Those shooting in quiet venues such as weddings will like the Canon EOS 30D's quieter
shutter sound. The 20D shutter has a "CLACK" sound to it whereas the 30D has a more subtle
sound. You can Listen to the 30D's shutter sound and frame rate compared to the 20D and
the
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT ...
Canon EOS 30D 5 fps Burst
Canon EOS 20D 5 fps Burst
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 3 fps Burst
Canon EOS 30D Single Shot
Canon EOS 20D Single Shot
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT Single Shot
It seems like the 20D powers on immediately, but the Canon EOS 30D is .05 seconds faster
with a 0.15-second startup time. To wake the 30D on from Auto Power Off mode, pressing
the Playback button, the Menu button or the AE Lock button will now also perform this task
ust as pressing the shutter button halfway did and still does.
"The multicontroller’s operation and diagonal scrolling have been improved with new firmware
and a re-shaped controller" on the [Canon EOS 30D]. I think the joystick-like multicontroller
on the 20D was a great idea, but I found it an effort to use properly. The results of this
improvement are nice - I find the multicontroller easier to use - or I'm just getting more
competent. Uses for the multicontroller include AF point selection - push the multicontroller in
the direction you want the active AF point to move or press the multicontroller to select the
center AF point. In addition, the multicontroller is used to navigate zoomed images in review
mode. Maybe Canon should add some games to use the multicontroller with.
The Canon EOS 30D features improved folder management with up to 9,999 images in
each folder and file numbering with manual reset. Manual reset could be performed in
the past, but required a procedure that included switching continuous numbering off and back
on again. Depending on how you are transferring the files to a computer, the increase in
shots per folder may be greatly appreciated.
The Canon EOS 30D has one new custom function - C.Fn-17, "Magnified View". With CF
17 set to 0, the 30D functions like the 20D - image zoom is only available during image
playback. Set to 1, image zoom is available during image review immediately after the shot
(Hold the infamous "Print" button and press "+"). The downside to this mode is that the AF
Selector and AE Lock buttons are not available for their shooting tasks.
new Custom Function 02 setting provides auto noise reduction for long exposures.
ou can read more about this in the Canon EOS 30D white paper linked at the end of this
review.
Like the 5D and 1-Series cameras, the Canon EOS 30D retains AE/AF lock in One Shot mode
until the shutter release is allowed to return completely. Subsequent shots using the same AE
and AF settings can be taken by allowing the shutter release to travel half way up and then
depressing the shutter release again.
The Canon EOS 30D incorporates some physical design changes in addition to the larger
LCD "... to move the EOS 30D in the direction of the EOS 5D." "Shapes around the flash head
and lens mount have been changed subtly to suggest Canon’s upper-range models. The mode
dial now has a metallic finish. The grip below the shutter button has been extended for better
purchase with the middle fingers and improved overall handling. A new groove where the
middle finger falls improves comfort and security. The body is 2mm thicker than the EOS
20D’s, also enhancing comfort and security. Indented surrounds have been added to the row
of four buttons on the back of the camera and the Delete key has been given its own
location. Like the EOS 20D, the 30D is compact, solid, elegant, durable and purposeful. It is
easy to carry and a delight to hold and use."
The first thing I noticed when picking up the 30D was the grippier surface on the rubber grip.
The reshaped grip is nice, but just slightly different than the 20D. The 30D grip is much nicer
for me to hold than the Rebel XT, but the camera is noticeably larger as well. I still like the 5D
grip better. The 30D feels very solid and the overall appearance is very attractive - a modern
design.
Model fps Max JPG Max RAW
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 3.0 14 4
Canon EOS 20D 5.0 23 6
Canon EOS 30D 5.03011
Canon EOS 5D 3.06017
Canon EOS 1D Mark II N 8.5 48 22
Canon EOS 1DS Mark II 4.0 32 11
