Canon unvail sucessor to the 20D

[Sparky007b]

Canon today has unveiled the EOS 30D, a refined version of the EOS 20D that shares the same image sensor and numerous other core camera components but adds a 2.5-inch (diagonal) rear LCD, increased burst depth, Picture Styles, a shutter with a higher duty cycle rating and a long list of other camera usability changes

http://robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-7891-8214

 

[Darryn]

Nice, was hoping for a jump in the MP to maybe 10 but the burst depth is a nice change, and I will be ordering one of these babies as soon as it hits the market.

 

[xolotl]

That's a bit disappointing, not much new stuff at all.

Hopefully this means some other cameras will also be announced, something to rival the D200.

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-7891-8220

Ohhh, 17-55 2.8 EF-S. Interesting.

 

[Richard T]

Ohhh, 17-55 2.8 EF-S. Interesting.

Oh yes it is!

 

[divine`]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022114canoneos30d.asp

more linkage

 

[Attu]

I must admit I was expecting more, looks nice though and i wonder if there are any changes over the 20D that they havnt mentioned ...better auto focus would be nice.

Andy

 

[SDK^]

The 30D is a good evolution upgrade from the 20D; ISO in the viewfinder, spot metering and a larger LCD are all things requested after the 20D.

 

[Matt]

ISO in the viewfinder is a good idea Maybe it'll cut down on those times where you forget you've left it on 800!

 

[divine`]

The only thing I can't help but feel is that it isn't as big a leap as 10D to 20D was, it seems more 20DmkII to me.

 

[dod]

Not enough to make me consider an upgrade from the 20D. Only thing which would be nice to have is the spot meter, don't really care about the rest.

 

[SDK^]

Ohhh, 17-55 2.8 EF-S. Interesting.

It sure looks tempting but it'll cost around £800 and for that money I would rather have a 24-70L F2.8.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

It isnt enough for any 20D user to consier if he was upgrading (replacing yes)

The large LCD is great, ISO notice, Spot metering, Improved body, soft push buttons.

Personally I wouldnt choose this over the 5D. I guess they are aimed at different people but me personally would pay the extra for a 5D.

 

[xolotl]

It sure looks tempting but it'll cost around £800 and for that money I would rather have a 24-70L F2.8.

I suppose so, the build quality of EF-S so far hasn't been up to that of L.

However a 24-70 isn't going to be very wide on a 1.6 and no IS. Its a tough choice to make.

 

[AdWright]

Direct print button on rear of camera (woo!)

lol - does anyone who buys a 20D/is going to buy a 30D actually have any use for this?

 

[morgan]

I'll definately be making the switch from 20D to 30D myself. spot metering and larger lcd make the sale for me. I got my 20D for a great price so the change isnt going to cost me very much.

wonder when they will be on the market?

 

[Beansprout]

Yay, time to buy a 20D

 

[Raymond Lin]

The only thing the 30D attractive to me over the 20D is the Spot meter and not a lot else.....if the price difference is quite a bit i think the 20D is the obvious choice.

 

[Jase]

A little disappoiting really, think a Jump in MP's would have been really nice.. I mean a lot of people look at the MP's a a main consideration (whether right or wrong), still in the 8MP range is a mistake I think and wont entice people to upgrade.

 

[MacX]

Yay, time to buy a 20D

Spot on Mr Beansprout.

And for those who can't wait, you CAN find the EOS 30d available to pre-order with an 18-55mm lens of some description, for a (not so)measly £1179.99.

I think I'll wait for a bit.

 

[morgan]

I'll be getting mine from a digital hk place....I'd estimate that the body only will be 779 ish...