I have this camera for about 3 years with a zoom lens with a focal length of Sigma 28-200 mm and a maximum aperture of 1: 3,5-5,6.In connection with this lens is the Canon EOS 300 is the ideal camera for holiday, walks, children's and flower photography, etc. In addition, I still have a battery adapter for 4 pieces widely available AA batteries. This camera offers a lot of programs, namely the Basic Zone with fully automatic to night program and the creative industry with program, aperture and shutter-priority, manual exposure level, etc. Immediately after inserting the first movie you're able to correctly exposed images z. B. to take pictures with the fully automatic setting. You can concentrate on the subject itself fully. According to program selection, the built-in flash in dim or backlit pops up automatically and fires. In addition, there is a small lamp that lights up briefly in order to prevent red eyes in flash photography. Of course, the camera has a self-timer. Furthermore, there is the option of selecting the autofocus measuring, the focussing on off-center objects, the depth of testing in the creative functions, partial metering with measured value, Belichtungsreihenautmatik etc. The exposure time ranges from 30 sec to 1/2000 sec. Conclusion: a camera for all occasions with a variety of options that will utilize only the advanced amateur. In connection with a zoom lens 28-200 mm is one for almost all subjects, with a relatively low weight, equipped.