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Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) Digital Camera

Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) Digital Camera
$775.00 - $1,978.83
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Product Description: Canon EOS 30D (Body Only)

Canon's EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5-inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable...
Canon's EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5-inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in a sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is truly perfection, refined.

Canon's large-area CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. The EOS 30D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600 plus ISO 3200 in extended mode), which is selectable in 1/3-stop increments. The sensor features a newly developed set of narrow-gap microlenses and noise reduction circuits to improve performance at high ISO values, and optimized photodiode configurations for improved performance at all ISO values. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start.

The EOS 30D is the product of Canon's extensive in-house development: The DIGIC II Image Processor was designed specifically for Canon digital SLRs and enhances every aspect of image capture. Information captured by the CMOS sensor is processed and assembled into images of exceptional quality. With the DIGIC II Image Processor on board, photographers can expect natural color reproduction, precise white balance in any number of lighting situations and unparalleled clarity. The DIGIC II Image Processor employs sophisticated signal processing algorithms and works at greater speeds, all while consuming less energy. The entire processing chip - not just the software that drives it - is dedicated for use in a digital still camera.

The EOS 30D is one of the fastest cameras Canon has ever produced. Incorporating the fast operation of the EOS 20D, the 30D allows users to specify high-speed 5 fps or a new low-speed 3 fps continuous shooting for more controlled shooting and/or to save space on the CF card. And it can capture up to 30 JPEG and 11 RAW (or 9 RAW + JPEG) files in one burst. Whether it's the 0.15-second startup time, the high-speed mirror drive, the nearly instant 65-millisecond shutter release lag time or the predictive AF focusing at speeds up to 5.0 frames per second, the EOS 30D will amaze and delight photographers who don't want to wait for their camera when they're ready to shoot.

The EOS 30D has a brilliant 2.5 inch LCD monitor with approximately 230, 000 pixels. Adopted from Canon's professional EOS SLRs, this monitor not only displays more information, it can also be viewed at a greater angle (170°) than many conventional LCD monitors. The full-featured shot information screen not only provides an RGB histogram, it can display the AF frame used. Magnification has never been faster. Magnification zooms to the focus point rather than the center of the image to check exposure and critical focus. It is also simple to jump quickly in image intervals up to 100. Menus are accessed at the touch of a button and feature larger text that is easier to read. Whether changing color parameters, setting up custom functions, organizing folders or setting white balance, the EOS 30D helps photographers get to their information quickly, so they never miss a shot.

Product Specification: Canon EOS 30D (Body Only)

Megapixels:8.2 Megapixels
Lens System:Body only
LCD Screen Size:2.5 in
Recording Method:CompactFlash, Microdrive
Product Line:EOS
Camera Type:SLR

User Reviews: Canon EOS 30D (Body Only)

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    Great features

    By EricP  Nov 23, 2006 | 33 out of 35 found this Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) review helpful

    Pros: 2.5" LCD, depth of field preview, 3 or 5 fps

    Cons: Still expensive, mine didn't come w/ Photoshop

    I decided between this and the Canon 20D, but chose the 30D after finding out about Canon's rebate program. When buying a lens and a camera body, the rebate came to $300, making the 20D and 30D comparable in price. The 20D had no rebate. The mai...n benefit over the 20D is the larger LCD. Another benefit is being able to shoot at 3 or 5 frames per second, as opposed to just 5 fps for the 20D. I recommend spending extra money to get one of the Canon "L" series lenses. I have been happy with my 24-70 f/2.8L. The color is bright and warm, and consistent throughout the zoom range. With the large aperture, I can shoot in available light most of the time. Don't waste money on slow (f/4) lenses. You will end up with blurred photos or you will shoot with a flash most of the time. If the Canon rebate is not in effect when you read this, or if you are not buying a lens simultaneously (which decreases the rebate), then I would recommend getting the 20D. It is basically the same camera, for about $250 less. Can't go wrong with either one. Read more Less

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    By Carl  Dec 11, 2006 | 14 out of 17 found this Canon EOS 30D (Body Only) review helpful

    Pros: Larger viewer, faster frames per second, larger format

    Cons: On/Off switch could be more convenient

    I upgraded from a Digital Rebel from a couple of years ago. I wanted the action "frames per second" speed that the 30D gives me, but also the larger screen. Most features are similar if not the same, but the image size and style specific up...grades it gives me for my sports shots were worth it. Would I like it to be free? Sure . . . cost is for each of us to measuer anyway. Have almost 1,000 images already and getting used to the new operating features. Love it and glad I bought it. Read more Less

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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. Read more

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