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Скроменый эксперт
17.12.2007
10/10
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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: [...] 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.
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06.04.2006
10/10
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This camera offers a few well considered improvements over the 20D it replaces. The sensor and processor are the same so the image quality will not differ one iota, BUT an enlarged LCD monitor, spot metering, vastly improved shutter life and ISO displayed on the viewfinder are worthy improvements easily justifying the upgrade from the 20D. If one is considering an upgrade from the 10D my advice would be to definitely go for it. The 20D and 30D both have the "instant on" feature and this represents a vast improvement over the 10D. The 10D was felt by many to have focusing issues and though I did not have any significant problem with my 10D in that regard the 30D represents a substantial improvement in this area. Canon still is not offering (in this price range) a camera with eye control or 45 focusing points, BUT the nine focusing points that ARE offered are well placed and the camera focuses quickly and surely resulting in tack sharp photos.
The pictures this camera takes are simply beyond belief. Beautifully saturated, tack sharp, NO, and I mean NO noise at 400 or below and barely discernible noise all the way up to 1600 ISO. For all practical purposes 1600 ISO is an entirely usable speed resulting in fantastic pictures. What Canon has accomplished in reducing noise and increasing pixel density proves that they are, for now, the technology leader. Canon for now is doing a better job at controlling noise than Nikon though Nikon with the D200 comes pretty darn close except at 800 ISO and above.
The new flash system, ETTL II, available first on the 20D is a vast improvement over previous systems. The in camera processing results in exceptional and pleasing pictures. This camera has a fixed continuous shooting rate which was not present on the 20D. The megapixels stay constant at 8.2 million pixels. Many may be disappointed that the MP count was not increased and feel that perhaps a nominal increase to 10MP would have better justified an upgrade. Canon obviously feels that noise and other features are more important at this point than raw MP's and I would agree. The holy grail of digital photography is now dynamic range. And while this camera offers no improvement in dynamic range I think we can expect to see such improvements in future offerings from Canon and the other manufacturers.
One of the greatest things about digital photography is the ability to build a digital dark room for next to nothing. With the included Photoshop Elements you are well on your way to producing pictures that you could only have imagined in the pre-digital days. I am able to recoup pictures that I never would have considered salvageable before this camera. And while Elements is a great program and more than adequate for most needs I would recommend considering Photoshop CS2 for those who intend to plumb the depths of this hobby.
Another thing I like about Canon is the lens system which IMO is second to none. Also, Canon continues to innovate at a furious pace driving the price of these digital cameras relentlessly downward. This camera is being introduced at a lower price than either the 10D or the 20D. The 5D is plummeting in price and is approaching my "strike point" for purchase. I expect that we will see a sub $2000 10 MP camera with a full frame sensor in the next 18 months. Such are the economics of digital photography. It would seem that Moore's law is driving the prices down inexorably.
So, I LOVE the 30D! LOVE Canon. And LOVE digital. All in all I'd say I'm a pretty happy camper!
The pictures this camera takes are simply beyond belief. Beautifully saturated, tack sharp, NO, and I mean NO noise at 400 or below and barely discernible noise all the way up to 1600 ISO. For all practical purposes 1600 ISO is an entirely usable speed resulting in fantastic pictures. What Canon has accomplished in reducing noise and increasing pixel density proves that they are, for now, the technology leader. Canon for now is doing a better job at controlling noise than Nikon though Nikon with the D200 comes pretty darn close except at 800 ISO and above.
The new flash system, ETTL II, available first on the 20D is a vast improvement over previous systems. The in camera processing results in exceptional and pleasing pictures. This camera has a fixed continuous shooting rate which was not present on the 20D. The megapixels stay constant at 8.2 million pixels. Many may be disappointed that the MP count was not increased and feel that perhaps a nominal increase to 10MP would have better justified an upgrade. Canon obviously feels that noise and other features are more important at this point than raw MP's and I would agree. The holy grail of digital photography is now dynamic range. And while this camera offers no improvement in dynamic range I think we can expect to see such improvements in future offerings from Canon and the other manufacturers.
One of the greatest things about digital photography is the ability to build a digital dark room for next to nothing. With the included Photoshop Elements you are well on your way to producing pictures that you could only have imagined in the pre-digital days. I am able to recoup pictures that I never would have considered salvageable before this camera. And while Elements is a great program and more than adequate for most needs I would recommend considering Photoshop CS2 for those who intend to plumb the depths of this hobby.
Another thing I like about Canon is the lens system which IMO is second to none. Also, Canon continues to innovate at a furious pace driving the price of these digital cameras relentlessly downward. This camera is being introduced at a lower price than either the 10D or the 20D. The 5D is plummeting in price and is approaching my "strike point" for purchase. I expect that we will see a sub $2000 10 MP camera with a full frame sensor in the next 18 months. Such are the economics of digital photography. It would seem that Moore's law is driving the prices down inexorably.
