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Canon FD 70-210mm f/4.0 MF

04/13/2008 08:24:44 PM · #1

the new job i got requires a film camera...they all shoot nikon there except one person..however i have a canon...so therefre all canon lenses...what canon film body should i get? im not looking to spend much as i probobly wont be useing it for much other than this job also im going to need a cheap flash... what flash should i get? it has to work on a shoemount cant be manual

shutterpuppy

Sony Alpha a7

04/13/2008 09:48:44 PM · #2

I still shoot black and white with my Canon Elan 7ne - I like the eye focus option for street and action shooting and it has always worked well for me, but others don't care for it. If the eye focus sounds good, then go with the 7e or 7ne, if not the 7 or 7n are a little cheaper.

Both are great bodies and excellent cameras. The 7n/ne has a noticeably better build quality, but the 7/7e is a great camera as well.

Here are some links:
Canon Elan 7n/ne
Canon Elan 7/7e

I use a 420ex for both my film and digital work. Good, basic hot-shoe TTL flash. There is a newer upgrade, the 430ex, but I've never used it.

KEH.com is a great place to pick up used equipment in great shape and at a good price. Some good deals on film camera equipment these days.

04/14/2008 12:03:41 PM · #3

im looking at the Ean 7 auto focus... but is it compatible with all my lenses that i have? aso im looking at the A2 which should i get?

04/14/2008 12:03:41 PM · #4

im looking at the Ean 7 auto focus... but is it compatible with all my lenses that i have? aso im looking at the A2 which should i get?

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/14/2008 12:12:10 PM · #5

also whats the difference between the N and NE?

Spork99

OM System OM-1

04/14/2008 12:29:19 PM · #6

Originally posted by Jib:

also whats the difference between the N and NE?

E has Eye Controlled Focus.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

04/14/2008 02:04:59 PM · #7

Originally posted by Jib:

im looking at the Ean 7 auto focus... but is it compatible with all my lenses that i have? aso im looking at the A2 which should i get?

The ELAN 7 will work with your 50 and 70-200. Forget about the 18-55 since it's EF-S.

The A2, if it has an EF mount then those same two lenses will work.