Canon EOS 30D DSLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens...(skr-4735)

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• Style: 30D with 17-85mm Lens

From the Manufacturer The Canon EOS 30D replaces the award-winning EOS 20D. It
brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an
unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new
features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II
Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a
new 2.5-inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism,
and Canon's Picture Style pre-sets (Canon's in-camera image processing
standard), all in an sturdy, magnesium-clad body. 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. With all these new features the EOS 30D
is truly perfection, refined.Speed and image quality The EOS 30D features
Canon's award winning CMOS sensor technology, with large 6.4µm2 pixels for
wide dynamic range with low noise. Any remaining fixed pattern and random
noise is dealt with by on-chip noise-elimination circuitry. A low-pass filter
in front of the sensor reduces false color 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 maximizes speed and image quality by processing
uncompromisingly complex color rendition algorithms, clearing the buffer at
high speed.Sharp, fast focus The EOS 30D has a high-precision, 9-point wide
area AF system that uses both normal and high-precision focus depending on the
aperture and available light. The 9 focus points can be chosen automatically
or manually-selected using the 30D's intuitive, thumb-operated multi-
controller.A new level of clarity for review The EOS 30D has a brilliant
2.5-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. Adopted from Canon's
professional EOS SLRs, this monitor not only displays more information, it can
also be viewed at a greater angle (170 degrees) than many conventional LCD
monitors. The full-featured shot information screen not only provides an RGB
histogram, it can display the AF frame used. Magnification has never been
faster. Magnification zooms to the focus point rather than the center of the
image to check exposure and critical focus. It is also simple to jump quickly
in image intervals up to 100. Menus are accessed at the touch of a button and
feature larger text that is easier to read. Whether changing color parameters,
setting up custom functions, organizing folders or setting white balance, the
EOS 30D helps photographers get to their information quickly, so they never
miss a shot.Every function optimized for fast RAW and JPEG capture The EOS 30D
is one of the fastest cameras Canon has ever produced. Incorporating the fast
operation of the EOS 20D, the 30D allows users to specify high-speed 5 frames
per second (fps) or a new low-speed 3 fps continuous shooting for more
controlled shooting and/or to save space on the CF card. And it can capture up
to 30 JPEG and 11 RAW (or 9 RAW + JPEG) files in one burst. Whether it's the
0.15-second startup time, the high-speed mirror drive, the nearly instant
65-millisecond shutter release lag time or the predictive AF focusing at
speeds up to 5.0 frames per second, the EOS 30D will amaze and delight
photographers who don't want to wait for their camera when they're ready to
shoot.Direct printing with PictBridge compatible printers The EOS 30D lets you
print beautiful photos with minimum time and effort - directly from the
camera. It's compatible with Canon's SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, desktop
PIXMA Photo Printers, and even third-party PictBridge-compatible printers.Kit
includes Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens,
this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS DSLR
shooters. It has Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-
holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. And of
course, it's optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM means both
fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.Lens
features Compact, lightweight design with a 5x zoom ratio (28 to 135mm
equivalent) Excellent optical quality: Aspheric element with two aspherical
surfaces utilized Close-focusing to 1.15 feet--at 135mm, fills the frame with
subject 3 x 4.4 inches Ring-type Ultrasonic motor for superior AF performance;
allows full-time MF Image Stabilization extends the lens's usefulness in low-
light levels Circular aperture design provides for natural highlights, even
stopped down two stops Non-rotating front element; lens length does not change
during focusingEOS: The system 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.
(Wireless file transmitter and lenses not included--must be purchased
separately.) For high-speed processing of lossless RAW images and complete
capture-to-print workflow management, the EOS 30D also comes with Canon's
latest Digital Photo Professional software.Battery grip To extend the EOS
30D's 750-shot (CIPA standard) battery life and increase handling options, the
camera is compatible with the BG-E2 battery grip. (Not included; must be
purchased separately.) The BG-E2 takes two Lithium-Ion battery packs for up to
2,200 frames or six AA batteries in the supplied BGM-E2 battery magazine.
