Canon EOS 30D with 18-55mm Lens

  • 8.2 Megapixels
  • SLR / Large Digital Camera
  • 2.5 in LCD Screen
  • Built In Flash
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (43 reviews)
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    User review from

    Shopzilla

    • Product Rating: 10 star(s) Great camera... but of course, its a Canon!
      by Mondomania, May. 8, 2008
    • Pros: Basically the same control set up as our 5D, which is our min camera. makes going to the back-up a nice change of pace.
    • Cons: None.
    • Comments:
      This is our back-up camera to the 5D we use in our wedding photo business. Have never had to reach for it out of desperation, but the 1.6 lens factor comes in handy to extend the reach of the L series lenses in my bag. ...
     

    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

    cnet.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon EOS 30D with 28mm-to-135mm lens
      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.
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    Professional review from

    cnet.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 4.2 star(s) Canon EOS 30D: semipro stunner
      by Lori Grunin
    • 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 per cent view; average battery life; 1.6x lens-conversion factor
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    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

    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...
     

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