Canon EOS 630 Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

TorontoGuy
( Intermediate)

Review Date
October 16, 2005

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 1 of 32

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

I have had this camera since it was brand new in the early '90s. This is a true workhorse of a camera. Most cameras today are delicate, but this has that nice heavy professional feel because of all the metal used in the body. It helps steady the shot. Very solid, built like a tank. If you're a believer of the old day cameras and that they are better than anything on the market in recent years, then this is one of those cameras you like. Even the frames per second rivals pro-level cameras today. It has everything you need, and nothing you don't. If you need those portrait, landscape modes on cameras today, then this is too "advance" of a camera for you. But if you know your stuff, even the basics, you will turn out awesome shots. Excellent light meter.

Strengths:

feel, weight, reliable, workhorse camera, battery lasts a long long time. Awesome bright light (like Indigo from Timex, but way before Timex had it) that glows. big bright viewfinder

Weaknesses:

battery gets zapped in cold weather easily (0 degrees C or colder). If you're looking for something light in weight.

Similar Products Used:

Nikon F801, F70, Canon Elan, Elan IIe, Rebel 2000, Minolta 7xi

Customer Service:

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Rating
Reviewed by:

jelizaga
( Intermediate)

Review Date
April 19, 2004

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 2 of 32

Price Paid: $90.00 from local second hand sh

Summary:

I used to have an EOS 1000F (Rebel S) and an EOS 500N (Rebel G). When I recently started shooting events, parties, shows, I lost alot of shots because the Rebels cannot focus fast enough specially in low light and when the subject is moving. I sold one of my rebel and while window shopping for a replacement, I caught upon an EOS630 in excellent condition. I went back home to do some research on the Internet and the next day and went back to the shop and tested it. Surely, it looks like an ugly beast but was so nice to hold. It fits my hands quite well, comparing to my rebels which I find really small. I like the weight too, it helps me get a firm grip of the camera. After a short bargaining, I brought it home. A few days later, I shot a wedding with it and all I can say is this camera is AWESOME! The AF speed is definitely faster than the Rebels and it let me take a shot when I want it. This will definitely be a keeper.

Strengths:

- Cheap! You can find one on ebay or KEH for roughly $100.00 - Built quality is really superb, the size and weight makes it a really stable camera to hold. It feels like you are holding a professional camera. - AF speed is superior to the Rebels I own. Although you will find a problem on subjects with no vertical line, but point it on a face and it will be able to focus really fast. - Continious shooting of 5 fps is a real BONUS!

Weaknesses:

The only thing that I dislike about this camera is that there is no exposure scale and metering in Manual Mode is a real pain. But it doesn't affect me that much since I normally use the P mode and use the M mode when doing flash photography. I wish that there was an option for an vertical grip

Similar Products Used:

EOS 1000F EOS 500N

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Rating
Reviewed by: mark thompson
(Expert)

Review Date
December 1, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 3 of 32

Price Paid: $350.00 from Mall store

Summary:

Used this camera for four years as a military photojournalist. Held up in the middle east, Alaska and performed duty perfectly. Got beaten up and thrown around and didn't affect performance. A great camera overall.

Strengths:

AF is extremely quick. Used 630s are still a wonderful investment.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Roger
(Intermediate)

Review Date
June 10, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 4 of 32

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

Simply awesome describes this baby. I miss mine already, that somebody stole from my house last Friday.

Strengths:

Ease of use, and durability.

Weaknesses:

Maybe the weight.

Customer Service:

I dealt with Canon only once to fix the shutter when the camera was still under warranty. No problems encountered.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Moonset
(Intermediate)

Review Date
May 13, 2003

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
4 votes

Review 5 of 32

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

Try : http://www.eccentrix.com/members/eos/ for EOS6xx/RT System Chart

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