Canon EOS 3000V 35mm SLR Camera (incl. EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lens Kit) is a compact, lightweight and stylish SLR that lets you realize how exciting and creative photography can be. It has exceptionally fast auto-focusing, a wide AF area and advanced focusing-point-linked 35-zone evaluative metering.With its compact design, lightweight and ergonomic styling, the EOS 3000V can easily be used one-handed. Controls are positioned exactly where they should be. Menu navigation is easy thanks to a large LCD.The camera has AF point linked 35-zone metering so that it accurately works out the right exposure. The wide AF area with 7 auto-focus points perfectly captures your subject even when it is off center (set automatically or manually). The Auto-focusing is exceptionally fast and creates sharp pictures even when the subject is moving.On top of the EOS 3000V is a built-in E-TTL flash unit, which can pop-up automatically. The high positioned flash delivers improved red-eye reduction and is linked to the focusing points.12 shooting modes are available, with AF mode set automatically to match the shooting mode. Continuous shooting is possible at approximately 1.5 frames per second.The camera’s film transport mechanism is comfortable and quiet.
Helpful consumer’s review
Although the camera world has now turned predominantly digital, there are many reasons to stick with film – not least value for money, but also image quality. I prefer to use a film camera anyway, as I find more satisfaction in doing this, but this SLR represents great value.
The camera is easy to use – there are various modes for different types of operation, which give great images, even on cheap film.
However, budding photographers will also find comprehensive manual use – film speed, exposure, aperture etc. can all be adjusted.
The camera is a little plasticky – the battery compartment in particular feels flimsy, but it is lightweight and, for an SLR, compact, so I cannot fault it. Also, the two CR2 batteries it requires seem to last forever.
In all, a great camera – in particular it would suit people who want a first SLR with which to get to grips with photography.
