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Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) Digital Camera
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Product Description
Canon's EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5-inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in a sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is truly perfection, refined.Canon's large-area CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. The EOS 30D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600 plus ISO 3200 in extended mode), which is selectable in 1/3-stop increments. The sensor features a newly developed set of narrow-gap microlenses and noise reduction circuits to improve performance at high ISO values, and optimized photodiode configurations for improved performance at all ISO values. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start. The EOS 30D is the product of Canon's extensive in-house development: The DIGIC II Image Processor was designed specifically for Canon digital SLRs and enhances every aspect of image capture. Information captured by the CMOS sensor is processed and assembled into images of exceptional quality. With the DIGIC II Image Processor on board, photographers can expect natural color reproduction, precise white balance in any number of lighting situations and unparalleled clarity. The DIGIC II Image Processor employs sophisticated signal processing algorithms and works at greater speeds, all while consuming less energy. The entire processing chip - not just the software that drives it - is dedicated for use in a digital still camera. The EOS 30D is one of the fastest cameras Canon has ever produced. Incorporating the fast operation of the EOS 20D, the 30D allows users to specify high-speed 5 fps or a new low-speed 3 fps continuous shooting for more controlled shooting and/or to save space on the CF card. And it can capture up to 30 JPEG and 11 RAW (or 9 RAW + JPEG) files in one burst. Whether it's the 0.15-second startup time, the high-speed mirror drive, the nearly instant 65-millisecond shutter release lag time or the predictive AF focusing at speeds up to 5.0 frames per second, the EOS 30D will amaze and delight photographers who don't want to wait for their camera when they're ready to shoot. The EOS 30D has a brilliant 2.5 inch LCD monitor with approximately 230, 000 pixels. Adopted from Canon's professional EOS SLRs, this monitor not only displays more information, it can also be viewed at a greater angle (170°) than many conventional LCD monitors. The full-featured shot information screen not only provides an RGB histogram, it can display the AF frame used. Magnification has never been faster. Magnification zooms to the focus point rather than the center of the image to check exposure and critical focus. It is also simple to jump quickly in image intervals up to 100. Menus are accessed at the touch of a button and feature larger text that is easier to read. Whether changing color parameters, setting up custom functions, organizing folders or setting white balance, the EOS 30D helps photographers get to their information quickly, so they never miss a shot.
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Average User Rating:
4.8
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5
Number of Ratings:
90
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User Reviews for
Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) Digital Camera
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Great features
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Reviewed
November 23 2006 1:48:56 PM
32
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34
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
2.5" LCD, depth of field preview, 3 or 5 fps |
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Cons:
Still expensive, mine didn't come w/ Photoshop I decided between this and the Canon 20D, but chose the 30D after finding out about Canon's rebate program. When buying a lens and a camera body, the rebate came to $300, making the 20D and 30D comparable in price. The 20D had no rebate.
The main benefit over the 20D is the larger LCD. Another benefit is being able to shoot at 3 or 5 frames per second, as opposed to just 5 fps for the 20D.
I recommend spending extra money to get one of the Canon "L" series lenses. I have been happy with my 24-70 f/2.8L. The color is bright and warm, and consistent throughout the zoom range. With the large aperture, I can shoot in available light most of the time. Don't waste money on slow (f/4) lenses. You will end up with blurred photos or you will shoot with a flash most of the time.
If the Canon rebate is not in effect when you read this, or if you are not buying a lens simultaneously (which decreases the rebate), then I would recommend getting the 20D. It is basically the same camera, for about $250 less. Can't go wrong with either one.
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Upgraded from another Canon digital
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Reviewed
December 11 2006 2:23:43 PM
14
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17
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Larger viewer, faster frames per second, larger format |
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On/Off switch could be more convenient I upgraded from a Digital Rebel from a couple of years ago. I wanted the action "frames per second" speed that the 30D gives me, but also the larger screen. Most features are similar if not the same, but the image size and style specific upgrades it gives me for my sports shots were worth it. Would I like it to be free? Sure . . . cost is for each of us to measuer anyway. Have almost 1,000 images already and getting used to the new operating features. Love it and glad I bought it.
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Possibly the best Prosumer DigiSLR available
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Reviewed
April 18 2007 1:58:58 AM
11
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12
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
IQ, features, ease-of-use, ergonomics, LCDs |
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Cons:
None for me First, I'm not a novice to either photography nor digi-cams. This is my second digi-SLR, my fourth digi-cam. It's my second Canon digital SLR. It's perhaps my seventh SLR altogether. And while it's not my first SLR or my first digi-cam, it's certainly the best of both.
I began the digi-cam revolution with a Sony point-and-shoot then progressed to a Nikon high-resolution digi-cam. I used that Nikon 8700 for some time for macro, people and holiday shots. It wasn't till I was using it for sports that I discovered the need for the SLR.
My first digital SLR was the Canon XT. SLR's differ from other digital cameras by allowing the user to switch lenses. They also allow for much quicker start-up times and shutter press to picture. The XT is an excellent 8 megapixel SLR. However, the LCD for reviewing pictures is very small for my old eyes. The body is fairly small for big hands, too.
Now on to the 30D. This is a great 8mp digital SLR at a very reasonable price. It features two LCD's, one for settings on top of the camera and one large one on the back for menus and picture reviewing. It's a wonderful upgrade (2.5") from the XT's 1.8".