(Shooting capacity with AA batteries is lower when compared with the Battery
Pack BP-511A.) For easy vertical shooting, the BG-E2 provides additional
shutter release, main dial, AE lock/FE lock, and AF point selection
controls.Software As well as the latest Digital Photo Professional RAW image
processing software, the EOS 30D comes with Canon EOS Solution Disk,
containing the new EOS Utility (integrating remote capture software), plus the
latest versions of ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch. The EOS 30D
includes membership of Canon's online photo album, Canon iMAGE Gateway with
100 MB of space for image uploads and photo sharing. (Canon iMAGE Gateway is
not available in all European countries.)Technologies ExplainedPicture Style
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image quality. Picture
Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types--each one offering a
different color response. Within each easily selectable pre-set, photographers
have control over sharpness, contrast, color tone, and saturation. The
camera's factory default configuration is set to deliver immediately-usable
JPEG images without need for additional menu settings. Picture Style presets
applied to a RAW image do not degrade the image in any way and can be revised
with Canon's Digital Photo Professional software. The six pre-sets include:
Standard: for crisp, vivid images that don't require post-processing Portrait:
optimizes color tone and saturation and weakens sharpening to achieve
attractive skin tones Landscape: for punchier greens and blues with stronger
sharpening to give a crisp edge to mountain, tree, and building outlines
Neutral: ideal for post-processing Faithful: adjusts color to match the
subject color when shot under a color temperature of 5200K Monochrome: for
black and white shooting with a range of filter effects (yellow, orange, red,
and green) and toning effects (sepia, blue, purple, and green) The User
Defined pre-set can be used to store up to three customized pre-sets, or any
of the pre-sets available for download from Canon's web site.DIGIC II Now
found across the EOS range, DIGIC II is a purpose-built, dedicated image
processor responsible for the high speed calculations necessary in order to
providing exceptionally accurate color reproduction in real time. Canon's
second generation imaging engine, DIGIC II performs the duties of a number of
separate processing units to speed processing, save space, and optimize
battery life. To avoid the trade off faced by other manufacturers between
camera responsiveness and image quality, Canon has created a processor so fast
it can read, process, compress, and write image data back to the buffer
between exposures. This allows for longer continuous bursts at maximum frame
rates before the buffer fills. Moreover, each image can be subjected to the
full complex processing algorithms required in order to deliver superb image
quality.CMOS Canon's award winning CMOS technology is one of the company's key
competitive advantages. With noise reduction circuitry at each pixel site,
Canon's CMOS sensors have lower noise and lower power consumption
characteristics than CCD sensors. CCD sensors use a bucket relay system to
transfer each pixel's accumulated electrical charge to a corresponding gutter.
The operation is time consuming and draws considerable power, which limits
battery life and generates unwanted heat, further increasing noise and
lowering image quality. By contrast, signal conversion in Canon's CMOS sensors
is handled by the individual amplifiers at each pixel site. Unnecessary charge
transfer operations are avoided, vastly speeding up the process of getting
signal to the image processor. Noise generation is reduced and power
consumption limited.Digital Photo Professional Software Digital Photo
Professional software provides high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.
Processing with Digital Photo Professional allows real-time display and
immediate application of image adjustments, giving control over RAW image
variables such as white balance, dynamic range, exposure compensation, and
color tone. The camera JPEG images can be recorded in sRGB or Adobe RGB color
space, and the Digital Photo Professional application supports sRGB, Adobe RGB
and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. An ICC (International Color Consortium)
profile attaches automatically to RAW images converted to TIFF or JPEG images.
This allows faithful reproduction of colors in software applications that
support ICC profiles, such as Adobe Photoshop. For improved efficiency, a set
of image adjustments can be saved as a recipe and applied to multiple images.