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Alex Knappenberger · September 7th, 2003, 12:50 PM

What do you guys think? Should I buy a used Elan IIe from B&H, along with a used 35-80mm lens from there? By B&H's condition scale, the elan is a 8, and the used lens is a 10. It will cost about $240, but my grandpa is loaning me $100, so I can buy that. I know you guys say stay away from used cameras, but it's from B&H and the Elan IIe is a much better body then any Rebel....

Thanks.

Jeff Donald · September 7th, 2003, 05:04 PM

The Elan IIe is an excellent camera. I would have no hesitation buying used equipment from B&H. The body will probably have a few marks on it, being an 8. But it should function fine. The eye-control is a neat feature. I had it on my A2e and EOS 3, I really miss it on my 10D. You should get a lot out of that camera.

Adrian Douglas · September 8th, 2003, 06:16 AM

Alex the Elan is a great camera. My mum has one, actually the EOS50 version, and she loves it. She's had it for about 6 years and never had a problem. As it's a mid-range camera it will serve you as you learn and well into advanced shooting. Start off in the picture modes until you get the hang of shooing then move on the the creative modes.

I've bought a lot of gear second hand and as long as you buy from a reputable store, like B&H, you should be sweet.

September 7th, 2003, 12:50 PM	#1
Alex Knappenberger High School Student Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio, USA Posts: 609	Should I buy a used Elan IIe from B&H? What do you guys think? Should I buy a used Elan IIe from B&H, along with a used 35-80mm lens from there? By B&H's condition scale, the elan is a 8, and the used lens is a 10. It will cost about $240, but my grandpa is loaning me $100, so I can buy that. I know you guys say stay away from used cameras, but it's from B&H and the Elan IIe is a much better body then any Rebel.... Thanks.

September 7th, 2003, 05:04 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The Elan IIe is an excellent camera. I would have no hesitation buying used equipment from B&H. The body will probably have a few marks on it, being an 8. But it should function fine. The eye-control is a neat feature. I had it on my A2e and EOS 3, I really miss it on my 10D. You should get a lot out of that camera. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 8th, 2003, 06:16 AM	#3
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Alex the Elan is a great camera. My mum has one, actually the EOS50 version, and she loves it. She's had it for about 6 years and never had a problem. As it's a mid-range camera it will serve you as you learn and well into advanced shooting. Start off in the picture modes until you get the hang of shooing then move on the the creative modes. I've bought a lot of gear second hand and as long as you buy from a reputable store, like B&H, you should be sweet. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors