At A Glance
Uses the same CMOS sensor as the 20D, but has a larger LCD and a spot meter. Controls are intuitive and easy to use.
Manufacturer’s Description
Canon's new EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5 inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in an sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is truly perfection, refined.
The Specs
| Display | |
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| Display size | 2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder | Through-the-lens optical |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 5.7 inches |
| Depth | 4.2 inches |
| Height | 2.9 inches |
| Weight | 2.175 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.8 mm |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
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| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
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| Exposure | Good |
| Color | Very Good |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Very Good |
| Performance | |
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| Image Quality, Exposure | 51.6 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 75.3 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 42.8 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 50.2 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 65.7 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 53 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 73.3 |
| Image Quality, Color | 59.4 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 55.8 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 52.2 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 72.1 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 60.5 |
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