So, I LOVE the 30D! LOVE Canon. And LOVE digital. All in all I'd say I'm a pretty happy camper!
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06.04.2006
10/10
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This camera offers a few well considered improvements over the 20D it replaces. The sensor and processor are the same so the image quality will not differ one iota, BUT an enlarged LCD monitor, spot metering, vastly improved shutter life and ISO displayed on the viewfinder are worthy improvements easily justifying the upgrade from the 20D. If one is considering an upgrade from the 10D my advice would be to definitely go for it. The 20D and 30D both have the "instant on" feature and this represents a vast improvement over the 10D. The 10D was felt by many to have focusing issues and though I did not have any significant problem with my 10D in that regard the 30D represents a substantial improvement in this area. Canon still is not offering (in this price range) a camera with eye control or 45 focusing points, BUT the nine focusing points that ARE offered are well placed and the camera focuses quickly and surely resulting in tack sharp photos.
The pictures this camera takes are simply beyond belief. Beautifully saturated, tack sharp, NO, and I mean NO noise at 400 or below and barely discernible noise all the way up to 1600 ISO. For all practical purposes 1600 ISO is an entirely usable speed resulting in fantastic pictures. What Canon has accomplished in reducing noise and increasing pixel density proves that they are, for now, the technology leader. Canon for now is doing a better job at controlling noise than Nikon though Nikon with the D200 comes pretty darn close except at 800 ISO and above.
The new flash system, ETTL II, available first on the 20D is a vast improvement over previous systems. The in camera processing results in exceptional and pleasing pictures. This camera has a fixed continuous shooting rate which was not present on the 20D. The megapixels stay constant at 8.2 million pixels. Many may be disappointed that the MP count was not increased and feel that perhaps a nominal increase to 10MP would have better justified an upgrade. Canon obviously feels that noise and other features are more important at this point than raw MP's and I would agree. The holy grail of digital photography is now dynamic range. And while this camera offers no improvement in dynamic range I think we can expect to see such improvements in future offerings from Canon and the other manufacturers.
One of the greatest things about digital photography is the ability to build a digital dark room for next to nothing. With the included Photoshop Elements you are well on your way to producing pictures that you could only have imagined in the pre-digital days. I am able to recoup pictures that I never would have considered salvageable before this camera. And while Elements is a great program and more than adequate for most needs I would recommend considering Photoshop CS2 for those who intend to plumb the depths of this hobby.
Another thing I like about Canon is the lens system which IMO is second to none. Also, Canon continues to innovate at a furious pace driving the price of these digital cameras relentlessly downward. This camera is being introduced at a lower price than either the 10D or the 20D. The 5D is plummeting in price and is approaching my "strike point" for purchase. I expect that we will see a sub $2000 10 MP camera with a full frame sensor in the next 18 months. Such are the economics of digital photography. It would seem that Moore's law is driving the prices down inexorably.
So, I LOVE the 30D! LOVE Canon. And LOVE digital. All in all I'd say I'm a pretty happy camper!
The pictures this camera takes are simply beyond belief. Beautifully saturated, tack sharp, NO, and I mean NO noise at 400 or below and barely discernible noise all the way up to 1600 ISO. For all practical purposes 1600 ISO is an entirely usable speed resulting in fantastic pictures. What Canon has accomplished in reducing noise and increasing pixel density proves that they are, for now, the technology leader. Canon for now is doing a better job at controlling noise than Nikon though Nikon with the D200 comes pretty darn close except at 800 ISO and above.
The new flash system, ETTL II, available first on the 20D is a vast improvement over previous systems. The in camera processing results in exceptional and pleasing pictures. This camera has a fixed continuous shooting rate which was not present on the 20D. The megapixels stay constant at 8.2 million pixels. Many may be disappointed that the MP count was not increased and feel that perhaps a nominal increase to 10MP would have better justified an upgrade. Canon obviously feels that noise and other features are more important at this point than raw MP's and I would agree. The holy grail of digital photography is now dynamic range. And while this camera offers no improvement in dynamic range I think we can expect to see such improvements in future offerings from Canon and the other manufacturers.
One of the greatest things about digital photography is the ability to build a digital dark room for next to nothing. With the included Photoshop Elements you are well on your way to producing pictures that you could only have imagined in the pre-digital days. I am able to recoup pictures that I never would have considered salvageable before this camera. And while Elements is a great program and more than adequate for most needs I would recommend considering Photoshop CS2 for those who intend to plumb the depths of this hobby.
Another thing I like about Canon is the lens system which IMO is second to none. Also, Canon continues to innovate at a furious pace driving the price of these digital cameras relentlessly downward. This camera is being introduced at a lower price than either the 10D or the 20D. The 5D is plummeting in price and is approaching my "strike point" for purchase. I expect that we will see a sub $2000 10 MP camera with a full frame sensor in the next 18 months. Such are the economics of digital photography. It would seem that Moore's law is driving the prices down inexorably.
