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Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 30D and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 30D.
 
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The editors liked

  • Excellent resolution
  • Very good per-pixel sharpness
  • Good tonal and color response
  • Same as EOS 20D Parameter 1 in Standard PS
  • Now with four metering modes
  • Spot metering very welcome
  • Trademark Canon CMOS noise free images
  • Remain detailed even at high...
  • – Just like the 20D – a good
  • 8.2-megapixel workhorse – Excellent image quality – 2.5-inch
  • 230
  • 000-pixel LCD – Quick Dial and four-way controller for quick
  • Flexible navigation – 5 fps burst rate
  • Great image quality and color fidelity.
  • Great response times
  • Model has good balance
  • Great image quality
  • Good collection of add-on components
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Fast and responsive
  • Straightforward controls
  • Nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers.
  • Excellent image quality
  • Starts in 015 sec
  • New 100
  • 000 cycle shutter
  • True Spot metering
  • 1/3 EV increments to ISO settings
  • Burst mode of 30 frames at 5 fps
  • 19 Custom functions
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Improved battery life
  • Excellent interface
  • Large LCD screen
  • New spot meter
  • Lower price than its predecessor.
  • High quality RAW conversion
  • Low noise
  • High quality images
  • Good build quality and handling
  • 5fps continuous shooting
  • 2.5in screen and spot-metering

The editors didn't like

  • Average automatic white balance performance
  • Still very poor under incandescent light
  • AI Servo (continuous AF) interference banding issue (certain lenses
  • High sensitivities)
  • Same old CF compartment door shuts camera down issue
  • Picture Style difference...
  • Just like the 20D – no improvements in imaging performance Important controls require menu access Default Picture Style
  • "Standard
  • " oversharpens and oversaturates heavily Viewfinder accuracy is relatively poor Lacks commander flash capability (Niko...
  • A little pricey.
  • Cameras age limits value
  • Key add-ons drive cost upward quickly
  • Resolution could be higher
  • Pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses
  • Viewfinder provides only 95 percent view
  • Average battery life
  • 1.6X lens-conversion factor.
  • New Spot metering cannot be tied to focus point
  • New Print/Share button should have been customizable
  • Design of power switch still requires the use of both hands
  • Auto-bracketing limited to three stops
  • No external bracketing control.
  • Softwares RAW conversion is slow
  • Autobracketing limited to three stops
  • Not a big step-up from the 20D
  • No voice recording
  • No GPS connectivity
  • Nikon D200 a tempting alternative

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  Published: 2016-03-21, review by: digicamera.com

  • Abstract:  Shortly thereafter, I discovered the Magic Lantern DVD Guide for the Canon EOS 30D and the Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie. I quickly found that if I had had them on the day I received my camera in the mail I would have been much...

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  Published: 2012-06-08, review by: The-digital-picture.com

  • Abstract:  A full Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D review is planned. ...

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  Published: 2008-05-07, review by: Howstuffworks.com

  • Great response times, model has good balance, great image quality, good collection of add-on components
  • Cameras age limits value, key add-ons drive cost upward quickly, resolution could be higher
  • For an advanced digital camera, Canons EOS 30D remains fairly easy to use. Its overall price point, with a suggested retail price of $1,299, is about average among digital cameras in this class, but the price might be a little high considering its ag...

 
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  Published: 2008-01-01, review by: photo.net

  • Abstract:  The Canon 30D is an upgrade of the Canon 20D. The two cameras have the same sensor (1.6x APS-C format, 8.2 MP) but the EOS 30D adds a number of new features. Noteworthy are a 2.5" LCD screen, spot metering, RGB histograms and an increased buffer size.H...

 
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  Published: 2007-06-13, review by: firstglimpsemag.com

  • Abstract:  Canons new 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 Canons highly acclaimed 8.2MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC II image processor. T...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-09, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • High quality RAW conversion, Excellent interface
  • Softwares RAW conversion is slow, Autobracketing limited to three stops
  • The 8.2-megapixel sibling of the popular EOS 20D has a large LCD and a pleasing interface.

 
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  Published: 2007-04-16, Author: Raoul , review by: blogcritics.org

  • Abstract:  For the past month, Ive been using the Canon EOS 30D as my primary camera, and I love it. Ive taken over 5,000 photos with it. I actually got a bit sad when I had to send it back to the good folks at Canon PR. In the span of 30 days, Ive come to reg...

 
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  Published: 2007-03-29, review by: tomsguide.com

  • Abstract:  Digital SLRs Galore! All product images are copyright and courtesy of the manufacturer. In this article I look at twenty-six 35mm body-size Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras from eight manufacturers. All of these models are currently on the ma...

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  Published: 2007-01-01, review by: productsifter.com

  • Abstract:  Feeling the need for speed? Then look no further than the acclaimed Canon 30D. This 8-megapixel beauty has everything the aspiring sports or news photographer needs, all perfectly packed into a seamless camera body that can cope with everything life in...

 
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  Published: 2006-12-31, review by: Neocamera.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon 30D is an improved version of the already excellent Canon 20D, given the 30D a very confident rating of excellent. With all its improvements, Canon has managed not to cut down on anything from the 20D. In sum, the 20D is a speedy and robust ...

 
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