I was lucky and found this at a thrift shop for $25. It's in perfect working order and came with two kit lenses. I'm going to spend at least a year learning the basics with this camera while I save up for a newer DSLR. So far I am very happy with it!
I was high school year book editor and my parents bought me this camera in 2003. It set my passion for photography off! It’s just a hobby for me but it’s always something I love thanks to this camera. Even pulled this thing out today. ❤️
Meant Pro on the price rather than con lol First video in a long while, my presentation should improve in upcoming videos:) Shoot me some constructive criticism in the comments!
I received 2 of these in a trade for an older MacPro over the summer. No battery or CF card I picked up a couple batteries and 4gb CF cards and a second charger (all on ebay, not to expensive.) Both cameras worked with no issues. My first DSLR was a Nikon D50 (refurb) which would have been a lower model camera than the Rebel, but about the same specs. I really like the ease of use of the Rebel. I had been looking for a little longer lens like an 18-105. I tested it with my Aliensbees and norman lights. The pictures were very nice for the file size. Very crisp! I ended up giving one away and sold the second one this morning. My primary camera is a Nikon D750. Thanks for the review.
I just bought one on eBay. The camera and lens for less than $100. Now to figure out how to use it. This is where your video comes in. It has been VERY helpful to find out the background and basics of the camera. I have had good results from Canon for many years. I thought to get into the digital SLR with this model as its price is affordable. Thanks for the video. i will subscribe and look forward to more videos from you!
I still have mine, and according to Google Photos, I have taken 12,000 photos using it. I stopped using it (regularly) a few years ago, but would love to start using it again! Time to find new batteries for it!
Following a 15 year break which followed 35 years as a professional photographer, I am getting back into photography. Weight, or lack of it, is a priority now as my back and knees took a real beating carrying around four Canon SLRs and a dozen L series lenses for most of the prior working years. I ordered this camera a couple of days ago, and the Canon XT the following day. The operation is very much like the SLRs I was used to, the feel and wight are good, and this camera lets me do all the things I know how to do.I am looking forward to using both. My first digital camera was the Canon PowerShot G2, (4 megapixel). An image I took with it of a very interesting rock formation with very fine details, using the RAW setting, convinced me that digital recording of images had finally matched the best films.
Good to hear that you're getting back into photography. I've had a couple G2s, they're good cameras though a bit slow by modern standards. Photography isn't all about speed though:)
Thanks for the information about cleaning up the grip with rubbing alcohol. I had to use hand sanitiser & it took a little longer, but the grip is now smooth and not sticky any more.
Thank you! I just picked this camera up at a thrift shop and I have a battery coming in the mail but it's taking a while to arrive. It was nice to see how it works before I have power for it.
I got one from Mercari for $24… the reason why the seller sold it for that price was because the built-in flash doesn't work. That's not an issue with me because if I use flash, I prefer speedlites. I bought this camera to let my assistant learn with without buying a more expensive camera for her to use in case anything happens to it.
This camera is used to discover Comet Lovejoy in 2007by an australian amateur astronomer and is the first ever comet to be discovered by a DSLR camera fitted with 200mm f2.8 lens...
You can still download (astonishingly) a hacked firmware for this that was adapted from the high-end 10D (which it shared its CMOS with) to give it many of the same features (including higher shutter speed) as the pro model. Google 10d 300D firmware to find the RAR file from 2004. And EOS is not pronounced E-O-S.
