[Appenianags]

Here's my first pic:
http://www.sciabica.com/green_tomato.jpg
w/ Canon 50mm f1.8 lens @ f2.8, ISO 100

I really wanted this camera for the larger buffer (meaning more than 3x as many shots in succestion), and the increased resolution. Though the specs say 14 shots in-a-row, as opposed to the 300D's 4, I am able to get 20+, in fact, I just let go of the "trigger" at 20... any one know why I am gettin gmore than spec'd? firmware?

I do find it a bit too small, especially the handle, and prefered the "feel" of the 300D, but I knew that going in. I just could not justify the price difference between the 350D and 30D, and I am very happy with the camera so far.

[nobodyhere]

The buffer on the 300D is a bit small and I can see why that bothers some people but the the difference between 6 and 8MP is very small.
You get more shots in a row because the camera starts to write from the buffer onto the memory card leaving free space in the buffer. You can write your card full by holding down the shutter release, but the FPS will drop when the buffer gets full.

[Daruhuw]

Sweet, well the 350D must be A LOT faster than the 300D, because the 300D would take 4 shots and then STOP for what seemed like forever until I could take another shot, sometimes making me miss the shot that I wanted.

[Vikonbarius]

I have been toying with the idea of upgrading my 300D for a while now. Do you think it was worth it to upgrade? I have similar complaints about the speed of the 300D, like the startup time aswell as the frame buffer. And I would like to get the black body of the 350D so it didn't look so amatureish.

[Gymngatagaica]

Indeed, the start up time is a big plus as well. I also hated the amature look of the silver 300D body.

To make the decision, simply look at the differences and what they are worth to you:

6MP vs 8MP: Not a real reason to upgrade, as it doesn't make a huge difference, but for me I need every pixel I can get, and I would have bought the 5D if I could have afforded it. I am actually taking pictures for billboards, and the 6MP doesn't cut it, and the 8MP still won't, but it will help.

Instant on: More of a nice feature, I hate waiting for the camera to turn on. Especially if I am using it and it turns off because I haven't taken a picture in a while.

Successive Shots: Now for me, this is huge. I was recently taking pics at a graduation and wanted to get a "walking across the platform" montage. I could only get 4 shots in that amount of time with the 300D, 2 of which were no good. I could easily get 12 shots out of the 350D in that amount of time.

Smaller, lighter body: Good and Bad IMO. I like the compact size and weight for when it is around my neck, but the grip is just a little too small, I really preferred the grip on the 300D, but oh well. (FYI I also preferred the "huge" original xbox controller)

DIGIC II image processor: Better image quality, faster processing. I think this helps in taking more shots in less time, in conjunction with the 350Ds faster CF writing capability.

In all, these reasons were more than enough to put me "over the edge". It really depends on what you are doign with the camera. If you are only taking pics for an web site, than no, it's not worth the upgrade. But if you frequently find yourself wanting to take a shot and you can't (either because it's booting up or the buffer is full) than that is a great reason IMO, especially because I sold my 300D on EBAY for $500 (w/ kit lens, extra battery, car charger, and 512MB CF card).

[KaterinaNJq]

Hmm, well I think you have finaly convinced me to put mine on ebay, I also have alot of the extras that you sold your 300D with, and $500 is a big chunk of the 350D. Just curious, did you put a reserve or buy it now option on? Because I would hate for it to go for like $300 because then its not worth selling. I would rather keep it as a backup.

[Grewlybreekly]

I did not put a reserve or buy it now. I started the bidding at $299, because I was honestly willing to accept that. You may want to put in a reserve.

HERE
is my closed listing.