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: Great for those wanting to switch over from film
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a seventeen-year-old senior in high school. I am the photo editor of my school's yearbook, and also the go-to person for any photography questions people may have at my school. I've been recommending Canons to people since I got my first point-and-shoot, a Powershot A510, I believe the newest version is this A720: Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. After a couple years of wanting to further my photography and drooling over every digital SLR I saw, I was able to purchase this 30D from a friend. It has every feature I had ever dreamed of wanting, and it lets me control everything just as much as my old film SLRs did. I think this is a great camera for those wanting to finally make the switch from film to digital. In the manual setting, you can control every aspect of the picture you're about to take, exactly as you would with film.
Also, the amount of lenses Canon makes that fit this camera are phenomenal. I have the 17-40mm lens Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras on my 30D right now and the detail it provides is incredible. Also, if you plan on buying this with the kit lens (the 18-55mm) that is probably one of the best quality kit lenses available.
I HIGHLY advise buying this camera, to everyone from high school photographers to people finally deciding to switch from film to digital, to people looking to upgrade from lower level canons.
Customer Review: Excellent Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a semi-professional photographer who normally shoots with the Canon 1 series digital bodies. As much as I love the 1 series, there are times when I want to use a smaller body. Years ago I had the 10D and loved the feel of the camera and quiet shutter but hated the slow start-up and image review. I upgraded to the 20D but returned it because of the awful sounding shutter and small LCD. Still wanting a small body to compliment my big and heavy 1D bodies, I was very happy when Canon released the 30D. It has a quieter shutter, a larger 2.5 inch lcd for viewing your histogram after a shot, and spot metering. It feels a little better in your hand as well, though not quite as solid as the 10D did. I had my first 30D converted to shoot IR (infrared) earlier this year and recently picked up another 30D due to the bargain prices now. A lot of people dumped their 30D bodies when the 40D came out but I am not all that impressed w/ the 40D (3 inch lcd has poor resolution, dust cleaning is a gimic) and didn't see paying another $400 for the additional 2 megapixels as being worth it. To me, the 30D at the current price point is a real bargain for such a nice camera. You can see pictures I have taken with the 30D, 30D-IR and 1D Mark II at my blog: http://www.visualperceptions.info/ I highly recommend the Canon 30d to professionals and serious amateurs looking for a solid well performing camera. Nikon has some nice bodies too but the visible noise in their images is much higher and I think Canon has a much wider range of lenses so I'd recommend Canon over Nikon for someone just starting out that doesn't have a lot of money already invested in lenses.Customer Review: best camera on the planet for under $1000.00
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this camera. I bought it a while back, well before the 40D came out. The current price of $800.00 body only is an insanely good deal. Yes, the new 40D is better, but if your budget is under $1000.00, this is a no brainer. Actually, I can't believe how cheap this thing is right now!! $799.00????? Holy cow! Thats cheaper than the Nikon D80 and this thing is a way nicer camera!! Image quality is beautiful, and will continue to be just as beautiful in the years to come. Some great features that make shooting a more pleasurable experience. Eight hundred bucks???? Why are you still reading this???? Go buy it!!!! Get two!
I wouldn't recommend the kit with the 28-135 iS lens, that lens is great for snap shots and such, but put some good glass on a 30D and the difference is stunning. In fact, if you are looking for the ultimate, affordable setup to get started, buy a 30D and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. Its only $80 and betters the image quality of some $500.00 lenses I have used. That will get you going, and lots of other great lenses will always be available when you need them.
The only reason this camera is so cheap is because the 40D is a direct replacement and Canon is dumping all the 30Ds at a blow out price. If Canon put out a slightly higher end camera instead of the 40D and kept the 30D in its lineup, it would still be a $1200.00 camera. In other words, this is not an $800 camera, it is a $1200 camera for only $800. I can't believe you are still reading. Have you placed your order? Go! Do it now before they are gone! This means you! Jeez...
Customer Review: 30D SLR vs. Rebel XT
Summary: 5 Stars
I upgraded from the Digital Rebel XT to the 30D and am extremely happy that I did. Compared to the Rebel line, the camera is bigger and sturdier. The camera fits in my hands much better, and the magnesium body feels like it will last much longer than the plastic body of the Rebel.
The shutter for this camera is also rated for 100,000 actuations compared to the 50,000 for the Rebel XT and 20D. The LCD screen is much larger also. I have not experienced any problems with dead pixels or coloration problems with the screen. The viewfinder is bigger and easier to see through than the Rebel as well.
One of my favorite features is the wheel in the back as opposed to the 4 buttons of the Rebel. The wheel allows for quick changes to exposure compensation as well as much easier scrolling through the pictures when in the review setting.
In a nutshell, if you are new to photography, are on a tighter budget and want to see exactly how interested you really are in Digital SLR's, I always recommend the Rebel XT or XTi. It is a great starter camera that wont break the bank. However, if you know you want a great camera or already have a Rebel, the 30D is a very nice upgrade. Personally, I think this camera is the best value for your money out there.
Customer Review: Love this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read all the other reviews and I don't have much to add that hasn't been said before. I just wanted to join in the chorus of positive reviews and say that I love this camera. I originally bought the Digital Rebel XT and found that I wasn't happy with that camera for a few reasons which I will detail below. I upgraded to this camera and have to say that it was a great move. This camera is worth every penny and is definitely a great upgrade over the XT for the following reasons:
- Much better manual shooting. Manual shooting with the XT is an exercise in compromise and frustration. With the dual wheels, this camera enables you to shoot in manual much more easily.
- Much larger and more detailed LCD dispaly allows at-a-glance look at settings
- Body is bigger than the XT and fits in my hands much more comfortably (I have large-ish hands)
- No need to push the "Set" button when making changes to camera settings like ISO, WB, etc. This doesn't seem like a big deal when you read it, but when you actually use the camera and change settings quite a bit to match your desires, the quicker you can make the changes, the better chance you have of getting the shot.
All in all, this camera is an absolute gem. I highly recommend it.