Canon EOS 30D Camera Body

  • 8.2 Megapixels
  • SLR / Large Digital Camera
  • 2.5 in LCD Screen
  • Built In Flash
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (46 reviews)
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    • My 30D ROCKS!
    • - TJ Smith from Joplin, MO
    • "hear me coming"
    • - Ralph from Dayton, Ohio
    • "The DSLR i've been waiting for"
    • - casual images from SC
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    User review from

    Shopzilla

    • Product Rating: 10 star(s) Wow! What a value!
      by gocamels, May. 27, 2008
    • Pros: Fast, good burst, well-laid out controls, solid construction
    • Cons: Low MP count by current standards
    • Comments:
      When I finally decided to make the switch from film to digital, I did a lot of research to find the camera that best fit my budget and my needs. Choosing the EOS 30D was an excellent decision. The camera is similar in size to my EOS film cameras (EOS 1N, EOS 5), and has the familiar quick control dial wheel on the back of the camera to ease exposure compensation and manual control. The camera feels very solid and sturdy in the hand, but might be a bit heavy or bulky for those with small hands. The pixel count is a little low by current standards (8MP vs 10-12 for curent Canon models such as the 40D or the new Rebel XSi), but plenty for my needs, as I rarely print anything larger than 11x17. It has handled everything I've thrown at it, from landscapes to portraits to close-ups of flowers and ancient coins. All in all, the 30D is one of the best camera bargains available today. ...
     

    Professional review from

    cnet.com.au

    • Canon EOS 30D Review - Digital Cameras
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Excellent low-light performance, Fast and responsive, Straightforward controls, Nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers
    • Cons: Pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses, Viewfinder provides only 95 percent view, Average battery life, 1.6X lens-conversion factor
    • Comments:
      The 8-megapixel Canon EOS 30D should be on your short list for a semipro dSLR camera. ...
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    Professional review from

    asia.cnet.com

    • Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Canon EOS 30D
      by Damian Koh
    • Pros: Larger 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 3.5 percent spot meter; selectable 5fps/3fps continuous shooting modes; numerous dedicated buttons; excellent low-light images at high ISO.
    • Cons: No anti-reflection coating on LCD; 1.6x crop factor; camera turns off when memory card compartment is opened; top LCD panel doesn't display current ISO setting.
    • Comments:
      The Canon EOS 30D is an excellent midrange digital SLR for enthusiasts and first-time photographers looking for a professional shooter. ...
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    Professional review from

    zdnetindia.com

    • Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Canon EOS 30D
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Excellent low-light performance; fast and responsive; straightforward controls; nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers.
    • Cons: Pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses; viewfinder provides only 95 percent view; average battery life; 1.6X lens-conversion factor.
     

    Professional review from

    pcworld.com

    • Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon EOS 30D Digital SLR
      by Ben Long
    • Pros: High quality RAW conversion, Excellent interface
    • Cons: Software's RAW conversion is slow, Auto-bracketing limited to three stops
    • Comments:
      The 8.2-megapixel sibling of the popular EOS 20D has a large LCD and a pleasing interface. ...
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    Professional review from

    personal computer world

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Canon EOS 30D digital SLR
      by Anthony Dhanendran
    • Pros: Very easy to use for such a powerful camera; very good image quality even at high ISO settings
    • Cons: Bulky compared to lower-end digital SLRs; 400D now might look like a better bet
    • Comments:
      To tie in with our review of the Canon EOS 400D (the recently released successor to the EOS 350D), we've decided to... ...
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    Professional review from

    thinkcamera.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Canon 30D
      by Jonathan Ryan
    • Pros: Image quality, low noise, logical layout that's familiar to any Canon user
    • Cons: Not a great upgrade to the 20D, no anti dust, no image stabiliser in the camera
    • Comments:
      Cheaper than a 5D and more than a 400D - can you tell why we call this a mid range DSLR from Canon?...
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    Professional review from

    macworld.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon EOS 30D Digital SLR
      by Ben Long
    • Pros: Excellent interface; large LCD screen; new spot meter; excellent image quality; lower price than its predecessor.
    • Cons: Auto-bracketing limited to three stops; no external bracketing control.
    • Comments:
      The Canon EOS 30D is a welcome upgrade to an already great camera. The larger LCD screen and new features will directly affect everyday shooting, while the lower price tag will give you an extra $100 to spend on lenses. ...
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    Professional review from

    dpreview.com

    • Product Rating: 5 star(s) Canon EOS 30D
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Excellent resolution, very good per-pixel sharpness, Good tonal and color response, same as EOS 20D 'Parameter 1' in Standard PS, Now with four metering modes, spot metering very welcome, Trademark Canon CMOS noise free images, remain detailed even at hig
    • Cons: Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light, AI Servo (continuous AF) interference banding issue (certain lenses, high sensitivities), Same old 'CF compartment door shuts camera down' issue, Picture Style differen
    • Comments:
      The model line in which the EOS 30D sits has seen a total of five models, each offering either an upgrade in features, resolution or both. From the EOS D30 to D60 we saw a doubling in megapixel count as well as numerous feature upgrades, from the EOS 10D...
     

    Professional review from

    whatdigitalcamera.com

    • Review of the Canon EOS 30D - Digital SLR Reviews
      by What Digital Camera Magazine
    • Comments:
      The replacement for the 20D offering a larger LCD screen and faster frame rate... ...
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