300D Cease production?

RossChang · 22nd January 2005

Found tis information from DCFever... dunno true or not... go in if you can read Chinese...
http://www.dcfever.com/forum/read.ph...7b85d4d9b29545

It says 500D gonna replace it soon...

USM · 22nd January 2005

It's about time liao.

Black 300D is already selling at $1,500++, clearing stocks fast.

Watch out the onslaught of Canon in March.

jeff49er · 22nd January 2005

If a 500D comes out, it has more pro functions

AJ23 · 22nd January 2005

Originally Posted by jeff49er

If a 500D comes out, it has more pro functions

Also, it will have multiple thread size and 2 fluorite glass elements.

taku1a · 22nd January 2005

Originally Posted by AJ23

Also, it will have multiple thread size and 2 fluorite glass elements.

For the viewfinder?

generik · 22nd January 2005

Wah... how many going to upgrade from 20D to 500D?

From 20 -> 500... 25X difference, must be good!

reno77 · 22nd January 2005

Originally Posted by AJ23

Also, it will have multiple thread size and 2 fluorite glass elements.

and 2.5 inch LCD viewer, hopefully VGA.

imaginary_number · 22nd January 2005

Originally Posted by RossChang

Found tis information from DCFever... dunno true or not... go in if you can read Chinese...
http://www.dcfever.com/forum/read.ph...7b85d4d9b29545

It says 500D gonna replace it soon...

I don't think Canon will call it 500D, since they've another product (close up filter) by that name.

dbcs · 22nd January 2005

Thought AJ23's response was quite interesting. 500D is a close-up lens by Canon that comes in 52, 58, 72 and 77mm sizes.

EiRiK · 22nd January 2005

was wondering what AJ23 was taking about.... he refering to the closeup filter...

AJ23 · 22nd January 2005

Originally Posted by dbcs

Thought AJ23's response was quite interesting. 500D is a close-up lens by Canon that comes in 52, 58, 72 and 77mm sizes.

Bingo.

500D is indeed Canon's close-up filter. And not to forget, there's also 250D, which is also a close-up filter.

Virgo · 22nd January 2005

I was wondering how Canon go with their naming conventions when come to new products.

I think newbies in that HK webpage got mixed up with the close up filter.

Waz · 22nd January 2005

"Sayang" man.

300D is a good camera. I have one. Wonderful camera for its simplicity.
They should come out with one with all similar feature except improvement on body material. Maybe a "310D"?

Having used a D70 (I was a Nikonian), I can say that if u don't tweak too much, 300D is safe bet. More close to a film DSLR when u compared to the controls and settings of a D70. (Comparing a similar class camera).

jeff49er · 22nd January 2005

There will always be a better models and this is how manufacturers be it cars, cameras and handphones survive.

The 300D will def have a good replacement and it is anyone's guess what the name of the new model will be. But soon in PMA 2005 we shall know the truth.

Definitely the new model will have more control functions like. Digic II, 1 Shot mode and Ettl II and it still in a plastic body, black hopefully.

RossChang · 22nd January 2005

Dunno leh... they say the "News" came from Man Sheng leh... wander why such a reputable camera shops tat knows all the accessories say such idiotic thing?...

trucatus · 22nd January 2005

And the link is a broken one......so doubt the news...haha

lightning · 23rd January 2005

I think we just have to be contented with what we have now and make the best use of it. Until your skill or situation requires you to upgrade, then go for the new camera that is within your reach and requirement.

I am sure Canon will release another sub SGD $2000 "Prosumer" category DSLR camera soon. It is time for 300D to retire

I got a better suggestion why not get the "Myself MarkII"? It should be free and probably have lifetime warranty.

Cheers

RossChang · 23rd January 2005

Originally Posted by trucatus

And the link is a broken one......so doubt the news...haha

Link not broken... guess DCFever server were down for a period of time yesterday...

generik · 24th January 2005

Wonder if the new successor will be better than the 20D?

mpenza · 24th January 2005

Originally Posted by generik

Wonder if the new successor will be better than the 20D?

don't think so. some features might be better (e.g. I/O speed for CF operations, maybe higher resolution LCD, etc) but overall 20D would still be a better and higher priced body.

maybe the new cam will be unimaginatively called 300DMkII

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RossChang Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,563	300D Cease production? Found tis information from DCFever... dunno true or not... go in if you can read Chinese... http://www.dcfever.com/forum/read.ph...7b85d4d9b29545 It says 500D gonna replace it soon...

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Waz Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 227	300D Ceasedproductionn? "Sayang" man. 300D is a good camera. I have one. Wonderful camera for its simplicity. They should come out with one with all similar feature except improvement on body material. Maybe a "310D"? Having used a D70 (I was a Nikonian), I can say that if u don't tweak too much, 300D is safe bet. More close to a film DSLR when u compared to the controls and settings of a D70. (Comparing a similar class camera).

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USM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,880	It's about time liao. Black 300D is already selling at $1,500++, clearing stocks fast. Watch out the onslaught of Canon in March.

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generik Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 292	Wah... how many going to upgrade from 20D to 500D? From 20 -> 500... 25X difference, must be good!

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dbcs Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Posts: 263	Thought AJ23's response was quite interesting. 500D is a close-up lens by Canon that comes in 52, 58, 72 and 77mm sizes.

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lightning Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 3,762	No end to chasing the lastest! I think we just have to be contented with what we have now and make the best use of it. Until your skill or situation requires you to upgrade, then go for the new camera that is within your reach and requirement. I am sure Canon will release another sub SGD $2000 "Prosumer" category DSLR camera soon. It is time for 300D to retire I got a better suggestion why not get the "Myself MarkII"? It should be free and probably have lifetime warranty. Cheers __________________ My stock photos victor.shutterbug.sg Last edited by lightning; 24th January 2005 at 12:23 AM.

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generik Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 292	Wonder if the new successor will be better than the 20D?