Canon EOS D30 (Digital SLR Cameras)

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Classy Canon EOS D30 - Advantages: Versatile, Up to 1600ASA equivalent, Fine EOS lenses available - Disadvantages: Taking wide angle shots

Oct, 2002 2002-10-30   5

Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (SkipFrehly, 30 Apr 07)

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This camera, being as old as it is, is an amazing value, if you can get it right on eBay. I bought this camera, set it up with a lens and some other accessories for under $400, and have been blown away by it's performance. It's definately not a pro...

The AF is not what I would have wanted from an SLR, it is easier for me to manually focus, for the most part

Apr, 2007 2007-04-30   4.6

Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (Grrrrrene, 22 Apr 05)

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I'm still using my good ol' EOS D30. Bought it in 2003 at eBay, it still is very competitive, even though phones have 3MP sensors these days ;) Wonderful colours, noise is within limits up to ISO 400, although I've printed a 50x75cm poster last week...

Cropfactor of 1.6 kills ultra wide angle, but then again: it does give you very cheap telephoto. You'll only need one very expensive wide angle lens, but you will save twice that or more on telephoto lenses ; AF hunts a bit with all my lenses, Sigma...

Apr, 2005 2005-04-22   4.4

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Canon's cutting-edge technology has provided you with a high-end digital camera at a friendlier price. Combining Canon's razor-sharp optics and CMOS technology, EOS D30 will get you 3.11 megapixels and great-looking images every time. High resolution and outstanding color reproduction are made possible by a Canon's proprietary large-area CMOS sensor, an RGB color filter, and a newly designed digital imaging processing LSI. The camera also incorporates the same mode settings and dial...

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alaTest has collected and analysed 272 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the image quality. The battery is also mentioned favorably. There are mixed opinions on the design and portability. There are some critical comments about the performance and lens.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the Canon EOS D30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 27/100 = Inferior quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-19 alaScore 27 1.4

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Canon EOS D30

By Phil Evans (zdnet.co.uk)

Owners of existing Canon lenses wanting a digital SLR won't be disappointed, but others should look at the Nikon-based Fuji S1 Pro before deciding.

Jan, 2001 2001-01-04 No rating -0.1

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Canon EOS D30

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Jan, 2002 2002-01-01 No rating -0.1

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Canon D30 digital camera

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The first thing that strikes you when you pick up Canon's D30 digital SLR is the solid feel to the body. With a stainless steel chassis and an external cover moulded from strong engineering plastics, it weighs a comfortable 750g and, to the casual...

Although it's still a new toy, I have no reservations in applauding Canon for the D30. Having spent a fortnight in Italy recently I took some 500 shots on the D30, not one on the EOS 3, which I also took with me! The lure of the innovative gadget?...

The digital revolution has arrived for the more serious user, and the D30 is a great, although expensive, addition to the SLR family. Anyone want to buy a used EOS 5? Test and pictures Derek MacCarthy

Aug, 2001 2001-08-31 No rating -0.1

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CANON EOS D30

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In conclusion, briefly on what you can see in the following articles: A detailed description of modes and a menu of the camera. A comparison with photos taken with a EOS50 camera through ...

Noise comparison of CMOS and CCD matrices. Sensitometric characteristics with a different exposure index. In this camera a record sensitivity (1600 ISO) can be set. The RAW format will be taken a closer look at, as well as programs for it. And of...

Apr, 2001 2001-04-03 No rating -0.1

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Canon EOS D30: controls

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In Aperture Priority AE mode (Av) the forefinger wheel changes the aperture, and the other one the exposure correction.

Apr, 2001 2001-04-26 No rating -0.1

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Canon EOS D30

By Simon Eccles (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Award: Best Buy!

The single-lens reflex mirror and viewfinder system give an unbeatably clear view through the same lens that shoots the image - but as with other digital SLRs - this means that the D30's LCD monitor can't display a preview image, only a playback

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Review of the Canon EOS D30 - Digital SLR Reviews

By What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

The D30 was Canon's first solo, built-from-the-ground-up DSLR and the first DSLR to sport a CMOS sensor.