So, I LOVE the 30D! LOVE Canon. And LOVE digital. All in all I'd say I'm a pretty happy camper!
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07.07.2008
10/10
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People can show off their Rebel tsi and say it has 12 megapixels, but you can show off your 30d and say, "mine's not cheap plastic." This camera is perfect for a semi-pro, student, or just about anyone who can afford it. I warn you not to buy it from DBROTH though. They scammed me out of 99.99 dollars worth of photoshop, and I'm still trying to settle it with them. The hi-speed shooting is great for my hobby of shooting skate pictures. I think my customer image is number 82 or something. If you want to use it for landscapes, you'll need to get something with a really wide angle, because of the 1.6 cropping factor. If you're into sports photography like me though, it just gives your telephoto zoom lens a little more reach.
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24.11.2008
8/10
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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;
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24.08.2007
10/10
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I bought this camera outfit a month ago.
Right out of the box, with no prior knowledge, I used it as a point and shoot because I needed it that night for some important pics. Wow, was I amazed at how intuitive the camera is at choosing the right settings for amatuers.
My wife can even use it, and loves to go out and shoot animals outdoors, and get close-ups of butterflys and flowers. She can't even work our Kodak point and shoot half as well as she does with this 30D! The pictures come easy, and look spectacular.
The software that comes with it is great also, and basically good enough for most people, unless you want to get into extreme pro features like advanced masks and filters. We love the batching of picture groups you can do.
We rented a couple of books from the library on the 30D, and basic photography, and are using the 30D as a great learning tool for us into the world of photography.
You can purchase almost any accessory a pro could want for this camera, because the Canon EOS line has the most available lenses, and other tools than any other line out there.
We purchased this from Adorama, along with the 70-300 IS, a Tamrac extreme 7 bag, and a screen guard.
I would highly recomend Adorama for a place of purchase. No grey market stuff, if it isn't labeled as such, and they were extremely professional. The sale was seamless, and they overnighted to me at no extra charge since it had a slight back-order.
Sure the 40D is coming out soon, but that will just make this more of a bargain. Don't wait for the "next best thing" to come out. Go and get this so you can be shooting tomorrow, and not miss out on 2 months worth of pictures!
Right out of the box, with no prior knowledge, I used it as a point and shoot because I needed it that night for some important pics. Wow, was I amazed at how intuitive the camera is at choosing the right settings for amatuers.
My wife can even use it, and loves to go out and shoot animals outdoors, and get close-ups of butterflys and flowers. She can't even work our Kodak point and shoot half as well as she does with this 30D! The pictures come easy, and look spectacular.
The software that comes with it is great also, and basically good enough for most people, unless you want to get into extreme pro features like advanced masks and filters. We love the batching of picture groups you can do.
We rented a couple of books from the library on the 30D, and basic photography, and are using the 30D as a great learning tool for us into the world of photography.
You can purchase almost any accessory a pro could want for this camera, because the Canon EOS line has the most available lenses, and other tools than any other line out there.
We purchased this from Adorama, along with the 70-300 IS, a Tamrac extreme 7 bag, and a screen guard.
I would highly recomend Adorama for a place of purchase. No grey market stuff, if it isn't labeled as such, and they were extremely professional. The sale was seamless, and they overnighted to me at no extra charge since it had a slight back-order.
Sure the 40D is coming out soon, but that will just make this more of a bargain. Don't wait for the "next best thing" to come out. Go and get this so you can be shooting tomorrow, and not miss out on 2 months worth of pictures!
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03.01.2008
10/10
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First, the camera takes fantastic pictures, even with the cheap packaged lens. The photos are just great.
BUT, the camera is not for the point and shoot crowd at all. If you're looking to open up the box, take a few pictures and be impressed, you're going to be seriously disappointed. In fact, you may be tempted to return it. Like any SLR, you're going to have to make some judgement calls to get the best pictures and you're going to have to invest time and money (for lenses) to get the most from this camera.
The second part of this is that the camera is just a fantastic camera. I'm a big guy, and this camera doesn't feel like a toy in my hand like the point and shoots (or the Rebels). It's a larger camera with heft to it. It's a joy to use and with a few lens purchases, I believe I'll be even more thrilled with it.
For lenses, I'd recommend the Canon 50mm/1.8, $60-80 on Amazon, or the 50mm/1.4, $300 on Amazon, from what I've read. They look to be outstanding portrait lenses. One of these will be my next purchase. After that, maybe the 100mm macro lens by Canon. Avoid the cheap zooms and look into some primes to get the speed you'll want in low light conditions.
I'll see how it goes from here. Later.
