Canon expands its evolutionary camera design concept into its third generation EOS Elan with the new Elan 7E. Canon EOS cameras have long been the top choice of serious photographers worldwide - celebrated for their user friendly design, professional precision and uncompromising quality, this new family of EOS Elan cameras is faster, sharper, more rugged and more intuitive than ever before -with many features that outperform other cameras in their class.Combined in this outfit with the highly versatile Quantaray 28-90mm autofocus zoom lens, the Elan 7E retains many of the advanced features of the extremely popular Elan II, while adding a number of new features starting with the re-design of its exterior. The camera's compact body incorporates a durable metal top cover and a simplified control layout for easier access to the camera's features and functions. The Elan 7E also includes a built-in, retractable flash unit with wide-angle covering power up to 28mm. The flash exposure control uses 3-zone TTL metering linked to all 7 focusing points. In the Full Auto and Programmed Image Control modes, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically in low-light or back-lit situations. In the Creative Zone modes, flash can be used at the user's discretion. At 4 frames per second, the EOS Elan 7E offers the fastest continuous shooting speed in its class. When set for the AI Servo mode for tracking moving subjects, maximum speed is 3.5 fps.