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August 19, 2006

My first digital SLR: A Canon 30D

I bought the SLR camera in Hong Kong and the lenses in Sydney. What a wonderful camera. It's revolutionising my photography, especially my bird photos with my powerful 300 mm and 400 mm lens.


Specifications

  • Sensor: 8.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) with a 1.6x focal length multiplier.
  • Image Processor: DIGIC II image processor.
  • ISO Range: 100 to 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to ISO 3200.
  • Autofocus: 9-point AF system featuring a high-precision center cross-type point (f/2.8 compatible).
  • Continuous Shooting: 5 fps or 3 fps selectable modes, supporting bursts up to 30 large JPEGs or 11 RAW files.
  • Shutter Speed: 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb, with a durability rated up to 100,000 cycles.
  • Metering: 35-zone evaluative, partial (center-weighted), spot, and center-weighted average metering.
  • Display: 2.5-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels and a 170° viewing angle.
  • Body Construction: Sturdy magnesium alloy cladding.
  • Storage: CompactFlash (CF) card slot (Type I and II).
  • Video Recording: None (stills only).
  • Dimensions & Weight: Approx. 144 x 106 x 73.5 mm and 700 grams (body only).







Lenses


Canon 17-55mm f/2.8





Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens





Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM





The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM





Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM 





Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM 




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