BUT, the camera is not for the point and shoot crowd at all. If you're looking to open up the box, take a few pictures and be impressed, you're going to be seriously disappointed. In fact, you may be tempted to return it. Like any SLR, you're going to have to make some judgement calls to get the best pictures and you're going to have to invest time and money (for lenses) to get the most from this camera.
The second part of this is that the camera is just a fantastic camera. I'm a big guy, and this camera doesn't feel like a toy in my hand like the point and shoots (or the Rebels). It's a larger camera with heft to it. It's a joy to use and with a few lens purchases, I believe I'll be even more thrilled with it.
For lenses, I'd recommend the Canon 50mm/1.8, $60-80 on Amazon, or the 50mm/1.4, $300 on Amazon, from what I've read. They look to be outstanding portrait lenses. One of these will be my next purchase. After that, maybe the 100mm macro lens by Canon. Avoid the cheap zooms and look into some primes to get the speed you'll want in low light conditions.
I'll see how it goes from here. Later.
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03.02.2007
10/10
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I have owned the Rebel XT for a little over a year now. As soon as the XTi was announced, I decided I would upgrade to that new camera. I owned the BG-E3 grip (which is made for the XT and XTi) and four batteries, plus I had a year of experience with the XT, so I felt the XTi was the best upgrade path. The XTi also offered 10mp and sensor cleaning. It had the nine-point AF system and the 2.5" LCD.
But this is a review for the 30D, right? Right. Although the XTi is the direct upgrade for the XT, I did wish for something a bit bigger in my hands. Also, I was looking for something with a bit more of a robust build. I'm not hard on my gear, but it's nice to know that it can take it if need be. The XTi didn't, to me, offer that. And despite only having the opportunity to hold the 30D at Best Buy with the "don't steal me stick" hanging beneath it, I really liked the feel. It doesn't have the 10mp or the sensor cleaning of the XTi.
Wait! This IS a 30D review - right? Right!
If you've shot with the XT, then the rest will mean something to you. The 30D is far more robust and sturdy. It feels like the SLR's of old - the AE-1 or A-1 I used to have. The XT feels somewhat more like a SLR point and shoot. The 30D is bigger - a bunch bigger. I don't need the grip on the 30D like I did on the XT to make it feel like an SLR.
The 30D has some functional advantages to go along with the tactile ones: higher ISO settings for low light shooting; a higher top shutter speed for bright settings or freezing REALLY fast action; spot metering for those light-challenging shots; faster continuous shooting for catching the perfect expression or just the right angle on moving subjects; a MUCH better battery for almost double the shots between charges and a top LCD for shot settings.
Heck, I even like the shutter sound more!
I'm not putting down the XTi - it's a great camera! If the MP's matter to you or you like the sensor cleaning, those are things the 30D doesn't offer. The size might appeal to you if you want a smaller body. It's lighter, too. These are advantages.
The 30D is the bridge between the pro systems and the pro-sumer systems. It offers much of the best of both worlds. And it feels really good in your hands!
No regrets at all.
But this is a review for the 30D, right? Right. Although the XTi is the direct upgrade for the XT, I did wish for something a bit bigger in my hands. Also, I was looking for something with a bit more of a robust build. I'm not hard on my gear, but it's nice to know that it can take it if need be. The XTi didn't, to me, offer that. And despite only having the opportunity to hold the 30D at Best Buy with the "don't steal me stick" hanging beneath it, I really liked the feel. It doesn't have the 10mp or the sensor cleaning of the XTi.
Wait! This IS a 30D review - right? Right!
If you've shot with the XT, then the rest will mean something to you. The 30D is far more robust and sturdy. It feels like the SLR's of old - the AE-1 or A-1 I used to have. The XT feels somewhat more like a SLR point and shoot. The 30D is bigger - a bunch bigger. I don't need the grip on the 30D like I did on the XT to make it feel like an SLR.
The 30D has some functional advantages to go along with the tactile ones: higher ISO settings for low light shooting; a higher top shutter speed for bright settings or freezing REALLY fast action; spot metering for those light-challenging shots; faster continuous shooting for catching the perfect expression or just the right angle on moving subjects; a MUCH better battery for almost double the shots between charges and a top LCD for shot settings.
Heck, I even like the shutter sound more!
I'm not putting down the XTi - it's a great camera! If the MP's matter to you or you like the sensor cleaning, those are things the 30D doesn't offer. The size might appeal to you if you want a smaller body. It's lighter, too. These are advantages.
The 30D is the bridge between the pro systems and the pro-sumer systems. It offers much of the best of both worlds. And it feels really good in your hands!
No regrets at all.
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03.08.2008
10/10
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This is great bang for your buck. When I bought my first dslr, the XT, new, it cost the same as the 30D does now. I'm very happy with the improved controls of the 30D over the XT as well as better high iso performance and 5 fps... My future plans are to get a 5d for holding a wideangle lens and use the 30D for the 70-200. The 24-105 range makes sense on either but the nature of the lens will be more telephoto on the 30D...
