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Canon EOS 30D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: CE
Buy New: £568.10
New (2) from £568.10
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 21684
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.1 x 5.4
MPN: 1234B013AA
Model: 1234B013AA
EAN: 8714574967509
ASIN: B000EZMO5K
Release Date: March 13, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Realise your photographic vision with the EOS 30D. Speed and precision in a tough magnesium alloy body, with access to over 60 EF lenses and the range of EOS accessories for unlimited creativity. An 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor provides the sensitivity needed for clean, detailed images with fine colour gradation. Large sensor pixels allow for wide dynamic range and reduced noise at higher ISO speeds. The 22.5 x 15mm sensor size adds an effective 1.6x increase to the focal length of EF lenses, extending reach at the telephoto end. The camera delivers fast 5 fps shooting for continuous bursts of up to 30 large JPEG images (11 in RAW). A new 3 fps shooting mode provides greater control for variable-speed sequences. Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85 in almost all directions. Picture Style pre-sets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response - similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation are adjustable within each pre-set. Spot metering allows you to base the optimal exposure value on a concentrated spot (3.5%) in the scene - useful in high-contrast scenes where precise metering control is required. Select from one of nine fixed focusing points across the scene for fast, accurate focusing even with off-centre subjects and 'rule-of-thirds' compositions. DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II prolongs battery life* and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time. The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images. A compact magnesium alloy body provides durability while keeping the camera's weight down to 700 grams. The EOS 30D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (including the EF-S Series) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. The E-TTL II flash algorithm passes key shooting data from compatible
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EOS 30D with 17-85mm lens July 27, 2006
C. R. Curry (Essex, England)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've been using the EOS 30D for 2 months and have found that it has allowed me to produce some impressive results.
Pro's
* Picture quailty is excellent even to A3 size.
* Start - up and general speed (autofocus etc) is excellent, when using canon lenses I've experence no noticable lag.
* Read/Write time to the CF card is very quick. However that the times do depend upon the speed of the CF card used and I would recommend at least Ultra II style card.
* Battery life is very impressive, over a week period averaging 200 shots per day I did not need to recharge.
* Build quality is very robust, although LCD screen on back is a little exposed and requires film protection to prevent damage.
* User controls after a little study are well laid out and easy to use.
* User software with camera easy to use.
Con's
* LCD difficult to see in bright light.
* Viewfinder is small and with only 95% coverage, you have to frame your shots carefully.
In summary I've found this an excellent camera if a little expense. If you are wanting to use this camera as a point and shot the fully automatic system is fine, however you would not be using this camera to its full potential and be wasting your money.
This camera is well suited to the intermediate photgrapher and I would highly recommend it. Please be aware that to help get the finer quality images you must invest in good quality lenses.
Tried & Tested December 18, 2006
A. Roberton (West Wales)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought my EOS 30D in May 2006 and very few days have passed without it being used. What can I say about this amazing camera? Firstly, it is a joy to hold, feeling like it was designed specifically for my not very large hands. (I bought the 17-85mm IS lens with the camera and it has proved to be an excellent marriage.) Secondly, the controls allow you to either do it the easy way, full auto, or to become more and more creative by using the maual controls.
With the autofocus system, taking pictures is so easy, almost too easy. My last SLR was a Canon FTb with full manual everything, from exposure to focussing - which meant many a lost picture, and then you had to wait for the developed film to come back before you knew whether or not the pictures you took were good or not. Now, with the ability to see the picture moments after pressing the shutter = wow!
I won't bore you with the technical side or the jargon, suffice to say that this is one hell of a camera. I thought I had left my enthusiastic days of snapping in the past with my dark room, chemicals and hours of developing and printing, but now my enthusiasm is back with avengence - nothing is safe anymore, no tree, flower, bird, friend or indeed sunset will ever be ignored again.
If you want to awaken your inner creative genius, then this baby's for you. Buy it, it might change your life forever - is has mine.
Outstanding camera from Canon February 8, 2007
Shawade (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I moved from my beloved Canon EOS3 to the 30D a few weeks before climbing Kilimanjaro and was concerned that I would not have enough time to adapt to the new body before the trip to Africa.
I was wrong, this camera feels and works like all Canon EOS SLR's which is exactly what I wanted. There are of course many new controls on the 30D compared to the film bodies but the exposure controls fall to hand in the same way as my EOS3.
The image quality is excellent and the new version of the Raw software that Canon ships with this body make using Raw files a joy. I have longed for a 5D for a long time but there is almost 1000 difference between the 5D and 30D which I could not afford or justify. Although the 5D will produce better images for the amateur I do not think the difference will come close to justifying the extra money.
I would however recommend that you buy the body and a good lens (such as the 17-40 F4 L series) rather than the kit with lens. The kit lens whilst OK is not capable to get the best out of this body.
Recommended.
Oh and the 30D performed brilliantly on Kili, all the way to Uhuru peak :)
Canon 30D fantastic January 16, 2008
Mr. Michael W. Dodson (West Midlands UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the third Canon Digital SLR I've owned. The first a D60 was stolen whenn we were burgled! I replaced it with a 350D and then splashed out on a 30D. I bought it body only and then bought the Canon 17:55 EFS IS lens which is very good. The whole kit with a battery grip is quite heavy but feels indestructable. I use it virtually daily and use Photoshop Elements 5 for editing.
I went on a course for a day to learn all about the camera and how to get the best out of it. One of the best 100ish I've ever spent.
I don't know how one would need to improve on this camera as an enthusiastic amateur. I sometimes hanker after a 5D but then common sense takes over.
The 5 frames per second function is amazing and has brought a new dimension to shooting moving targets.
I use Sandisk Extreme III CF cards and have always found them great.
Finally I subscribe to EOS magazine which is always a great read and features Canon digital SLR's only. I know it's partly Canon self promotion but I love to read about only Canon product.
I would thoroughly recommend the 30D to any serious photographer.
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