Expert opinions on various Usage Scenarios

...a fantastic beginner 's camera . It has the basic modes to get you started , and a pretty complete list of professional features that you will use as ... Re : Canon 30D as my first Slr ?

...capable of large prints when shot at the proper exposure and at reasonable ISO settings - considerably better for that than a P&S . I would n't hold m... Stuck between 2 cameras while I wait for the 5dmk2

...ouch for the quality of the images . The 30D is with out a doubt the first stepping stone to a camera that is capable of professional shots . It is an... Re : Price on 30D dropping

...t your National Geographic quality Smoky Mountain shots . It looks like it was worth the trip , Jim , and I see you pushed the 30D through the ISO pai... Re : Which software do y o u use these days ?

... similar to my Canon dslrs . It will NEVER replace a dslr , but as a camera to bring along with the 30D , and carry places you are unable or unwilling... Re : 5 week New Zealand Trip , S5 or G9

...t technique should I be using to avoid or mitigate this stuation ? I love taking landscapes but I want them to be as perfect ( or better ) than the 30... revelation ( the light dawns ) and a question

... shoot sports photography in any way , but I did love how FAST the 30D was when taking some outdoor portraits . I had the camera on 1-shot , though , ... For 30D lovers , how does 5D compare ?

...but the 1.6 factor( I have a 30D ) is great for outside . Now the questions I have is do you miss having the crop factor , or because of the high pixe... Crop Factor

...shooting fast moving sports like ice hockey is one situation where the 30D would possibly be better than a 5D....5fps Vs 3 fps ... . The other situati... Re : GKPE : General Ramblings thread

...1.3 crop factor is a great compromise between full frame and 1.6 . Also , the AF on the 5d is like the 30d , and I never really got great action shots... Re : the 85mm f/1.2 II is AMAZING ( pics inside )

...shooting . The 30D is perfect for action pictures ( fast ) and the construction is superb ( I dropped mine several times and no damages ) . The price ... XTi , 30D or 5D : my big dilemma... help ! ! ! !

...ct situation . I was going for the XTI but then I take a lot of photo shots with fast moving objects and found that the 30d does 5fps . . Now i 'm goi... Which 30D kit ?

... but lost my ability to shoot ambient street at night I loved using the 30D . The AF performance is a surprise to me that I thought was n't important ... Why are you upgrading to a D300 ?

B/w the 30D and D80 it is a hard choice . The 30D not only is faster but also has better low light performance . The D80 has some other advantages . Did you look at a Canon 40D or XTI or Nikon D40 instead ?

...more one at 1600 and one at 3200 , note both Hand held I do think the AF works better at low light over 30D also think it is slightly under exposing a... Re : 40D arrived

...y reliable . I use mine with a 30D body and find the combination excellent for shooting outdoor action shots and indoor shots with reasonable lighting... Canon 70-300mm IS Lens - Excellent Stabilized Lens

...goal . The 35L / 85 1.8 is a great indoor combo for me on a 30D . The wicked-shallow DOF does take some getting used to , but a truly great piece of g... 85mm 1.8 balanced w/ 35L

...wait to get the better lens , IMHO . For the wedding you already have pretty good reach with the 30D crop factor ( effective 142mm ) . I realize it is... Travelling ...what to bring ? ? ?

...Using it on a Canon 30D , and have been very happy after a couple of months of shooting--works great for available light . I have had no focus issues ... On which camera are you using it ?

... at higher ISOs , but it 's certainly not bad at all ...there are a few portrait shots of the 30D to compare on that site , but unfortunately not the ... Re : New a350 sample photos

...0D for Christmas but then the more I think about it the more I think it would be better to get her a 30D with a 50 1.4...... she loves taking portrait... It never ends ! ! !

Its a great little close up portrait lens , I took this laying on the bed facing the baby with the in camera flash on a 30D Re : Canon 50mm 1.8 II

...really nice bokeh too ...and since Wanda was wondering about the 5D vs. 30D and she 'll have the 1.8 , it seemed like a good time to post the test . t... Re : The official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo 's and Photographers Thread

...acro . I do have the 85 on a 30D & really enjoy it - small , light , fast , quick AF , great bokeh , etc . Many comment that macro 's are 'too sharp' ... Re : prime portrait lens question

...ou find a non-IS copy ? I have one , and a Sigma 1.4x TC , and it takes great bird pictures with my 30D . Longer is nice , but it 's also not as versa... Re : Canon 300mm 4L + 1.4TC ?

...me and matt for sale . I will get either the 30D or the 5D.  I am not so concerned about telephoto zoom .   I do like the idea af a full sized sensor ... Best Digital Camera for semi-pro

...ke bug pictures with my 30D and I wanted great close ups , I was probably 2 or 3 feet or closer , ( I am new to macro ) to my subject , what is a very... Zoom lens recomendation .

...great close ups , I was probably 2 or 3 feet or closer , ( I am new to macro ) to my subject , what is a very good lens to invest in ? I have heard a ... Zoom lens recomendation .

... flash ( dangerous road here : ) ) . I do n't think the 200 1.8L is available new anymore , but put that on a 30D and you have an amazing sports setup... Night Football Photos

Agreed . You 'll do much better getting some more appropriate sporting lenses . The 30D is already a great sports performer . Re : 1Dmk2 v 1Dmk2n

...a very fast and resposive camera and great for sports . You will have no shutter lag or power-on to first shot delay , the AF is super fast and you ca... Powershot S3 IS up to EOS 30D

...me and matt for sale . I will get either the 30D or the 5D.  I am not so concerned about telephoto zoom .   I do like the idea af a full sized sensor ... Best Digital Camera for semi-pro

... has spot metering and the 5fps which is pretty attractive ( for my case , and the 5fps is great for my kind of shoots - wildlife ) and it also boast ... Re : 350D vs 30D

...s . ive got a 30d as backup ( darn those recalls ) and the 1.6 crop is great for wildlife shots . one of the reasons i went for the 1d mark III was th... back-up camera body

...on 40D ( or 30D ) is an excellent wildlife camera ; the digital reach with this camera is great . When I shoot wildlife these days my primary setup is... Re : Wildlife Photography

...ting me to be the photo print shop person for them . The DSLR camera that I have is a Canon 30D and my primary photo interest is wildlife . Does anyon... HP Photosmart Pro B9180

I vote for the 30D with a nice wide angle zoom starting from 10 or 12mm . New Camera Suggestion Between. .

... with it , I could only have afforded a very low-end zoom with distortion characteristics I was not happy with ( on paper anyway - I 've never actuall... Re : ( Very ) old lenses on modern digital reflex

My perfect walk around lens on the 30D would be the Tamron or Sigma 17/18-50 f2.8 . They run a litlte under $ 500 . Re : One and Only Lens for 30D

...k the 17-40L works great for my stuff . On the 30D it is a great walk around lens with the 1.6x . On my 5D it is truly a very very wide angle and exce... Re : 17-40L or other lenses

... landscape lens .... I see some great portraits here too ! I am slapping it on my 30d this weekend ............Gary , you have some great studio shots... Someone talk me into buying this lens .: )

... n't need to be distracted Hmmm 100 Macro , 85 f1.8 , 30D , studio lights .....all of those are tempting ... . If Moppie does n't take the 30D let me ... Re : GKPE : General Ramblings thread

... arrive tomorrow ) for it 's reputation of producing outstanding results in low light or dimly lit high school auditoriums . I have a daughter that si... New To Canon