Canon has announced the EOS 30D digital SLR replacing the award winning EOS 20D. Retaining the 5fps, 8.2 Megapixel performance of its predecessor, the upgraded EOS 30D enjoys a larger, wider viewing angle(170º ) 2.5”, 230K pixel LCD screen, extended 100,000 shutter cycle durability, spot metering, and a variety of refinements designed to enhance the photographic experience. A Print/Share button is included and the camera features new advanced PictBridge functionality. The maximum number of images in a folder is increased from 100 to 9,999, while the in-built flash has been upgraded to match the 100,000 shutter cycle durability, an increasingly important feature in the digital age. The EOS 30D features Canon’s award winning CMOS sensor technology, with large 6.4µm2 pixels for wide dynamic range with low noise.

A low-pass filter in front of the sensor reduces false colour and moiré effects, while an infrared filter suppresses red fringing caused by sensor reflections and fog. The camera features Canon’s DIGIC II processor now found across the digital EOS range. DIGIC II maximises speed and image quality by processing uncompromisingly complex colour rendition algorithms, clearing the buffer at high speed. One of the EOS 30D’s greatest advantages is the EOS system: compatibility with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, EX-series Speedlites and EOS accessories such as the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 and BG-E2 battery grip. With FAT 12/16 and FAT 32 support, the camera uses Compact Flash Type I or II (microdrive supported) for storage. Targeted at an increasingly discerning population of serious creative photographers, the Canon EOS 30D replaces a camera that already claims a significant share of the Western Europe D-SLR market. The camera retails for approximately body only $1,670 and with EF-S 18-55mm lens $1,800.