Canon EOS 10D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Okay, now it's time for the top of the camera.

Pros: Excellent image quality (but note softness/focus issues) ; Absolutely, positively, no noise ; Improved performance over D60 ; Very nice metal body ; New white balance by color temperature option ; more control over color, sharpness, contrast ; ...

Cons: Images too soft at default sharpness - focus issue, or worse ; Camera doesn't mount on Mac OS X desktop (must use software) ; Not a fan of new AF-assist lamp system ; More redeye than expected with built-in flash ; FireWire port would be nice

Verdict: When it's time to recharge, pop the battery into the included CB-5L charger. It takes 90 minutes to fully charge the battery

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: A year on and just as they did with the EOS-D60 Canon announced its successor, the EOS-10D two days before the start of the PMA show. In total it's three years since the original EOS-D30 was announced (although only two since it hit the streets). The ...

Pros: Excellent resolution, pulls ahead of EOS-D60 (just), no moir� at resolution limit, Good color, if different response than the EOS-D60, Adobe RGB delivers better accuracy, Noise free 'silky smooth' images, Very low noise levels even at ISO 1600, ...

Cons: Opening the CF compartment door shuts camera down, loses any buffered images, Average automatic white balance performance, we expected more, Confusing sequence of lights in AI Servo auto focus, Stuck pixel noise in very long night exposures (3 mins ...

Verdict: Canon had a tough act to follow, the EOS-D60 carved out an excellent name for itself from reviewers and owners alike.

Review summary: Look along the sidelines of any professional sports game, and the array of big, white Canon lenses will speak volumes of Canon's presence and reputation in the world of professional photography. If you ask experienced photographers what the Canon name ...

Verdict: While Canon told me that there could be minor tweaks made to the camera between the unit I was given and the final production models, they felt that any such changes would be minor. Based on the excellent performance turned in by my test unit, I'd ...

Review summary: Canon delivers their most affordable digital SLR yet, the EOS 10D is available now with a suggested list price of just $1,999 ($1500 street.) The EOS 10D is the first digital SLR to offer Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor for maximum camera ...

Verdict: Dennis Curtin's new

Review summary: It seems like a well built camera with a solid feel. This isn't surprising since it's based on a metal frame. It's not that different from a D30 or D60 in size and weight. For a D30 or D60 owner there are a few pleasant surprises. Since I've only ...