Advantages: Image quality, speed, price (for this kind of camera), weight, size, battery live, customisable features and buttons Disadvantages: Small veiw finder, ISO information unavailable in view finder
...been relatively happy with my Canon A300 camera (putting up with a few minor annoyances) as it produced great pictures for what I need. I take pictures just for personal use. My brother however recently bought this, the Canon EOS 350D and after seeing the exceptional results I couldn't help but have a play round with it (all in the name of research!)
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Picking the camera ... ...this and it's predecessor the Canon Eos 300D. It now feels more robust, slightly lighter and more compact. Infact one of the first things I noticed about this camera was how small it was. It is bigger than your regular digital camera but for these kind of proffesional ones it's small enough for even me with my tiny hands to operate easily. The rubber grip is harder and the mode dial is metal. All in all this feels like a well built camera.
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missixty 05.05.2005
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The time had come to bite the bullet and go completely digital. No, not me - just my camera. Out went film and folders. Out went my trusty old Canon EOS 50E, which had served me well for many years, and in came the latest toy.
Already having a Canon S9000 photo printer (prints A3 size photo poster prints) and another compact digital camera, I was geared up for the change. That, and it *was* ... ...sturdy as the higher end Canon cameras). The switches all move solidly and feel positive in their action. Some are a little plasticky - evidence of cost cutting, but reflected in the price.
The on switch is easily to hand, the camera starts up and is ready to shoot in less than a second (a big improvement over the older 300D). The Canon autofocus lens (28-80mm) I use for general shots is light and well balanced to the camera.
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a4angus 06.12.2005
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Advantages: Light, easy to use, fast, great pictures Disadvantages: No sync lead for external flash units.
...screen - also with a canon shoulder bag - the main disadvantage of which is that it says "CANON" on the side, a great advert for potential muggers! Also included are 3 CDs of software. I have only loaded the basic picture package up so far, as I already have plenty of image software on my laptop. The software I've loaded is mainly for organising and storing the pictures to your computer. The other CDs contain image manipulation software - but I already ... ...is a great little manual with the camera, small enough to fit in your pocket to take with you when you're out and about using the camera. All the features of the camera are explained in very easy to understand terms - "if you want to do this, press this button, then this button... etc" - there is also a quick-start guide, which tells you how to fit the lens and battery into the camera as well as the strap - which was the most fiddly bit! - and then ...
katgirl 15.06.2005 (26.08.2005)
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Advantages: A great DSLR, rapid focusing, plenty of potential Disadvantages: The 'digital' problem(s)!
...XT') can be found on Canon USA's website - if you want to know about every feature of the camera and how it works.
If you want to know the fastest compact flash cards for the camera, check out Rob Galbraith's site (robgalbraith.com) and search for the 350D database. This will provide an indication of the best memory cards to buy with the camera for speed.
Obviously i can't provide direct links in this review, but if you want to find something then ... ...many people assume that the Canon 350D in auto mode will take 3 x better pictures than, say, an S1 because it has three times more megapixels and is about 3 x more expensive. This is NOT the case. Photography is more about who is behind the camera than the camera itself. Proof of this can be found on DPreview's forums, where some professionals use 300Ds (the camera before the 350D) and get outstanding results. The quality of photos differs greatly ...
Neil_C 10.05.2005
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Advantages: small & lightweight, excellent image quality, good menus, battery life Disadvantages: small view finder, no ISO indicator, LCD difficult to see outdoors
...Previously I used a Canon EOS 50E with a 28-105mm lens. I had wanted to move to digital for some time and was pretty sure I wanted to stay with Canon (but did consder Nikon too). However, I was torn between getting at top end "prosumer" compact like the Canon G6 or S70, or pulling out all the stops and getting the 350D. The G6/S70 route had a number of attractions, cost and size being at the top of the list. But the flexibilty of a DSLR was really ... ...a hand blower (as per Canon instructions) but to get rid of all dust you really need to swab the sensor, quite nerve-wrecking process! Search internet for the "Copperhill" process for more info. To see if you have a dusty sensor, stop down to f22, shoot a blank piece of sky, then apply "Auto-levels" in whatever imaging package you use. In conclusion:
A great bit of kit. Takes really good photos and is great for seasoned amateurs as well as those ...
