CNET Asia has a new review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D and rate it 8.5 out of 10 – “Building on the merits of the 20D, there is no doubt that the 30D is also a performer. However, current 20D users may find it less convincing to cough out the cash differences for a nominal improvement in terms of features, unless they absolutely need a spot metering option, larger LCD and more control in how their pictures turn out with Picture Styles. Despite the limited reasons to upgrade, the EOS 30D is still able to hold its own with the competition and will appeal strongly to enthusiasts or first-time digital SLR buyers.”
[Read our Canon EOS 30D Review Roundup & View Sample Pictures]
The good: Larger 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 3.5 percent spot meter; selectable 5fps/3fps continuous shooting modes; numerous dedicated buttons; excellent low-light images at high ISO.
The bad: No anti-reflection coating on LCD; 1.6x crop factor; camera turns off when memory card compartment is opened; top LCD panel doesn’t display current ISO setting.
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