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Canon D30 digital camera review

By ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Although it's still a new toy, I have no reservations in applauding Canon for the D30. Having spent a fortnight in Italy recently I took some 500 shots on the D30, not one on the EOS 3, which I also took with me! The lure of the innovative gadget? Perhaps

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Canon EOS D30

By Les Freed (pcmag.com)

Dec, 2000 2000-12-05   5

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Canon EOS D30

By Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Long awaited. Canon first revealed the EOS-D30 at PMA this year (with a "tentative launch of Fall 2000"), they then later made it official and published full specifications and we got our first hands on with the D30, though at that stage Canon weren't...

Great resolution, clean, noise-free images (even at high ISO / long exposures) ; Noise reduction algorithm works well ; Good range of sensitivities (100 - 1600) ; Smooth gradients, little or no edge aberration effects (no over-sharpening) ; Fast...

Images may seem a little "soft" to some users, increasing sharpness setting on the camera improves things and there's actually no less detail in a D30 image than any other 3 megapixel ; Opening the CF door shuts the camera down, loses any buffered...

Canon really did made life difficult for themselves, they knew full well that they would be judged on success of the D30, they know how important the digital photography market has become and how a camera like the D30 could affect their reputation.

In August we published an exclusive preview article with the first large set of samples available on the web.

Oct, 2000 2000-10-10 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Canon EOS D30 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2002 to Feb, 2005. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 100 out of 100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon EOS D30 from dooyoo.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2002-10-30, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Classy Canon EOS D30 - Advantages: Versatile, Up to 1600ASA equivalent, Fine EOS lenses available - Disadvantages: Taking wide angle shots

  1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 123 user reviews of the Canon EOS D30 from dpreview.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2000 to Apr, 2007. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 88 out of 100.

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Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (SkipFrehly, 30 Apr 07)

This camera, being as old as it is, is an amazing value, if you can get it right on eBay. I bought this camera, set it up with a lens and some other a

Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (Grrrrrene, 22 Apr 05)

I'm still using my good ol' EOS D30. Bought it in 2003 at eBay, it still is very competitive, even though phones have 3MP sensors these days ;) Wonde

Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (Francis Espeleta, 8 Apr 05)

I bought this camera 2nd hand from my friend sometime in August last year (2004). Its my first DSLR. I wanted to get a 10D or a 300D but opted to get

Owners Opinion: Canon EOS D30 (Edgar Alphenaar, 18 Jun 04)

Many people are complaining about the focus in low light.Just use the manual focus.Very simple and the problem is solved .From 1 metre , just turn the

  122 Users positive 1 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 48 user reviews of the Canon EOS D30 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2000 to Apr, 2003. The average user rating from amazon.com is 92 out of 100.

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Great learning tool!

Great learning tool! This camera was the best investment in my photography that I could have imagined. Without the cost and concern of film and proce

Excellent for Aspiring Intermediate Photographer

Excellent for Aspiring Intermediate Photographer You need to take a lot of pictures to become a better photographer, and you need to learn from the pi

Excellent for Aspiring Intermediate Photographer

You need to take a lot of pictures to become a better photographer, and you need to learn from the pictures that you take. You get immediate feedback

Canon EOS D30 3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

5000 pictures and I am still wanting another D-30 camera I purchased a D-30 from Amazon last year and I previously had been using a Digital Nikon. The

  47 Users positive 1 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Canon EOS D30 from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2008 to Apr, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 93 out of 100.

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The same level world is smallest, the most featherweight high rig

The total picture element the approximately 3,250,000 picture elements, the picture compared to approximately 2:3, the actual induction area is 22.7x1

Canon EOS D30

Long awaited. Canon first revealed the EOS-D30 at PMA this year (with a "tentative launch of Fall 2000"), they then later made it official and publish

Canon EOS D30,really very good .

