Canon Series and related drivers. Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 7, Windows Vista 64 bit, Windows 2008, Windows XP 64 bit, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2K, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 9X. Mar 20th 2008, 08:21 GMT. Canon EOS 30D Camera PTP WIA Driver 1.2.0 2,908 downloads. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your EOS 30D. Online technical support, troubleshooting and how-to’s.
Intro
Canon EOS 30D introduction
The Canon EOS 30D is the successor to the popular EOS 20D, aimed at the higher-end enthusiast market. When it was announced in February 2006 though, there was some surprise and disappointment to learn it used exactly the same 8.2 Megapixel sensor as its predecessor. Until this point, Canon buyers could traditionally look forward to higher resolution sensors on new bodies.
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But after this initial surprise wore off, Canon’s reasoning became clearer. The earlier 20D already delivered excellent image quality with very low noise, so beyond marketing numbers, was there really any point increasing the resolution of its sensor? Instead Canon took the already successful 20D and addressed its criticisms.
So the new EOS 30D now sports a larger 2.5in screen and spot-metering facilities – both long overdue on this product line – along with tweaked ergonomics, improved battery life, and the EOS 5D’s Picture Styles.
If Canon’s reasoning’s right, it’s made a great camera even better. But the 30D was launched soon after Nikon’s D200 which represented a massive leap forward from its predecessor, albeit a much older model. In today’s highly competitive market, is simply tweaking a decent older product good enough, or do people expect more? Find out in our full review of the Canon EOS 30D.
Testing notes
Note: the firmware tested was version 1.0.4, and due to many design and control similarities with the 5D, some descriptions are taken from that review.
Following our convention of using default factory and best quality JPEG settings to test camera bodies unless otherwise stated, the EOS 30D was set to Large Fine JPEG mode, sRGB, Auto White Balance, Evaluative Metering and its Standard Picture Style.
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An 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor provides the sensitivity needed for clean, detailed images with fine colour gradation. Large sensor pixels allow for wide dynamic range and reduced noise at higher ISO speeds. The 22.5 x 15mm sensor size adds an effective 1.6x increase to the focal length of EF lenses, extending reach at the telephoto end.
5 fps shooting
The camera delivers fast 5 fps shooting for continuous bursts of up to 30 large JPEG images (11 in RAW). A new 3 fps shooting mode provides greater control for variable-speed sequences.
Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5' 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.
Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response - similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation are adjustable within each pre-set.
Spot metering
Spot metering allows you to base the optimal exposure value on a concentrated spot (3.5%) in the scene - useful in high-contrast scenes where precise metering control is required.
High precision 9-point wide-area AF
Select from one of nine fixed focusing points across the scene for fast, accurate focusing even with off-centre subjects and 'rule-of-thirds' compositions.
DIGIC II
DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II prolongs battery life and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.
Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.
Magnesium alloy body
A compact magnesium alloy body provides durability while keeping the camera's weight down to 700 grams.
EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 30D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (including the EF-S Series) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. The E-TTL II flash algorithm passes key shooting data from compatible EF lenses - such as focal length, point of focus and distance information - to the Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures. Untethered shooting is possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1.
Connectivity
Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.
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