Excerpt: There was really no good reason for Canon to replace the EOS 20D. And so, commendably, it didn't. The new EOS 30D ($1,400 street, body only) might well be considered a...
Conclusion: Maybe Canon do listen, with the i EOS 30D they have addressed no less than five of the 'Cons' from my EOS 20D review; Lack of spot metering, Fixed continuous shooting
Pros: Excellent resolution, very good per-pixel sharpness, Good tonal and color response, same as EOS 20D 'Parameter 1' in Standard PS, Now with four metering modes, spot me...
Cons: Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light, AI Servo (continuous AF) interference banding issue (certain lenses, high sensit...
Summary: As a new camera the Canon EOS 30D is a bit of a disappointment, but viewed as an upgrade to an already very good camera, it performs its role well.
Conclusion: Canon EOS 30D digital SLR camera With the arrival of the Canon EOS 30D model, we see Canon's fifth introduction in the popular D-SLR middle segment.
Excerpt: Overall not a bad camera. I've used it at ~18,000 ft down to ~-10 degrees F without any problems. This is a minor revision to the previous model, the 20d so not a whole...
Excerpt: The EOS 30D is designed for keen photographers who've outgrown entry-level models like the EOS 350D or Nikon D50, but who don't quite have the budget for a professional
Excerpt: 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...
Summary: Canon EOS 30D verdict When Canon announced the EOS 30D would employ the same sensor as its predecessor, it was hard not to be both surprised and a little disappointed.
Pros: Low noise, high quality images, Good build quality and handling, 5fps continuous shooting, 2.5in screen and spot-metering
Cons: Not a big step-up from the 20D, No voice recording, No GPS connectivity, Nikon D200 a tempting alternative
Excerpt: Physical Views The EOS 30D and the EOS 20D for comparison. Continue on to Features & Controls EOS 30D Specifications Imaging Element Type High-sensitivity,...
Excerpt: The Canon EOS-30D is one of those cameras that's evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. It updates the very popular EOS-20D (see our review), though the new features...
Pros: Excellent photo quality (with the right lenses), Very low noise, even at high ISOs, Solid, well designed body; useful playback zoom buttons, Large 2.5" LCD display, Fu...
Cons: Images on the soft side straight out of the camera; some lenses just exacerbate the problem, LCD not as bright/sharp as the one on the Nikon D200