In my opinion Canon cameras is the best. Canon EOSD30 is a kind of very good camera. Now ,let me introduce the shooting functions in great detail. Sev

Canon EOS D30

Flash mode Still Image Format: JPEG, Canon RAW, JPEG, RAW Continuous Shooting Speed: 3 frames per second Remote Control: Optional - cable Exposure Met

  11 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Canon EOS D30 from fredmiranda.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2003 to Apr, 2003. The average user rating from fredmiranda.com is 94 out of 100.

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Canon EOS D30

Excellent image quality. Much better than the current crop of 3-5mp consumer cameras. Very low noise level. Good color reproduction. Great entry level

Canon EOS D30

The EOS D30 features a large-area CMOS imaging sensor newly developed by Canon, with outstanding image quality sufficient for producing richly detaile

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Canon EOS D30

Canon EOS D30: product specifications

Brand

Canon (See all Canon Digital SLR Cameras)

Audio Input
Type
 None
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Pop-up flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
SLR
Supported Flash Memory
CompactFlash
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
7.5cm
Height
10.7cm
Weight
0.8kg
Width
14.5cm/15cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
1.8in
Diagonal Size (metric)
4.6cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Landscape / Macro / Night mode / Portrait mode / Sports mode
Flash Memory
Form Factor
CompactFlash Card
Storage Capacity
16MB
Header
Country Kits
France
Localization
English
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
D30
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon EOS
Lens System
Lens for SD
Body only
Type
 None
Miscellaneous
Colour
Black
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
15.1 x 22.7mm
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
15.1 x 22.7 mm
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Resolution
3.3Megapixel
Optical System
Image Stabiliser
 None
Optical Viewfinder
Type
Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Video Input
Analogue Video Format
NTSC / PAL
ISO (Max)
1600
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Still Image Format
Canon RAW / JPEG/JPEG / RAW
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical

Manufacturer's Description


Canon's cutting-edge technology has provided you with a high-end digital camera at a friendlier price. Combining Canon's razor-sharp optics and CMOS technology, EOS D30 will get you 3.11 megapixels and great-looking images every time. High resolution and outstanding color reproduction are made possible by a Canon's proprietary large-area CMOS sensor, an RGB color filter, and a newly designed digital imaging processing LSI. The camera also incorporates the same mode settings and dial operations found in existing EOS system cameras. Specific to the digital camera functions have been added to the LCD panel, including recording format and white balance. The 1.8-inch LCD color monitor on the back panel provides viewing and confirming images, as well as screens for 13 types of custom functions and a variety of camera settings including shutter speeds, aperture, and exposure. The menu screen simplifies display settings by using color codes for the imaging system (red), playback system (blue) and set-up system (yellow). EOS D30 has a newly designed image-processing engine and high-capacity buffer memory, enabling it to shoot up to 8 frames in a continuous sequence at approx. 3 frames per second when the Drive mode is set to Continuous. EOS D30 can easily capture highly active photography such as sports or photojournalism, in the same way with the conventional film SLR camera. Making its debut in the EOS series, the retractable E-TTL autoflash provides the best light for the worst conditions. EOS D30 supports USB and NTSC/PAL video out for instant access to your digital images, providing high-speed Plug and Play data transfer. Life is full of surprises. Getting ready to shoot takes just a flick of the finger. So, you'll never miss an opportunity to get the shot of a lifetime. And you'll always be ready for the next shot with the EOS D30's Continuous shooting mode. EOS D30 features compact, yet durable and elegant body. It's easy to use, easy to handle, and easy on the eyes. D30 has beauty and brawn. A dark, sleek exterior fortified by a durable chassis - not to mention the smallest and lightest of its kind. The chassis, a skeleton of the camera, is made of special stainless steel alloy to ensure high rigidity, and the exterior is made of strong, light engineering plastic. This compact, durable camera body defies the common impression that digital SLR cameras have to be large and heavy. D30 can host the enormous repertoire of Canon EF lenses. So, keep adding to your collection, because with the accessories, one size fits all! Canon has made the D30 compatible with a wide range of EOS system series accessories (and has even added some new ones).

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