The update introduced an integrated dust-reduction system, a 230,000-dot 2.5-inch LCD screen, improved buffer performance, a 9-point AF system inherited from the higher-end EOS 30D, and a clear, simple menu system that improves the camera's ease of use.
Although lacking a few advanced features commonly found on modern digital SLR cameras, such as live view, video recording, and high ISO capabilities, the Kiss Digital X remains a good choice for beginner photographers (and vintage enthusiasts) looking for an affordable platform to start with or to experience the Canon EOS digital lineage.
The camera is sturdy, is known for its reliable image quality, and at nearly 20 years old, recalls the simplicity and functional design of late-model 35mm SLR film cameras that these digital models were based on.
Technical specs for the Kiss Digital X includes an electronically-controlled focal shutter plane with a speed range from 1/4000 tp to 30 seconds at 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, B(ulb), X-sync at 1/200 second, 9-points AF, ISO speed from 100 to 400 set automatically in Basic Zone modes, and ISO 100 to 1600 set manually in Creative Zone modes, a 230,000 dot 2.7-inch LCD with 7 levels of brightness, 11 Custom functions with 29 settings.
Exposure controls include Program AE (Program, Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off), Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Depth-of-Field AE, Fully Manual, and E-TTL II Autoflash. Metering is 35-zone full aperture metering with selections for Evaluative Metering (linkable to any AF points), Partial, and Center Weighted.
The camera is powered by an NB-2LH (Lithium Ion) battery rated at 500 shots under normal use, measures 126.5 x 94.2 x 65mm, and weighs 510 grams body only.
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For the outing, the Kiss Digital X was mounted with a Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM for a field of view equivalent to a 40mm pancake on a 35mm full frame camera, a focal length that is gaining a lot of traction from among the photographic fraternity as a very versatile choice for various genres of photography, including street photography, documentary work, travel, everyday candid shots, and architectural photography.
The focal length, considered the 'sweet spot' for photography, allows for the flexibility to capture both detailed and contextual shots, with subjects isolated while still maintaining a sense of place. Manual focus 40mm legacies, as well as the EF-S 24mm, are compact and unobtrusive, and are also great recommendations as everyday go-to lenses.
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