Those old cameras are pretty underrated nowadays because they are lucking video features, but i can imagine that being liberatig for most people. Remember that you can still easy transfer fotos either with eye-fi WiFi card or mini-usb to usb c cable and edit them in your smartphone. Plus they all have OVF that is more or less same as on any other SLR camera. And last but not least this is actually 3k resolution thats gonna look great on your smartphone, TV, computer sceeen and you can print it pretty large as well. I have large 150 inch wallpaper thats shat on 6 mp camera and it looks fantastic. Yes if come close it looks pixelated but those large prints are not suposed to be looked at that close anyway. And yes newer cameras are gonna be sharper and better in many ways but this one is very fun and easy to use and you can get beautiful pictures with it. (Just as with any other SLR really)
I have only recently moved in to digital photography, switching from my film SLR. I have been using a bridge camera, but I recently bought a 300D body specifically to make use of three redundant lenses from my SLR. They are M42 mount lenses but adapters are readily available and they work very well. Being manual, non-electronic lenses they suit AV mode - the shutter speed adjusts to your aperture - and the experience is like using a film camera with the benefit of the image being immediately available. I have not used it a great deal yet, but the lenses are pretty good and so far I have been very pleased with the results. I will probably buy a Canon kit lens in the future so that I can make full use of the camera's capabilities, limited as they no doubt are compared to today's offerings. With regard to those limitations I take solace in the fact that I keep hearing that "it's not the camera which is important, but the person behind it" - that's my excuse for not spending money I haven't got on highly expensive equipment.
I can’t turn on this camera do you may know how i could turn this camera on because it’s not working when I switch that button you used to put it that camera on ??
it would have been better had he slowed down when explaining and told us what each button was and how to use it. Especially for somebody who is new at using the camera.
A friend gave me this same camera yesterday with a lot of different lenses, just a question for you. Can the lenses still be used on modern Canon cameras today. Thank you. 👍😊
How come all of the 300ds I see are Silver but mine is all BLACK ? What does that mean??? It Works great and I like it in Black but Why isn't it silver? I have yet to see one in all black.
You cannot get good photos with any camera. I wish that were true, because my family's albums are full of well-composed Polaroids and other non-35mm prints from the 40s to the 80s that are terrible. Plus the digital photos I took with my Nikon that I had before I got this Canon 300D aren't very good due to the low resolution. So don't say it. It is simply not true. *Yes, it is OFTEN down the hardware and equipment you have. Throw away all you quality gear and use an early digital camera or an old Polaroid if you truly believe that.*
Is it worth £100 with all the parts and flash included etc? I mainly want to use it for astrophotography and nature photography. Can it be used for filming too or only pics?
No video. I think this camera came out before digital video cameras. It only takes still photos. From what I’ve heard, the camera itself is very cheap nowadays, especially with a 50mm or 18-55mm lens.
Dude! Sow down! You're swallowing a LOT of words. This is an otherwise very informative video. It's just almost impossible to understand many of the words you're speaking. Slow down. Enunciate. Watch it yourself and listen to yourself. You'll see what I mean.
Perfect timing, just found this camera in old stuff and needed this info
Same
I was lucky and found this at a thrift shop for $25. It's in perfect working order and came with two kit lenses. I'm going to spend at least a year learning the basics with this camera while I save up for a newer DSLR. So far I am very happy with it!
Mee too!!
very good camera especially with good lenses.. even for todays standard
I was high school year book editor and my parents bought me this camera in 2003. It set my passion for photography off! It’s just a hobby for me but it’s always something I love thanks to this camera. Even pulled this thing out today. ❤️
Meant Pro on the price rather than con lol First video in a long while, my presentation should improve in upcoming videos:) Shoot me some constructive criticism in the comments!
I received 2 of these in a trade for an older MacPro over the summer. No battery or CF card
I picked up a couple batteries and 4gb CF cards and a second charger (all on ebay, not to expensive.)
Both cameras worked with no issues.
My first DSLR was a Nikon D50 (refurb) which would have been a lower model camera than the Rebel, but about the same specs.
I really like the ease of use of the Rebel. I had been looking for a little longer lens like an 18-105. I tested it with my Aliensbees and norman lights. The pictures were very nice for the file size. Very crisp!
I ended up giving one away and sold the second one this morning.
My primary camera is a Nikon D750.
Thanks for the review.
