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Originally Posted by Bifta
The wha? Does that mean it includes no innards or just no lense? I've already found an issue with the G5  taking photo's with the flash in wide angle causes a shadow in the bottom right of the photo, did a quick mooch round for reviews of the camera and it turns out other's have the same problem, it also manages to create nasty purple halo's around lights with night shots, but the A80 did exactly the same. The A80 though was perfect for day time/low light scenery shots which is mainly what I used it for, not sure I can stretch to (or get away with) buying an E300 yet. |
The "halo" effect is also known as "Purple fringeing" and is common amongst some digicams. The G5 is a super camera and was top of my list for a compact digital camera, but I took the plunge and went for the EOS10D. It uses the same image processor as the 300D, but puts it all into a tougher body with a greater degree of customisation of its features, hence the higher price. That said, if you do not want that sophistication, then the 300D is an excellent choice. I have handled the 300D and find it smaller than the 35mm cameras I am used to handling, but they do offer an extended battery grip, that holds 2 batteries and offers a vertical shutter release. It doe smake it easier to hold (but heavier!)
Our friends at 7dayshop also offer clone batteries for these cameras (the 10D, 300D and the G5 use the same battery) at very good prices. The official Canon BP511 will set you back @£55. The clones will cost £15 each. I have 2 of them and have had no problems.