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Gripes & Grumbles

What's Not to Like?

Actually there are several things about theCanon EOS-D30that are either annoying or unfortunate. While image quality isn't one of them, here are several things that I have concerns about.

Wrist Strap Mishap

Canon makes a very nice wrist-strap that I always use with theEOS3and the1Vand attached motor drives. It makes them much easier to hand-hold. Unfortunately, though theBG-ED3battery grip appears to be designed to accommodate the wrist-strap, the attaching ring on the camera body itself doesn't have enough clearance for both itandthe neck strap. Minor, but annoying.

I have been told that as of Summer 2001 (at least) there is now an extra mounting ring provided that allows the wrist strap to be accommodated.

 Lens Release Redesign Needed

This is a serious one. The weather has turned cold and I spent an afternoon on the weekend hiking in the woods wearing gloves while using the D30. I had the 70~200mm f/2.8L zoom lens...

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