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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"excellence continues"
  • 5 out of 5
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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: What is the best settings for canon 30d with 72mm for indoor portraits
A: I find when I am doing portraits that it helps if I can focus manually on the eyes. Often if... read more
Q: Canon 30D vs Nikon D80
A: THe only real advantage the D80 has is that you can use 50 years of Nikkor lenses with it. But... read more

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Open Questions for the 30D

Q: how do I output photos so I can view them on a computer as I am shooting?
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

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $499.95 Go!
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  • 4.88 out of 5

Average rating based on 202 total reviews: 4.88/5

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  • 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

  • 5 out of 5
Canon Eos 30D (Ronald Carlin - 4/6/07)

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

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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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