Canon's first consumer digital SLR — the 6.3MP Rebel that democratised DSLR photography.
The Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel in North America) was released in 2003 as the world's first sub-$1000 consumer DSLR, making APS-C sensor photography broadly accessible. 6.3MP APS-C CMOS (22.7×15.1mm, 1.6× crop factor). No video recording. 2.5fps continuous shooting (4 RAW buffer). BP-511 battery. At approximately 649g with battery and CF card.
6.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor (22.7×15.1mm, 1.6× crop). No video recording. 2.5fps continuous shooting; 4 RAW frame buffer. BP-511 or BP-512 battery. Approximately 649g with battery and CF card. Canon EF and EF-S lens compatibility. CompactFlash card slot.
The 300D's $999 launch price broke the psychological consumer DSLR price barrier in 2003: the previous entry-level DSLR (Nikon D100) retailed at $1,799. The 6.3MP sensor was the same chip as the professional EOS 10D, providing resolution equivalent to mid-range DSLRs of the era at a consumer price point. The 300D established the Rebel/xxxD series as Canon's consumer DSLR line.
On the used market the Canon EOS 300D is very affordable as a vintage APS-C DSLR. Condition checks: BP-511 battery health, shutter count, CompactFlash slot contacts, sensor for dust. No video. Compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.