Canon EOS 300
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| EOS Rebel 2000 image by Marty4650 (Image rights) |
The Canon EOS 300 was introduced in 1999. The branding EOS Rebel 2000 was used in the North American market; the camera was known as the EOS Kiss III in Japan. Similar to the previous Japanese distributed EOS cameras, they typically have the QD / Date feature standard, often with a panorama masked feature as well. This particular model also has a built in remote control sensor that is not present in American and worldwide models. A slightly improved version was released in 2001 for the Japanese market called EOS Kiss III L, but it is also often called EOS Kiss 3 L, to avoid confusion between characters I and L. The differences is that the LCD is backlit, also includes the RC-5 remote control.
This model is in the base consumer lineup and has the safety feature that shoots the film backwards; it goes into the canister instead of out, thus reducing inadvertent exposures ruining the entire roll if the back is ajar. This camera is not compatible with IR film, as it uses IR light to track frame spacing. This EOS 300 uses CR2 battery while most of the mid range EOS cameras uses 2CR5. For other battery options this camera supports Battery grip pack BP200, easing portrait orientation with an additional shutter as well as allowing it to use of more common 4X AA batteries.
Gallery
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| EOS 300 image by Rachel Rayns (Image rights) |
Specifications
- Introduced: 1999
- Image size: 35mm
- Focus: autofocus w/ manual option and AF assist.
- Metering: Center weighted ave, 35-zone evaluative, partial 9%
- Exposure: ± 2 (½ steps)
- Bracketing: ± 2 (½ steps)
- Shutter Speeds: 1/2000 to 30s
- Film advance: auto (1.5 fps)
- Flash: Built-In, TTL, 3 zone. 1/90 sec. sync.
- other: Depth-of-Field Preview, Multiple exposure
- Power: Two CR2 lithium batteries
- Weight: 335 g. (11.8 oz.)
Links
- Using the Canon EOS Rebel 2000/EOS 300/Kiss III/Kiss IIIL cameras - an unofficial manual at PhotoNotes.org 2004
- Canon EOS-300 (Rebel 2000) review by Pierre Phaneuf at photo.net 2002
