First I let me in numerous online tests on the product. The disadvantages of this new SLR camera with interchangeable lens is supposed to small size and are called "cheap" style of housing often. On the other hand, the image quality of the EOS 350D is exemplary and is the expensive EOS 20D model from Canon to hardly anything.
The shock came with me to unpack the Canon EOS 350D. The camera is in reality much easier and especially smaller than I would have expected from the pictures on the internet. By contrast, the prosumer camera Olympus 8080 is heavy and clunky. Anyone who has a moderate reflex camera expected, which will be very surprised.
The Canon EOS 350 is more similar to the look and feel of a Canon PowerShot Pro1. Only the massive exchange-lens raises the suspicion that it could be a full-fledged SLR camera.
What is said on the Internet about the case of the EOS 350D, agrees. The build quality is impeccable and "Made in Japan". By a rough surface, the shell of the SLR now acts quality and more robust than the silver glossy plastic of its predecessor EOS 300D. Alleged "scratches" on the surface are only Fingelnagelstaub.
But plastic is ultimately plastic. The NIKON F70 is unlike the EOS 350D heavier and more visually an overall higher quality impression. For this, the EOS 350D is an ultra-compact & lightweight companion.
In the size of the case, the EOS 350D now competes with the smallest SLR cameras on the market, in particular with the Pentax * istDs. Former users of compact prosumer cameras like the Canon PowerShot G2, G3, or Olympus 5060 will not be difficult to do with the housing of the EOS 350D. However, if you switch from larger SLR cameras, has especially at the beginning of a problem, to hold the camera comfortably.
As this camera has been specifically designed for delicate female hands. Even the ultra-light weight, definitely appeal to female buyers. However, men do not have to despair with the EOS 350D. The Canon optional Battery Grip BG-E3 makes the Canon EOS 350D to a bolide.
Many words for revolutionary compactness of this SLR camera. The key, however, is the ultimate image quality, producing a camera. Here, the EOS 350D can present claim justifiably that it is one of the best 8 megapixel cameras on the market. With an image quality as a much more expensive EOS 20D and a price as a prosumer camera.
The Canon EOS 350D works with its compactness, although as a mid-range camera (Olympus 8080, Konica Minolta Dimage A2, PowerShot G6), but is incomparably efficient and expandable. Compelling arguments for a single-lens reflex system, the range of interchangeable lenses, the much better auto focus (not blurred images, not even in low light) and improved ISO sensitivity, which allows even at minimum light still virtually flawless images without flash to make. The noise of the EOS 350D is so low that it does not really stand in a development on A4 even at 1600 ISO.
Is there too little light, fast out of the built-in flash of the EOS 350D in fully automatic mode by itself. Here, the performance of this flash is impressive. The exposure is amazingly perfect.
Correct enthusiasm came for me on but when I unscrewed my Canon Speedlite 420EX flash unit, which was previously on my Canon PowerShot G2 use. The EOS 350D supports the E-TTL, an advanced technique for light quantity calculation. This flash the EOS 350D uses the autofocus light of 420EX to achieve a better focus. Frequently were images that were taken from next distance with lightning, burnt. Not so with the combination EOS 350D and Speedlite 420EX or 430EX. It always fits.
The new Canon EOS 350D is a round thing. I call this camera as a super-power shot, because it combines the low weight and compact dimensions of the prosumer camera class with the performance of SLR cameras and the use of interchangeable lenses.
The market leader Canon midfield Secures currently with its excellent PowerShot G6. Those who want even more than a PowerShot G6 offers, but do not want to lug an equal ball and chain, for the EOS 350D is the ideal choice. PowerShot transfer passengers will be pleased also that the menu system on the EOS 350D's PowerShot similar.
In my view, have "betweens" as the Sony Cybershot 828, the Konica Minolta Dimage A2 and the Olympus 8080 become obsolete with the release of the EOS 350D, because with the Canon EOS 350D, there is now a compact and ultra-lightweight camera, with the image quality these prosumer cameras alone for technical reasons (CMOS Chip & external AF) is far more able to measure.
The creative possibilities of the EOS 350D are approximately equal to those of professional cameras. Canon provides with a whole bunch of programs. Fortunately, however, you can also switch the EOS 350D on, automatic and take pictures immediately successful. However, the buyer should bring the will for incorporation into the basics of the art. There are here at Amazon books on the EOS 350D.
Using the supplied kit lens is scolded in the trade press often. My tip: Order it anyway because it makes in practice perfect and razor sharp images! Soak in no case on budget options like the Sigma lens AF 18-50mm 3.5-5.6 DC from! A useful, but expensive alternative, is the Canon EF-S 17-85mm 4.0-5.6 IS USM.
