Canon EOS 350D
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF-S,EF) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | CMOSAPS-C22.2 × 14.8 mm (1.6× conversion factor) |
| Maximumresolution | 3,456 × 2,304 (8megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Recording medium | CompactFlash(CF) (Type I or Type II) |
| Focusing | |
| Focusmodes | Auto and Manual |
| Focusareas | Multi-BASIS TTL, 7 focus points |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Auto Depth-of-field |
| Exposuremetering | Full apertureTTL,35-zone |
| Metering modes | Evaluative 35-zone, partial 9% at center and center-weighted average |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up with hotshoe (E-TTL II) |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | focal-plane |
| Shutter speedrange | 1/4000 to 30 sec and Bulb, 1/200 sX-sync |
| Continuous shooting | 3 frame/s, 14 JPEG or 4rawframes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Opticalpentamirror95% coverage, 0.8x magnification |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | 6 positions & manual preset |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 1.8 ", 115,000 pixels |
| Battery | Canon 720mAh Li-Ion NB-2LH |
| Dimensions | 126.5 x 94.2 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
| Weight | 540 g (with battery and card, excluding battery grip) |
| Made in | Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Canon EOS 300D |
| Successor | Canon EOS 400D |
TheCanon EOS 350D,known in the Americas as theEOS Digital Rebel XTand in Japan as theEOS Kiss Digital N,is an 8.0-megapixelentry-leveldigital single-lens reflex cameramanufactured byCanon.The model was initially announced in February 2005. Part of theEOSrange, it is the successor to theEOS 300Dand the predecessor to theEOS 400D(or Digital Rebel XTi), which was released in August 2006.
Details
[edit]The 350D is the successor to theCanon EOS 300D,which was the first sub-US$1000 digital SLR, introduced in 2003.[1]There are some differences between the 350D and the 300D.[2]Many of the features 'locked out' by Canon in the 300D were unlocked in this camera, so it has been subject to less unofficial 'hacking' to release the locked features. In addition to these unlocked features, a number of other improvements have been made. Some of the most significant upgrades include:
- 8.0 megapixels (up from 6.3)
- DIGIC IIimage processor
- Faster power on times (0.2 seconds)
- Compact Flash type II capability (includes microdrives)
- 14 (JPEG) or 4 (raw) frames continuous shooting buffer
- Smaller and lighter body
- Increased function customization
- E-TTL IIflash algorithm (improvement over the oldE-TTLflash algorithm)
- Mirror lock-up
- SelectableAFand metering modes
- USB 2.0interface (improved from the slower USB 1.1 interface on the 300D)
- Lithium ion battery.
The Canon EOS 350D comes withDigital Photo Professionalto be able to create JPEG or TIFF files from raw files. This was only available on Canon's professional cameras.
Issues
[edit]Canon had compatibility problems with theLexarProfessional 80x-speed Compact Flash (CF) cards which resulted in either total image loss, or the camera freezing up. In the cases of the camera freezing, the images may still be retrieved using an external CF card reader.[3]
The camera will interpret the presence of ahot shoeprotector as the presence of an auxiliary flash attachment thereby disabling the built-in pop-up flash. Removing the hot shoe protector will re-enable the built-in flash. A micro-switch in the hot-shoe senses the presence of the flash.[citation needed]
When using third party lenses, most notably older Sigma lenses, there may be a compatibility issue. Reports exist of people receiving "Err99" errors when using such lenses. The problem is more pronounced when using older lens that do not feature an HSM focus drive. Using the problematic lens with its largest aperture is sometimes possible.[4]Another cause of Err99 messages involveEF-S 18–55lenses (kit lens for the 350D and 20D) that are defective; purchasing used EF-S 18–55 lenses is a risk factor, especially from eBay auctions. Some auction listings state that the lens was never used – especially those claiming that the lens was originally part of an EOS 400D kit; the best way is to verify the serial numbers indicating the manufacture date.
Firmware updates
[edit]The latestfirmwarereleased by Canon for the EOS 350D is version 1.0.3[5](released 27 October 2005). It fixes problems relating to remote release cables, as well as a problem while reviewing saved images.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"EOS Digital Rebel XT".Canon Camera Museum.
- ^"Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 2 cameras".dpreview.com. Archived fromthe originalon 29 January 2010.Retrieved24 November2009.
- ^"Support – EOS Digital SLR Camera".usa.canon.com. Archived fromthe originalon 8 July 2012.Retrieved13 October2009.
- ^"Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ".photonotes.org. 6 January 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 22 January 2012.Retrieved13 October2009.
- ^"D REBEL XT / 350D Firmware-E".web.canon.jp.Archived fromthe originalon 14 June 2007.Retrieved2 October2017.
External links
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- Canon EOS system infopageArchived1 October 2005 at theWayback Machine