Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: Good camera
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a very good camera, very fast and clear; really miss the information on the display, I have also a XTi and I miss the quick information for the camera showed in the LCD display, in the 30D we spend more time to get all the informations;Customer Review: Good product with some limitations
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought a 30D along with the 580ex flash. I have always bought Canon products (point-and-shoot, SLR film). I used this product for a couple of weeks and thought it did have some limitations. The biggest drawback was underexposed flash images in full auto mode. The most frustrating part was that they look great on the screen during review but, when you look at them on the computer, they are very underexposed. I know that this would not be a issue if I captured the images in RAW format. I however want to primarily shoot family pictures in JPEG and not edit every picture. I searched the web and saw that numerous people had the same problem and they changed to the program mode with a +3/4 to +1 exposure compensation. Outdoors, the full auto mode seemed to meter fine. I understand that most users of this type of camera would not have an issue with and enjoy customizing each setting but, I want my wife to be able to be able to pick the camera up and take a decently exposed flash picture of our two year old using full auto mode. I even exchanged the camera for another one and had the same issue. I used a Canon 24-105, Canon 17-85 IS and a Tamron 17-50/2.8 lens and had the same issue. I made a very tough decision to move over to the Nikon D200 with SB-800 flash. It takes very clear and accurate exposed pictures in full auto mode with the flash. The build quality is also a lot better. It does cost more though but, I think it's worth it. Bottom line though is that this camera takes great pictures outdoor and indoor with flash using exposure compensation. If you take mostly indoor family pictures like I do, the full auto mode is useless and you'll need to make corrections to the settings or with editing software.Customer Review: STBR Canon camera
Summary: 3 Stars
Unfortunately you only find 63% discount on STBR cameras. This one is undoubtfully an extra fine pro-am camera with very nice features that has been around for 5 years now. Even today, 8mp is more than you'd normally need, unless you require extra large prints. You are getting a very fair value for your money. The problem will arise in a few months once you find out that the camera has been discontinued and service and parts have become scarce and expensive... By the way STBR = "soon to be replaced"...Customer Review: One Major Point to Bring Up.
Summary: 2 Stars
Enough has been said about this camera. There's full in depth reviews about performance and specs, but one thing that never gets brought up is the LCD live view. I don't understand why canon's cheaper point and shoot cameras have the active LCD where you don't need to look through the viewfinder to shoot, but the 10d, 20d, and 30d all lack this feature which is probably the most convenient as it becomes more versatile when shooting in awkward positions, areas. Now, canon has finally given us the Live LCD with the 40d. Good job canon for taking 5 years to incorporate something that a cheap $100 point and shoot camera already has. This was a huge disappointment when i got my camera.