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07.07.2008
10/10
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I absolutely love this camera! If you are contemplating an upgrade from the Rebel digital series, go for it. My SLR voyage has been long, starting with a Canon T70. I went from that to a Canon Rebel G, then the Digital Rebel, then the 20D, and now the 30D. I don't think I will ever need to buy another digital SLR until I wear this one out. The shutter speed is brilliant. The ability to switch from manual to automatic is freeing---you don't have to worry about any setting. I'm very glad I bought this camera!
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11.07.2007
10/10
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This is a fine unit for the price. I have been into photo gear since the 60's so have seen the fads come and go, got a dimage -7 that is a door stop compared to this that was 1400.00 when new. This is a great unit for novice to semi-pro. wow's the people I show pictures taken with it. If you don't have the $$$ yet to get this camera, save up till you do! More tech stuff to add after a month of use to be un-biased...
WEll it is 4000 photos later and 5k in new lenes and this camera rocks. It took me , an old school guy to understad the crop factor so I had some problems getting right lenes but all is well now. the unit has not missed a shot! mind that the bad ones were my fault. I added a battery grip to help balance the weight of the heavy, long "l" lenes and it is a must! the 24-70 is great , as is the 1.2 50mm but it is like 80mm due to crop factor. if you need a close to 50mm get a 35mm. battery life is super long. I added a 580 II flash and a bracket to get it over lens at more height and it is also a great item. the 40d looks interesting as it has a sensor clearer, I have had to clean it a few times, no big deal but check it before important shoot. I ramble , but it is so nice to have a camera that prints 13"x9" that look like film! I also use a pixma pro 9000 and lover it "big monster".
I will do a review of all the lenes soon as I went nuts and have 7 so far...but I love that 50mm f1.2 in low light and the 100-400 IS zoom with a 2x II converter is awesom for sports, moon , ect. one last note for todat, I tried a non canon flash and flash cord to save $$ and they are junk. the cord got locked onto the shoe and took me 2 hours to get it off, destroyed. flash died in 30 shots
back soon....tavegas
WEll it is 4000 photos later and 5k in new lenes and this camera rocks. It took me , an old school guy to understad the crop factor so I had some problems getting right lenes but all is well now. the unit has not missed a shot! mind that the bad ones were my fault. I added a battery grip to help balance the weight of the heavy, long "l" lenes and it is a must! the 24-70 is great , as is the 1.2 50mm but it is like 80mm due to crop factor. if you need a close to 50mm get a 35mm. battery life is super long. I added a 580 II flash and a bracket to get it over lens at more height and it is also a great item. the 40d looks interesting as it has a sensor clearer, I have had to clean it a few times, no big deal but check it before important shoot. I ramble , but it is so nice to have a camera that prints 13"x9" that look like film! I also use a pixma pro 9000 and lover it "big monster".
I will do a review of all the lenes soon as I went nuts and have 7 so far...but I love that 50mm f1.2 in low light and the 100-400 IS zoom with a 2x II converter is awesom for sports, moon , ect. one last note for todat, I tried a non canon flash and flash cord to save $$ and they are junk. the cord got locked onto the shoe and took me 2 hours to get it off, destroyed. flash died in 30 shots
back soon....tavegas
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22.11.2007
10/10
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I love this camera. My first DSLR was the Rebel XT, which I love and still use, but the 30D is by far my favorite. The larger LCD, the larger view finder, the faster shutter, the ease to change the shutter and f-stop, etc, etc, really made it worth it to me. I've had the camera for over a year now, use it in all situations (sports photography, still life, nature, macro, zoo), and haven't had any problem other than user error. I am constantly learning to improve my photography, and will make mistakes, but have not had any trouble with the camera itself. Again, as I suggested in my Rebel XT review, don't buy the kit lens, save your money and buy a better lens to start with. I've used my kit lens only once, and that was just to test out my rebel the day it came in the mail well over a year ago. The quality of the kit lens doesn't match the quality of the camera body, therefore your picture quality will suffer, so what's the point of buying a camera like the 30D and not buying a lens to match? When I was choosing my camera, looking at pictures taken with various cameras helped, so if you like you can view my photography at flickr.com/photos/gira I always note the lens I used so that can give you an idea also what you'd be interested in there.
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04.06.2008
10/10
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You cannot go wrong with this camera. With the 40D recently lowering in price and Canon preparing to release another model soon, I would expect to get this camera for a real deal from many retailers (e_tailers) in the near future. Camera functions are amazing and very similar to the 20D and 10D. Of course there are many newer features including the BIG pretty 2.5" LCD. For many, the 30D is sufficient which means you can save money instead of buying the 40D. Spend that hard earned money on optics...where it should go anyway!
