How are the D30's holding up?

[ASimmons]

I am curious now that the D30 has been out in the field a bit, how people feel like the camera is holding up. I guess this question would cover both design shortcomings as well as wear/tear/dust type concerns. I have a G1 now and am feeling the urge to get an SLR digital body. (I have a few "L" lenses already with my other Canon gear, so Canon is the obvious choice.) I have read rumours and speculations about the possibility of a new Canon digital SLR body, but haven't seen anything concrete, so rather than wait, I am thinking about making the plunge. But would be very interested in feedback from folks who have been using them a bit.

Thanks for any help.

[Gomez Photography]

Hold out for the next Camera(s). I have sources that say 2 cameras are comming . A 4.8megapixel faster model like the D1H and a 6 Megapixel slower model. Both on a Professional Body. One will be out before the other.

[subq]

I wouldn't wait...in fact, I didn't, I made the order for a D30 this week. I am in the computer/networking world and you can play that waiting game forever. There is always something bigger(smaller) and better/faster coming out. The D30 is a good camera for the money period...even if a new one comes out in a month. From all the other forums the next model will be a PRO model probably in the $5000-$6000 range. I don't see Canon even making an announcement for a D30 replacement this year (this is just my opinion).

[BobbyC]

Mine has held up just fine. My first shoot with it was some engagement portraits, outside in Galveston, Tx. at about 100º. Used it all day, plenty of battery power left, operation was fine even with the 340 microdrive. I've done several outside sessions with it in very hot weather with no problems at all.

I've also used it at the race track several times with dust flying everywhere and I'm in the middle of the track.

I've had to blow off the CMOS sensor a couple of times and wipe the dust off on the outside, but that's it so far. I've had the Camera for about 3 months now.

This is an awesome camera that has drastically changed the way I work and learn.

You will not be disappotined in my opinion, but if you can wait, I'm sure the pro version will have improvements, whenever it comes out and if you can afford almost twice the price.

[philgabe]

I think that the annoucement of the 1D, and its characteristics, confirm that for most serious amateurs and semi-pro the D30 is a better choice--and a much cheaper one. at roughly $2000 street price (which is at least 1/3 of the believed street price of the 1D), it's darn to come up with a better price/quality camera. The resolution of the D30 and the total absence of annoying noise at ISO 100-200 allow for sustantial enlargements and I'm not convinced that the higher resolution of the 1D will provide better pictures. The two advantages I see in the 1D are the "sealing" of the body and the much higher fps for larger number of pictures. I have yet to shoot sports with the D30 (that's coming up this week-end), but for everthing else I shoot, I'll live with the non sealed body and will keep using the D30 for as long as Canon does not come up with +/- 7-8 megapixels and same absence of noise as the D30.

The D30 rules.

Cheers,

Philippe

[PhotoDude25]

Hi fellow Canon digital lovers,
I picked up a used D30 about a month ago and absolutely love it so far. It is used for my job (sports photog for a local weekly newspaper) as well as my own personal use. As I shot with a film type Rebel G previously, I already had the lenses so I thought the D30 was the next logical step for me and it was the wisest investment I've made in some time. Go for it, you'll love it.....PhotoDude25

[hickory]

At first I read this post like it was current :lol: but then I realized that PhotoDude25 had resurrected it. Thats ok since I think the D30 is still an excellent camera. I've had mine for over a year and a half and still love it. I see a lot of folks here and there that have to have the latest greatest shiney new tech toy but I will probably have my D30 for a few more years before upgrading. I'm not a heavy user but it has taken a beaten and keeps on clickin.

Enjoy your new camera PhotoDude you won't be disappointed in the photos that you take with it.

tom