL autoflash
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 6-zone evaluative metering
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • 9.5% partial area metering (can be linked to focusing points).
  • 6-zone E-TTL flash metering
  • 4-zone 3-point TTL flash metering
TTL Full Aperture Metering:
  • 35-zone evaluative metering
  • 9.5% partial area metering
  • Pre-flash metering (set automaticall with E-TTL).
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).
AE Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Yes
Yes
Exposure Modes
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Manual
  • E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Bulb
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Manual
  • A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Manual
  • E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Bulb
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Manual
  • X-mode (for studio strobes)
  • Full Auto mode (Green Zone)
  • Programmed Image Control (4 settings)
  • A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE 
  • Full Auto Mode
  • Programmed Image Control Modes (5 settings)
  • Metered Manual
  • E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Program Flash AE
  • Shutter priority AE
  • Aperture priority AE
  • Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Manual
  • Full Auto mode (Green Zone)
  • Programmed Image Control (4 settings)
  • E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Shutter priority AE / Aperture priority AE
  • Auto Depth-of-field AE
  • Intelligent Program AE with variable shift
  • Full Auto mode (Green Zone)
  • Programmed Image Control (5 settings)
  • E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL Flash AE
  • Metered Manual
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.
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Depth of field AE
  • FE lock/AE Lock
  • Flash charge completion indicator 
  • High sync speed indicator 
  • Exposure Level Scale 
  • Flash Exposure Level Scale 
  • Remaining frame indicator - double digit
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
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Depth of field AE
  • Manual exposure mode indicator
  • AE Lock indicator/AEB indicator
  • Exposure compensation indicator
  • Flash charge completion indicator
  • Exposure Level Scale (+/- 3 steps, .03EV increment).
  • Remaining frame indicator
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.
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Depth of field AE
  • FE lock/AE Lock
  • Calibration indicator
  • Eye controlled focus indicator
  • Flash charge completion indicator
  • High sync speed indicator
  • Exposure Level Scale (+/- 3 steps, .03EV increment).
  • Remaining frame indicator - double digit
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
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Depth of field AE
  • Exposure compensation indicator (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments).
  • Flash compensation scale (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments).
  • Flash charge completion indicator
  • AF-in-focus indicator
  • Zero method manual metering display
  • Red-eye reduction mode indicator
  • Eye Controlled Focus indicator (A2E only)
  • AE lock indicator
Inside the picture area: Seven focusing points. Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area: Numerical and textual information with 
7-segment LCD display
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Ae Lock/FE Lock
  • Depth of field AE
  • Exposure level scale
  • Flash status
  • FP mode indicator (Hi-speed sync)
  • Eye control icon (7E only)
  • Flash compensation scale

  • 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
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • Depth of field AE
  • Exposure compensation indicator (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments).
  • Flash compensation scale (+/-2 steps in 0.5EV increments).
  • Flash charge completion indicator
  • AF-in-focus indicator
  • Manual metering scale
  • Red-eye reduction mode indicator
  • AE lock indicator
  • FP mode indicator
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
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture value
  • AE / AF Lock
  • Focusing point indicator
  • Exposure level scale
  • Flash status
  • FP mode indicator
  • In-focus indicator
     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
  • Custom Functions (20 custom & 63 optional in 3 group settings)
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 3 steps in 0.3 EV increments)
  • Multiple exposure
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Mirror lock
  • PC terminal
  • N3 remote socket
  • Custom Functions (14 selectable features)
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 3 steps in 0.3/0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple exposure
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Mirror lock
  • PC terminal
  • T3 remote socket
  • Custom Functions (18 selectable features)
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 3 steps in 0.3/0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple exposure
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Mirror lock
  • PC terminal
  • N3 remote `cket
  • Retractable built-in zoom flash
  • Custom Functions (16 selectable features)
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple exposure
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Mirror lock
  • PC terminal
  • T3 remote socket
  • Retractable built-in  flash
  • Custom Functions (13 functions, 34 settings)
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple Exposure
  • Mirror lock
  • Retractable built-in flash
  • Quartz Date Back (EOS Elan IIE QD only)
  • Custom functions (11 Selectable features)
  • Quick control dial
  • Auto exposure bracketing (+/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple exposure
  • Depth-of-field preview
  • Mirror lock
  • Wireless remote control (with optional RC-1)
  • Compatible with RS-60E3 remote controller
  • Compatible with BP-50 and BP-5B battery packs
  • Retractable built-in flash
  • Depth of field preview
  • Auto-exposure bracketing (+/- 2 steps in 0.5EV increments)
  • Multiple Exposure
     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
855/1,300 - 29.9/45.5
780 / 27.5
665-675 - 23.5/23.9
575 / 20.3 
580/585 - 20.3/20.5
357/372 - 11.8/12.4
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)          

*Discontinued

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