Canon's mid-range APS-C DSLR from 2006 — 8.2MP with solid build, preceding the popular 40D.
The Canon EOS 30D launched in 2006 as Canon's enthusiast APS-C DSLR, a minor update to the well-regarded 20D. It offered improved LCD, slightly faster processing, and minor ergonomic refinements while maintaining the same 8.2MP sensor and AF system.
The 8.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor delivers clean images to ISO 800 with acceptable noise at ISO 1600. 9-point AF system with cross-type centre point. 5fps burst shooting. DIGIC II processor. Picture Style system introduced for in-camera processing customisation.
Magnesium alloy body at 700g — solid and weather-resistant. 2.5-inch fixed LCD at 230k dots. Compact Flash card slot. Built-in flash. Viewfinder with 95% coverage. Compatible with the full EF and EF-S lens range. Battery grip BG-E2N available.
Very cheap used. The 8.2MP is limiting for modern use. The 40D is a more meaningful upgrade with 10.1MP and better AF. Shutter rated for 100,000 actuations — check count. A solid introduction to DSLR photography if EF lenses are already owned.