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A relatively minor upgrade to Canon's EOS 20D, this midrange SLR improves upon its predecessor with a spot meter, a greater drive mode burst capacity, a larger LCD, and more direct-printing capabilities, among other enhancements. With a durable, mid-sized body and a design very similar to that of the 20D, it's compatible with Canon's EF lenses, as well as digital-only EF-S optics. The 30D also supports Canon's EX-series Speedlites and meshes well with E-TTL II units. We expect it to have the same excellent image quality and high-ISO performance as the 20D, and Canon claims it's an even speedier shooter than its already quick predecessor. Compatible accessories include Canon's BG-E2 vertical grip, DVK-E2 data verification kit, and WFT-E1A wireless transmitter. The 30D doesn't capture TIFFs, but you can process its RAW images with the included Digital Photo Professional 2.1 software.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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8000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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5 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/250 |
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| AF Points |
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9 |
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| Metering Zones |
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35 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Canon AF (digital only) |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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230,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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3200 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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30 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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10 |
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| Media Type |
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Compact Flash |
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| Battery |
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Lithium-Ion BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512 |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 500 shots |
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| Width |
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5.7 in |
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| Height |
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4.2 in |
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| Depth |
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2.9 in |
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| Weight |
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24.7 oz |
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| Release Date |
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March 2006 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
RATINGS |
AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9.57
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Ease of use |
9.64
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Fit and finish |
9.64
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Click-to-click speed |
9.43
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Display quality |
8.21
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Flash quality |
8.29
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Image quality |
9.64
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Overall value |
9.57
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