This news may be lost in the hype surroundig the new digital EOS 300D SLR, but Canon have also made a couple of other interesting announcements. First up is a new film SLR in the shape of the EOS 3000V.
 
The EOS 3000V is a compact, lightweight and stylish SLR that lets you realise 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.

Features
- Exceptionally fast auto-focusing
- Ultra-compact styling
- 35-zone evaluative metering
- Wide area 7-point Auto Focus
- High positioned built-in flash
- Large LCD panel
- Continuous shooting max 1.5 frames per second
- 12 shooting modes

The EOS 3000V is a compact, lightweight and stylish SLR that lets you realise how exciting and creative photography can be.

Stylish and ergonomicWith 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.

Metering and auto-focus
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 centre (set automatically or manually). The Auto-focusing is exceptionally fast and creates sharp pictures even when the subject is moving.

Flash
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.

Shooting modes
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.

Pricing
The EOS 3000V will be available from late September 2003 for ?180 RRP body only or with the following lens kits:

- EOS 3000V + EF28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II non USM lens - ?240
- EOS 3000V + EF28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II non USM lens and EF90-300mm f/4.0-5.6 non USM lens - ?340

Website: Canon Europe