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for Canon EOS 300

Rating Summary based on 23 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		20
  • 4 Stars
    		3
  • 3 Stars
    		0
  • 2 Stars
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  • 1 Star
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Detailed rating

  • Compatibility with other Photographic Equipment
  • Durability
  • Ease of Use
  • Instruction Manual
  • Overall Look & Design
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.6
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.3
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  • 19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lostsworld

    5 Stars Canon EOS 300 - You can with a Canon 24/06/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages everything about it

    Disadvantages Disadvantages still trying to find one

    First of all what is it ? It is a 35mm SLR camera. What is SLR ? Single-lens reflex. What does that mean ? In summary, the term Single Lens Reflex is a type of camera where what you see is seen through the lens not the view finder. The image is reflected on a mirror which passes through a prism, as you look through the view finder you are seeing what the lens sees not what the view finder is seeing. This gives the user a true view of what is being taken. This type of camera has many advantages are are used by a lot of professionals, some disadvantages are that when taking a photo you lose ... more
  • 32 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Shue

    5 Stars Good camera, good price 02/07/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages good price, perfectly sharp pics

    Disadvantages Disadvantages maybe the synthetic body

    Introduction ------------- This is my first opinion in english language (I wrote for ciao Germany before), so please forgive me all the mistakes I may make... The Canon Eos 300 came out in 1999, I guess it is exactly two years now. I have read a test about it in a photographer's magazine - the test people were very delighted about it, because it seemed to have very nice features for a good price. Until this day I used to take my photos with a very olg AGFA reflex camera which was heavy and had no automatic focus. So I decided to buy the canon that I would have a quick but good camera for ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lareine

    5 Stars a beginners camera that will grow with you 20/04/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages light, easy to use SLR which will grow with the photographer

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none that I have found

    I bought my EOS 300 in October last year, and have been taking wonderful photographs ever since. Having spent the last ten years getting variable results from a string of compact cameras, I decided that it was time to splash out on an SLR. Having done some research in the area and knowing I had about £300 to spend, I decided on the Canon EOS 300 kit with a 28-80mm zoom lens included. From the start, this camera was a joy to use. I am not a particularly experienced photographer, so I was glad to see that it has a fully automatic option for taking snaps. These "snaps" are actually of a very high ... more
  • 42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    thecatsmother

    5 Stars Bestseller for a reason 17/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages size and weight, range of exposure modes, will grow with your knowledge

    Disadvantages Disadvantages size and weight, supplied consumer zoom

    I upgraded to the Canon EOS300 (known as the Rebel 2000 in the US) from an earlier Canon model (EOS5000) because I was ready to learn more about photgraphy and needed a camera which allowed total manual control. I already had a few Canon fit lenses, so another Canon was the obvious choice. At the time, the EOS300 was the best selling camera in it's class, so I was happy to go with that. I've never regretted that decision. This camera is small and exceptionally light (355g without a lens attached). This can be a problem for men (or women) with particularly large hands, who find it fiddly to use ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    dip10020

    5 Stars Beautiful Camera 10/10/2000
    User recommends the product
    Ultra-Compact, lightweight and high-quality SLR camera. Successor to New EOS Kiss/REBEL G/500N. Based on the concept of "easier to use and more comfortable" than the former model, it is smaller and lighter weight. It also has a higher performance AF system, exposure control and other basic features. A seven focusing-point wide-view AF system is used instead of the conventional three focusing-point AF. The focusing speed is equivalent to that of the EOS 55/ELAN II E/50E. This camera has 35-zone evaluative metering instead of the conventional 6-zone metering, E-TTL flash exposure control linked ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Manolis

    5 Stars A good introduction to SLR photography 23/09/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap lots of features for the price

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Plastic lens mount, 28-90 lens (when supplied with camera)

    I've had this camera for more than a year now, and I can say that I have seen it take brilliant pictures, and at the same time it has managed to destroy a few. It does include features that other camera makes only include in much more expensive models, like the 7 point autofocus. As good as it is though, it has proven in some occasions when using one of the automatic programs selected by turning the dial anticlockwise, that the focusing is quite difficult on some specific point, as the camera having a mind of its own, decides to focus on an object which is not of prime interest. I have found ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 kelpie

    Member since 15/09/2000

    Reviews written: 10

    5 Stars A camera to suit everyone 30/12/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Simple to use or as complicated as you wish

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Plasticky feel.

    I came to the EOS 300 after my old SLR gave up the ghost and started to behave oddly when most needed. Cameras have changed a lot since I last bought one so I looked around for something that would suit my needs - the EOS 300 does just this. At its simplest it can be set to AUTO and used as a point-and-shoot camera by anyone from novice upwards. The autofocus lens quickly aquires its target from the focussing points on the screen and the meter uses sophisticated systems to offer the best exposure. The user need not be bothered with any of this, just half depress the shutter, wait for the beep ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    El_Jacopo

    4 Stars A fine SLR for all photographers. 12/11/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages 7-point-focussing, lightweight, easy to use.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can sometimes focus on the wrong thing when in AF mode. Can sometimes rewind 36 exposure films a bit dodgy. It kind of loops the film over, making it hard to extract (if you are developing yourself)

    I am a photography student. I am currently studying NCTJ Photojournalism. Before that, I studied the BTEC National Diploma in Photography. Before I bought the EOS 300, I had a Nikon F60, which was alright, but when in autofocus, it was far too slow at focussing, and only had 1 point of focus, so, if the subject was off-centre, I had to manually focus the camera myself. After starting my new course, I decided I was in need of a new camera. I was on a small budget and I had had the EOS 300 recommended to me by many people. I managed to pick it up with a 28-80mm and a 75-300 lens for just over ... more
  • 1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Sreejan_nair

    5 Stars Best You can get for 13/07/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Maximum features, size, service

    Disadvantages Disadvantages canon zoom lens are costly (80-200mm)

    Before purchasing a camera, i had brought a magazine that would help me in getting an immediate insight of all the cameras and its title is "Which camera" and you could get it at any newsagent. Cost us £2.75 its worth buying before u make a purchase. its got all the features and which buy section. Later i got canon and nikon as the best 2 SLRs. I went to dixon, link, curry and atleast 10-15 shops in totenham court road. But the best i found was at Global camers at Harrow-on the hill. I purchased Canon eos 300 for £265 and the features of it are great. It weighs less than other cameras. It has ... more
  • 26 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 greatmum1

    Member since 06/12/2002

    Reviews written: 38

    4 Stars Perfection comes with time 14/09/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages suitable for learners and well trained ones!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages versatility lacking

    I upgraded to EOS 300 (28-90) after using an earlier Canon model, which was stolen. I have used this camera for over an year now and I can say that perfection with EOS 300 does not happen overnight, but does happen! It is quite good for beginners (my daughter has used it for her GCSE photography work)as well as for those with some experience and interest in photography. Multiple focussing points provide desired focusing points for subjects. The choice of AF and MF provides option for a graded learning or use of both options in a single film for experimenting. Manual very detailed, very good ... more
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