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Canon EOS 30D

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.
  • 4 out of 5
"if you know everything about SLRs, this camera rocks."
  • 5 out of 5
"excellence continues"
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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 like the luxurious 5D. Canon's also tossed in a large, 2.5 inch LCD monitor for taking a better look at those 8.2 megapixel images. For the impatient, a direct print button has been added... read more

Specifications

  • 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC II image processor
  • auto and manual focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • RAW and JPEG file formats (with simultaneous format capture)
  • ISO 100-3200
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Answered Questions for the 30D

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 as well. And both can... 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 ending in EX. If your... 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 outlines the differences between the... read more

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Open Questions for the 30D

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
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Q: Help me decide between canon eos 30d and pentax k10d.
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Q: Can much Max Zoom can be optain with this one?
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4.5 out of 5 344 Store Reviews Vanns.com $699.77 Go!
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  • 4.85 out of 5

Average rating based on 190 total reviews: 4.85/5

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  • 4 out of 5
if you know everything about SLRs, this camera rocks. (cierra - 9/3/07)

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

  • 5 out of 5
excellence continues (bill wasp - 6/11/07)

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
Canon 30D (John Pletcher - 6/7/07)

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

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.2 out of 5
A Winner (CNET - 5/15/06)

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
Plenty of Pro's, Not Many Cons (Imaging Resource - 5/15/06)

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
Very Attractive (Steve's Digicams - 5/15/06)

Steve's Digicams likes the 30D's solid features, as well as the relatively resonable price for an SLR. read original review

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