Two Questions about a Canon EOS Rebel 300D camera (for now): I just came across an old EOS 300D and remember something in "history" mentioned that said the camera had a special ability...

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Two Questions about a Canon EOS Rebel 300D camera (for now)

Dec 9, 2018 13:39:18 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

I just came across an old EOS 300D and remember something in "history" mentioned that said the camera had a special ability that most Rebels do not. Anyone have any knowledge about this?

My 2nd question concerns the CF memory card. I never owned a CF card before so don't know the basic labeling on them. I was thinking about getting a large card but ran into a stumbling block. Looking through the manual, I read to only use Type-1 or Type-2 CF cards. The previous owner kept a 1GB CF card. Anyone know what the upper GB limit CF card that can be used or does the Type-1 or Type-2 only come in certain sizes? (Please remember the camera is at least 15 years old and only 6MP sensor.)

Thank you in advance!

Dec 9, 2018 13:56:13 #

Haydon

Apparently, the upper limitation of CF cards for this particular camera is 8 gigabytes. Beyond that size the cameras unable to format the card without an unparitioned space being created.

It might be worthwhile to download the manual at the following location.

http://files.canon-europe.com/files/soft24319/Manual/EOS300D_CUG_EN.pdf

Dec 9, 2018 14:14:13 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

See the "features" reference in this wiki page. More investigation would be needed to determine what can be unlocked.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_300D

One of the things these old Rebels featured was a 'low density' cropped sensor. You couldn't crop far into the image, but this relatively low density of pixels (and therefore larger pixels) resulting in being somewhat less prone to noise than models of the 12MP to 18MP generations.

If the camera came across as 'free', that would be one thing. Paying new money for an model of this age would be a different discussion.

Dec 9, 2018 15:40:32 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Haydon wrote:

Thanks, although I ghave the original Instrustion Manual and it did not indicate the upper size, Just the type.

Dec 9, 2018 21:31:33 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

CHG_CANON wrote:

See the "features" reference in this wik... (show quote)

Thanks for the information. As for the price, I paid $25.00 USD for a really nice Lowpro 200 backpack. The camera and all accessories came with the bundle. If you want to figure it out that way.

I'm a Pentax guy so the Canon was just an added thing.

Dec 10, 2018 07:51:23 #

steinr98

The 300D was my first Digital camera and I still use as I had it converted to IR a number of years ago. I have what is called the "Russian Hack" which unlocked a number of items to make it run as a Canon 10 D which was the Pro model. At the time, if this upgrade was installed it would void the warranty but most folks did it anyway. Off hand I do not remember all the items it installed. I still have that firmware if you would be interested. It may be packed as we are in the process of selling our home and moving. But I do have it- It is still a good camera with limitations of course!! I do use smaller Compact Flash cards. I still use it for Infrared photo taking. Love the pictures!! I would use a newer version of a camera today, for the conversion to IR as yes, the newer cameras are better!!! But it works good. Good back up camera!

Dec 10, 2018 10:13:37 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

steinr98 wrote:

The 300D was my first Digital camera and I still u... (show quote)

As an IR camera... that a great idea! Also, when possible keep me abreast of your hack.

Dec 10, 2018 10:26:26 #

marki3rd Loc: Columbus, Indiana

GENorkus wrote:

As an IR camera... that a great idea! Also, when possible keep me abreast of your hack.

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/digital_rebel_firmware_hack.html

Google is your friend.

Dec 10, 2018 10:46:30 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

marki3rd wrote:

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/digital_rebel_firmware_hack.html

Google is your friend.

It may be that Google has most basic answers although Ugly has most of the personalized answers.

Dec 10, 2018 14:12:51 #

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

GENorkus wrote:

It may be that Google has most basic answers although Ugly has most of the personalized answers.

GE ... one feature on older Canon DSLRs (it ended with my EOS Rebel T3) was the Auto Depth setting ... use it, and the camera seeks the best Aperture, combined with Auto ISO, AND the best shutter speed - for the taking situation ...

I looked back, extensively, on-line, at one time - to see which other EOS DSLRs had it ... many of them, before mine ... but they ended it, with mine ...

Largest capacity CF card (non-FAST), currently - according to the B&H Catalogue - seems to be 256GB ... Cheers!!!

Dec 10, 2018 17:44:46 #

Haydon

Chris T wrote:

GE ... one feature on older Canon DSLRs (it ended ... (show quote)

Chris, look it up, his camera can only use 8 gigabyte. Beyond that, on a format, it creates an unpartitioned unusable space.

Dec 10, 2018 17:53:49 #

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Haydon wrote:

Chris, look it up, his camera can only use 8 gigabyte. Beyond that, on a format, it creates an unpartitioned unusable space.

Oh, I see, Haydon ... didn't look that far into it ... thanks ...

Dec 10, 2018 20:23:13 #

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

GENorkus wrote:

I just came across an old EOS 300D and remember so... (show quote)

CF Type 1 and Type 2 refer to the thickness of the card. A simple memory card is Type 1. Type 2 denotes a Microdrive....an actual hard drive with a 1" diameter platter in a CF card package.
They were the thing at one time for higher capacity than regular memory cards were available with. The Canon Powershot G5, for example because I have one, could accommodate a Type 1 or a Type 2 Microdrive card. Problem is, they were too delicate, as would be expected, just like any mechanical hard drive. Fell out of use.

Dec 10, 2018 23:23:53 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

nadelewitz wrote:

CF Type 1 and Type 2 refer to the thickness of the... (show quote)

Thanks. I'll not look for the disk drive type.

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