parrydave 06.09.2005
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Advantages: Great quality photos, easy to use, feature packed. Disadvantages: None
...cameras before investing in the Canon EOS 350D SLR. The biggest gripe I had with the other cameras was that the battery life was poor and indoors or night shots were often blurred. Also many of these smaller cameras take ages to take the picture once you hit the button. At over £600 I would have been very annoyed if these issues were repeated with the Canon - I needn't have worried as the Canon takes fantastic photos inside or out, day or night and ... ...is feature packed (check out canon website for all the technical jargon), but generally we use just 2 or 3 of the auto settings and point and shoot. If you have photography skills (I don't!) then you can set the camera to be fully manual, to my eyes the auto works just fine.
I have got the silver version of the camera, I recommended it to a friend who got the black one pictured above. I think they both look good, but the silver one just looks a ...
Honest.John 12.09.2007
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Advantages: Lightweight, able to take many lenses making it a flexible use camera, cheap, good starting DSLR Disadvantages: Not suitable for those already familiar with DSLRs, some accessories/lenses expensive
...within the hobbyist's range, the canon EOS 350D is a powerful little camera to get yourself started on the long road to developing your skills. Packed full of features to help you along the way such as pre-set shooting modes for macro, night shots and sports shots, as well as full manual mode to allow you to try out and get a feel for the more technical side of photography this camera body kit is perfect to ease you into the world of the DSLR. Features:
... ...something your arms will thank canon for.
Battery lasts for surprisingly long, but prolonged and continuous shooting would need another precharged battery or battery pack.
The screen is large enough to provide you with a good idea of what your images look like without overpowering the rest of the camera. On the whole incredibly reliable, no problems had in over a year of use, but like all electrical goods, you have to look after it! Investing in ...
fimsy 24.09.2008
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Advantages: intuitive, looks good, quality, price, autofocus points, many settings Disadvantages: Very, very few.
As a budding, yet very amateur photographer, i have not the best idea of various photographically techincal terms - this makes it difficult to understand most cameras.
Up until i bought this camera, I was borrowing my dad's Nikon D50, to learn the tricks of the trade, and how to use a digital SLR in preparation. I found on first use that the D50 was clumsy to use, heavy, very plasticy, and the picture quality wasd not as highly defined as what would ... ...i came into contact with the EOS350D. I've not looked back. The user interface of the camera - something which is important in this price range as it targets beginners rather than the more expensive cameras targeted at professionals. This camera is all about learning, and it passes with flying colours. The buttons and controls are easy to use, and the use of two screens (one for photo settings and one for viewing photos after shooting or for using ...
Puzzle121 09.06.2007
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Advantages: ready to shoot, easy to hold Disadvantages: slightly to heavy
...just been using the new Canon digital EOS350D, the new and improved 8 megapixel camera (it replaces the 6.3mp so I'm told).
A camera nerd friend of mine (maybe I'm being too harsh on him, after all he relies on this type of camera for his job), recently gave me a spell with his new baby, (I don't know how I managed to prise it out of his hands).
Its a sexy black looking camera with lots of things to press (are you impressed with my technical talk), ... ...alone.
Any of the Canon EOS range of lens will fit it, you can buy higher quality lens for it but this will only cost you more in the long run.
You will need one essential item and that is a memory card, a 512mb cf card will cost about £25-£40 but you maybe able to get them cheaper off ebay if you shop around.
You can buy the camera from Jessop's at around £580 or with an 18mm-55mm lens package at £650, money well spent in my opinion.
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Tonyc7 08.09.2005
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I bought this camera for £629 from Jessops this August 2005. Along with an EH-18 case for £34! And just to let you know I'm only amature photography so this review won't be as technical as some!
The Kit I bought was the EF-S 18-55
Let's start with first impressions:
When you take the camera out of the box you will be pleasantly surprised by its size and weight. Compared to a lot of digital SLR's in this price range this camera is a lot lighter ... ...but would you rather lug around a heavy large camera or something that's lighter and easier to travel with! But I suppose if you have large hands it may not be the best option. Also in the box you will find a lot of pieces of paper as with everything nowadays, if you sift through this there will be a small wallet size manual giving a quick help on its features and a larger book with all you could possible want to know in it. Along with the paper ...
