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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: 2006-02-27, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Excellent low-light performance, Fast and responsive, Straightforward controls, Nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers
  • Pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses, Viewfinder provides only 95 percent view, Average battery life, 1.6X lens-conversion factor
  • The 8-megapixel Canon EOS 30D should be on your short list for a semipro dSLR camera. ...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-15, review by: Photoradar.com

  • More than a few professional photographers might be tempted, too, by the 30D's solid build quality and sophisticated photographic functions. Sports and action photographers will be very impressed by its ability to shoot at five frames per second, and f...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-15, review by: Photoradar.com

  • More than a few professional photographers might be tempted, too, by the 30D's solid build quality and sophisticated photographic functions. Sports and action photographers will be very impressed by its ability to shoot at five frames per second, and ...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Abstract:  Another solid performer in the mid-range category, the Canon EOS 30D offers plenty for the enthusiast. Its biggest drawback is the limited resolution of 8MP in a market where 10MP is becoming the norm....

 
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  Published: 2008-01-19, Author: Gavin , review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Built like a tank, bridges the gap between entry-level and pro, warm colours and plenty of detail in the images
  • Expensive, no built-in image stabilisation (only via attached lens)

 
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  Published: 2006-12-07, review by: techradar.com

  • Excellent build quality, Excellent exposure, contrast and colour rendition, Very good autofocus and exposure systems
  • Fine detail rendition soemtimes disappointing
  • The EOS 30D is designed for keen photographers whove outgrown entry-level models like the EOS 350D or Nikon D50, but who dont quite have the budget for a professional digital SLR. More than a few professional photographers might be tempted, too, by t...

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  Published: 2006-07-08, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • The EOS-30D offers pro handling and excellent quality. Its a great step-up from entry-level digital SLRs, but only a modest upgrade from the EOS-20D. Gordon Laing Lowest online price: ££568.10 ...

 
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  Published: 2006-05-25, review by: digitalartsonline.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The EOS 30D is Canon’s latest mid-range SLR digital camera. It builds on the strengths of the semi-pro EOS 20D, but contrary to expectations, the EOS 30D features the same purpose-designed 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with 1.6x crop. Even without an in...

 
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  Published: 2006-04-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Canons 8 megapixel EOS 20D has been replaced by the new 30D, but some will be disappointed to learn the new model adopts the same 8.2 CMOS sensor originally designed for its predecessor. That aside, the new model has been brought into line with Canon...

 
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  Published: 2006-03-28, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Excellent low-light performance; fast and responsive; straightforward controls; nice balance of features for both experienced and rookie photographers
  • Pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses; viewfinder provides only 95 per cent view; average battery life; 1.6x lens-conversion factor
  • The 8-megapixel Canon EOS 30D should definitely be on your shortlist if youre thinking about buying a semipro dSLR camera ...

 
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