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as2 · Feb 4, 2003, 05:21 AM

I'm thinking of buying a Canon EOS300V with a couple of lenses from here and was wondering if anyone had any views on the camera.

Also, can anyone clarify the difference between USM and non-USM lenses for me please.

Thanks

Adam

ph0ust · Feb 4, 2003, 06:17 PM

the camera is (i assume) the euro version of the eos rebel ti (us version). it is a pretty good entry level slr.

usm standsfor "ultra sonic motor", and is the auto-focus system employed by eos slr cameras. it is very fast and very quiet. in general, most new or recent canon lenses will be usm lenses, but not all.

as2 · Feb 4, 2003, 06:41 PM

Yes it is the UK/EU version.

I think I'll probably get it once i've sorted my finances.

Thanks

Adam

godzookie2k · Feb 5, 2003, 06:59 AM

I love canons, life time fan and user. I have an EOS Elan 2 which I've used for like 6 years and its still kicks ass. Its alot more higher end than the EOS300, but Canons last. You'll probably get a good lifespan out of it. I'm not sure about the rebel series, I have one friend who has one and likes it as an entry level camera and has no complaints. I've never heard of anyone having a bad experience from a Canon.

godzookie2k · Feb 5, 2003, 06:59 AM

BUT DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THOSE NIKON BASTARDS....

as2 · Feb 5, 2003, 09:00 AM

Thanks...

Although I have had an interest in photography for a while, I've never really had a decent camera, so thought I'd get one which will hopefully last me well into middle age!!

I know my dad's had his Cannon for about 10 years and it still works great.

I've read good things about the EOS300v as you can use it as a fully automatic, but also a manual giving me the opportunity to experiment with shutter speed etc...
I was also going to go for the 300v as it has a new metal lense mount, rather than the plastic mount on the lower end 300.

Adam

nsxpower · Feb 13, 2003, 03:26 AM

Hey,

300V are running around 350� here and I was considering of picking one up for those times when my G3 just does not cut it in terms of zoom and speed. I have a question though, will the 300V be able to use all EOS lenses? Because I was considering of picking up one of the larger telephoto lenses for F1 GP events, where taking photos with G3 + teleconverter lense = me wishing I had an EOS D60 or better with a mad telephoto lense

Please let me know of 300V can use the entire range of EOS lenses

ph0ust · Feb 13, 2003, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by nsxpower:
Hey,

Please let me know of 300V can use the entire range of EOS lenses

yes it can...

fhoubi · Feb 15, 2003, 09:40 PM

Unfortunately there is a misunderstanding about "USM".

Yes, some cheaper Canon lenses are labeled USM, but they do not have the big advantage of a "real" USM lense: quick, quiet AND manually adjust the focussing after letting the camera decide to do an auto-focus, without cumbersome setting the lense to "manual focus" again.

I would rather go for one lense: the 28-105 3.5-4.5 (or 24-85). But they cost more than the body alone.

You might want to look at:

http://www.photo.net/equipment/what-camera-should-I-buy