My 300D has given me excellent service over the last 5 years, and this morning it suddenly stopped recording images. I tried changing the battery and the CF card, to no avail. I guess I would be right to assume that it is time to lay it to rest?
Elisabeth-Ann Goldmember  2,360 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:05 | #1 My 300D has given me excellent service over the last 5 years, and this morning it suddenly stopped recording images. I tried changing the battery and the CF card, to no avail. I guess I would be right to assume that it is time to lay it to rest? Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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TomH.Photography Senior Member 488 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: Leuven, Belgium More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:24 | #2 Take it to a shop and see what they have to say. Could be any number of things. Unless you want it to be broken ofcourse 500D | 11-16 2.8 | 17-55 2.8 IS | 35 1.4 L | 135 2.0 L | 200 2.8 L II
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bigrob Goldmember  1,431 posts Joined Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire, UK More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:27 | #3 Tom H. Photography wrote in post #9288899  Take it to a shop and see what they have to say. Could be any number of things. Unless you want it to be broken ofcourse  Or if it turns on how about reloading the firmware? _______________
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:29 | #4 It was a great camera, but given the minimum charge to repair cameras these days I would suggest putting that money toward an upgrade. I think you will enjoy some of the features and improvements in IQ even if you buy a used xti or 30d.
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Radders Cream of the Crop  5,017 posts Likes: 21 Joined Oct 2009 Location: UK More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:29 | #5 How many images has it taken? I hope mine don't give up ghost before I get my 7D! | 1DII | 7D | 60D | 6D | 100 2.8 | 50mm 1.4 | 11-16 2.8 | 24-105 4 | 70-300 IS USM |
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Dec 30, 2009 08:32 | #6 Tom, there are no repair shops for any kind of camera in the Bahamas unfortunately. I'll try bigrob's suggestion, but I will admit that I have put the Rebel XS on my B&H wish list. I have a 350D, so at least I can get my daily shutter fix until I can solve the problem! Thanks for your replies. Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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Mark_48 Goldmember  2,068 posts Joined Nov 2004 Location: Brookfield, MA More info | Time to trade up to a 50D !!!! Megapixels and high ISO are a digital photographers heroin. Once you have a little, you just want more and more. It doesn't stop until your bank account is run dry.
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Dec 30, 2009 08:34 | #8 Radders wrote in post #9288924 How many images has it taken? I hope mine don't give up ghost before I get my 7D! More than I could ever count, and I have had my money's worth from it a good few times over. Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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Radders Cream of the Crop 5,017 posts Likes: 21 Joined Oct 2009 Location: UK More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:37 | #9 Elisabeth-Ann wrote in post #9288944 More than I could ever count, and I have had my money's worth from it a good few times over.  I've had mine since Feb this year and i've well had my moneys worth, but it was second hand, and done alot of photos! I'm just waiting to afford a 7D then this can be a spare. | 1DII | 7D | 60D | 6D | 100 2.8 | 50mm 1.4 | 11-16 2.8 | 24-105 4 | 70-300 IS USM |
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Dec 30, 2009 08:38 | #10 Thanks everyone, I think I really needed affirmation for my husband that I do in fact need to upgrade before something happens to the 350D as well!! Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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Dec 30, 2009 08:41 | #11 Radders wrote in post #9288962 I've had mine since Feb this year and i've well had my moneys worth, but it was second hand, and done alot of photos! I'm just waiting to afford a 7D then this can be a spare. What you after next? Since I do not have a bottomless wallet I'm looking at the Rebel XS (1000D). I'm also considering the T1i, but don't think I want to spend the extra to have video recording, since I most likely would hardly ever use it. I used the 300D almost as much as my 350D, really liked that camera even though it is a slow clunky old thing. Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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Radders Cream of the Crop 5,017 posts Likes: 21 Joined Oct 2009 Location: UK More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:47 | #12 I do love my 350D, done me proud, specially for the price I paid. | 1DII | 7D | 60D | 6D | 100 2.8 | 50mm 1.4 | 11-16 2.8 | 24-105 4 | 70-300 IS USM |
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:48 | #13 Elisabeth-Ann wrote in post #9288980 Since I do not have a bottomless wallet I'm looking at the Rebel XS (1000D). I'm also considering the T1i, but don't think I want to spend the extra to have video recording, since I most likely would hardly ever use it. I used the 300D almost as much as my 350D, really liked that camera even though it is a slow clunky old thing. I would suggest you skip the xs in favor of the xsi or even a used 40d. Although I dont remember the exact details when the xs came out it was essentially a dumbed down version of the xti with a few features missing. Totally designed to be a market entry camera, treat yourself to something nicer for little extra out of pocket.
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halikini Member  31 posts Joined Dec 2009 Location: Mid Coast, Mane More info | Dec 30, 2009 08:51 | #14 Elisabeth-Ann wrote in post #9288980 Since I do not have a bottomless wallet I'm looking at the Rebel XS (1000D). I'm also considering the T1i, but don't think I want to spend the extra to have video recording, since I most likely would hardly ever use it. I used the 300D almost as much as my 350D, really liked that camera even though it is a slow clunky old thing. I bought the XSi because my digital "passed away" this past summer and my wallet was tight, it's been a great little camera. All my co-workers and my boss's lenses all work with it too (they have the 50D and 40Ds). Great camera for small price Ados Photography
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Dec 30, 2009 09:00 | #15 gonzogolf wrote in post #9289015 I would suggest you skip the xs in favor of the xsi or even a used 40d. Although I dont remember the exact details when the xs came out it was essentially a dumbed down version of the xti with a few features missing. Totally designed to be a market entry camera, treat yourself to something nicer for little extra out of pocket. Thanks gonzo, looking at it on B&H's site there is very little difference in cost so I will definitely consider that. With free shipping within the US I can have it sent to a freight forwarder in Florida and they will ship it from there for only $35. Cameras are duty free here, so it looks like that would be well worth the $40 difference in cost at B&H. Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams
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