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Canon EOS 30D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

EOS 30D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

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Canon EOS 30D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

  • Reviewed by: hgannon

    01-08-08

    Duration of ownership: 6 Days

    Strengths: -Very fast autofocus system-Variable frames per second-Easy to navigate controls-Navigation wheel and Jump button make menu/photo navigation much quicker-Magnesium body

    Weaknesses:-Not 100% weather-proof-Slightly heavy

    Overall Evaluation: I found the image quality of the 30D to be quite good, with accurate colours, clear pictures, and an excellent auto-exposure. The only downside to the picture quality is when using the Auto White Balance setting, it's not always accurate - namely with the flash and under tungsten lighting. This is easily corrected however, by changing the White Balance Setting using the handy controls on the top of the camera.The camera has a nice feel, with sturdy construction and a very solid build. The downside to this is it's a little bulky and slightly less portable than the Canon XT or XTi (which have similar features). The magnesium body and plastic casing seem durable - I've dropped the camera from small heights (by accident of course!) a few times and had it hit things like doorframes while it was hanging on my shoulder; so far I've done no damage to the camera whatsoever. It's also been outdoors in both wet and dusty weather with no noticeable effects.The last single feature I'll mention is the option of selecting a single frame rate, three frames per second, or five frames per second. For average use, I've started to find 5 fps too fast; however it's perfect for sports photography or photos at the races.Overall, the 30D has been an excellent camera with few flaws. The one single comment I have contra the 30D is I feel the 40D would now be a better value - 10 megapixels is better than 8, the automatic sensor cleaning is fantastic (which the 30D doesn't have), and the menu is a little more user friendly. Considering the 40D wasn't available when I purchased the 30D, I have no regrets. There will always be something newer, faster, etc.

  • Reviewed by: touristguy87

    12-15-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: It just does what it is supposed to do and goes on, letting you shoot without worries.

    Weaknesses:slightly bigger than the 400D lack of programmable Auto-ISO and NR is a bit outdated

    Overall Evaluation: I've been struggling with a 400D for about 6 months now. I don't know why, I just never took a look at this camera until I got thoroughly exasperated and frustrated with the unreliable focus on my 400D plus the price recently came down to $900 or so, for a new 30D body, plus, I realized that I just had to get something faster than ISO1600. It is a solid upgrade over the 400D, better in every way except that I liked the controls better on the 400D, I have to admit that I don't like the control panel. It works better, shoots better, makes less noise, is faster, the batteries work longer...not to mention that it focuses much better and more reliably. It's making me lust after a 5D, actually, but I'm not about to drop $2300 on one. But if you are interested in taking the DSLR plunge, skip the 400D and buy this camera. The 400D is nice (certainly it can take shots that you can't take with a P&S, handheld) but it is about half of what you want and it just misses focus too much. First and foremost, you want it to get a good focus. Second, you don't want it to miss focus. Third, you want the focus to be accurate. The 400D is just not capable of doing this on a reliable basis and it is in fact a little too slow for my tastes, without ISO3200.

  • Reviewed by:

    11-26-07

    Duration of ownership: 4 Months

    Strengths: Great camera, for the first three weeks, when it worked. Battery life is unbelievable. Used for over 1000 shots in one day, with well over half of them with flash and did not have to recharge.

    Weaknesses:After a few uses, it died and is in for third repair. Worked for three weeks, has not for three months, and canon will not extend the warranty for the 25% of the year it has not worked.

    Overall Evaluation: Bought August 13 2007, used for two weekends, died on September 3, 2007 received by canon for repair for the third time on November 8. Today is November 26, I had to call to get status, canon claim they need my lens and CF cart for the repair, but Never requested it.

  • Reviewed by: testbyg

    03-21-07

    Duration of ownership: 1 Years

    Strengths: The consumer camera did not get good ISO like Canon 30D yet, I have 20D, 30D, 5D.

    Weaknesses:Loud shutter sound, not accurate AWB in yellow light, not all the images has good focus In low light even with AF light from the external flash & good lens with F2.8.

    Overall Evaluation: I am happy with it and I recommend it for any photographer, keep in mind that what is important the one behind the camera not the camera, but the camera could make our work better._____The new camera will have: Higher ISO with No grain (or noise), ISO 10,000 Olympus FE, ISO 6400 EOS-1D Mark IIIChips with Optical Image stabilization in all direction Weatherproof function3.5-inch LCD screen with high resolutionGood AWB auto white balanceQuieter shutter sound (Two modes): electronic (no sound) & mechanical.Six steps or more for Battery charge level & warning flashing light for the end of the battery.Fulltime Live View function like (Olympus E-510 SLR).Bigger Sensor 1000 MP (one day), Kodak 39 megapixels (the KAF-39000)Image Sensor Dust Protector.Two memory cards in the camera useful for wedding if one is full you move to the second card (or internal memory stores inside the camera temporally until you have time to change the card).The Sony F717 has the best AF in low light (use leaser or night shot)._____Now if you need it buy it, but if you are going to get upset when the next model comes with this futures wait_____I am a full time photographerMy specialty sport, wedding and other portraitsI have:20D, 30D, 5D24-70 F2.8, 16-35 F2.8, 70-200IS F2.8, II extender, 50 F1.4Wedding done on 20D & 24-70 (Backup 30D, 16-35 F2.8, 50 F1.4)Sport done on 20D, 70-200IS F2.8 & II extender (Backup 30D, 24-70 F2.8)For enlargement with good light (studio or outside) I use 5D with 24-70 F2.8

  • Reviewed by: Cliff P.

    11-03-06

    Duration of ownership: 15 Days

    Strengths: 1.Images focus very consistence, keep rate is higher.2.Large LCD screen3.Good In-Camera processing, like sharpening.

    Weaknesses:Images is a bit dark

    Overall Evaluation: My 20D has a big problem. Image keep rate is very low. For some reason, even on L lens no matter Prime or Zoom, most of the images taken were soft. But there?re always very few piece were outstanding sharp, not much though. 30D fixed this issue, all images were consistence and in-camera sharpening make it perfect to print, means less work on post-processing. Large LCD is also a plus for most of the user. But don't know why compare to 20D, photos seem a bit dark, maybe just happen to my copy, so I always keep + 1/3 on AE bracketing. After 3 days, I sold my 20D. A nice upgrade for me!

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