Small, light and compact, this camera makes for an ideal personal D-SLR. It's an excellent cross over point for those that want more from their camera than a compact can give them, but are not in the market for a professional D-SLR. Mine has seen a lot of use since I first got it and the only complaint that I now have is that the scroll wheel that is used for adjusting the metering and shutter speed has become very stiff. My LCD display has gained a few scratches along the way, so a cover like Nikon provide would be a very useful option. Using the faster CF cards allows for around 20 continious shots before it starts to slow making it excellent for moving targets, ...  Read the complete review

I have 2 cameras; a take to the pub don't really care if its broken/stolen/lost point & shoot & then what I call my real camera. My real camera is probably the most popular amateur SLR in the world the Canon 350d. I don't want to do some vast technical review because to be honest I haven't used the camera in that way and I wouldn't have the faintest idea what I was talking about either! I bought this camera as I wanted to have the option to learn about real photography; the kind that involves playing around with settings. Yet at the same time I wanted to be able to take better photos than was possible with a compact camera but just as ...  Read the complete review

I am writing this review after having owned this particular camera for a period of over two years. In terms of technicalities I am only an enthusiastic photographer so am unable to comment upon it's more subtle points. Ease of use can be as simple as you want but the camera does offer a more dynamic range of choices and settings that would suit photographers used to dealing with older manual 35mm SLR's (remember those?). It is possible to manually control both the apperture and shutter speed, although recollecting how to access both these functions can sometimes prove challenging (ISO can also be manipulated manually). Focusing is done simply enough and the ...  Read the complete review

After having a brief hunt around for a entry level DSLR, I managed to find this one second hand for a fairly good price. I'm not a photographer, just someone interested in taking good quality photos to last a lifetime! First of all, the camera is quite light compared to other DSLR's - yet it still feels stable in your hands and not fragile at all! It is a lot smaller than other DSLR's, but we must remember it is entry level. I would say, however, that this is not a camera for a man with large hands! As it feels compact, my little hands could easily hold it and move it around quickly for different shots. One thing I don't like about this camera, is ...  Read the complete review

This is a truly amazing camera that I have had for years but the quality of the pictures still amazes me, especially as I am no great photographer so it is nice to get such great results. I have a film Canon SLR but was given this as a birthday present at least three years ago and never had a single problem with it. It is really good build quality and other than needing a new rubber viewfinder cap after the dog decided to test it's robustness by trying to snack on it it has nothing worse than a few scratches. The preset modes on the dial on the top cover the most common things and unlike my little compact camera where I can't be bothered going ...  Read the complete review