Canon EOS 350D
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The Canon EOS 350D is an 8.0-megapixel entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera
manufactured by Canon
. The model was initially announced in February 2005. It uses Compact Flash storage and a Lithium ion battery
. Part of the EOS
, it is the successor to the EOS 300D
and the predecessor to the EOS 400D
(or Digital Rebel XTi), which was released in August 2006. Since early 2008, the 350D has been remaindered (production ceased in 2005).
The 350D is an upgraded version of the popular Canon EOS 300D
, which was the first sub-US$1000 digital SLR, introduced in 2003. There are some differences between the 350D and the 300D . 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:
The Canon EOS 350D comes with Digital Photo Professional
to be able to change RAW images to TIFF or JPEG. This was only available on Canon's professional cameras.
Professional 80x-speed Compact Flash 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.
The camera will interpret the presence of a hot shoe
protector 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.
The camera will format any CF card, but the capacity after formatting will not exceed 8GB. 32GB cards fully formatted work, according to this post.
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 wide open is sometimes possible. Another cause of Err99 messages involve EF-S 18-55
lenses (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 if 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).
released by Canon is version 1.0.3 (released 27 October 2005). It fixes problems relating to remote release cables, as well as a problem while reviewing saved images.
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
manufactured by Canon
Canon Inc.
is a Japanese multinational corporation that specialises in the manufacture of imaging and optical products, including cameras, camcorders, photocopiers, steppers and computer printers. Its headquarters are located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.-Origins:...
. The model was initially announced in February 2005. It uses Compact Flash storage and a Lithium ion battery
Lithium ion battery
A lithium-ion battery is a family of rechargeable battery types in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge, and back when charging. Chemistry, performance, cost, and safety characteristics vary across LIB types...
. Part of the EOS
Canon EOS
The Canon EOS autofocus 35 mm film and digital SLR camera system was introduced in 1987 with the Canon EOS 650 and is still in production as Canon's current DSLR system...
, it is the successor to the EOS 300D
Canon EOS 300D
The Canon EOS 300D, manufactured by Canon, marketed in North America as the EOS Digital Rebel, and in Japan as the EOS Kiss Digital, 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...
and the predecessor to the EOS 400D
Canon EOS 400D
The EOS 400D, called Digital Rebel XTi in North America and EOS Kiss Digital X in Japan, is a mid-range digital single-lens reflex camera introduced by Canon August 24, 2006....
(or Digital Rebel XTi), which was released in August 2006. Since early 2008, the 350D has been remaindered (production ceased in 2005).
The 350D is an upgraded version of the popular Canon EOS 300D
Canon EOS 300D
The Canon EOS 300D, manufactured by Canon, marketed in North America as the EOS Digital Rebel, and in Japan as the EOS Kiss Digital, 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...
, which was the first sub-US$1000 digital SLR, introduced in 2003. There are some differences between the 350D and the 300D . 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)
- DiG!C II image 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 IICanon EOS flash systemCanon Inc.'s EOS flash system refers to the photographic flash mechanism used on Canon's film or digital EOS single-lens reflex cameras. The line was first introduced in 1987. It has gone through a number of revisions over the years, as new flash exposure metering systems have been introduced...
flash algorithm (improvement over the old E-TTLCanon EOS flash systemCanon Inc.'s EOS flash system refers to the photographic flash mechanism used on Canon's film or digital EOS single-lens reflex cameras. The line was first introduced in 1987. It has gone through a number of revisions over the years, as new flash exposure metering systems have been introduced...
flash algorithm) - Mirror lock-upMirror lock-upMirror lock-up is a feature employed in many Single Lens Reflex cameras. It allows the operator to reduce vibration-induced motion blur during exposure...
- Selectable AFAutofocusAn autofocus optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus fully automatic or on a manually selected point or area. An electronic rangefinder has a display instead of the motor; the adjustment of the optical system has to be done manually until indication...
and metering modes - USBUniversal Serial BusUSB is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices....
2.0 interface (improved from the slower USB 1.1 interface on the 300D)
The Canon EOS 350D comes with Digital Photo Professional
Digital Photo Professional
Digital Photo Professional is the software that Canon ships with its digital SLR cameras for editing and asset management of its Canon RAW files. It can also work with the older .CRW format of select models, and also JPEGs and TIFFs from any source...
to be able to change RAW images to TIFF or JPEG. This was only available on Canon's professional cameras.
Issues
Canon had compatibility problems with the LexarLexar
Lexar Media, Inc. is an American manufacturer of digital media products based in Fremont, CA. Products manufactured by Lexar include SD cards, Memory Sticks, keydrives, CompactFlash cards and card readers. Lexar's Memory Stick Duos also have versions adapted for the PSP which includes a version of...
Professional 80x-speed Compact Flash 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.
Hot shoe
A hot shoe is a mounting point on the top of a camera to attach a flash unit.- Design :The hot shoe is shaped somewhat like an inverted, squared-off "U" of metal. The matching adapter on the bottom of the flash unit slides in from the back of the camera and is sometimes secured by a clamping screw...
protector 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.
The camera will format any CF card, but the capacity after formatting will not exceed 8GB. 32GB cards fully formatted work, according to this post.
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 wide open is sometimes possible. Another cause of Err99 messages involve EF-S 18-55
Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens 3.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to mild telephoto zoom lens for digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 28.8-88mm, and it is the standard kit lens on Canon's consumer DSLRs.There have been four releases...
lenses (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 if 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
The latest firmwareFirmware
In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices...
released by Canon is version 1.0.3 (released 27 October 2005). It fixes problems relating to remote release cables, as well as a problem while reviewing saved images.