The Canon EOS 30 is a fantastic 35mm slr that contained all of the features I wanted and desired it has multi segment metering, a 4 frames per second speed, auto-exposure bracketing and a speedy focusing time. What’s great is the affordable price also.
First look
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Serves as a guide to the purpose and function of the 30D's basic controls, how to use ... more
them, and why. This book includes explanations of file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and special autofocus modes. It offers an introduction to focus zones, Bokeh, flash synchronization options, how to choose zoom settings and exposure modes.
(+) Fold out LCD screen, Image Stabilization, Zuiko lens quality, Picture quality, Flash options (-) Noise in low light, Too many buttons, Badly laid out, Too many gimmicks
Advantages: Great image quality, 4 frames per second speed and eye tracking availiable Disadvantages: Reletively heavy, standard settings can oversaturate the picture. Apart from this good buy!
The Canon EOS 30 is a fantastic 35mm slr that contained all of the features I wanted and desired it has multi segment metering, a 4 frames per second speed, auto-exposure bracketing and a speedy focusing time. What’s great is the affordable price also.
First look
My first look at the EOS30 shown the body is lightweight and fells like it is incredible robust. Because I have relatively small hands I can take hold of the camera ... ...that if they were any bigger my hand would dig into the corner and it would be quite uncomfortable although if this happens to you the BP300 battery pack should reduce this problem for you. A great advantage to the camera is that it all of the functions are easy to find around the camera as it is superbly balanced on each side.
Features
Typically, the EOS30 is one of the best 35mm cameras currently in this price range. It's ... more
The Canon EOS 30 is a fantastic 35mm slr that contained all of the features I wanted and desired it has multi segment metering, a 4 frames per second speed, auto-exposure bracketing and a speedy focusing time. What’s great is the affordable price also.
First look My first look at the EOS30 shown the body is lightweight and fells like it is incredible robust. Because I have relatively small hands I can take hold of the camera really well and grasp hold of it. I would expect that if they were any bigger my hand would dig into the corner and it would be quite uncomfortable although if this happens to you the BP300 battery pack should reduce this problem for you. A great advantage to the camera is that it all of the functions are easy to find around the camera as it is superbly balanced on each side.
Features Typically, the EOS30 is one of the best 35mm cameras currently in this price range. It's technical details are as shown below.
Ultra quick 7 point AF system 3 types of metering - 35 zone, partial (10%) and centre weighted Large viewfinder, which includes built in dioptre adjustment Shutter speeds from 30seconds to 1/4000 sec (in half steps) and bulb Built in motor drive offering up to four frames per second Built in flash that includes a flash exposure bracketing and adjustable fill-in flash ratio 13 custom functions Depth-of-field preview button
The camera has a command dial located on the top left hand side of the body which allows the user to select several generic options. There are the usual picture modes for the beginners like night mode and landscape. Then there are the more serious modes, which are used by the professionals like program, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual for more experienced options. It effectively has a set button so the user can access the camera's Custom Functions. There are 13 custom functions and more advanced functions. One of the functions is a five second high-speed rewind option, which is hugely quicker than the silent rewind. After selecting these options the user can use the top right dial to change priorities like film speed, braketing and metering modes, this is generally quite easy to use after a while.
When using the EOS 30 the camera is nothing short of brilliant. It super responsive and fast so even motor sports are hard to miss out on. The focusing speed form the EOS 1000F compared to the newer EOS 30 has greatly improved being very fast. It will also automatically focus on the centre point of the 7 AF systems making it easier to focus on specific objects. However the camera also contains a feature called eye control. This is when switched on you look at one of the 7 AF points through the viewfinder and it will focus on that area. This is a fantastic function when using creative photography. The camera can also hols information for 5 users once they have calibrated the eye control feature making it easier to use.
After comparing this camera to the EOS 1n and 5 I discovered that to the naked eye the focusing appeared to be as fast if not faster in focusing. I found this amazing considering they are both more expensive than the EOS 30. The metering mode is also fantastic in al conditions giving you accurate results.
The camera is also equipped with a built in pop up flash of which the flash ratio can be set from two stops under to two stops over, in half stop increments.
To conclude
Whether this camera is used in fully auto (green square) mode or in one of the creative modes, it offers everything that you will have dreamed of in a camera, and possibly more. It combines cutting edge technology, which can be used for both beginners and professionals.
Definitely a good buy if you’re looking for a 35mm SLR in a digital world
Advantages: Full SLR capabilities, but also idiot proof Disadvantages: Not the EOS 3
...the pro-end SLRs in the Canon range.
The only complaint I'd have is that it's not as fast as the higher end EOS cameras, but that's not much of any argument given that this is aimed at a bit lower in the market. It's certainly a sensible place to start if you're looking to progress your SLR photography but aren't ready to commit your cash to one of the more expensive models. In it's price range, this one is excellent value for money and a great ... ...easier to use, if you're just thinking of dipping your toes in the water. The EOS 300 is a much better choice for the beginner or occassional user.
Price range: £350 (body only), £450+ (bundled with lens/lenses).
Lens Fitting: Canon EOS (will take Tamron, etc. with the EOS fitting). ...
emla 19.03.2004
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