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I did a general Google search on this model before buying and found it was noteable for being the first sub 1000 dollar digital SLR from Canon. About 10-15 years ago I did own a Canon 35mm SLR and got some great pictures with it. I traded that in and since then have been using an assortment of point and shoot cameras, mainly a Fuji S5700 7.0Mp "bridge camera" for the last few years. I only mention this as it will be my point of reference for this review. The first thing I noticed on receiving my "new" DSLR was that the display did not show what I was aiming at. Being used to non SLR digitals I forgot that the main feature of an SLR is that you actually look through the lens when composing a shot. Of course you don't see an image on the display! I have since confirmed this by trying a friends Canon EOS 1100D (brand new) and sure enough it works the same. In comparison with the Fuji S5700 ...... Fuji was about £120 new but £60 immaculate 2nd hand off Ebay Canon EOS350D was about £600 new but £100 immaculate 2nd hand off Ebay. Fuji S5700 is light, chunkey, and takes AA batteries. Canon EOS350D is much heavier (light for an SLR though), Much bigger but then again quite small for an SLR, and takes the rechargeable Canon battery pack. I always preferred cameras which took AA batteries, simply because they could be sourced anywhere in an emergency. I have been VERY surprised at the longevity of the Canon battery though. I charged both supplied batteries when I received the camera, still on battery number 1. Have been using a Sigma 2nd hand lens and to be honest have not been very impressed with the images so far. I am sure I got better pictures with the Fuji but I suspect this is more to do with the Sigma lens the the camera. I have since ordered a new Canon lens for it and expect a vast improvement. It is very easy to us. The controls are very similar to any other digital camera and it can be used in "point and shoot" mode if required just by leaving it on the "green square" mode. Of course you still have all the other fancy settings to play with if you want to get a bit more serious. All in all, Bearing in mind this is a six year old (at least)camera I think it is a fantastic bargain and if you can pick one of these up for under £150 you would be doing yourself a favour. The best bit about buying an established model camera (as with anything else) is that there is a healthy market in accessories and add ons available on Ebay. ( worth remembering when choosing anything).Read full review
Having used an EOS film camera for a number of years I only decided to delve into digital slr's when I discovered that my EF lenses would transfer without any problems. I bought the 350D for a bargain price on ebay and have discovered to my delight that I have bought well. The 350D lacks a digital display of the shot you want to take and the display screen is very small compared to modern compacts but the pictures I've taken so far have easily outperformed my wife's Sony Cybershot. The autofocus with the EF, USM lenses is fast and precise but can be confused at maximum zoom (75-300mm). For portraits and close up shots the results are very good and at 5m pixels are crisp with exceptional colour accuracy. Slightly on the heavy side it becomes hard to control with a long range zoom lens. Without a tripod to steady the ship camera shake is unavoidable. EF-S lenses may make a difference. Overall delighted with my purchase.Read full review
Lighter camera than my Nikon but just as easy to use. The 18-55 mm standard lens felt a bit loose but didn't seem to affect the focus. My Nikon D3200 18-200 mm feels more solidly made and obviously heavier. Both cameras were bought secondhand so I expected the odd scratch on camera bodies.
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The only reason it is not easy to use is down to my lack of knowledge but that will come with practise. The image quality has nothing to do with the camera body, that comes from the lens, all I purchased was the body. Everything seems to work fine so no complaints.
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Amazing camera, I’ve been using it quite a lot and the picture quality is brilliant. I’ve been taking pictures of the seals and coastal pictures and wildlife. Absolutely brilliant little camera. Thank you so much regards Steve
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