baramewe Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hello was wondering if anyone has a Canon 300D DSLR I have a friend of a friend that is selling one it is a few years old I have been looking at buying a new one but they are a bit above my price range and I thought that this would do for practicing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 This is still a great camera. No, it isn't as advanced as the newer models but it is more than capable of producing great images. If the price is right, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baramewe Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 This is still a great camera. No, it isn't as advanced as the newer models but it is more than capable of producing great images.If the price is right, go for it! Thank you she wants 200.00 hundred for it which I thought was quite good, at this stage I didnt really want to pay 1,000 for a new one maybe later on down the track I just wanted a better camera than my old basic Kodak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I would not go for the 300.. They had known firmware issues. If it has had the upgrade/patch I would consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Baramewe: I have used a 300d in the past and I loved it. I say go for it. I'd happily have another one in my kit (I found it nice and quiet for bird photography). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I had the 350D because of the firmware issue. It was a good camera. I have since gone up to the nikon - change in priorities and the Nikon does it better. But will not completely sell out the Canon. Have a look around on Ebay as well. See what the going rate of the 300D is.. Also look at the going rate for the 350D.. especially now that Canon has launched a new one. The 300 and 350D's should drop in price. However I have seen some of the pentax and fuji Dslr's take some really nice stuff too.. They are not as expensive as the Canon/Nikon range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 For $200 if it's in working order, just do it. It will be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baramewe Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 For $200 if it's in working order, just do it. It will be just fine Thanks everyone, I think I will get it I just want something a bit better than the kodak so I think the 300D should do that, I was out watching the lightning the other night and would love to be able to get photos of what I saw but that will be the next chapter MV I am not too sure what firmware means? I have also checked out ebay one of the first places I always check don't we all ;) but yeah I think two hundred sounds good going on the prices on there Chezzyr lovely photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baramewe Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 For $200 if it's in working order, just do it. It will be just fine kja I just saw all your photos too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Firmware is just the "instructions" the camera uses to do it's thing internally. Often a model will be released, they will find bugs or improve something after the fact and then they release a firmware update that you download. Directions are all on the Canon website. I would not worry about it unless you run into problems, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baramewe Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Firmware is just the "instructions" the camera uses to do it's thing internally. Often a model will be released, they will find bugs or improve something after the fact and then they release a firmware update that you download. Directions are all on the Canon website. I would not worry about it unless you run into problems, though.thank you Kja but guess what its fallen through she is putting it on Ebay or something like that oh well back to the drawing board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well if you find another body, I have the 2 kit lenses to sell from my 400D, I've been too lazy to put them on ebay yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 What a naughty friend doing that to you You can always bid on it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yes, and if you bid, one of us (or three of us) could put a question to seller "Isn't this the model with the firmware problem, does it have a problem?" (which we know is not an issue, but might put other potential bidders off: be good to get it for even less than you were prepared to pay him/her). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) I am more tempted to say "I am interested in your camera, I want to buy it for someone who was going to get one from their friend but the friend pulled the plug!! Also, does it come with the firmware update - I heard there were problems with this model!!!!" Edited September 25, 2008 by chezzyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baramewe Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Well if you find another body, I have the 2 kit lenses to sell from my 400D, I've been too lazy to put them on ebay yet. Thanks everyone use guys are funny fortunately it was a friend of a friends she said that she might keep it for back up or put it on Ebay oh well sometimes things are meant to be because I came across a 400D that I am looking at on Saturday so I might need those lenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Haha very good, I like my 400D it's a very nice camera. I don't get to use it enough though! Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthepack Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 my first slr digital was the 300.Had no problems and learrnt so much on it.Handy to have as a spare later aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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