Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30D

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 30D, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on April 4, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 20D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 20D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 40D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 40D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 8 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 21.5
DXO dynamic range 10.8
DXO low light ISO 736.0
DXO overall score 59.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
No
partial
No
spot
No

General

AKA -
announced April 4, 2006
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Canon
msrp $769.95
model Canon EOS 30D
predecessor model Canon 20D

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.6�
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 333

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
Storage slots 1
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 784 grs

Screen

Live view
No
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 3200
Max image resolution 3504 x 2336
Max native ISO 1600
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15 mm
Sensor resolution 8
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder