As Minhas Câmaras: Canon EOS 300 (1999-2002)

sexta-feira, 20 de maio de 2016

Canon EOS 300 (1999-2002)

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Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo.

Características

The Canon EOS 300 (EOS Kiss III in Japan, EOS Rebel 2000 in North America) is a consumer-level 35mm single-lens reflex camera, produced by Canon of Japan from April 1999 until September 2002 as part of their EOS system. Designed under the supervision of Yasuhiro Morishita, the camera was intended as a replacement for the Canon EOS 500N. The camera was a success for Canon, selling exceedingly well and dominating its market sector until it was replaced by the EOS 300V (Rebel Ti, Kiss 5). Canon EOS 300 won European Imaging and Sound Association Award 1999-2000. Like other low-priced SLRs of the time, the EOS 300 used a pentamirror viewfinder instead of a pentaprism, and had a polycarbonate body.

The autofocus capabilities of this camera were identical to Canon's much more expensive Elan 7 with six single-line CMOS sensors surrounding a central cross-type sensor.

The EOS 300 should not be confused with the later Canon EOS 300D (EOS Digital Rebel in the US and EOS Kiss Digital in Japan), a popular entry-level digital SLR from 2003.

Fonte: Wikipedia

Ultra-Compact, lightweight and high-quality SLR camera. Successor to New EOS Kiss/REBEL G/500N. Based on the concept of “easier to use and more comfortable” than the former model, it is smaller and lighter weight. It also has a higher performance AF system, exposure control and other basic features. A seven focusing-point wide-view AF system is used instead of the conventional three focusing-point AF. The focusing speed is equivalent to that of the EOS 55/ELAN II E/50E. This camera has 35-zone evaluative metering instead of the conventional 6-zone metering, E-TTL flash exposure control linked to an active focusing point, and other basic features, such as easy depth of field preview , higher speed of 1.5 fps film advance, shorter viewfinder black-out time, mid-roll film rewind button and a wireless remote control (Japanese model only). The camera is compact, but the command dial, the main dial, an external LCD display, and a small, yet comfortable grip ensure a good handling of the camera. The camera body is two-tone silver and black. The Battery Pack PB-200 for size-AA batteries with a vertical-grip shutter button is separately available (4,500 yen). New lenses marketed at the same time are: EF28-80mm f/3.5- 5.6 V USM, EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II (export only), EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM and EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III (export only).

The black model was introduced in Japanese market in September, 2000.

Fonte: Canon Camera Museum

The Canon EOS 300 was introduced in 1999. The branding EOS Rebel 2000 was used in the North American market. Date versions are also available.
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 the entry level of the consumer lineup and has a 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. It is not compatible with IR film, as it uses IR light to track frame spacing. CR2 batteries are used for power 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.

Fonte: Camera-wiki.org

Especificações

Introduced: 1999
Image size: 24 x 35mm
Lens mount: Canon EF
Focus: autofocus, 7 points w/ AF assist and manual option.
Metering element: Silicon photocell
Metering mode: Center weighted ave, 35-zone evaluative, partial 9%.5
Film speed: 6 to 6400 ISO Auto DX or manual
Exposure: ±2 EV (½ steps)
Exposure modes: Program AE, shutter priority, aperture priority, depth-of-field AE, and full auto.
AE bracketing: ±2 EV(½ steps)
Shutter Speeds: 1/2000 to 30s with bulb.
Film transport: Auto with prewind, Auto end of roll rewind, mid roll rewind.
Film advance: Single, continuous auto (1.5 fps)
Flash: Built-in, GN 12, TTL, 3 zone. 1/90 sec. sync.
other: Depth-of-field preview, multiple exposure
Power: Two CR2 lithium batteries with four segment power level, CR2025 for date back.
Dimensions: 140 x 90 x 58.5 mm
Weight: 355 g. (11.8 oz.) body only.

Fonte: Camera-wiki.org

A minha tem uma lente Canon Zoom Lens EF 28-90mm, 1:4-5.6, 58mm, com o número 5901739.
O corpo possui um autocolante com a referência (21)59019986.

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