Flatcat 24.08.2005
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Advantages: size, weight, picture quality, reasonable price Disadvantages: menu screes are a bit dark, size of view finder
ok, ill start out by saying that im not the most technical minded person, so im not going to go into the whole "the XORS is almost IRUKS to the IXAKH but not quite as the KSNWEIEH" type thing. :) This is basicly a review for the normal person who is looking for a good, affordable camera.
So who is this camera aimed at? Well it really goes for any one to be honest. The pro's will like to have it around just as a back up or a "throw away" camera (can ... ...it breaks), advanced phtographers will of course like the picture quality and all of its gadgets and gizmos and ametures like you and me just like its low price. :) Oh and a interesting point about this camera is the software that comes with it. Cannons last camera, the Rebal 30OD, they disabled a lot of the featues and so opened up a huge underground market of cracked copies with all the funtions working. But luckily they learnt there lesson and ...
headshot 25.07.2005
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Advantages: light,cheap,compact,quick,quality images,solid build Disadvantages: small grip,small eye piece
...So what does the Canon EOS 350D have to offer an amateur like me? Well several things got me interested in this camera from the outset:
* Price - it is a good budget buy
* Quality - it is 8 megapixels (A3 pictures on highest setting)
* Build - it is of metal construction so should last
* Lenses - there are a large array of lenses for this camera
* Size - this camera is actually quite compact
* General ratings - it consistently scores highly
... ...impressive considering my thoughts that Canon would want to sell their Speedlite products to me. I could take a picture through an archway into a dark room with the flash and you would never have been able to tell it was not daylight.
The sharpness of the pictures is very fine indeed. I had a play changing the shutter speed - taking pictures of the flames in my log-burner. Had some very good results.
The speed of start-up and that of taking pictures ...
garindan 13.10.2005
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Advantages: Durable, Great Resolution, Easy to use and great for amateurs -semi pros! Disadvantages: Doesn't have a sensor cleaner like the 400D
The Canon 350D is an excellent Digital SLR for semi pro use. Which is exactly what I use it for. It has a small 1.8 inch screen for preview but boasts an 8 megapixel resolution. Its very easy to use and is compatible with most accessories. I personally have a Canon Speedlite for it, I also have an infra red trigger for studio photography that works great and use interchangeable lenses that also work great.
The battery life is good on the Canon 350D ... ...full day's shoot with this camera (around 6-8 hours) and had no problems with battery life. I would advise taking spares though anyway.
If using flash, then take lots of spare batteries or purchase a battery pack to make the battery life longer.
The settings are very simple to use. For the beginners I would suggest using the program function as this will program everything based on the light that hits the sensor.
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PMuzzy1986 20.11.2007
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Advantages: A quality product that makes you look like a pro Disadvantages: Kit Lens is a bit weak
The Canon EOS 350d, known as the Digital Rebel in some countries, is an excellent camera for the serious hobbiest.
It's a definate move into the semi-pro field and can be as easy to use as a point and shoot or as technically tricky as the fully functional SLR that it is. Firstly to note it's an SLR camera, which means you have to look through the viewfinder and not at the screen. This is because the viewfinder actually looks through the camera lens, ... ...a picture of. Hopefully no more chopped off heads! You get a 2 second preview (adjustable) to see your shot on the very clear LCD screen, or you can peruse all your pictures in playback mode. As you are not using the LCD for taking pictures it means the battery life can be very long indeed, a claimed 600 plus photos! I certainly haven't flattened mine on a days shooting yet.
The camera has a fully auto mode which takes very nice photos, or you can ...
DubaiBug 26.09.2005
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...proud and happy owner of Canon EOS 300D, a bit of kit that was better than my photography skills could justify, but with enough shortcomings to mean that I was never as satisfied as I should have been.
An unexpected parting with my 300D meant that I have recently been in the market for a new digital SLR body and Canon, with the 350D in particular, were the obvious starting point. It is also the camera that I chose, hence the review.
In fairness ... ...have a reasonable selection of Canon fit lenses, so from their point of view it was not exactly a fair fight. That said, if the offerings from any of these companies could have provided a better quality image than the Canon, then I may have been tempted to switch brands.
The headline grabber, of course, for Canon and it's 350D is 8 megapixels - approximately 30% more than it's predecessor and it's competitors. Whilst this doesn't translate into ...
andyslowrider 25.07.2005
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