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for Canon EOS 50 E

Rating Summary based on 8 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 4 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
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  • 2 Stars
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  • 1 Star
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  • Compatibility with other Photographic Equipment
  • Durability
  • Ease of Use
  • Instruction Manual
  • Overall Look & Design
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  • 60 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    flashpointz

    5 Stars AFFORDABLE EXPERTISE FOR BEGINNERS Diamond review 30/04/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages excellent range of functions, easy to use for the beginner, ideal also for more advanced users

    Disadvantages Disadvantages don't be put off by the fact it's a 'proper' camera

    Having read a number of ‘reviews’ by my fellow Ciao members of Digital cameras – of varying quality – it got me thinking about a cheaper alternative. A Good old fashioned REAL Camera. That is not meant to decry the fact that there are now many top quality Digital cameras with all kinds of super functions, but the bottom line is, the vast majority still cannot hold a candle to the image quality produced by even a medium range 35mm SLR. Ah, I hear you shout “What the hell is an SLR?” SLR = Single Lens Reflex – meaning basically that when you look through the camera viewfinder, you are looking ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    a4angus

    4 Stars Canon can, and so can you 24/03/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Canon quality; range of lenses available; good features

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Film - going the way of the dinosaur

    The 50E is an old fashioned Single Lens Reflex camera (that's look through the lens to you and me) which has been around for 5+ years now. It is know as the Rebel in the US and other countries but is basically the same. The camera would be an excellent budget buy for a beginner, or a good second hand buy for those wanting a cheaper option or second camera. It can come with a range of lenses - depends on package/store. I bought this with a 35-80mm Canon USM lens and later bought a 35-300mm Tamron lens to enable all shots from one lens. Reliability ------------- Had this for years now with not a ... more
  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    querth

    5 Stars EOS 50e: A very capable camera 12/01/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Eye control, ease of use

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Fixed focal length built in flash

    I purchased my 50e new several years ago with a Canon 28-80 zoom lens as a replacement for a fully manual Practica SLR. One of the main selling points at the time was the eye controlled auto focus. This enables the camera to sense which of three focus points your eye is looking at and focus accordingly. The eye-control works extremely well and operates with the camera in the horizontal or vertical position. Once calibrated to your eye it is usually quicker than manually selecting a focus point. A depth of field preview can also be activated using eye control by looking at a small square in the ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Vistaway

    5 Stars The Ultimate Starter SLR 04/07/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Tons of features, easy operation, top quality build.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Older model.

    The EOS 50e, also known as the Elan IIe, is often overlooked in favor of newer models. However, after many years this camera has not even begun to show its age. Anyone considering making the leap from compact to SLR should search for this gem. The 50e is most often sold with the standard Canon 28-80mm lense and the usual accessories, and that's what I ended up with. Features include all the expected Canon goodies, with 3-point focusing being the only feature that falls short of today's standards. The controls are perfect - the dual wheels for controlling aperature and speed are placed ... more
  • 1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    glsphoto

    5 Stars Review 08/08/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lens Backup. Build Quality. Eye Controlled Focus...

    Disadvantages Disadvantages C**p Evaluative metering

    I have used this camera for 2 years as a semi-pro photographer. I went to a residential course last year and had perfect exposures in all 36 transparencies of 10 films (unlike some of the students with > £1000 cameras). I cannot recommend this camera enough for anyone who is considered taking up photography seriously. The eye-control focus is very easy to use and very helpful (if for speed of focusing only.) It has all the features I think you need in a modern camera (although spot metering would be helpful). The bad side of the camera has to be the evaluative metering. It really is s**t ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    HdPP

    5 Stars Canon EOS 50E by Hubert de Paor ABPPA 20/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages solid camera,reliable and ease of use

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Never met any

    I wont go into any technicality with this camera,i will say that i am a semi pro photographer that posess the canon eos mk 3 and the canon eos 400d as a general back up.The canon eos 50e will take pride of place in my equipment arsenal as a film camera. I have had this camera for several years and some of my work from this has been exhibited.I like the overall design,ease of use and the robust feel.It has travelled extensively also with me. I agree with the other reviews that the battery grip is a must as it really gives a good strong feel in the hand and adds weight which i like.Dont use ... more
  • 3 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    synchro

    5 Stars Affordable semi-pro SLR camera with affordable features 19/06/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages COmprehensive features, value for money

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A little dated looks

    This camera has all that an amateur needs to achieve excellent photos after a short period of use. It can be handled by a beginner and yet not be outgrown as experience increases. It has a superb focussing system and the exposure controls allows most lighting conditions to be handled (it just lacks spot metering). It is not too heavy, unlike some Nikon cameras I know, but will not suit those with smaller hands. In its simplest mode, the autoexposure, autofocus just requires you to point and shoot, every thing is done for you. At the other extreme, full manual control is provided. All readout ... more
  • 0 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    sugus

    5 Stars Canon EOS 50E 35mm SLR Camera 25/07/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Canon EOS 50E 35mm SLR Camera System

    Disadvantages Disadvantages .

    Please contact me in my e-mail adress : makemewannahappy@yahoo.com for more informations. All equipment kept in a bag in an environmentally controlled, smoke free environment. Camera was my backup and was hardly used -- it is as mint as a used camera could be. Lens has always had a UV filter present and has no scratches or fogging. BP-50 battery pack allows standard AA batteries to be used (including rechargeable), as well as allowing for camera to be used vertically. The Canon EOS-50/50E/Elan II/IIE QD carries many basic features inherited from previous model of EOS-100/Elan plus many MORE ... more
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