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Summary: Edge of the Art Digital Camera
Review: ...We have tried many digital and analog camera and we are currently working with a total of 7 cameras and one of the most valuable is the D-30. Our main digital photo cameras are Olympus E-10 and Canon D-30. Both are working well with MicroDrive 340 MB. A little comparison of the two cameras : The Canon D-30 camera is perfectly designed for photo reports, quick sequences, dynamic pictures and offers the possibility to change the lense. We use this camera specially outdoor and she delivers brilliant pictures. The way how to make pictures with the D-30 is very similar to analog photography. Olympus E-10 has a higher resolution, perfect for more artistical oriented pictures, the chip and the lense are very sensible for light and you can shoot in dark conditions. The camera is working slowly and quick senquences or dynamic pictures are very diffcult to shoot. The feeling of making pictures with the E-10 is different from traditional analog photography and only experience will teach the photographer to make correct decisions, specially regarding dark light conditions and the usage of flash. In other words, if you are searching for a camera that : - will mainly be used outdoor - should have changeable lenses (compatible with almost all Canon EF lenses) - setting quickly the correct autofocus - storing quickly the pictures - displaying quickly the images in the control LCD monitor - large battery and image storing capacities then the D-30 is exactly what you need. Precautions : - use only brand compact flash memories (we had problems with CompactFlash memories of different noname producers) - MicroDrives should not exceed 340 MB (big MicroDrives become hot and the reliability of the camera is not insured) - 1 battery pack should be enough for approximately 600 pictures. Think to buy enough battery packs.
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Summary: D30 was okay a year ago, but...
Review: ...in light of my needs and the state of competitive offerings from Nikon, it's only a mediocre product now. In November 2000 it was a good enough product to prompt me to switch from the Minolta family (incuding the 1.75 MP RD-175 digital SLR) to Canon after 25 years. However, it has some well-documented short-comings. Two that affect everyone are the really poor software and the slow/inaccurate autofocus, especially in low light. The other that affects sports photographers is the slow speed, and general lack of robustness. These issues will be resolved with the introduction of the EOS 1D in late November/early December. The auto-focus is promised to be the same as the EOS 1V and the speed will be up to 8 fps with enough memory to take a 21-shot burst.The body is based on the 1V as well, so it will be enviromentally sealed and tough enough for pro use. We can only hope that Canon gets the software right this time. You can expect to see the 1D in general use by PJ's covering the Salt Lake Olympics - there should be plenty of feedback then. My D30 will not be consigned to eBay just yet though - at $9000Cdn, I won't be getting two 1D's, so the D30 will stay in service as my 2nd body.
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Summary: Excellent Choice
Review: A wonderful choice for advanced amateurs, especially those who already have EOS lenses and flashes. The resolution is high enough for any consumer application, and the firmware updates from Canon solve many earlier glitches.
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Summary: **Great** Camera, especially for current Canon users...
Review: All of the nice things you're hearing about this camera are true. If you already own a camera in the Canon EOS line and are ready to upgrade to digital, this is the path you want to take. It has all the features a sophisticated amateur wants, plus a healthy serving of "professional" features thrown in. And as others have said, all the lenses and most (not all) of the accessories you already have will work with the D30. There are a few drawbacks, however... For one thing the autofocus relies on an incandescent lamp rather than the infrared found in nearly all other EOS models. This is a curious choice on Canon's part, it almost seems like they didn't throw in professional-quality autofocus for marketing reasons, since there's a true pro-level Canon digital SLR due out later this year. Another drawback is that the included software, called ZoomBrowser EX, is not that great. It's designed to help you capture, download, and catalog your digital images, but it runs out of steam once your image library grows to a non-trivial size, and if you want to merge databases because you've done collection on another computer, the software more-or-less becomes unusable. Also, you end up paying a lot more than $3000, even if you already have the lenses from your other Canon EOS camera. First comes the Compact Flash cards (you really need to get at least two of these so you always have a spare). Figure on getting at least two 128MB CF cards, if you really must have a microdrive that will cost you more. Plan on getting an extra battery too. Then there are the Canon accessories, like a better (infrared) autofocus lamp, an electronic timer for long exposures and intervalometer work (which the included remote-capture software does not do well), and you get the idea... you really have to budget $4000. Having said all that, this camera really is a joy to use, and once you get used to the instant feedback, your shooting skills will improve, and you'll start getting compliments on how good you are. It really *is* that *good* of a camera. Just be warned that you are jumping into the deep end of digital photography if you get this camera. ... ;-).
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Summary: From film to digital
Review: As an amateur in the field, the feedback from the Canon EOS D30 makes the learning curve easier than any flight of imagination. Seeing the cause-effect result immediately makes all my efforts at composition and experimentation with light & focus worthwile - plus saving an enormous amount on film procesing. The compatibility of my lenses from my film-Canon made the transition to digital a real value. I now take both into the field and the Digital is so sharp, it is my first camera. But it also allows me to play with film in new and confident ways by eliminating many mistakes I would have made without the insight gained from the digital Canon
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Summary: Best Quality Digital Photos for Price Range
Review: Awesome Camera. If you are interested in the sharpest digital photos this is the camera for you. I recommend the Canon EOS D30 unequivocally; it is the best you can buy without breaking the bank. If you already own one of the Canon EOS' then your lenses will fit. The compact flash included is pretty skimpy and my Speedlite 430EZ didn't work. Picture quality is outstanding. Read some of the comparisons with the Nikon and you will see that the D30 beats it for about two grand less. I am totally enthusiastic about it. The instruction booklet is clear and easy to follow. You can use the new 340MB to 1 gig mini-drives to store a whole vacations worth of pictures. I recommend the Speedlite 550EX to expand your abilities.
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Summary: Canon D 30 nice but a couple of problems
Review: I consider myself an advanced amateur. Just got a new D 30 and found two issues: a 128MB Microtech card, formatted in the camera, would take 10 photos and then freeze the camera. I have to take out the camera battery to "reboot" the camera. This is very disturbing, the same card has been working with no problems on another camera and a Microtech reader.I tried a smaller capacity San Disk card (32MB) and had no problems. Continuing the same tradition as in other Canon products, the small print limited warranty card does not mention any extended service agreements for sale (as other manufacturers offer), so I have to assume that if the camera breaks down after a year, I am facing high repair costs. The camera takes nice photos, but I now regret I didn't wait until Nikon comes out with a competitive (price and features) model.
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Summary: 5000 pictures and I am still wanting another D-30 camera
Review: I purchased a D-30 from Amazon last year and I previously had been using a Digital Nikon. The improvement was monumental in all aspects. I subsequently drowned my camera, and I am getting ready to repurchase another D30. They are not ready for water yet? I have taken approximately 5000 pictures and saved them all in the most usable format and I will continue to do the same. The Photoshop software that comes with the camera is very user friendly, I am sure there are many features yet to learn, but I have been extremely happy with what I have already used. I hesitate to say mastered.
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Summary: Passion for pictures?
Review: I recently moved into the prosumer level of digital. The Canon D30 has proven to be an awesome camera. There maybe better (D60), but if you are serious about digital, the D30 has to be one of the best cameras for the price. There is a slight lag between shots, but if you are not photographing speeding bullets and express trains, the time between shots is hardly a distraction.
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Summary: Passion for pictures?
Review: I recently moved into the prosumer level of digital. The Canon D30 has proven to be an awesome camera. There maybe better (D60), but if you are serious about digital, the D30 has to be one of the best cameras for the price. There is a slight lag between shots, but if you are not photographing speeding bullets and express trains, the time between shots is hardly a distraction.
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