I just bought one on eBay. The camera and lens for less than $100. Now to figure out how to use it. This is where your video comes in. It has been VERY helpful to find out the background and basics of the camera. I have had good results from Canon for many years. I thought to get into the digital SLR with this model as its price is affordable. Thanks for the video. i will subscribe and look forward to more videos from you!
I've just got one of those camera's last month for £13.99 - it works great.
I still have mine, and according to Google Photos, I have taken 12,000 photos using it. I stopped using it (regularly) a few years ago, but would love to start using it again! Time to find new batteries for it!
Following a 15 year break which followed 35 years as a professional photographer, I am getting back into photography. Weight, or lack of it, is a priority now as my back and knees took a real beating carrying around four Canon SLRs and a dozen L series lenses for most of the prior working years. I ordered this camera a couple of days ago, and the Canon XT the following day. The operation is very much like the SLRs I was used to, the feel and wight are good, and this camera lets me do all the things I know how to do.I am looking forward to using both. My first digital camera was the Canon PowerShot G2, (4 megapixel). An image I took with it of a very interesting rock formation with very fine details, using the RAW setting, convinced me that digital recording of images had finally matched the best films.
Good to hear that you're getting back into photography. I've had a couple G2s, they're good cameras though a bit slow by modern standards. Photography isn't all about speed though:)
Hi, would you recommend this as a good camera for a new starter? My daughter is 9 & has a real eye & wants to learn professional photography? :)
Finally! You're the only one that mentioned the good ergonomics.
Thanks for the information about cleaning up the grip with rubbing alcohol. I had to use hand sanitiser & it took a little longer, but the grip is now smooth and not sticky any more.
Thank you! I just picked this camera up at a thrift shop and I have a battery coming in the mail but it's taking a while to arrive. It was nice to see how it works before I have power for it.
Can you tell me what Kind of battery it uses?
Just picked mine up 2 what type battery it uses
I got one from Mercari for $24… the reason why the seller sold it for that price was because the built-in flash doesn't work. That's not an issue with me because if I use flash, I prefer speedlites. I bought this camera to let my assistant learn with without buying a more expensive camera for her to use in case anything happens to it.
Good price for a good learner camera! Did it come with a lens?
Great review. I enjoy seeing how much digital camera technology has evolved in the last 20+ years.
This camera is used to discover Comet Lovejoy in 2007by an australian amateur astronomer and is the first ever comet to be discovered by a DSLR camera fitted with 200mm f2.8 lens...
By far the only good review iv seen on this camara !! In UA-cam
Dumb question but what is the "video out" port for if this can't shoot video?
You can still download (astonishingly) a hacked firmware for this that was adapted from the high-end 10D (which it shared its CMOS with) to give it many of the same features (including higher shutter speed) as the pro model. Google 10d 300D firmware to find the RAR file from 2004.
And EOS is not pronounced E-O-S.
You're very good at explaining the features of the camera in a realistic, yet positive way. I wish you were at my apartment to help me out...lol
I have this camera. Perfect condition. Didn't realize it was so old lol
Those old cameras are pretty underrated nowadays because they are lucking video features, but i can imagine that being liberatig for most people. Remember that you can still easy transfer fotos either with eye-fi WiFi card or mini-usb to usb c cable and edit them in your smartphone. Plus they all have OVF that is more or less same as on any other SLR camera. And last but not least this is actually 3k resolution thats gonna look great on your smartphone, TV, computer sceeen and you can print it pretty large as well. I have large 150 inch wallpaper thats shat on 6 mp camera and it looks fantastic. Yes if come close it looks pixelated but those large prints are not suposed to be looked at that close anyway. And yes newer cameras are gonna be sharper and better in many ways but this one is very fun and easy to use and you can get beautiful pictures with it. (Just as with any other SLR really)
Just got one from my dad (he found at a thrift store)! Thanks for the detailed video
Great info, just found this for 25$ and added my Canon lens makes a sweet back up camera not that slow!