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20.06.2006
8/10
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First of all I won't get into all the features on this camera, that's been covered enough. I agree with everything that was said concerning those features. I'm also happy that there are those that think this camera is the best thing ever. Where my disappointment takes place in the photos themselves. I'm not a newcomer to photography (I started in 1955), nor am I new to digital. I have the Fuji S7000 (6.3MP) and the pictures it produces are fantastic. I assumed if I were to upgrade to 8MP or 9MP things would be even better. I spent the better part of three weeks researching and reading everything I could get my hands on. Everything I read about the 30D was overwhelming, so I purchased one. I would like to say that in the past seven weeks I've shot 3700 photos and barely half of them are equal to my S7000. That's not to say I haven't produced some very creditable shots. I have. It's just that I expect the majority of them to be that way. If I were to have shot the giraffe, that a customer attached, with my S7000 you'd be able to see every hair. The birds shots would have been more distinct. You'd not only see the individual feathers but the patterns in the feathers as well. When I spend $1400 on a camera I expect it to produce unequaled photos. I'll continue to use it, but for those photos that are must have's I will more than likely use my Fuji S7000.
I still have all my 35mm SLR's and both of my twin-reflex type cameras. I'm finding it hard to give them up. I got my first digital camera five years ago. It was only 1MP and I grew tired of the shots it produced. So I kept upgrading. It's been a good trip. I'm not sorry I bought the Canon 30D because I can change lenses, which I cannot do with my Fuji. But I'm not thrilled...yet.
Since I wrote my review some time ago my 30D began acting up. It would only take time exposure shots. No matter what setting I chose to put the camera in it would only take a time exposure. Needless to say the shots I attempted were a disaster. I tried everything imaginable and nothing worked. As a last result I contacted Canon Service Representative and we went over a dozen different scenarios with no result. Finally, I was directed to send it directly to Canon with a letter explaining the problem. In less than a week I had the camera back and it appears to be working fine. I have to commend Canon for their fast and thorough corrections to the problem at no charge to me because it was still under warranty.
Also, I've noted since my first review of this camera that if I put the camera on a tripod the shots come out a little better; however, I don't have to do the same with my other cameras. I still don't feel like I should have to do it with this camera...but I'll live with it for now.
I gave the camera 4 stars, because a distinct photo means a great deal to me. I would have rated 3.5, but there are a lot of features that are noteworthy.
I still have all my 35mm SLR's and both of my twin-reflex type cameras. I'm finding it hard to give them up. I got my first digital camera five years ago. It was only 1MP and I grew tired of the shots it produced. So I kept upgrading. It's been a good trip. I'm not sorry I bought the Canon 30D because I can change lenses, which I cannot do with my Fuji. But I'm not thrilled...yet.
Since I wrote my review some time ago my 30D began acting up. It would only take time exposure shots. No matter what setting I chose to put the camera in it would only take a time exposure. Needless to say the shots I attempted were a disaster. I tried everything imaginable and nothing worked. As a last result I contacted Canon Service Representative and we went over a dozen different scenarios with no result. Finally, I was directed to send it directly to Canon with a letter explaining the problem. In less than a week I had the camera back and it appears to be working fine. I have to commend Canon for their fast and thorough corrections to the problem at no charge to me because it was still under warranty.
Also, I've noted since my first review of this camera that if I put the camera on a tripod the shots come out a little better; however, I don't have to do the same with my other cameras. I still don't feel like I should have to do it with this camera...but I'll live with it for now.
I gave the camera 4 stars, because a distinct photo means a great deal to me. I would have rated 3.5, but there are a lot of features that are noteworthy.
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30.06.2006
10/10
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If you are anything like me and love Black & White Photography, but don't want to do a lot of processing, this camera is great. The larger screen and the "film type" options are the main differences between this and the 20D and for my money well worth it. You get beautiful black and white results that have much more dimension than usual with a digital camera. I've been shooting with it for a month or so now and really love everything about the camera. I purchased it as a second body and an upgrade to my Rebel XT. I couldn't quite justify the money for the 20D, but with the added "film style" options on the 30D I felt I was getting another dimension that would justify the second body. Now I can carry them both hiking with the dog, have a short lens on one and a long on the other and not have to risk my sensor with in field lens changes. Aside from the black and white being much better than any other I've seen with a digital camera the "landscape film" setting, not the fully automatic picture setting, but the film one really makes the greens in your landscapes pop. The "standard" setting gives you beautiful, accurate colour and great skin tones. I haven't had a chance to play with the other two settings much. The camera is blindingly fast, I have to be careful to not fire off five or six shots the thing is so fast. The alternate 3 fps setting is a nice option to have if you have a slower lens and want to give it time to focus in a sports type situation. The only draw back I had was the size and weight of the 30D compared to my Rebel. I however, am one of the few people I know or have read about that felt the Rebel was the perfect size for my hands. Most people felt they had to add a battery grip onto the Rebel to have enough space to hold on to it. The 30D is much bigger and heavier and that takes some adjusting to, but I have been able to shoot great hand held stuff after just a little bit of aclimization. The battery life is also exceptional. I am still shooting on the original charge of the battery after a month of use. Going back to the black and white, you can also add "filters" to the monochrome settings that save you the cost of getting a red, yellow, orange or green filter to further bring out depth in different situation. I just love this camera. I would rather take the picture I want in camera than go home and play with an exposure that isn't what I had in mind with software and I really feel that I can with this camera. Total die hard Canon fan and started out with a point and shoot Canon two years ago. The quality on that was amazing and with this camera your imagination is your only limitation. I am also bad about reading instruction manuals and find that the menus are pretty intuitive and easy to use. I know I am not utilizing all the potential of this baby and I am still taking amazing photographs! This camera is well worth the money for the serious amature.
