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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Canon Inc. |
| Type | Single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-S |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF-S,EF) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 22.7 mm (0.89 in) ; 15.1 mm (0.59 in)CMOS |
| Maximumresolution | 3,072 × 2,048 (6.3megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 100–1600 |
| Storage media | CompactFlash(CF) (Type I and Type II) / max 8GB |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus, Manual |
| Focus areas | 7 autofocus points |
| Focus bracketing | none |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Exposuremetering | TTL, evaluative 35-zone, partial, center-weighted |
| Metering modes | Evaluative, Partial, C/Wgt Average |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Auto pop-up E-TTL auto flash |
| Flash bracketing | none |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Focal-plane shutter, all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb |
| Continuous shooting | 2.5 frame/s, up to 4 frames |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical,pentamirror, 95% frame coverage, 0.88x magn. |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | DIGIC |
| White balance | 6 presets, Auto and custom |
| WB bracketing | ±3 levels |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 1.8 in (46 mm), 118,000 pixels |
| Battery | Li-Ion BP-511/512 rechargeable |
| Optionalbattery packs | BG-E1 |
| Dimensions | 142×99×72.4 mm (5.59×3.90×2.85 in) |
| Weight | 560 g (20 oz) (body only) 649 g (include battery and CF) |
| Made in | Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Canon EOS 350D |
TheCanon EOS 300D, manufactured byCanon, was marketed in North America as theEOS Digital Rebel, in Japan as theEOS Kiss Digital, and was also sold as theDS6041. It is a 6.3-megapixel entry-leveldigital single-lens reflex camera. It was initially announced on 20 August 2003 at a price point ofUS$899 (equivalent to $1,537 in 2024) without lens,US$999 (equivalent to $1,708 in 2024) with the "kit" lens. It is part of theCanon EOS line of cameras. This was a significant milestone in digital cameras, as it was the first digital SLR offered under $1000.[citation needed]
The 300D was one of the first digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras that cost less than 1000 euros (£830 at January 2012 exchange rates).[1][2]
The 300D is often compared to theprosumerCanon EOS 10D, which features virtually the sameCMOS image sensor and image processing chip. Several 10D features can be unlocked and used in the 300D by using non-officialfirmware.[3]
The 300Dpolycarbonate bodies were originally available in North America in silver color only, whereas the Japanese version was also available in black. Later, black versions of the 300D were also released in the US and Europe.
The 300D was the first camera to use theCanon EF-S lens mount. It also takes theEF lens mount lenses. Canon introduced theEF-S 18–55mm as thekit lens alongside the 300D. It was available in aUSM version in Japan and as a non-USM version elsewhere. Very late production black 300D cameras were available with the USM version in Europe.
