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Canon EOS 30D
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HQ Grade: B
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 28th of 69 in 8 Megapixel
- 39th of 82 in Canon
- 17th of 42 in Over $600
- 28th of 48 in SLR/Professional
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Answered Questions for the Canon 30D
- Q: canon 400D/xti vs nikon d40x
- A: First of all... you should know that you are not the first one with this... read more
- Q: Canon 30D vs Nikon D80 vs Nikon D200
- A: Both are equally good choices. Both have great lenses and you can grow with both... read more
- Q: recommended flash for Canon 30D
- A: According to PhotoNotes:Canon digital cameras can only communicate with Canon Speedlite flash models with names... read more
- Q: Does this camera have the dust clearing feature, and how does it differ from the 40D?
- A: Hi Dee,The 30D doesn't have the dust cleaning feature. Here is a great chart that... read more
- Q: what is the main difference between the rebel and the 30d, besides the mp? To shoot sports is the rebel fast enough without the blur?
- A: e baum,I've shot sports with both the Rebel XT and the XTi. They work great... read more
- Q: witch camera would be the best to buy the conon 30d or the nikon d80 i do a lot of in door sport shooting
- A: The Nikon D80 is a clear choice for serious photographers, and here's are some raw... read more
- Q: What lenses for the 30d are good for landscape, animals, and outdoor photos from a distance?
- A: P,If you're going on safari, I would recommend something with at least 300mm of zoom. read more
- Q: Downloading photos
- A: Bill,I've never used the software that come with my Canon's either. You should be just... read more
- Q: I'm looking to add another lense to my 30D. I'd like a telephoto lense or one in the IS line, can you suggest something along those?
- A: What other lenses do you have for the 30D? Either would work fine for portraits... read more
- Q: What does it mean by ( PC Body )
- A: "PC Body" means a plastic body. This is not the Standard version of the Canon... read more
- Q: do you think the 30d will go down in price after the holidays?
- A: Price drops usually occur after the Consumer Electronics Show in January. I'd look around Feb/March. read more
- Q: would you consider a refurbished camera to save on cost?
- A: I actually have bought a couple refurbs, and both with great success. If you can... read more
- Q: I already own a digital rebel xt is this camera worth adding to my collection?
- A: Brian,If you already have the Canon Rebel XT, I would not recommend purchasing the 10D. read more
- Q: How do I get my name, as photographer, in the exif data of my images?
- A: The easy way is to alter it in Photoshop. UNder the file menu is the... read more
- Q: If I buy used, how will I know if the camera is the latest version?
- A: As far as I know, there isn't. There may be a firmware update ... BTW... read more
- Q: Why are my flash pictures looking dark and under exposed?
- A: It may not be your doing anything wrong. There's a site that deals with this... read more
- Q: Does anyone have purchase experience with Quest 4 Cameras?
- A: I have no direct experience with them, but this thread points to someone who had... read more
- Q: what store we can buy best cameras and not too expensive?
- A: Whatever you do, I have two suggestions:1) If the store is based in Brooklyn, New... read more
- Q: How soon will the 40D be available?
- A: Nobody knows, but most likely it will be officially announced in August and hit stores... read more
- Q: Canon ESO 30D or Canon 400D(XLi)?
- A: The 30D is the successor to the 20d, the 10D and the D30.. It is... read more
Open Questions for the Canon 30D
- Q: whats the best way to sync up the canon wft-i/e1a wireless transmitter and also the ex430 flash(2 seperate?
- 5 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: is this camera good for action photos like paintball
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Are the upgrades from 30D to 40D to 50D worth the added costs?
- 4 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: When I take a picture indoors without a flash of my baby moving (walking etc.) The picture turns out blurred. I increase the shutter speed but then th
- 3 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Help me decide between canon eos 30d and pentax k10d.
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Can much Max Zoom can be optain with this one?
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I'm an orthodontist and bought the 30D for intraoral photography but I can't seem to get the best settings for my photos. Can anyone help? I need to
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: best lens for a newbie
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: reddish color tone on indoor photos
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: The settings of my nikon d40x keep on getting disturbed even in the full auto mode
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: When the price of 30d will go down?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: QUEST 4 CAMERAS IS A SCAM!!!! DON'T ORDER FROM THESE PEOPLE, THEY ARE A FRAUDULENT COMPANY!!!
- 20 points for best answer - 14 replies
- Q: I have the Canon 30D and I want great portrait body shots, using the 28-135mm what is the best setting
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What improvements are expected in the 40D?
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will FD lenses fit this Canon 30D?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Using my Tamron 18-200 aspherical lense, which digital SLR- the Cannon Xti, or the 30D?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Buying a low priced Canon EOS 30D
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I am going on a photo shoot and I am doing a indoor group portraits..any good pointers?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want to buy the Canon Eos 30D but can't decide which lense or lenses to buy?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is a 30D upgrade due soon?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
