Didn't the Elan bodies use IR to find the film sprockets? I seem to recall at least a few Canon film bodies being IR-unfriendly from an IR LED...
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Didn't the Elan bodies use IR to find the film sprockets? I seem to recall at least a few Canon film bodies being IR-unfriendly from an IR LED...
As far as film EOS models go, grab a used 7 or 7e. The A2/A2e/5 models are great, and what I use, but there is an issue with the command dial(it could break, just a bad design) that would make it a bad used buy unless you get one real cheap. The Elan II/IIe/55 is also a good buy.
That said, if you do get a good deal on an A2, it's a sweetheart of a camera
That said, if you do get a good deal on an A2, it's a sweetheart of a camera
Every EOS body, except the 620, 630, and 650 use IR LEDs to sense sprocket position. It'll play merry havoc with HIE, but the other IR films tend to only be fogged on the sprockets themselves, so are usable with caution.
You need a 7N.
Mirror lockup.
Wheel on the back.
While I have a 30D, I often take my 35mm into difficult situations and have scans done rather than prints.
Mirror lockup.
Wheel on the back.
While I have a 30D, I often take my 35mm into difficult situations and have scans done rather than prints.
Having shot about 12 rolls with my Rebel 2000 this past week, I've once again been drooling over an Elan 7*. Mostly the 7n(e) this time around, but maybe I can found a cheap 7(e) on eBay for myself...
Are you sure about the A2...? I seem to remember it did not have IR leds, and was able to be used with IR film no problem... I'll have to check this out, since I used one for years and never shot IR film with it, but I think my memory serves me correctly.