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The editors liked
The Canon EOS 30D is a well-balanced camera that feels just right in the hand. The combination of build quality and responsiveness inspire confidence.
Excellent low-light performance
Fast and responsive
Straightforward controls
Nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers
The editors didn't like
Controls are not intuitive. By default the camera uses an absurd auto focussing system that is almost guaranteed to produce out-of-focus images. To reset the auto focus area to the same centre spot as the exposure meter it is necessary to consult the i...
Abstract: Feeling the need for speed? Then look no further than the acclaimed Canon 30D. This 8-megapixel beauty has everything the aspiring sports or news photographer needs, all perfectly packed into a seamless camera body that can cope with everything life in...
Abstract: The Canon 30D is an improved version of the already excellent Canon 20D, given the 30D a very confident rating of excellent. With all its improvements, Canon has managed not to cut down on anything from the 20D. In sum, the 20D is a speedy and robust ...
Abstract: The 30D was introduced in February 2006 to replace the Canon 20D. The 20D dropped in price and remains available. Like all Canons, the colors an...
Excellent image quality, Starts in 015 sec, New 100,000 cycle shutter, True Spot metering, 1/3 EV increments to ISO settings, Burst mode of 30 frames at 5 fps, 19 Custom functions, Magnesium alloy body, Improved battery life
New Spot metering cannot be tied to focus point, New Print/Share button should have been customizable, Design of power switch still requires the use of both hands
The Canon EOS 30D takes up where the 20D left off. Strikingly similar to the camera it replaces, the EOS 30D offers a larger LCD monitor, refinements in areas such as metering, burst speed and duty cycle of the shutter mechanism, and a number of minor ...
Abstract: Canon DSLRs are tricky - do you want and entry level, a pro spec or a mid range model? Even in the middle ground there are options - go with the full frame 5D or the smaller, cheaper 30D? In fact it may be a lot more complicated than that. When we tes...
Abstract: The Canon EOS 30D has the perfect price point and features including excellent image quality to become the favorite Digital SLR for a significant number of photographers - amateur and professional alike. An incremental upgrade from the hugely popular C...
If you can afford the EOS 30D, buy it. If you need to save for it, then be patient - eating ramen for a month to save up the extra cash is worth it. You wont be disappointed with the EOS 30D. ...
Abstract: Some of the noticeable differences from the 20D are a larger LCD monitor (2.5?) that while larger is still a tough read in direct sunlight; Picture Style menus for image effects that to this writer are much more straightforward than the Parameters on t...
