300d??

geofftelforduk · 28-04-2006, 10:16 AM

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone would know where I could get a decently priced second hand Canon 300D!

Thanks
Geoff

richard plumb · 28-04-2006, 10:44 AM

any particular reason? Not sure you'd get one for much less than a used 350d, and the 350d has a few features that are worthwhile (or you could hack the 300d but a bit of a hassle?)

eg the 300d doesn't have AI servo focussing, and a couple of other things are missing too

geofftelforduk · 28-04-2006, 10:50 AM

Yeah I know exactly what you mean! I am looking it for my dad, ideally with the kit lens! Its really to keep the cost to a minimum, but if I was to find a 350D for the same price I might consider! The problem is the "big hands syndrome"!

dood · 28-04-2006, 11:03 AM

I'd be happy to sell mine with kit lens and battery grip but I'm only coming to the UK end June when I could bring it.

richard plumb · 28-04-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by geofftelforduk

Yeah I know exactly what you mean! I am looking it for my dad, ideally with the kit lens! Its really to keep the cost to a minimum, but if I was to find a 350D for the same price I might consider! The problem is the "big hands syndrome"!

big hands isn't a problem. Get the 300/350d (try for the 350d first), and if your dad finds it too small, you can get the grip for it.

Ray · 28-04-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by richard plumb

(or you could hack the 300d but a bit of a hassle?)

OT - got any details on this Richard ?

Ray

richard plumb · 28-04-2006, 1:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayfin

OT - got any details on this Richard ?

Ray

nope, sorry, as I have a 350d. Check out photography on the net forums and have a search. something about 'russian firmware'?

Anyway, its supposed to give you most of the 350d functionality in the 300d