Canon EOS 30D
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| Overview | |
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| Type | Digital Single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF, EF-S) |
| Sensor/Medium | |
| Sensor | 22.5 mm x 15.0 mm CMOS |
| Maximum resolution | 3,504 × 2,336 (8.2 megapixels) |
| ASA/ISO range | 100-3200 in 1/3 EV steps |
| Storage | CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) and Microdrive / max 8GB |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual |
| Focus areas | 9 user points |
| Focus bracketing | none |
| Exposure/Metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL, full aperture, zones |
| Metering modes | Evaluative, Partial, Spot, C/Wgt Average |
| Flash | |
| Flash | pop-up, sync at 1/250 second |
| Flash bracketing | none |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | electronic focal-plane |
| Shutter speed range | 30 s to 1/8000 s |
| Continuous shooting | up to 5.0 frames/s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Image Processing | |
| Custom WB | 6 presets, Auto, custom, and WB by colour temperature 2800–10000 kelvins, 100 K steps |
| WB bracketing | 3 images, +/-3 levels |
| General | |
| Rear LCD monitor | 2.5 in (63 mm), 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | Li-Ion BP-511A rechargeable |
| Optional battery packs | BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512. BG-E2 grip allows use of AA batteries. |
| Dimensions | 144 x 105.5 x 73.5 mm |
| Weight | 700 g (body only) |
| Made in | Japan |
The Canon EOS 30D is an 8.2-megapixel semi-professional digital single-lens reflex camera, initially announced on February 21, 2006. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 20D, and is succeeded by the EOS 40D. It can accept EF and EF-S lenses, and like its predecessor, it uses an APS-C sized image sensor, so it does not require the larger imaging circle necessary for 35 mm film and 'full-frame' digital cameras.
Changes over the 20D include a bigger 2.5-inch (64 mm) LCD rear screen, improved shutter mechanism rated for 100,000 actuations, improved frame capacity, 1/3 stop increments for sensor speed and an added spot meter. This unit retains the same sensor as its predecessor; all lenses still have an angle of view crop of 1.6. Other changes include a larger 11 frame RAW / 30 frame JPEG buffer, and slightly faster 0.15 second startup. The maximum frame rate is the same (5 frame/s), but a lower-speed 3 frame/s option has been added. The 30D uses the same number of autofocus points as the 20D (nine), but has improved algorithms. The 30D can record in both JPEG and RAW .CR2 files. The 30D's file numbering system holds 9,999 images to one folder, which was introduced with the 5D.
The EOS 30D can also accept the Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A for fast file transfer to a remote file server, either through an ethernet cable or a Wi-Fi network. This capability expands the EOS 30D's range of applications to sports and studio set ups where real-time transfer of the images is crucial.
The Canon EOS 30D has several resolution settings:
The Canon EOS 30D features a Mode Dial on the top which selects the shooting mode. It is divided into two sections: Creative Zone and Basic Zone. The Creative zone provides manual and semi-manual modes; it gives access to RAW format, manual exposure, aperture and ISO sensitivity.
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