Canon unveils EOS 30D - replacement for big-selling 20D DSLR

[Bob Crabtree]

Canon launches EOS 30D

Upgrade from best-selling EOS 20D adds larger LCD with wider viewing angle, 100K shutter-cycle durability, spot-metering and more

Canon is pleased to announce the new EOS 30D, replacing the award winning EOS 20D. Retaining the 5fps, 8.2 Megapixel performance of its predecessor, the upgraded camera enjoys a larger, wider viewing angle 2.5in LCD, extended 100,000 shutter cycle durability, spot metering, and a variety of refinements designed to enhance the photographic experience.

The EOS 30D features

* 8.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor
* 5fps and 30 large JPEG frame burst
* 2.5in/230K pixel LCD screen with 170deg wide viewing angle
* Picture Style image processing parameters
* Spot metering and High Precision 9-point AF system
* DIGIC II image processor with 0.15 sec start-up time
* Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
* 100,000 cycle shutter durability and rugged magnesium alloy
body
* Simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording
* Wide 100-3200 ISO range
* E-TTL II Flash
* PictBridge compatibility
* Complete compatibility with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites
* USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Video Out connectivity

Read more and let us have your thoughts on the new Canon digital SLR wundercam.

[Bob Crabtree]

Update - I've now made available a full listing of the EOS 3D's specs from within the above-linked article.

[shiato storm]

This is being listed in numerous places at around £850...makes it only £80-100 more than the 20D if follows on from. wait until general release and see what happens

[Bob Crabtree]

This is being listed in numerous places at around £850...makes it only £80-100 more than the 20D if follows on from. wait until general release and see what happens

Oooh!