Canon Eos Elan
This was the world’s first AF SLR camera which incorporated the concept of silent operation.
The newly-developed silent mechanisms reduced film advance noise and rewind noise by one-eighth to one-half the level of previous models. The built-in flash’s coverage adjusts automatically (auto zoom) to suit the lens focal length. Red-eye reduction, second-curtain sync, and flash exposure compensation were other flash features. The Quick Control Dial on the camera back also enables real-time exposure compensation adjustment while you looked through the viewfinder. It was a feature-laden, mid-class multi-mode 35mm AF SLR.
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter multi-mode AF SLR camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, others |
| Lens Mount | EF mount |
| AF System | TTL phase detection. AF modes: One-Shot AF/Predictive AI Servo AF (automatic switchover). AF operating range at ISO 100: EV 0 – 18. Cross-type BASIS for the AF sensor. |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel, focal-plane electronic shutter. 30 sec. – 1/4000 sec., B. X-sync at 1/125 sec. (hot shoe). Shutter speed can be set in half-stop increments. Built-in electronic self-timer (with beeper). |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.75x magnification and 90% coverage. New Laser Matte screen. |
| Viewfinder Information |
AF mark, in-focus indicator, partial metering circle, shutter speed, aperture setting, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure level, flash ready, AE lock, exposure compensation, red-eye reduction lamp, autobracketing amount, and other indications. |
| Metering & Exposure Control |
Composite SPC for TTL full-aperture metering (6-zone evaluative, 6.5% partial at center, and center-weighted averaging) with shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, shiftable Intelligent program AE, Programmed Image Control modes, bar code mode, and metered manual. AE lock with partial metering enabled. Exposure compensation and autobracketing range of ±2 EV (in 1/2-stop increments). Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 – 20. Film speed range: ISO 6 to 6400. Maximum 9 multiple exposures. 7 Custom Functions. |
| External LCD | Shutter speed, aperture setting, film speed, depth-of-field AE, bar code program and number, Custom Function No., film transport mode, battery check, metering mode, AF mode, multiple exposure count, red-eye reduction, autobracketing, exposure compensation, manual, and other indications. |
| Built-in Flash | Located on pentaprism hump. Auto pop-up flash head. TTL zoom autoflash control with off-the-film metering. Red-eye reduction lamp provided. Second-curtain sync enabled. Guide No. 12 – 17 (at ISO 100 in m). Auto zoom flash head for 28mm, 50mm, and 80mm focal lengths. |
| Quick Control Dial |
Dial on camera back sets exposure compensation amount in AE modes, the aperture in the manual mode, and the flash exposure compensation amount for the built-in flash. |
| Power Source | One 6 V 2CR5 lithium battery |
| Film Loading & Advance |
Align film leader at mark, then close the camera back for auto loading. Automatic film advance with built-in motor. Film advance speed: Approx. 3 fps and single advance. |
| Film Rewind | Automatic with built-in motor. Midroll rewind enabled. |
| Dimensions & Weight |
154 x 105 x 69 mm, 580 g |