Canon EOS 20D
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| Name |
Canon EOS 20D |
| Camera Type |
Digital SLR |
| Street Price (approximate US$) |
Unavailable |
| Resolution |
8.2 megapixels (3504 x 2336) |
| Weight |
770g |
| LCD Size |
2 inches |
| Highest ISO |
3200 |
| Built In Flash |
Yes (guide number 12 meters) |
| Image Stabilisation In Body |
No |
| Video |
No |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF-s |
| Battery |
Canon BP-511 |
| Battery and Charger Supplied |
Yes |
| Storage Types |
CompactFlash |
| Metering Modes |
Shutter priority Aperture priority Auto Mode(s) |
| Date Released |
19 August 2004 |
| NB |
This camera has been discontinued, and is no longer being manufactured |
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Average Reviewer Scores
| Build Quality |
3.5 |
Sharpness |
3 |
| ISO Performance |
4 |
AF Performance |
2.5 |
| Operation Speed |
3.5 |
Ease of Use |
3.5 |
| Overall Image Quality |
3.5 |
Video Quality |
N/A |
| Value For Money |
4 |
Reliability |
3.5 |
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Weighted Score |
3.4/5 |
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Reviews by our members
Review by
jmarshall on 20 May 2008
| Individual review |
| Build Quality | 4 |
| Reliability | 5 |
| Sharpness | 4 |
| ISO Quality | 4 |
| Overall Image Quality | 4 |
| AF Performance | 3 |
| Operation Speed | 3 |
| Value For Money | 5 |
| Ease of Use | 4 |
Pros: Was excellent for it's time and has aged well.
Cons: Superseded
Now long superseded, this was my first DSLR, and I still use it as a backup camera. I'd still recommend this camera, but not any models older than this one. If you can pick one up cheaply, it'd be a great deal.
The 20D brought in ground-breaking performance and image quality for its time and cost. The high ISO performance is great. The small screen is probably the only part of the camera that dates it significantly.
Review by
tim on 20 May 2008
| Individual review |
| Build Quality | 3 |
| Reliability | 2 |
| Sharpness | 2 |
| ISO Quality | 4 |
| Overall Image Quality | 3 |
| AF Performance | 2 |
| Operation Speed | 4 |
| Value For Money | 3 |
| Ease of Use | 3 |
Pros: A great camera for its time, and still takes great images
Cons: Nothing huge, just new cameras out
The 20D was a great camera for its time, and it was the first camera I shot with professionally. They still take great images, but the 40D really is a big step up. If you're a hobbyist and can get a 20D cheap, grab it. If you're a professional get the 40D for the better image sharpness, easier menus, and general development.
