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Canon EOS-D30 Digital Camera (3.25MP, 2260x1460)
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Image Processor
| Number of image sensor pixels | 3.25 megapixels |
| Image sensor | CMOS |
| Image sensor quantity | 1 |
| Image format |
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| Number of resolution modes | 2 |
| White balance |
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Exposure Controls
| Bulb setting | Yes |
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| Exposure settings |
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| Metering characteristics |
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Lens Features
| Camera body only | Yes |
| Digital zoom | 1 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
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Low Megapixels For an SLR
For a digital SLR, this model has a low megapixel count--but it may suit your needs anyway. A 5- to 7-megapixel camera lets you print images at sizes up to 4 by 6 inches without visible reduction in quality or sharpness. Likewise, you can print images from an 8-megapixel camera at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches with no loss in quality; at 13 by 19 inches, however, prints will exhibit slightly diminished quality. As the pixel count on an image sensor increases, so does its propensity to produce images plagued by noise--ugly speckling patterns that resemble film grain. To avoid trouble with noise, you should look for a camera with the lowest pixel count that still serves your output requirements.
Small LCD Screen
In the universe of digital SLRs, this model has a fairly small LCD screen. It’s tempting to think that bigger is better, but there are advantages to having a smaller screen. What you lack in big-screen bang may likely come back to you in longer battery life: Powering a big, bright LCD takes a lot of juice. One drawback of a smaller screen applies to cameras that have a Live View mode. In Live View mode you can use the camera’s LCD as a viewfinder--an option once limited to point-and-shoot cameras--and a smaller screen makes this function harder to use.
RAW Image Format
RAW is an uncompressed format for preserving graphics files. Smaller than TIFF files, RAW files often permit restoration of images that have overexposed highlight areas; also, you can ensure that your camera will store the full range of color it captures. You'll need special software on your computer to deal with RAW files, and shooting in RAW format can slow down your SLR. Some cameras with RAW capabilities let you choose from among several resolutions, so you can shoot RAW files at smaller pixel dimensions. That way, if you don’t need the full resolution of your camera, you can shoot RAW photos while saving space on your card.
JPEG Image Format
All digital cameras can capture JPEG images. The JPEG compression process greatly reduces the amount of storage an image requires, and JPEG images transfer quickly from your camera to your computer. JPEG compression is a lossy algorithm, however, which means that saving an image in JPEG format degrades its quality. The high-quality JPEG settings on most cameras are quite good, and it's difficult to spot differences between a JPEG compressed image and a noncompressed image. Still, if you like to edit your images, you may want to upgrade to a camera that also supports a noncompressed (lossless) format, such as TIFF or RAW.
Low Video Frame Rate
The video mode on this camera has a low maximum frame rate. Ideally, a camera's video mode would capture video at 30 frames per second (the frame rate of video you see on TV). At this frame rate, output would be of good quality, and you’d be able to intercut it with video from a camcorder and not see a big difference in smoothness of motion between the two clips. Movies, on the other hand, have a frame rate of 24 frames per second, and you need a rate of about 18 frames per second to record video with synchronized sound. A faster frame rate makes for smoother pans and smoother capture of fast-moving objects.
Supports Center-Weight Metering
The light meter controls how long the shutter stays open and how large the aperture is--two variables that are critical to image quality. The default meter on most cameras is a matrix meter, which divides your scene into a grid, gauges the light in each cell of the grid, and then averages the results to come up with a final metering value for the shot. This SLR, however, uses a center-weight meter, which works like a matrix meter but pays more attention to the cells at the center of the viewfinder. This approach to metering can help greatly with backlighting complications.
Fast Shutter Speed
A camera has two mechanisms for controlling how much light hits the sensor: the aperture, which opens and closes like the iris in your eye; and the shutter, which determines how long the sensor will be exposed to light. Depending on how fast the camera can open and close its shutter, you’ll be able to freeze fast-moving motion more precisely or less precisely. This model's fast shutter speed makes it ideal for capturing pictures at sporting events, in nature, and in moving water. You still have the option of shooting at slower shutter speeds to create blurred motion, if you wish.
Review Now! Already own it? Tell us What You Think
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Reviewed by: Photography In A Snap
Strengths: Light Weight, Easy to use, Produces great images!
Overall: I love this camera. It is very easy to use. especially for beginners. Plus it has enough versatility for experienced photographers. I would highley recomend it for anyone!
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Reviewed by: JHART4551
Strengths: LIGHT WIEGHT, INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES. PICTURE QUALITY. SPEED. MONITOR. BATTERY LIFE
Weaknesses: NONE
Overall: THIS IS A GREAT CAMERA. I ALSO OWN A EOS A2E. THEY ARE VERY SIMILAR AND IT WAS VERY EASY TO PICK UP THE D30 AND STARTING SHOOTING RIGHT AWAY. THE CAMERA IS VERY VERSATILE AND CAN HANDLE ALMOST ANY SHOOTING SITUATION. BATTERY IS GOOD FOR 400 - 500 SHOTS. GREAT CAMERA! BUY ONE!
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Reviewed by: tommymc
Strengths: Works just like the EOS 35mm system with all canon's lens.
Weaknesses: The multiplier of 1.6 on the lens. This is bad on trying to get a wide angle.
Overall: God I love this camera. Ive only had it about a month and have taken thousands of pisc and never had to worry about running out of film. With the 1 gig card, I can take over 2 thousand pics without downloading.
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