Digital Cameras › Canon EOS 30D SLR Camera Body

8.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

Canon's large-area CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. The EOS 30D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600 plus ISO 3200 in extended mode), which is selectable in 1/3-stop increments. The sensor features a newly developed set of narrow-gap microlenses and noise reduction circuits to improve performance at high ISO values, and optimized photodiode configurations for improved performance at all ISO values. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start.

DIGIC II Image Processor

The EOS 30D is the product of Canon's extensive in-house development: The DIGIC II Image Processor was designed specifically for Canon digital SLRs and enhances every aspect of image capture. Information captured by the CMOS sensor is processed and assembled into images of exceptional quality. With the DIGIC II Image Processor on board, photographers can expect natural color reproduction, precise white balance in any number of lighting situations and unparalleled clarity. The DIGIC II Image Processor employs sophisticated signal processing algorithms and works at greater speeds, all while consuming less energy. The entire processing chip - not just the software that drives it - is dedicated for use in a digital still camera.

A new level of clarity for review Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor that can be viewed at extreme angles up to 170°

The EOS 30D has a brilliant 2.5 inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. Adopted from Canon's professional EOS SLRs, this monitor not only displays more information, it can also be viewed at a greater angle (170°) than many conventional LCD monitors. The full-featured shot information screen not only provides an RGB histogram, it can display the AF frame used. Magnification has never been faster. Magnification zooms to the focus point rather than the center of the image to check exposure and critical focus. It is also simple to jump quickly in image intervals up to 100. Menus are accessed at the touch of a button and feature larger text that is easier to read. Whether changing color parameters, setting up custom functions, organizing folders or setting white balance, the EOS 30D helps photographers get to their information quickly, so they never miss a shot.

"Picture Style" settings

The EOS 30D incorporates Canon's Picture Style settings, which simulate the characteristics of different film styles, allowing photographers to customize their shooting to their personal taste or needs. These include Standard, for punchy, print-from-the-camera color, Portrait, for softer, more natural skin tones, Landscape, for vivid blues and greens and overall sharpness, and Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome, which can be customized to emulate color filters with black and white film.

Strong and durable

The EOS 30D has a solid, substantial feel that complements its compact dimensions. The camera body is constructed of magnesium-alloy, known for its lightweight and ultra-rigid strength. It has an improved high-speed and durable shutter unit, designed to perform flawlessly and reaching a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second with a remarkable 100,000-cycle shutter life.

Metering precision

At the request of many users, the EOS 30D adds a spot metering function that meters roughly 3.5% of the center of the image. This new metering function, in addition to Canon's impressive evaluative, center-weighted average and partial metering modes, gives the photographer even more choices for custom-tailored shooting.

PictBridge-advanced camera direct capabilities

The EOS 30D lets you print beautiful photos with minimum time and effort - directly from the camera. It's compatible with Canon's SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, desktop PIXMA Photo Printers, and even third-party PictBridge-compatible printers.

Digital Photo Professional (Version 2.1)

provides easy-to-use RAW conversion tools, including high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Since it's CMS (Color Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers.

Software

The EOS 30D comes bundled with the Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 12.0) , which features powerful software programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer. These include Canon's ZoomBrowser EX for Windows® (Version 5.6), ImageBrower for Macintosh® OS X (Version 5.6), or Digital Photo Professional (Version 2.1), Canon's EOS Utility (Version 1.0) and PhotoStitch (Version 3.1). Each application is designed to perfect captured images, and streamline the digital workflow.

Type

Digital AF/AE SLR

Recording Media

CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I & II

Image Format

0.89 x 0.59 in./22.5 x 15.0mm (APS-C size sensor)

File Size

• (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.6MB (3,504 x 2,336)
•(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8MB (3,504 x 2,336)
•(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.2MB (2,544 x 1,696)
•(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2,544 x 1,696)
•(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2MB (1,728 x 1,152)
•(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6MB (1,728 x 1,152)
•(7) RAW: Approx. 8.7MB (3,504 x 2,336)

File Numbering

•(1) Continuous numbering
•(2) Auto reset
•(3) Manual reset (new folder created, with file numbering reverting to 0001)

Pixels

Approx. 8.20 megapixels

Shutter Speeds

1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3- and 1/2-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. Shutter durability: Approx. 100,000 exposures

Metering Modes

•Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC •(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) •(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% at center of viewfinder) •(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% at center of viewfinder)( •(4) Center-weighted average metering

Battery

One Lithium-Ion Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512

Dimensions (W x H x D)

5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./144 x 105.5 x 73.5mm

Weight

24.7 oz./700g (body only)

• Canon EOS 30D Body
• Battery charger
• Battery
• AV cable
• USB cable
• Manual
• EOS Digital Solution Discs
• Software Guide
• Canon warranty