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Canon EOS 30D
6.8 out of 10

Canon EOS 30D

The Canon EOS 30D is the following of level of the Canon EO 20D Read more

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Camera Test: Canon EOS 30D

Pop Photo
13 July 2011
  • 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...
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Expert Review

DP Review
10 May 2007
  • 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...
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Overall 9
8.7
Design 9
8.5
Value for money 9
8.5
Features 9
9.0
Performance 9
9.0
Picture quality 9
8.5

Canon EOS 30D review

What Digital Camera
8 April 2007
  • 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.
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Overall 9
8.6

Expert Review

LetsGoDigital
1 February 2007
  • 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.
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

spgear.org
26 January 2007
  • 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...
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Overall 8
8.0

Expert Review

PhotoRadar
7 December 2006
  • 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
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Overall 8
8.0
Design 7
7.0
Value for money 8
8.0
Features 8
8.0
Ease of use 8
8.0
Picture quality 9
9.0
Battery performance 8
8.0

Canon 30D

Think Camera
20 October 2006
  • 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...
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Overall 9
8.7

Canon EOS 30D review

Camera Labs
1 July 2006
  • 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
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Canon EOS 30D SLR

Steve's Digicams
1 May 2006
  • 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,...
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Expert Review

Dc Resource
22 March 2006
  • 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
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