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Canon EOS 30D

Started by paulmwatson · 10 months ago

Canon have announced the Canon EOS 30D digital SLR, a minor update of the Canon EOS 20D. I think a good number of people were excepting a lot more from the 30D, it has been talked about for years now.
Having recently bought a 20D I can safely say I won’t feel any pain about not [ ... Continue reading »

6 comments

  • Octavo

    3 years ago

    But Paul - it's a FEATURE. Think of all the marketing copy that would die a horrible death if they couldn't proudly state in garish letters on the box "Print at the touch of a button!" and "Now, using Canon(r)(tm) patented technology - DirectPrint(tm)(r)- you can print at the touch of a button(r)(tm)"

    And so on... :)
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  • Paul Watson

    3 years ago

    Absolutely true, David. The crazy thing is these are professional cameras. They cost upwards of $1300 and are used by enthusiasts and pros, not the general public. No one who buys a 30D is fooled by the button or thinks it is a great feature.
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  • Anonymous

    3 years ago

    *gasp*, *shock*, *horror*

    PAUL!!!! you used my REAL LIFE NAME ON T3H INTARWEBS!!!! Now, "they" will be able to hunt me down!!! :o
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  • Paul Watson

    3 years ago

    Oh shit, sorry David Adams Johnson of 28 Laguna Way, Cape Town, South Africa (telephone number +2721 555 6942.) I'll be sure to refer to you as Octopussy from now on.
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  • Octavo

    3 years ago

    Octopussy :( bastard.
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  • Paul Watson

    3 years ago

    I am building up some seriously bad karma here, aren't I? I'd better watch my ride home tonight. Any strange lights in my mirrors and I am diving into the bushes.
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