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Canon launches new EOS 30D camera

March 27th, 2006

Canon launches new EOS 30D camera
By Joyce Au-Yong
The Edge Daily

Canon Marketing Malaysia has unveiled its latest digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera, the EOS 30D, a successor to its previous EOS 20D multi-range D-SLR camera.

Designed based on the older EOS 20D model, the new EOS 30D has several new features and enhancements that make it stand out from other competitors

“Through incorporating feedback from our EOS users with our strong heritage in imaging, we have developed a next generation digital SLR that will live up to the EOS reputation for superior performance at its price point,” said Canon’s senior director and general manager, Richard Yeow.

He was speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur on March 16 after the unveiling of EOS 30D.

Among some of the features that the EOS 30D offers include a larger LCD screen, measuring 2.5 inches, 1.9 times larger than the EOS 20D. It also has the ability to store as many as 9,999 pictures.
Equipped with a DIGIC II image processor (to enhance and speed up the image processing speed) and a CMOS image sensor (to produce pictures with less noise), the EOS 30D provides users with sharper and clearer pictures.

Another unique characteristic includes the interchangeable lens system. Previous EF and EF-S lenses as well as EOS accessories will fit into this new model, thus giving past users a stronger incentive to continue using Canon’s products.

“As more photographers begin to take their photography seriously, we believe that this affordable camera will be highly sought after serve as a launching pad into our EOS system, renowned as the world’s most comprehensive interchangeable lens system and huge range of flash units and accessories,” said Yeow.

The EOS 30D is retailed at RM5,499 for just the camera alone. With the additional EF18-55 lens, it retails at RM5,899.

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