freeflydrew 0 #1 February 22, 2006 Canon just released the 30d Here ...Canon's new EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5 inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in an sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is truly perfection, refined. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psw097 0 #2 February 22, 2006 Sould've just called it a 20Dn or mk II. Not much of an upgrade for an 18 month lifecycle. Canon fell behind the Nikon D200 with this one. Now, the Olympus E-330 is a cool idea. Useless for jumping but innovative and forward thinking at least, not just repackaging the same old thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #3 February 22, 2006 Agreed, not much of an upgrade, but it should help the price of the 20d drop faster! One feature I do like on the 30d is the almost double the burst capability in RAW...11 frames instead of 6. Being able to change from 5 to 3 fps is kinda neat.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 February 22, 2006 Smart name, since there already was a D30 ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psw097 0 #5 February 22, 2006 6 frames in raw was a step backwards since the 10D was 9 - and its well behind Nikon. The 5 fps is available all the time now - the 20D was restricted based on the focus mode and lens type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #6 February 22, 2006 Quote6 frames in raw was a step backwards since the 10D was 9... Don't know if I would necessarily call it a step backwards...the 20d has a lot more information to write in a shorter period of time. The 10d is taking RAW photos at 6.3mp (or something around there) and taking 3 seconds to take 9 frames. The 20d is taking it's RAW photos at 8.7mp and gets 6 frames off in 1.2 seconds. I see what you mean about the shorter burst but I would more consider it a step sideways. The 30d, on the other hand, is also shooting it's RAW photos at 8.7mp and is able to go 11 frames in 2.2 seconds before it has to write to the card...pretty impressive upgrade if you ask me!Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #7 February 24, 2006 And if you act in the next two days, you can be the first kid on your block with one.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #8 February 24, 2006 I'd be pretty wary of that!!Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
