Canon EOS 30D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This semi professional DSLR boasts headline features of an 8.2 megapixel resolution, faster-than-average five frames per second image capture for up to 30 JPEGs (or 11 RAW files), plus a broad light sensitivity range of ISO100 to ISO3200, wrapped up in a

Pros: Built like a tank, bridges the gap between entry-level and pro, warm colours and plenty of detail in the images

Cons: Expensive, no built-in image stabilisation (only via attached lens)

Verdict: Unusually, the power switch is at the base of the back, and is quite stiff. While this prevents accidental activation, it also means it's tricky to get the camera up and running quickly. Battery life is very impressive, with some 750 shots delivered from

Review summary: Canon has today announced a series of rebates on the Canon EOS 30D and the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR's, along with savings on a number of Canon EF lenses and other Canon accessories including the Canon 430EX and Canon 580EX external speedlight flash units.

Review summary: The addition of spot metering is welcome and, indeed, overdue

Pros: Excellent build quality, Excellent exposure, contrast and colour rendition, Very good autofocus and exposure systems

Cons: Fine detail rendition soemtimes disappointing

Verdict: In keeping with its more serious intentions, the 30D is altogether bigger and chunkier than the EOS 350D, its entry-level stablemate. As with other 'serious' SLRs, there are two control dials rather than one: the first on the front of the handgrip, anothe

Review summary: The 8.2-megapixel sibling of the popular EOS 20D has a large LCD and a pleasing interface.

Pros: High quality RAW conversion, Excellent interface

Cons: Software's RAW conversion is slow, Auto-bracketing limited to three stops