DSLR - Canon 300D

[limz_777]

any personal experience with this model? need feedbacks thanks.

[Lensman]

I owned 1 for 1 yr+.

As an upgrade from my Canon Powershot S50 camera. Almost similar manual options & creative functions but the 300D has interchangeable lenses.... and the world is your oyster.

Still learning how to work on all of it's functions. Guess I am 30% there....

My only peeve is the write buffer. If shot on continous, it can only handle 4 hi-res images and then the camera will take it's time to write to the mem card. During this brief moment, you cannot take any more photos.... and my fav sunbird would have flown away.

This flaw seems to have been taken care of with the newer 350D.

[limz_777]

Originally Posted by Lensman I owned 1 for 1 yr+. As an upgrade from my Canon Powershot S50 camera. Almost similar manual options & creative functions but the 300D has interchangeable lenses.... and the world is your oyster. Still learning how to work on all of it's functions. Guess I am 30% there.... My only peeve is the write buffer. If shot on continous, it can only handle 4 hi-res images and then the camera will take it's time to write to the mem card. During this brief moment, you cannot take any more photos.... and my fav sunbird would have flown away. This flaw seems to have been taken care of with the newer 350D.

shutter speed able to take the sunbird in action?

[Lensman]

Well, you don't need a very fast shutter speed as the flash will freeze the action.

[limz_777]

nice pics, then the dslr 350d will be a better choice? what extra perks does it have?

[limz_777]

any pictures of eagles soaring in d sky?

[JediForce4ever]

If you are using this for birding, you might need AI servo.
Dont forget the big investment in long lenses.
The 350D has better noise ctrl over the 300D.And it has AI servo.CFn.Metering selection.

[LittleWolf]

Originally Posted by limz_777 nice pics, then the dslr 350d will be a better choice? what extra perks does it have?

The (IMHO) by far most important advantage of the 350D is the reduced bootup time. The 300D takes about 3 seconds or so to "boot up" after turning it on, or after waking up from energy-saving standby. I think the 350D is more or less instantly ready to take photos.

[limz_777]

true , noise is a big factor when taking pics of animals ,thanks for d advice-jedi , how long does d 350d take to boot up?- wolf , are u guys using the 350d too?

[LittleWolf]

Originally Posted by limz_777 wolf , are u guys using the 350d too?

As much as I dislike some things, I'm trying to avoid the "must upgrade" trap. As long as my 300D works, I'm likely to stick with it.

[Ally]

Originally Posted by limz_777 any personal experience with this model? need feedbacks thanks.

Have been shooting with 300D since Nov '04..
Admittedly it has some flaws, like relatively small buffer size..
Sometimes the cam refuses to fire if "conditions" are not right.. (read that it's b'coz of low-light focussing issues or something..)

But it's a hardy DSLR that's survived my several trips abroad.. (Eygpt/Aust/Africa/Msia/jungle/swamp/sea/drizzle/sweat..)
My bro-in-law fell on his 300D once and broke the built-in flash, but the cam carried on shooting..
My cousin shot her 300D while it was snowing, no low-temp problems there..

If you're not too fussy with the somewhat lack of control, a 300D covers most cases, and at 2nd hand prices is a real bargain..

[limz_777]

Originally Posted by Ally Have been shooting with 300D since Nov '04.. Admittedly it has some flaws, like relatively small buffer size.. Sometimes the cam refuses to fire if "conditions" are not right.. (read that it's b'coz of low-light focussing issues or something..) But it's a hardy DSLR that's survived my several trips abroad.. (Eygpt/Aust/Africa/Msia/jungle/swamp/sea/drizzle/sweat..) My bro-in-law fell on his 300D once and broke the built-in flash, but the cam carried on shooting.. My cousin shot her 300D while it was snowing, no low-temp problems there.. If you're not too fussy with the somewhat lack of control, a 300D covers most cases, and at 2nd hand prices is a real bargain..

any animal pics to share? thks ,does 300D have marcos shots too?

[limz_777]

i am primary a animal lover, so my main objective to take pictures of nature, any other brands or model to recommend? thks for input guys.

[djork]

Originally Posted by LittleWolf The (IMHO) by far most important advantage of the 350D is the reduced bootup time. The 300D takes about 3 seconds or so to "boot up" after turning it on, or after waking up from energy-saving standby. I think the 350D is more or less instantly ready to take photos.

yeah. now that i've upgraded my 300D to a 30D, the convenience of this fast startup time is really really apparent.

[Stoned]

I think the most important advantage of the 300D is the price .

[litechaser]

Originally Posted by djork yeah. now that i've upgraded my 300D to a 30D, the convenience of this fast startup time is really really apparent.

actually u can put the 300D auto power shutdown time to half an hour, that shd solve the problem

[shadowmoses]

If U're taking nature and animals, the 300D is quite fine.. U should invest the majority of your lens in either WA, macro or tele lens depending on what u intend to shoot.

Your main concerns over the 300D would be whether u need to shoot at high ISO ie above ISO 400 as well as the small buffer size and slow continuous shooting mode and the lack of choice over focusing mode. If these are not a concern,300D would be a ideal candidate and u can put your money in lens.

I've been a user for abt 2.5 yrs and i must say it's been a faithful companion all the way. has nv given me problems b4 it can endure harsh shooting conditions considering it sports a plastic body. just have to work around it's limitations and u're on your way to DSLR nirvana!

[raptor84]

Originally Posted by limz_777 i am primary a animal lover, so my main objective to take pictures of nature, any other brands or model to recommend? thks for input guys.

I used the 300D to shoot at an animal sanctualy and coupled with a 75-300 USM III it worked great (in good light) The diffrence in noise between a prosumer and a DLSR is like night and day. I get useable jpg shots form it even at 800 ISO. For the extremely low starting price you can used the money saved to buy better glass as what people have already mentioned.

Since you are so sure that you are into nature photography you will then have to decide what kind of anture photogrpahy you are intrested in. Theres landscape/scenery , insect /macro and general wildlife. Most of these areas are served best with thier own kind of lenses so make sure you are certian before buying

[KLCHUA]

I used to own a 300D. I must say it is hardier than it looks or supposed to be. its a great camera!

[raptor84]

Originally Posted by KLCHUA I used to own a 300D. I must say it is hardier than it looks or supposed to be. its a great camera!

Except yours had one time where the mirror fell off right? I remember that auction. Missed a good deal there