Canon N1 or EOS3

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I'm interested in the EOS3 and the N1. Their prices are about the same at B&H. I just want to know which one is better of the two? Does the N1 has the ETTL feature?

thanks,

-- Michael Estrella (mm071799@attcanada.ca), May 05, 2001

Answers

It depends on what features you need/want. The 3 has E-TTL where the 1N does not. The 1N is capable of 6 fps and the 3 can hit 7 fps with the PB-E2 booster and NiMH pack from Canon. Spendy. 6 fps with AA alkalines.

Open two new browser windows and look at the EOS 1N and the EOS 3 for yourself. They both have their respective places in 35mm photography or Canon wouldn't offer them, no?

btw, the 1NRS can hit 10 fps, but it is a monster, weighing in at over 3 lbs. No lens....

Tell us more about your needs for one of these cameras. Weddings? Pro sports? Shooting your kids? Portraits? Commercial? Fashion? Newspaper PJ? Self protection from muggers? ;)

Would the 7e be enough camera for your at only about $520? Remember, it's not the camera that takes the photo, it's you and that piece of glass out in front of the camera. The 7e is actually a bit faster in some respects than the pro camera EOS 3. And newer. Yes it's true. ECF reaction time for one. Don't hold me to it, but I think the 7e is twice as fast. Not saying the 3 is a slouch, but the 7e will react in 60ms. The EOS 3 is slower.

-- Colin Miller (ckmiller@pond.net), May 05, 2001.


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