* Excellent resolution, good per-pixel sharpness
* Good tonal response, dynamic range extended compared to competition, EOS 30D
* Highlight tone priority option delivers even more dynamic range with very little downside
* Trademark Canon CMOS noise free images, remain detailed even at high sensitivities
* New ‘High ISO speed noise reduction’ option removes any trace of chroma noise, film grain like
* Confidence to use camera at high sensitivities (ISO 1600, 3200)
* A/D conversion now 14-bit (questionable real-world advantage), RAW files recorded as 14-bit
* Excellent long exposure capability, no noticeable hot pixels even at 30 seconds with NR off
* Wide range of image parameter adjustment (-4 to +4 for most)
* Live view on LCD with 5x and 10x live magnification and ‘drop mirror’ auto-focus
* Instant power on time, excellent operational speed, always feels responsive
* Just over six frames per second continuous shooting, although high shutter speeds required
* Good nine point auto focus system, works well even in low light
* Slightly larger viewfinder, optional focusing screens
* ISO sensitivity now permanently displayed on top LCD and viewfinder status bar
* New warning screen if CF door opened during write (no more lost images)
* Quieter mirror mechanism, very quiet in live view (3 silent shooting options)
* Supports both EF and smaller, lighter EF-S ‘digital’ lenses
* Excellent build, very robust, compartment door weatherproofing, good ergonomics
* New AF-ON button brings consistency of control with EOS-1D series
* Proper RAW+JPEG with immediately selectable JPEG image size
* Optional sRAW reduced resolution RAW
* Dust reduction from Canon’s ‘Integrated Cleaning System’
* Excellent supplied software bundle, remote capture and good RAW conversion (DPP)
* Quick magnification up to 10x (perfect for checking focus), easier panning (joystick)
* Excellent battery life, light weight and small batteries
* E-TTL II flash metering, includes distance information from lens
* Even larger 3.0″ LCD (although no increase in pixel count)
* Playback jump by 10, 100 images or by shot date or screen
* Fully customizable ‘My menu’ surprisingly useful
* Three user memories via ‘C1/C2/C3′ on mode dial
* Optional WFT-E3 wireless transmitter (802.11 b/g) / vertical grip [via]









