CELESTARHK

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5,
6 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Hong Kong

Summary:
I came upon this camera by accident. I was buying a spare camera for my wife who wants to take up photography. I was using a EOS1V. Then, I decide to shift to all manual. I am current using F3HP + FM3A. On every weekend, I like to go plane spotting. It is difficult not to use auto-focus camera for this purpose. This camera then become my tool! It has logged more miles than my Nikon now. I am seriously wondering, with the good experience of this 300v, should I purhcase the new EOS30V. I forgot to mention, I hate digital camera. 300V has many good advantages. It is light and ergonomic to hold (I have big hand, even without the battery grip, I still told this camera well) The kit lens, though look cheap and ugly, is actually quite good for general photography. Canon did a good job at packaging this 300v and put a rather futuristic look on the body design. Even after all these years, I still think it looks good. Much better than the 'same mold' look of Nikon. I use this camera with the Tamron 200-400/5.6 Zoom. The other thing I like about the 300V is the ease of use. Every features are easy to access. One short fall, under extreme direct light condition, the metering may not give you the right exposure. You need to add some compensation. Lastly, the best advantage for 300V is its lightening fast autofocus speed. I recommend this camera not just to begineers but all users. This camera represents my best ROI so far. BTW, if you like manual stuff, go to Nikon. If you like autofocus, MUST go to Canon, Nikon is terrible. I have not figure out who is best for digital, looks like Canon has the lead.

Strengths:
Nice Look Fast Autofocus Ergonomics

Weaknesses:
Cheap plastic Color (if you mind the silverish look)

Similar Products Used:
EOS 1V, F100, FM3A, F3HP

Customer Service:
NOT USED

Callalilly81

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Have owned and learned on this camera for almost 2 years now. The Ti is a great camera for beginners and capable as a backup.

Strengths:
Manual and Automatic modes. 7pt. focus. Backlit Display.

Weaknesses:
Focusing issues in dark.

StevenT

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
5 votes

Price Paid:  $210.00 from B&H

Summary:
I normally use a Nikon F100 with the 28-105mm zoom lens. I needed a 300mm f4 telephoto and found that Canon's version is lighter and has IS (image stabilizer) and Nikon's didn't. So I bought the Canon lens and needed a Canon body to go with it but did not want to spend a fortune since I will eventually go digital. The Rebel Ti lived up to my expectations and produced many excellent pictures. The auto focus was fast and accurate. Continuous shooting at 2.5 fps was good enough for following wildlife. I wish it had spot metering but only Minolta (Pentax?)offers that feature at this price point. It does have Exposure Lock which I found useful. Used Manual metering mode several times to prevent exposure changing when I was panning the camera while following cranes in flight. The Rebel Ti uses the pop up flash to aid focusing in low light. This is better than the lamp used on previous models since it is high above the camera and the light is not obstructed by large diameter lenses. Nikon's products still use the lamp by the shutter release. The viewfinder is large and bright for a camera in this price range - superior to what's in Nikon's N75 or N65. The Rebel Ti is a great camera for beginners as well as advanced amateurs. It is inexpensive and lightweight and is a go anywhere camera.

Strengths:
Compact, Lightweight Fast autofocus Large, bright viewfinder Exposure Lock Counter shows frames remaining

Weaknesses:
Silver finish is slippery when wet. Prefer rubberized grip of older Rebels.

Similar Products Used:
Rebel G Nikon N65

Customer Service:
None needed yet

SF Rebeldude

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Price Paid:  $299.00 from Cameta Camera (Long

Summary:
I purchased this camera brand new with two Sigma Kit lenses (28-80mm AF MZM and 100-300mm AF DL). I had a Canon AE 1 some 20 years ago, but a great deal of time has passed since I used a 35mm SLR. This camera has been a fantastic introductory camera. I just love all of the Autofocus and Auto Exposure features. I am now using Aperture Control and starting to work with Manual Focus. I love the wide availabilty of lenses that I can use with this camera. I quickly purchased a Canon EF 28-200mm AF USM, Sigma 50mm AF Macro, Tamron 19-35mm Super Wide Angle AF, and then a Sigma 105mm AF Macro to use with this camera. I also purchased a tripod and a cable release switch. I shoot mostly Macro (close up photographs of Flowers) and landscape photographs. However, I have also used my camera to shoot Major League Baseball photos at SF Giants Games. It has been some 20 years since I used a 35mm SLR and this camera has really made me look good. The large LCD Panel has been fantastic. I love this camera.

Strengths:
Ease of use, Large LCD Panel, Auto Focus, Auto Exposure Functions as well as Manual, Included Flash and E TTL. Number of lenses compatable with this camera.

Weaknesses:
Its not a digital SLR.

Similar Products Used:
Canon EOS Rebel 2000 (my back up and I also love this one), Canon AE 1 (20 years ago).

Customer Service:
I really have not had to use Canon Customer Service, but I have conversed with Canon Customer Care via email and they have been fantastic.

stephen_lumsden

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.83 of 5,
12 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Ebay

Summary:
Bought this for £95 off the Canon outlet on E-bay. Along with the 28-105 3.5/4.5 (£150 boyught separately) lens it focuses fast, produces clear crisp images with print, b/w and slide film. Bought the 220 battery pack, whcih is useful for potrait shots. Will buy some primes and the 220 or 420 ex sppedlite also and may be another 300v to replace my older eos 500, especially at this price and hold off on didital til Canon make a full frame eos at a reasonable price.

Strengths:
light Cheap Red autofocus confirmation lights AEB Easy to read LCD Fast autofocus. 2.5 fps (at this price)

Weaknesses:
None at this price.

Customer Service:
Eos 500 and 35-80 lens Canon 24 mm EF lens