Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

Jul 16, 2004 - By Elena Rue
The 300D Digital Rebel is the newest in a long line of Canon SLR cameras. As with their other models, the user can expect a quality product when they get a Canon. The major difference between the Digital Rebel and its predecessors (Canon’s 10D and D60) is the budget-saving effort to be the first digital SLR kit to fall below the $1000 mark. Canon certainly accomplished this goal. Even with the recent arrival of its biggest competitor, the Nikon D70, the Rebel is still the cheapest Digital SLR on the market today. The camera has received some criticism for appearing or feeling cheap, but in terms of quality it has kept up the reputation of the Canon name and has surprised many skeptics. The 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor is identical to that of the 10D, producing quality results that have been tested and proven to do a first-rate job. The Canon 300D Rebel Kit comes with a specialized 18-35mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S lens which is only compatible with this model. Although the Rebel will happily accept other Canon lenses, the focal and aperture ranges may vary.
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Likes
- nice design, layout and button positioning
- easier to transport than other digital SLRs
- user friendly, easy handling
- extensive processing parameter options
Dislikes
- feels too flimsy with plastic body
- can’t choose between metering modes
- only one self-timer option
- slow start-up time

Conclusion
After a year on the market, Canon’s answer to the sub-$1000 digital SLR demand still holds its own. It defined the newest amateur class of digital SLR cameras and paved the way for many cameras to come. Bringing along some of the best qualities of the Canon EOS 10D, such as the CMOS sensor, 6 megapixel resolution, and 35 zone metering system, and adding choice features such as light weight, portability, and great value, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel brings a lot to the table. I would recommend this camera to people who want a quality digital SLR camera, affordable pricing, and a reputable name. It is probably not the best choice for someone competing with high-end professional photographers, but it is certainly a stepping stone into the greater world of photography. If you’re not in competition with the big dogs and would like a smart camera to take great photos and challenge your abilities, I wouldn’t cross the Canon EOS Digital Rebel off your list. If you’re stumped on how you feel about the Canon EOS Digital Rebel compared to the Nikon D70, what’s stopping you from running out and putting them in your hands? It might come down to how it feels to you.

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