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 rate, Limited range of image parameter adjustment, Small LCD monitor and ISO sensitivity
Even with so many excellent DSLR cameras, the 30D stands out. Between the 30D and the 20D, the 30D is better, but not sufficiently better as to justify exchanging a 20D for a 30D. One class above the 30D is the Nikon D200, whose only true advantage is a r
Photo quality was excellent on this 8.2 Megapixel camera. Photos were well-exposed, with accurate colors, very low noise levels (even at high ISO sensitivities), and minimal purple fringing. As is the case with most D-SLRs, photos are on the soft side str
The 30D is an evolutionary product, having essentially the same photographic properties as its predecessor, but with a refresh of several features with current technology that Canon has included in recently announced products. The most visible upgrade is
Given everything that this camera can do, and do well, it ranks as a near-perfect advanced amateur/semi-pro camera. Notice the "near-perfect." In field use of the 30D, we were reintroduced to the few quirks and inconveniences of the 20D: Setting a custom
Canon's EOS 30D is an excellent camera and is quite possible the best midrange digital SLR on the market. While its new features aren't exciting enough to get this 20D owner to run out and upgrade, those who are moving up from point-and-shoot or entry-lev
The camera performs well in every respect. Color is accurate, image noise very low, resolution excellent, and the camera is very responsive, both to the shutter button, and from shot to shot. The interface is well designed and straightforward; and for cur
Canon's EOS 30D may be little more than an evolutionary step forward, but it's crucial to remember it improves upon a camera which most agreed was already excellent. While it may have been more honest to describe it as a 20D Mark II, the 30D remains a gre
An excellent midrange digital SLR, the 30D has given way to its even more excellent successor, the 40D. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.
Nobody should then be too surprised that the EOS 30D, despite its relatively minor range of updates still deserves our Highly Recommended rating. It's a great camera to shoot with, image quality is excellent and the high sensitivity performance is still n
In many respects, the 30D looks exactly like the 20D. The camera has the same control layout as the 20D, but its 2.5-inch LCD screen is a marked improvement over the 20D's 1.8-inch screen. The 30D's interface is a model of elegant simplicity: Almost all o
The S3 delivers top quality images in a range of professional situations. Whether it's a true 12Mp camera is a moot point, but you'll certainly be able to print your pictures up to A2 size. At a list price of £1,450, it's over-priced compared to rivals, b
The Canon EOS 30D is a welcome upgrade to an already great camera. The larger LCD screen and new features will directly affect everyday shooting, while the lower price tag will give you an extra $100 to spend on lenses.
When summing up all these changes, it becomes clear that the Canon EOS 30D is indeed a noticeable improvement to the EOS 20D. In writing this might perhaps not seem reason enough to immediately replace the 20D for a Canon EOS 30D, but it is significant en
The Canon EOS-30D is an excellent midrange digital SLR. While its new features aren't exciting enough to get this 20D owner to run out and upgrade, those who are moving up from point-and-shoot or entry-level D-SLRs should definitely give the 30D a look. F
In our opinion, the Canon EOS 30D is well-suited to both professional use, and to the desires of a dedicated photography enthusiast. It offers all the critical capabilities, and is unencumbered by a surfeit of convoluted custom modes that tend to become p
I started this review by saying that I would help you decide between the 30D and the 5D. I can't - it's up to you whether you prefer the full frame of the 5D or the cropped sensor of the 30D (plus the extra £750 in your pocket - the 5D is currently twice
If you don't need the better continuous-shooting performance, spot metering, or the larger LCD, you might as well save about $200 and buy a 20D while you still can.
After a few weeks of working and processing I concluded that shooting this camera on anything but raw file format, or a raw+ JPEG format, would be a waste of precious resources. The 16-bit files are rather startling in their fidelity and depth. I simply c
The Canon EOS 30D has several important refinements over its predecessor, the Canon EOS 20D, and it maintains that camera's many strengths. Its solid build, excellent image quality, and respectable speed (5 fps at 8.2 megapixels) make it a very attractive
Once you get used to it, the 30D's a slick and easy-to-use camera. You'll appreciate its relatively clean, uncluttered design and its strong construction. Your first batch of pictures, though, may dent this confidence a little. There's a softness about th
A bit of a disappointment for anyone hoping for a major upgrade, the EOS 30D is unlikely to attract anyone who already owns a 20D. However newcomers to the mid-level DSLR market will find a superbly specified camera with the usual Canon hallmarks of relia
An excellent midrange digital SLR, the 30D has given way to its even more excellent successor, the 40D. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.
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