Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
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Features
• 8.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor that can be viewed at extreme angles up to 170 degrees
• High- and low-speed consecutive shooting (5 frames and 3 frames per second, respectively)
• Fully compatible with all EF and EF-S Lenses and a wide range of EOS system accessories; kit includes EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens
• Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards |
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Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Customer Reviews
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First impressions: Swoon
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I Got this from Adorama via Amazon, along with what I considered to be a bare essentials kit for this beginner on a $1,500 budget: [[ASIN:B00009XVCZ Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras]], [[ASIN:B000G2NUYK Sandisk UltraA II CompactFlashA Card 2GB]], extra battery [[ASIN:B0001GMIOE Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders]], a couple of filters, [[ASIN:B00006I5SI Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide]], [[ASIN:B00006I5ER Lowepro Topload Zoom 2 - Holster bag ( for camera ) - TXP, TXP ripstop - black, navy blue]], [[ASIN:B0009PAU06 Domke J-803 Digital Satchel Camera Bag, Canvas, Black.]]... Great price, great delivery; I had not taken into consideration that the tripod would be as heavy and bulky as it is (not a con though), which added to the delivery price, but that's my fault.
What made me take the plunge was a combination of the lower price once the 40D was out; research which led me to better appreciate the value of a good lens first, a good camera second; and the fact that the Canon Rebel line never felt right in my (6 feet tall) hands.
First impressions? Swoon... It had been a long time since I had been wowed by anything electronic - computers lower one's expectations by that much, I guess. What I appreciate and will be obvious to any pro:
- It feels like a well made quality product; great ergonomics, if a tad heavy;
- It takes the picture "right now" with the manual modes, which is a major reason why you would buy this instead of a "point and (eventually) shoot";
- You can unleash your creativity by fiddling with the dozens of parameters; I just read Ken Rockwell's excellent online tutorial and feel like I've been liberated: I'm getting the type of pictures I want after only a couple of days of playing with it.
My main concern was getting blurry pictures because of my somewhat shaky hands; the combination of a fast lens and tinkering with shutter speeds and exposure has saved the day.
Does the 40D do more things? Sure. Is it better? Not until you are able to master the endless combinations this amazing camera affords; only then does it begin to make sense, for a beginner at least.
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Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens digital cameras, camcorders for sale