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Canon EOS 30D 8.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Lens Kit 18-55mm)
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Canon EOS 30D 8.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Lens Kit 18-55mm)

Customer rating on Canon EOS 30D 8.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Lens Kit 18-55mm): 5 out of 5 stars ( 1 customer rating )

Specifications

 

  • 8.2 MP CMOS sensor
  • 5fps, 30 JPEG image burst
  • 2.5" LCD
  • Suitable Memory Card Size: 8GB CF
  • Picture Style image processing
  • Spot metering & 9-point AF
  • DIGIC II
  • Digital Photo Professional software
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite flashes
  • Image Sensor:
  • Type: 22.5 x 15.0mm CMOS
  • Effective Pixels: Approx. 8.2M
  • Total Pixels: Approx. 8.5M
  • Aspect Ratio: 3:2
  • Low-Pass Filter: Built-in/Fixed
  • Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour
  • Image Processor:
  • Type: DIGIC II
  • Lens:
  • Lens Mount: EF/EF-S
  • Focal Length: 1.6x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
  • Focusing:
  • Type: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
  • AF System / Points: 9-point AF
  • AF Working Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 20°C & ISO 100)
  • AF Modes: AI Focus / One Shot / AI Servo
  • AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, Manual selection
  • Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel
  • Predictive AF: Yes
  • AF Lock: Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode
  • AF Assist Beam: intermittent firing of built-in flash
  • Manual Focus: Selected on lens
  • Exposure Shutter:
  • Metering Modes: TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC, (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point), (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre), (3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (approx. 3.5% viewfinder at centre), (4) Centre weighted average metering
  • Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
  • AE Lock: Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved / Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes
  • Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
  • AEB: +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
  • ISO Speed Equivalent: 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 3200 (selected in Custom Function)
  • Shutter:
  • Type: Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
  • Speed: 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
  • Shutter Release: Soft touch electromagnetic release
  • White Balance:
  • Type: Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
  • Settings: AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9
  • WB Bracketing:
  • +/-3 stops in full stop increments, 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias
  • Colour Matrix:
  • Type: Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB
  • Viewfinder:
  • Viewfinder: Pentaprism
  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal): Approx. 95%
  • Magnification: 0.9x ¹
  • Eyepoint: 20mm
  • Dioptre Correction: -3 to +1 dpt
  • Focusing Screen: Fixed
  • Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
  • Viewfinder Information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), white balance correction, AF confirmation, CF card information
  • Depth of Field Preview: Yes

Description

 

Realise your photographic vision with the EOS 30D. Speed and precision in a tough magnesium alloy body, with access to over 60 EF lenses and the range of EOS accessories for unlimited creativity.

CMOS sensor
An 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor provides the sensitivity needed for clean, detailed images with fine colour gradation. Large sensor pixels allow for wide dynamic range and reduced noise at higher ISO speeds. The 22.5 x 15mm sensor size adds an effective 1.6x increase to the focal length of EF lenses, extending reach at the telephoto end.


5 fps shooting
The camera delivers fast 5 fps shooting for continuous bursts of up to 30 large JPEG images (11 in RAW). A new 3 fps shooting mode provides greater control for variable-speed sequences.

Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.

Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response - similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation are adjustable within each pre-set.

Spot metering
Spot metering allows you to base the optimal exposure value on a concentrated spot (3.5%) in the scene - useful in high-contrast scenes where precise metering control is required.

High precision 9-point wide-area AF
Select from one of nine fixed focusing points across the scene for fast, accurate focusing even with off-centre subjects and 'rule-of-thirds' compositions.

DIGIC II
DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II prolongs battery life* and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.

Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.

Magnesium alloy body
A compact magnesium alloy body provides durability while keeping the camera's weight down to 700 grams.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 30D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (including the EF-S Series) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. The E-TTL II flash algorithm passes key shooting data from compatible EF lenses - such as focal length, point of focus and distance information - to the Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures. Untethered shooting is possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1.

Connectivity
Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.
*750 shots per battery charge, according to CIPA standard testing.

Customer Reviews

 

Customer rating on Canon EOS 30D 8.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Lens Kit 18-55mm): 5 out of 5 stars

Average rating (1 review)

Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars 5 Star Camera!

Joneseyuk | 12/03/2008 | See all Joneseyuk's reviews (18) »

I bought this last year, its an awesome camera, its the perfect size to fit in the hand, the image quality is stunning, I wish I had gone for this when I bought my first DSLR the 350D, much better camera, and not far off the same price. I recommend this camera to all new comers to photography, and all those who have been doing it for a long time.