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14.04.2008
10/10
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I was going between the Rebel & this Camera, I am a retired EOS user since having kids, but I have done many weddings & Bar Mitzvahs in the late 90's early 2000. I decided on the 30D & absolutely loved it! I already shot a wedding. Not having much prof. digital experience, there were a few things I didn't realize & I called 1-800-okcanon while at the rehearsal shoot! Boy, they were great, they walked me through the issues. I didn't realize that shooting in the AV mode you have to maually set the shutter sync speed. Once I figured that out I was golden. Love the camera & my photos turned out great. I also got the Canon Speedlite 430 EX which worked as it should.
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15.01.2007
10/10
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I purchased this camera a few months ago and have taken about 3000 pictures with it. I am a serious amature. I enjoy nature pictures, gardens, flowers, mountains and my children and grandchildren. It does all of these very nicely. I have paired the camera up with the EFS 17-85 IS lens and find they work well for me. The canon sensor is excellent. I range up to ISO 1600 occasionally and often use 1000 for indoor flower shows and in museums. It gives excellent results and sometimes I further improve the pictures by using Noise Ninja. I have tried all of the picture settings but really like 'Standart Setting' the best as it just looks the most real to me. You do have a lot of choices though if you like to experiment. The camera/lens combination has a solid feel. I am definitely hands on and appreciate the 4 different light metering systems. I use the average metering the most with spot metering second and I do use the others at appropriate times. For my landscape and flower shows I believe I generally get within 1/3 stop of what I consider the 'correct' exposure. Photoshop does the rest but there isn't generally much to do. White balance works well. In the mixed indoor light of flower shows AWB gets pretty close and a little adjustment out of curves or levels tweeks it to my satisfaction. About the Canon IS lens. I got it because with age I was having difficulty getting a really steady shot at slow shutter speeds which I need to use indoors where I don't want to use flash. I have had very good results down to 1/10 second hand held and that in combination with a ISO of 1000 does a great indoor job and grain is not a problem.
The camera came with a dirty sensor. It had a lot of dust bunnies that showed up in the skies. After getting tired of clonning them out I got the Copper Hill Sensor Cleaning Kit and in one afternoon I cleaned the sensor 3 times and I have the cleanest skies around now. It is regrettable that Canon delivers the camera with a dirty sensor but it is a solvable problem the $30 Copper Hill Kit is needed just like a lens cleaning kit so get one.
I have other Canon lenses which also work fine on the camera. I am very happy with it.
The camera came with a dirty sensor. It had a lot of dust bunnies that showed up in the skies. After getting tired of clonning them out I got the Copper Hill Sensor Cleaning Kit and in one afternoon I cleaned the sensor 3 times and I have the cleanest skies around now. It is regrettable that Canon delivers the camera with a dirty sensor but it is a solvable problem the $30 Copper Hill Kit is needed just like a lens cleaning kit so get one.
I have other Canon lenses which also work fine on the camera. I am very happy with it.
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12.11.2006
10/10
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My 2 year old is really active and my point and shoot camera cannot keep up with him. And I also don't like the washout look when I uses flash. So I researched about which SLR will best meet my needs, mainly catching fast action, candid moments and low light photos without flash. The Canon 30D comes up top on the list. It has the best high ISO performance in its class (better than Nikon and Sony). And when I combine the 30D with the fast zoom lens EF-S 17-55 mm f/2.8 IS, the result is amazing. I can stop any action in daylight, capture every candid expression of my 2 yr old with the fast burst mode, and take indoor or night photos without using flash or tripod. Portraits are also excellent with sharp image and beautifully blurred background (bokeh). Even the dimly-lit decors of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion came out superb when we went there for the Halloween party at night, without flash or tripod. This is really an important factor for me to buy this camera, as taking pictures with a tripod is not an option when your subject is an active 2 yr old. But you will need a good lens to make this work well. If you use a cheap kit lens, then it will probably not matter which camera you pick. Remember that these 3 are all very good cameras and the small differences in image quality you see in reviews are apparent only when they use the best prime lens (not the kit lens)and crop the pictures to magnify the details. The Sony is a very good choice if you are on a budget and don't need low light performance (use flash and save money). The Nikon has more custom function than Canon, and it is really as good as Canon. They both have their strength and weakness. Canon just happens to have slightly better high ISO performance and that suits my need better than Nikon. To be fair, I should mention that the Nikon D200 tops most reviews as the camera of the year, beating the Canon 30D overall. But the D200 is a bit too advanced for an amateur like me, better suits someone more serious about photography. The D80 is like a "mini" D200, but slower. So it really boils down to what you really need and how much you want to spend. Shooting in low light without flash will need good high ISO performance, a good fast lens (with wide aperture, usually expensive), and image stabilization. If that's what you want, the Canon 30D with the EF-S 17-55 mm f/2.8 IS will not disappoint you.
