Canon Presents 20D Successor: EOS 30D - Consumer-SLR

Canon Presents 20D Successor: EOS 30D - Consumer-SLR

February 21, 2006 - Canon modified its fleet of digital single lens reflex cameras today with the announcement of the Canon EOS 30D. This DSLR succeeds the 20D but keeps many of the same core features. It has the same 8.2 megapixel CMOS chip and pairs it with a DIGIC II image processor. Both models have a fast 5 frame-per-second burst rate and a 9-point auto focus system. The 30D adds a larger 2.5-inch LCD monitor and borrows several interface and workflow oriented features from the freshly released Canon EOS 5D. The Canon EOS 30D will be available mid-March for $1,399 for the body only or a hundred dollars more when sold with the 18-55mm kit lens.

The Canon 20D has been on the market for nearly 18 months, but consumers still eyeing it as an option need not worry. “We recognize the enormous potential of the advanced amateur digital SLR market,” said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., in today’s press release. “To better support this audience, we will continue to offer the EOS 20D digital SLR at a slightly more affordable price point of $1,299.”