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Quick facts

Full name: Canon EOS 30D

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Canon EOS 30D is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2006 · Released about 20 years ago
Sensor
22.5 × 15 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
8.19 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
784 g
Battery
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Storage
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
27.04 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(22.5² + 15²) = 27.04 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
338 mm²

Sensor surface area

22.5 × 15 ≈ 338 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
6.42 µm

Pixel pitch

22.5 ÷ 3,505 × 1000 = 6.42 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
41.21 µm²

Pixel area

6.42² = 41.21 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
2.43 MP/cm²

Pixel density

8.19 MP ÷ 338 mm² ≈ 2.43 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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22.5 × 15 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
8.19 MP
Total pixels
8.5 MP
Sensor
22.5 × 15 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
3,505 × 2,337
Maximum image
3,504 × 2,336
Crop factor
1.6

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–3,200
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
2.5 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Canon EF

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Battery
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)

Body

Weight
784 g
Dimensions
144 × 106 × 74 mm
Release year
2006

Canon Camera Museum

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Brand
Canon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.6
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
144 x 106 x 74 mm
Effective Megapixels
8.19
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (H)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
3504 x 2336
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Metering
Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
EOS 30D
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
2.5"
Sensor Resolution
3506 x 2337
Sensor Size
22.5 x 15 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Total Megapixels
8.50
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
784 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
—
Year
2006

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