Whats the film equivalent of the 10D?

[mblanton]

What film camera is most like the 10D, as far as focus points, custom functions and stuff?

Mike

[slin100]

The Elan 7, I believe.

[johneo]

What film camera is most like the 10D, as far as focus points, custom functions and stuff?

I asked the same question about a year ago and (as mentioned) was told the Elan 7. About the same time the Elan 7n and 7ne had just come out and I went with the 7ne.

feels and funtions about the same as the 10D (which I have as well), only it has that dang film in there :) About the same size but without a lens it is lighter.

I got the 7ne which has eye control focus ... very cool feature ... but I do not use it because I mainly shoot with my 10D and switching to ECF on the 7ne takes getting used to. Really like the camera though.

With the 10D and 7ne hanging around my neck, it's easy to shoot with one and think it was the other (until you hear the film advance)

As a side note ... when I asked about the Elan 7 & 7n, someone said they eat batteries. Really made me 2nd guess buying it but plunged in just the same. Well, I've only shot maybe 30 rolls of film since owning it (a year+ now) and the one and only battery I put in still shows full charge ... I just hope the spare I have sitting in my bag is still good :)