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05.02.2008
10/10
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I first got into photography using only powershot digital point and shoot cameras. I then got into learning about SLR's and started off with the Canon Rebel XTi and discovered I wanted to move up a notch to buy the 30D.
Let me tell you this. Buying the Canon 30D was the best decision I have ever made in my photography hobby. I love the camera. Great features and have never had any mechanical problems with it. I like the size and the screen is just the right. I mainly use the camera for portraits and the pictures come out outstanding!
The only thing I dont like about it is the fact that it doesn't have a sensor cleaning mechanism. I've had to take it to the Canon Consumer building in Irvine, CA once every month since the California wildfires as i'm still getting extreme dust spots on and off.
Let me tell you this. Buying the Canon 30D was the best decision I have ever made in my photography hobby. I love the camera. Great features and have never had any mechanical problems with it. I like the size and the screen is just the right. I mainly use the camera for portraits and the pictures come out outstanding!
The only thing I dont like about it is the fact that it doesn't have a sensor cleaning mechanism. I've had to take it to the Canon Consumer building in Irvine, CA once every month since the California wildfires as i'm still getting extreme dust spots on and off.
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22.05.2008
8/10
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The EOS 30D is an excellent camera for the price. I have been using it for a few weeks and it has produced some really great shots. I will be ordering a higher end Canon soon and the 30D will become a backup. It is easy to use and understand. Canon has a great collection of lenses too. If you are in the market for a great camera on a budget, this one just may be what you are looking for!
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24.07.2008
10/10
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This was my second dslr and I loved it when I owned it. I have a 5D and a 40D now.
Tim
tfarrisphotography.com
Tim
tfarrisphotography.com
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18.07.2007
10/10
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I have been a Canon fan ever since I purchased my Canon AE-1 back in 1981. Although that camera was fantastic for its time, this EOS 30D is the new standard by which all cameras within the reach of the general public should be judged. If you purchase an "L" Series lens with it, you'll be absolutely floored by the quality of the images you can produce. For people who have only used point-and-shoot cameras, this camera may at first seem a bit large, but trust me, you will immediately find this to be an advantage in terms of the stability you gain by having more surface area to hold. It feels like a glove. Once you get used to it, holding your point-and-shoot will feel quite awkward. The camera encompasses such a broad range of creative control that the absolute novice can take it right out of the box and start photographing in 5 minutes (don't forget to buy a compact flash card since one is not provided by Canon). The possibilities of creative potential offered by this camera are only limited by your skill and creativity as a photographer/Photoshop user. My recommendation to people buying a digital camera of this calliber for the first time is to also purchase a book specific to this particular camera to learn its features in depth. One book I highly recommend is 'Canon EOS 30D Guide to Digital SLR Photography' by David D. Busch published by Thomson Course Technology PTR.
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22.05.2008
10/10
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Have finally retired my 30D which has only been flawless and remarkable. I absolutely love this camera and would easily recommend it to anyone that is able to get it for about a $300 difference as I don't think the 40D is worth paying that much more for. If pricing is about the same, go with the 40D.
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09.10.2007
8/10
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As a long time Canon film SLR I was slow to pick up a digital camera. In fact my wife was first. She bought a Canon Elph SD700 IS for a trip. By the second day we were fighting over it. I since have used it a lot but find its button controls just too small. So I purchased this digital SLR and indeed the controls are very easy to use. It is a large camera, (about the same as Canon F-1's, but lighter) but it fits my hands wonderfully. It has no case, so I purchased Made's "Camera Armor"MADE CA-1103-BLK SLR Camera Armor for Canon 30D Digital SLR (Black). It makes the camera even larger, but the tactile quality is quite improved, and the protection provided invaluable. Both the included Owner's Manual and information on the web makes climbing the learning curve easier. Once charged, (and don't forget to buy memory cards), turn it on, and you will be taking images immediately. Download with the enclosed USB cable and the wonderful world of digital storage, captioning, sharing and printing immediately opens.
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