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By Brian Thomas

Canon is a respected name in the photography industry, and the Canon Eos 30d lives up to its name. The Canon Eos 30d combines quality images with fast performance, making it a good choice for any setting. The excellent quality of low-light pictures makes it especially useful for indoor use. When you add in all the features you expect to see from a Canon DSLR, the Canon Eos 30d becomes an obvious choice for amateurs and professional photographers.

While it doesn’t offer the best resolution when compared with some of the newer DSLRs, the Canon Eos 30d still captures 8.5 Megapixel photos, which is more than enough for any situation you’re likely to find yourself in. The 2.5 inch LCD screen makes viewing your photos easier, and the battery life for the Canon Eos 30d is one of the longest of any of the cameras in this review.

Experts found the Canon Eos 30d to be a versatile camera that could serve the novice photographer as easily as the veteran. The experts liked the straightforward design and easy-to-use controls, as well as the 2.5 inch LCD screen. They also like the fact that photos taken with the Canon Eos 30d had very little noise, even at high ISO settings. Consumer reviews frequently mention the large LCD screen and the new spot metering feature.

The Canon Eos 30d is a great camera that offers all the features of a good DSLR and includes great image quality in the bargain. It’s an excellent choice for somebody seeking a reliable DSLR camera.

 
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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

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DC Resource
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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

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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

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