Canon EOS Digital Rebel / EOS 300D (2000)
The Canon EOS 300D, manufactured by Canon, was marketed in North America as the EOS Digital Rebel, in Japan as the EOS Kiss Digital, and was also sold as the DS6041. It is a 6.3-megapixel entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera. It was initially announced on 20 August 2003 at a price point of $899 without lens, $999 with the "kit" lens. It is part of the Canon 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).
The 300D is often compared to the prosumer Canon EOS 10D, which features virtually the same CMOS image sensor and image processing chip. Several 10D features can be unlocked and used in the 300D by using non-official firmware.
The 300D polycarbonate 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 the Canon EF-S lens mount. It also takes the EF lens mount lenses. Canon introduced the EF-S 18-55mm as the kit lens alongside the 300D. It was available in a USM version in Japan and as a non-USM version elsewhere. Very late production black 300D cameras were available with the USM version in Europe.
The EOS Digital Rebel incorporates a Canon-developed 6.3-megapixel large-area (22.7 x 15.1 mm effective size in a 3:2 aspect ratio) high-resolution CMOS sensor and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC Image Processor, which realizes exceeding image-processing speed and precision to fully utilize the performance potential of the sensor. This advanced technology works in concert to realize outstanding image quality and definition, and more natural color reproduction to satisfy the requirements of a broad user base.
The EOS Digital Rebel offers advanced shooting features, including a high-speed 7-point wide area autofocus (AF) with focusing points superimposed in the viewfinder, making accurate framing simple; Continuous Shooting at approximately 2.5 frames per second for a burst of up to four shots; and the ability to record JPEG images in one of six formats or as a 12-bit RAW file. Moreover, when a RAW image is captured the EOS Kiss Digital simultaneously records and stores a JPEG image (Medium/Fine) within the RAW data, enabling users to view or transmit the compressed JPEG image quickly while also retaining maximum image quality for future editing.
Employing high-density mounting technology and a new chassis and outer-casing configuration with fewer parts, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel realizes the smallest and lightest body in the EOS DIGITAL series, measuring just 142 (w) x 99 (h) x 72.4 mm (d) and weighing only 560g. In addition to compact proportions, the camera’s design contributes to outstanding usability, concentrating such operating controls as the mode dial and electronic dial on the right-hand side for one-handed operation of most shooting functions. Moreover, for the first time in the series, the EOS Kiss Digital incorporates a cross-configured control-button layout that works with a simple “tab” style menu layout to enable easy control of shooting, playback and camera settings without having to scroll.
The EOS Digital Rebel is compatible with the PictBridge industry standard for the direct printing of photos from digital cameras. As a result, users can connect the camera directly to any printer enabled for PictBridge, regardless of brand, and output photos (JPEG) without having to use a computer.
| Name | Canon EOS Digital Rebel / EOS 300D |
| Manufacturer | Canon Japan |
| Made in | Taiwan |
| N° | 1360404556 |
| Production Date | |
| Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Series | EOS Series |
| Picture Size | 22.7 x 15.1 mm |
| Normal Lens | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF (x1.6) and EF-S lenses. |
| Focus | TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor. AF points: 7 |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed 1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3 increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec |
| Dimensions & Weight | 142 X 99 X 72.4 mm, 560g |
| Production Period | Sep 2003 - 2004 |
| No Produced | |
| Original Price | Open Price |
(source: Canon Camera Museum, Wikipedia.org, Camera-wiki.org, knippsen.blogspot.com)