The 350D is almost the perfect camera for the money but it has some irritating flaws which can be a little irritating
The absence of a Spot Metering option is a bit of a mystery as this is standard in smaller and cheaper models. It can be overcome but it is a specification flaw that canon should address.
The design of the sensor means that lens focal lengths have to be multiplied X 1.6. This is only a serious issue if you are an exponent of wide angle shots.
Not withstanding the above the most irritating issue is the position of the shutter option button. It sequentially selects single shot, multiple shot and timer. Unfortunately it is positioned just where my thumb rests even when using the Battery Grip. I have missed a few shots by accidentally setting the camera on timer mode. Even when familiar with this problem it takes a few seconds to register the problem by which time the shot can be missed.
Apart from the above I have used this camera indoors and outdoors for over a year and it does a very good job of combining modern digital technology with traditional SLR performance.
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Durability
Good
Reliability
Good
Size
Average
Weight
Light
Instruction Manual
Satisfactory
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