I have only recently moved in to digital photography, switching from my film SLR. I have been using a bridge camera, but I recently bought a 300D body specifically to make use of three redundant lenses from my SLR. They are M42 mount lenses but adapters are readily available and they work very well. Being manual, non-electronic lenses they suit AV mode - the shutter speed adjusts to your aperture - and the experience is like using a film camera with the benefit of the image being immediately available. I have not used it a great deal yet, but the lenses are pretty good and so far I have been very pleased with the results. I will probably buy a Canon kit lens in the future so that I can make full use of the camera's capabilities, limited as they no doubt are compared to today's offerings. With regard to those limitations I take solace in the fact that I keep hearing that "it's not the camera which is important, but the person behind it" - that's my excuse for not spending money I haven't got on highly expensive equipment.
Hi send me one camera
It's in thrift store for 39 bucks..might grab it
This was super helpful thank you!
I can’t turn on this camera do you may know how i could turn this camera on because it’s not working when I switch that button you used to put it that camera on ??
I like how you say button
Thanks!! Good review!!!
Just picked one up.Have 10 Nikons, but first Canon digital. Having fun! I'll be back.....
Haha, I own exactly one Nikon digital, a Nikon D100. It is fun
Welcome back! :-)
How do I download photos from this camera to my phone?
Great information thank you
Lo mismo me gustaria saber compré hace unos días esa porque estaba barata y ahora no puede transferir fotos por USB 🤦 por eso la vendieron 😢
How do you connect the canon rebel from windows 10 sir?
How do you connect this camera to your laptop
Is there another better lenses for the same camera
it would have been better had he slowed down when explaining and told us what each button was and how to use it. Especially for somebody who is new at using the camera.
Can you record videos on here ?
A friend gave me this same camera yesterday with a lot of different lenses, just a question for you. Can the lenses still be used on modern Canon cameras today. Thank you. 👍😊
Yep!
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How come all of the 300ds I see are Silver but mine is all BLACK ? What does that mean??? It Works great and I like it in Black but Why isn't it silver? I have yet to see one in all black.
I have one in black but definitely less common than the silver ones:)
@@ThatCanonGuysReviews black is rare, most are silver as is mine
You cannot get good photos with any camera. I wish that were true, because my family's albums are full of well-composed Polaroids and other non-35mm prints from the 40s to the 80s that are terrible. Plus the digital photos I took with my Nikon that I had before I got this Canon 300D aren't very good due to the low resolution. So don't say it. It is simply not true. *Yes, it is OFTEN down the hardware and equipment you have. Throw away all you quality gear and use an early digital camera or an old Polaroid if you truly believe that.*
how can i import picture from the came to my computer
please is really urgent for me
You should get a cf card reader.
Can anyone tell me how to change its capturing time
I think you can press the ISO button (the up arrow) for a shutter speed menu. I’m no pro, so i may be wrong.
Thank You
goto T mode on round dial then choose exposure time with small reel onright side or how its called
Any suggestions for the sd card adaptors for newer macs?
I would just use an external card reader or plug the camera in and use it as a card reader.
Is it worth £100 with all the parts and flash included etc? I mainly want to use it for astrophotography and nature photography. Can it be used for filming too or only pics?
No video. I think this camera came out before digital video cameras. It only takes still photos. From what I’ve heard, the camera itself is very cheap nowadays, especially with a 50mm or 18-55mm lens.
that canon guy do a review on the canon powershot a1000 is
Can i make a VIDEO with this camers
No, none until the T1i shot video (500d)
How to connect extremely flash light
hot shoe on top with flash trigger
And 2 years since your last video
I'm a beginner
How have you found it??
I just got one for $15 on eBay!
Where did you go
Nowhere, just stopped making videos on this channel for a while:)
I found one in the trash with a canon ae1 too....
omg u r a CUBER???????????? I see that cubicle proshop box
Great content...kudos
Dude! Sow down! You're swallowing a LOT of words. This is an otherwise very informative video. It's just almost impossible to understand many of the words you're speaking. Slow down. Enunciate. Watch it yourself and listen to yourself. You'll see what I mean.