| 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. |
- 5 out of 5
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- 9th of 53 in 8 Megapixel
- 29th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 48th of 81 in Canon
- 32nd of 94 in $350 - $600
Canon EOS 30D Reviews
Professional Reviews of the Canon 30D
- 4.2 out of 5
CNET has a great review of the Canon 30D, complete with video. They laud the balance of features for novice and experienced users and have only a few warnings about its performance. Take a look at why they think this camera is a winner. read original review
- 4.5 out of 5
Imaging Resouce has a whole bunch of reasons you should be interested in the 30D, and not much to say against it. Check out their well researched results. read original review
- 4 out of 5
Steve's Digicams likes the 30D's solid features, as well as the relatively resonable price for an SLR. read original review
- 4.5 out of 5
DC Resource keeps things in perspective, saying the 30D is a nice move forward from Canon's popular and powerful 20D, but not exactly a "must have" upgrade. Take a look at their thoughtful review to see why new SLR consumers might want to jump on it. read original review
Canon 30D Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users
- 5 out of 5
i own a 10D and a 1Ds, the 10 for 3 years now. i was looking for a faster processor and a faster auto focus... read more
- 5 out of 5
Have used camera for approx 10 months. It is the greatest! Pictures are unbelievable. Use now for personal use but expect to use professionally when... read more
- 5 out of 5
Since purchasing this camera, It has been the best camera I have ever owned. I use canon 28-135 w/stabilizer, 60mm Macro made for the 1.6... read more
- 5 out of 5
Purchased as an upgrade to a Digital Rebel. No single reason to make the upgrade, but the lots of little reasons to upgrade made it... read more
- 5 out of 5
i really liked that 30d till someone stole it from me , i had no insurance at the time , now i want the 5d... read more
- 5 out of 5
I started learning photography about 2 years ago, after all the family occasions i had to shoot for my family. Started with the Canon G5... read more
- 5 out of 5
Have had the 30d for several months. Purchased to replace my 20d which is one of my back-ups. I purchased from BrightScreen, which etches an... read more
- 5 out of 5
I've been using this camera since August and it hasn't failed me yet. The sports setting is wonderful and responds quickly, I have loved this... read more
- 5 out of 5
Have owned a 10D the last 3 years have changed now to 30D and I must say the picture quality is much better. I have... read more
- 5 out of 5
It is just perfectread more
- 5 out of 5
I got this camera a few weeks after it came out. I had to replace the body as the pop up flash was getting stuck. read more
- 5 out of 5
I like the canon 30D Better then the Nikon I had when I was shooting Film.read more
- 5 out of 5
Living North of the 60th parallel can pose many challenges for photographers, especial those who use digital at -40C or lower. I had the opportunity... read more
- 5 out of 5
The Canon EOS 30D expands upon the ever-popular 20D with some fantastic new features.The camera's body has been redesigned into a smoother, sportier form, much... read more
- 5 out of 5
After reading through miles of on-line reviews and ratings on several cameras i came to the conclusion that the 30D was the best bang for... read more
- 4 out of 5
I have trouble with action photos, even on the action setting. Everything is especially blurry without the flash- but sometimes, you just dont want that... read more
- 4 out of 5
I can't complain too much about the image quality or speeds etc however for my uses— exploring abandonments etc., the firmware with this camera is... read more
- 4 out of 5
Very good...specially the features of 3200 ISO (useful in low light, fast moving objects), 5 fps (useful is shooting F1) and 9 point AF. It... read more
- 4 out of 5
I need the 30d camera because I must have to buy this camera. I am working about the photographer & I do not have the... read more
- 4 out of 5
The viewfinder display (focus, f-stop, etc.) is not as bright as the Digital Rebel. However, everything is shown in the small LCD on top of... read more