Canon EOS 30D Digital SLRs
Canon EOS 30D Digital SLRs
USER REVIEWS
[Jul 14, 2023]
Janwil
Strength:
What a very nice product! Thanks top investment firms in chicago Weakness:
none so far |
[Sep 22, 2022]
stussy
Strength:
making it easier for you to get great results while also saving time and energy. bathroom remodel baltimore Weakness:
none so far Purchased: New
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[Apr 18, 2008]
digital1
Intermediate
Strength:
-Camera feels great in the hands
Weakness:
-A bit heavy
This camera has an excellent build quality which in my opinion clearly exceeds the entry level DSLR offerings of Canon, Nikon, etc. I have 3 lens, the 50 mm f1.4, 28-135mm stabilized lens and the 70-300mm stabilized lens. The camera captures beautiful photos with all of these lenses with consistent results across the lens array. The 50mm 1.4 is outstanding for indoor family photos and portraits without a flash. The low noise level of the D30 at ISO 1,600 allows this lens to work beautifully in low light.
Similar Products Used: Nikon D200
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[Sep 13, 2007]
Adriana
Intermediate
Strength:
well constructed
Weakness:
none so far This is by far the best camera I have used since I got it. Its well constructed, easy to handle, accepts many lens. I can go on. The quality I get from it was worth the price. Its very easy to use and the buttons are in the right place. Its not heavy and it fits nicely in my hands. I have better control over it than my last camera. I shoot in manual mode mostly and it works flawless. Has several metering modes, picture styles and so forth I really can't explain everything about this but all I can say it is one of the best out there. Customer Service never had to deal with them Similar Products Used: Canon Digital Rebel XT |
[Jul 24, 2007]
Danny
Beginner
Strength:
* For the money, this is the greatest camera you can buy as it is equally suited for portraits, wildlife, sports, whatever.
Weakness:
Some weather proofing would be nice. I felt a bit guilty when I bought this camera. I had an old Maxxum5 film SLR that I played around with but wasn't what you would call a photographer. But being a beginner and the lack of instant feedback via digtal pictures, my photography hobby quickly flamed out.
Customer Service Never needed Similar Products Used: Maxxum 5 Film
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[Jul 10, 2007]
Bob
Expert
Strength:
Comfort in hand
Weakness:
None that I've found yet, though I do a lot of winter photography, we'll see how it performs in very cold weather.Kodak P850 I have used Canon cameras for about 40 yrs., starting with my Canon EOS SLR, moving to a PowerShot A50 and then eventually to the EOS 30D. I between I used a Kodak P850, which was a nice camera but in lacking in the areas I most needed from a digital camera. The 30D does it all and the multiple images within a .5 sec burst is awesome to say the least. The picture qualiity is excellent, the lack of noise in blown up photos is surprisingly nice, and the sturdiness of the camera is perfect for me, being an outdoor photographer. Also, since I have a 35mm Canon I already had a good selection of lenses!!
Customer Service No need for customer yet!! Similar Products Used: Kodak P850 |
[May 09, 2007]
Dave
Professional
Strength:
Low cost
Weakness:
Construction is not waterproof
Although not as heavy duty as I would like in a body, this camera serves me well for wedding and Bar Mitzvahs as my main body. It's cheap enough that I earn back the money I've spent on it in short order (I'm now on my third) but don't have to obsessively worry about it getting damaged. I would recommend to any photographer unless you are doing studio work due to it's low pixel count and 1.6 cropping.
Customer Service I've had this camera broken and Canon was quick in their service, if not a bit pricy Similar Products Used: Canon 10D, Canon 20D |
[Jan 06, 2007]
h2oskierc
Professional
Strength:
-Crop factor when commbined with a full-fram camera
Weakness:
-As a previous poster said, the public perception that this 8MP camera is inferior to the 10MP D-Reb I purchased this camera as a backup to the 5D that I use for most my shooting. I am a wedding photographer, and got nervous having just one camera, but I didn't want to spend the money for another 5D. I was amazed from the first time I used the camera. It functions almost identically to the 5D, with the exception of the high-speed "drive" mode. At the first wedding that I did after buying the camera, I found that it wasn't a backup camera, but a supplemental camera because of the crop factor and the high speed of its continuous shooting.
Customer Service FANTASTIC! Covered a repair I totally expected to pay for with a FAST turnaround. Similar Products Used: -Canon 5D
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[Dec 08, 2006]
shamanjp
Professional
Strength:
Low light high ISO image quality compared to other cropped sensors.
Weakness:
Marketing: 8<10 (public) perception. When Canon announced the double rebates this fall (my price paid was after rebates) I sold my 10D and 20D and purchased the 30D and 5D. The 30D is a fine backup camera to the 5D as the controls are nearly identical. When I move my lenses from one body to the other the difference in perspective because of the different size sensor increases the versatility of this setup. There are many situations where the denser pixels and shooting speed of the 30D over the 5D give it an advantage, and yet having this combination seems to give me the best of both worlds. Having used this body type for so long I really love the quick control that the dual dial and joystick provide. The 10D took beautiful pictures, the 20D did also but bumped up the performance. The 30D is a further refinement of what was already a very good camera. Having the larger screen, the spot metering, the larger buffer, and the fact that the shutter is rated for 100,000 shots made the upgrade worthwhile. The prints made from my 30D files are fantastic, and although the 5D has an edge in photo quality, I feel that the 30D is more versatile and a real value at it's price point. If you frame your shots carefully 8 megapixles are plenty, and I have made many very large and beautiful prints that have proven this to me. Customer Service Never needed it, hope I never do. Similar Products Used: 10D, 20D, 5D |
[Nov 30, 2006]
rca8733
Intermediate
Strength:
Read the Pro User Reviews....way to many to rewrite here.
Weakness:
For me....NONE. If you read the pro reviews and such, you will see some "cons" listed, but how can you say their weaknesses if you bought the camera anyway. I finally made the switch to digital and wish I had done it 5 years ago. Without a doubt, the manufacturers of today have simply made taking pictures a pure joy and have made it easier than ever to obtain sharp, long lasting images as long as the photographer does his/her part.
Customer Service Not needed for this unit, but have used them in the past.....No problems, great customer service when I needed them. Similar Products Used: Canon 10D, 20D, Elan 7e |