anyone used a canon eos 350d camera??? as in this one? http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_350D/index.asp
Have you got 1 or do you want 1? If you are fancying it, I wouldn't bother. Its an old model and doesn't have the best features. One problem is the screen on the back, which is pretty tiny by the standards of most DSLRs. There are lots of newer models from Canon, Nikon, and Sony, I'd try something else. I've got a Sony DSLR myself, and I think they are just as good as the more established camera brands.
just been offered it for 150 quid with extra lense and mem cards etc and bag basically its hardly been used and near on brand new in condition.
Good price. Take it. Nice little camera. Sure, it's been overtaken in recent months - same goes for all technology, but remember, it's just a tool. How good a camera it is is down to you. What lenses does it come with? The quality of the glass is far more important than the body. But that's a good deal, in anyone's terms.</p> </p>
it comes with 2 cannon lenses and a carry all and and a couple of extra mem cards. think one of the lenses is a 70-300mm telephoto lens ...but god knows what that means i just want it to take rude pictures of myself
I have the same camera and in general I've been very happy with it. It does most things well and the image quality from the sensor is great. For the price you've been offered it at I would take it and learn loads over a year or so. Then in a year or two if photography is your thing upgrade and you won't lose too much on the 350d or you can keep it as a spare body. If you are wanting to take photos of birds or action then be advised that the focus in AI Servo mode is quite basic in this model (and most other Canon) and you may have a low 'keepers' ratio. Most other aspects of the camera are good though and the metering is absolutely spot on. Most things are down to the photographer and the body itself is just a tool. My only caveat is that when purchasing a DSLR in general you are buying into a brand unless you've got the dosh to run two different systems (e.g. Sony, Canon, Nikon, Pentax etc. ). What you buy now may affect future purchases especially if you buy more Canon lenses for this one. Bottom line : Buy it, you'll have fun. BTW I have no particular allegiance to any brand as I own both Canon and Nikon models. Hope this helps.
I have the same camera and its a little bit complicated but has an 'Automatic' feature I use thats great. Takes nice pictures. The lens you mention if 300mm zoom I have and although it came from the SLR canon I had years still fits. This lens alone would set you back a couple of hundred pound.
Have to disagree. Get off full auto setting as soon as you can! After a while you'll just wonder what this camera does that a point & shoot compact can't. I'd start with the 'Av' setting - where you control the aperture - and experiment with depth of field, then move onto controlling the shutter speed. You'll surprise & challenge yourself this way and are far more likely to stick with it as a hobby. Get hold of Bryan Petersen's 'Understanding Exposure'', which is a really good introduction to the basic mechanics of good photography. Main advice, though, is TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS! Lots & lots of them. It's not like you're taking rolls of film into snappy snaps and flash memory is dirt cheap. Shoot more than one of the same thing, altering aperture and/or shutter speed with each one. Have a look at the differences, check the DoF and see which one gave you the 'best' results. There will be a user group on Flickr for your camera - sign up and check out the advice on there, plus take a look at the group pool and see what the camera is capable of.
RE: Have to disagree. thats fine but when you are a bit 'thick' like me automatic helps. I use a IXUS 900TI that is also good on Auto. But some pictures I have done on auto for my work have been OK blown up to 18" square. The one shown here was on auto outside, bear in mind I have reduced the quality for linking. [img=http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4364/nightskynz2.jpg] By wastyke
RE: Have to disagree. Don't get me wrong fella, auto will give some nice results - just saying it has a bit more longevity as a hobby if you can break out of auto mode. Nice sunset - I'd crop it to lose the roofline, leaving just the telegraph pole and wires.
RE: Have to disagree. I think the roofline adds to the overall composition. But then I'm a 'rule of thirds' man. </p> Opinions eh? </p>
