Sharp focus can be confirmed by using the in- focus indicator in the viewfinder. Exposure Control at Your Fingertips The Elan II and IIE Command Dial, located to the left of the viewfinder, enables quick and easy access to several exposure modes from Programmed exposure to full manual control. The camera offers 10 exposure modes including a scale-metered mode when using manual exposure for precise metering. In the Intelligent Program AE mode, the camera selects the proper shutter speed and aperture settings for a correct exposure based on lighting conditions, film speed, focal-length and maximum aperture of the lens being used. The camera will automatically select the proper shutter speed based on the pre-selected aperture setting made by the photographer.
Manual exposure gives the photographer complete control over shutter speeds and apertures.
The Elan II and IIE provide a metering scale in the viewfinder, permitting the photographer to better determine the effects of their creative techniques. This mode is especially beneficial for close-up and nature photography. Using Icons to identify common subjects, users can simply rotate the camera's Command Dial to the corresponding icon for the subject they are photographing. In the Portrait PIC mode, the camera will favor a wide aperture to maintain focus on the main subject and blur distracting backgrounds. By using this mode with One-Shot AF, the user can focus on the subject and recompose the scene.