The 30D also features a wider ISO range (100-3200). the addition of spot metering and a faster top shutter speed (1/8000). It also is a much larger body with a solid feel. With the XT, I felt the battery grip was needed to give it a decent size. The 30D doesn't need the grip.
It also features a great battery rated to over 600 shots per charge. Of course, the grip would allow you to use two, raising the need to charge or change batteries to once every thousand shots or so. And that's even with the review time set for 8 seconds.
The 30D also features the new Canon Picture Styles settings. And the Canon CMOS offers the best ISO performance on the market.
This is perhaps the best Prosumer Digital SLR on the market today.
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Canon EOS 30D, still going strong in 2008
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Reviewed
March 6 2008 4:32:11 PM
2
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2
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
High burst speed shooting, better grip than the XTi, excellent low-light performance |
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AF hunts in very low light situations Great camera for low light sports shooting. Paired it with a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM telephoto zoom and a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 standard zoom. I used it at the Spectrum in Philadelphia to get great shots of a casual league game. ISO 800 performance is excellent. The body is much easier to hold than the Digital Rebel XTi with a large lens fitted. The only shortcoming is occasional autofocus hunting in very low light situations, but for $350 less than a 40D, I can live with using manual focus once in a while.
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Best SLR I have used
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Reviewed
July 12 2007 5:02:29 PM
2
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2
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
Ease of use, quality of pictures, features |
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As Far as SLR cameras go I have found little to problems with this camera. If I had to name one I would say price. I have used Nikon D80 and D200. Both are excellent cameras but when I used the 30D I fell in love with it. The weight was perfect for me and it allowed me to utalize the functions with ease after getting use to the camera. The IS lens package makes taking pro quality pictures easy. My wife had no problems taking pictures of my daughter skiiing while she was on a bumpy boat. It was hard for me to believe she took them. Battery life is great and even though it is expensive, for what you get it is worth every penny
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Best ever
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Reviewed
January 2 2008 2:24:21 PM
1
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users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
Fabulous camera / ease of use |
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Cons:
Can't think of any I put off buying a new camera for ages and have now jumped in with both feet. I leave it on automatic most of the time and am still getting use to all the features. I use it outdoors for sports work & indoors for studio work.
When I waterski and want pictures of myself I hand the camera to whoever is sitting in the skiboat. I set it on automatic / sports mode and tell them to point the camera & shoot. Without fail,the camera in the hands of a novice, I get good results every time it says it all....
Also great for nightime pictures
Next purchase - a good telephoto
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Awesome D-SLR, The Best Of Its Class
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Reviewed
October 10 2007 10:11:17 AM
1
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1
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
5fps, user friendly, study built, good images, awesome shooting ability |
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The view finder doesn't show like 2-4% of the actual image. The 30D is the best of its class for even the price it has. It has one of the most decent price for such an amazing SLR. It's hard to find anything in its class that shoot at 5 frames per second with a nice crisp image and lots of features. The navigation around the SLR is very easy to use and its super user friendly, you dont need to read much of the manual to figure everything out even if you're a beginner. It have nice shutter sound and strong built, the lens have good quality and the design is very nice. The camera look professional with no other colors on it beside black. So with the first look it already look like a high class device. No red or yellow marks anywhere that make the camera look cheesy. The grip is nice and the battery is quite good. It have very quick and responsive processor for instant turn on and shoot. So with this camera you wont miss those quick moments of your life. I would prefer this over a lot of other camera in its class because its quite cheap and have absolutely awesome customer services. They are helpful and talk to you as long as possible just to get you to work everything out if you dont understand it. The camera will definitely give you the ease feeling of a good investment and value. Top notch SLR, even faster than the 5D itself. or the Nikon D80, D40x and its on the same level as the professional full frame D200.
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Astrophotography by Canon EOS 30D
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Reviewed
January 22 2007 2:29:26 PM
7
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14
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
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Pros:
Excellent battery saving and low noise |
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Cons:
Cheap (CMOS) size I have buy it long time age (near the date of release). I have used it too much (about 80,000 pics) and untill now, It didn't got any problem and It makes me happy!
It's noise level is too low and works under low tempreture (tested on -35) without any problem. It saves battery power so good and It's the best for Night photography. I don't like its cheap size and I prefer to use a full frame camera for best performance of lenses especially fisheye lenses like Canon EF 15mm.
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Rekindled my interest in photography
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Reviewed
February 3 2007 11:56:26 AM
3
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6
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
Large LCD, spot metering, good noise reduction, many user settings available, phenomenal batery life |
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Cons:
Sensor isn't 1:1, DEP mode can give some weird results, can't full exploit the fastest CF cards I got back into photography after a break just pointing and shooting by getting a Fuji Finepix S602Z and then found I was just pointing and shooting still.
The Canon got me back to thinking about how to set up shots while still letting me just point and shoot if I want.
This is helping me remember the stuff I learnt over 30 years ago and forgot and while I enjoy dipping a toe into the fully manual photography pool I know I have the safety net of automation, and even that can be either just a small amount or fully automatic.
The A-DEP function would be the main problem with this camera if I used it all the time, which I don't. Fortunately everything it does you can set up yourself.
The battery life is phenomenal and I've never yet been let down. CF II cards are fast enough but the camera isn't quick enough to get the best out of faster cards.
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scubabum1951
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Reviewed
June 20 2007 2:40:29 AM
0
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users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
this camera is excelent i just returned from Israel. |
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Cons:
none love this camera,I should have gone digital 10 yrs ago I took great shots of Jerusalem.
Cannon is the best camera on the market.
Steve Giuliano
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