Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: Canon delivers with the 20D
Summary: 5 Stars
This replacement to the 10D certainly delivers the goods. It is more like the 1D Mark II than the Digital Rebel. It writes very fast to the CF so it will take advantage of high speed cards -- I can barely notice any hit to the CF card when recording RAW files (amazing). Startup time is super quick (0.2 seconds), as is AF. Pictures are amazing even at high ISO ratings (1600 is actually not very noisy). Of course, it is a true Digital SLR, so you can exchange lenses to fit your needs and you have very fine control over how pictures are taken. As for SLRs, It does have a set of "basic" modes which help grab quick shots or allow novices to use the camera like a "Point and Shoot" camera. In addition, the Creative Mode (Advanced) let you take control of the pictures. RAW conversion is not bad, but not great either. I usually just use the Canon RAW conversion software to export to TIFF and go from there with another program. What is nice, you can have the camera record RAW and JPEG versions of each shot at the same time -- so the JPEG gets the immediately gratification and quick viewing and the RAW allows the finer control and no loss of data. Highly recommend this camera and being one of the first (few) pro/sumer DSLR to make 8.2 MP sensor -- it's a no brainer. My only complaint is you cannot record RAW or RAW+JPEG in Basic modes (only JPEG). Even at full retail price, it is a good value.Customer Review: The Best for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only had this a few days and I consider myself slightly beyond beginner. First, it is easy to understand overall. I was using only the LCD viewer before and this camera ONLY allows the eye viewfinder in taking pictures. It turns off the LCD for the actual photo, something I have to get used to again but is a better way to take a picture to avoid stray light problems. Fortunately, the viewfinder has adjustments for near-sighted folks like me and it is bigger than in my other cameras, a plus.
I thought a camera producing photos of high quality would be more complex - this is not. I wish I could turn the flash off in combination with macro in automatic mode, though - but no such ability. At any rate, the macro pictures with the flash were fantastic. The lenses are the best. I've had no problems with the picture quality using flash. Other flash accessories are available if the built-in one doesn't suit you or use the flash settings - they are not difficult to learn. And get the EF-S 17-85mm lens instead of the default one. It's worth every penny for the anti-shake ability alone.
Second, the 8.2 mp pictures are the best for a camera in this price range or lower. I had done much research before purchasing the 20D. Other cameras doing 8 mp or less have issues that the 20D does not have. This is a little treasure that I plan to use for years.
Customer Review: Good Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my 4th digital camera. I keep upgrading as my skills get better. Finally on a SLR.
I had read that the controls took getting used to. True it took me reading the manual to get them all figured out DUH! Straight out of the box I began shooting in automatic mode and the camera takes remarkable images. The focus at 100 percent can look a little fuzzy because of the anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor but it is impossible to tell at anything less than 100 percent and sometimes not even there. You can zap it right out with unsharp mask in Photoshop. If you don't have at least Photoshop Elements get it. If you pay this much for a camera what is 70 bucks more.
Out doors the camera is remarkable, indoors the white balance sucks bigtime but you can easily correct it especially if you are shooting raw. On the other side you have completely usable images even at 1600 ISO so that is great. Not much noise at all. 3200 starts to pick up a bit but is still better than some cheap cameras.
So far about 6000 shots and no problems, nothing but praise for this camera. I have shot everything from flowers to faces, streetcars to sunrises and it has performed admirably.
I have shot over 20,000 digital images now with all my cameras and I believe I will stay with this one for a long time. It exceeded my expectations.
Customer Review: Still a solid and impressive camera in 2009.
Summary: 5 Stars
Why should you purchase this older canon model?
~ It still takes great quality photographs, and at 8.2 megapixels, it still large enough to produce 24x30 inch image or even a little larger.
~You can find the 20D on amazon or other classifieds for 400 dollars or cheaper, and amazing price for an SLR body!
~I've owned this camera for over 4 years now, and it's NEVER let me down. Canon builds quality cameras, and despite me dropping it, taking it out in frigid weather, its barely shown signs of wear.
~This camera still out-preforms newer nikon cameras in the realm of sport photography. It can snap off a burst of at least 20 photos in a couple seconds. I use it for hockey, football, soccer, you name it!
~Be sure to check the sensor every so often for dust, I try to clean mine once a month or so to keep photos looking crisp and colorful.
~Great in-camera settings (called parameters in the menu) let you control contrast, sharpness, saturation, and also control b&w or color modes. You get much better results doing it in-camera than in photoshop.
~If you're looking to "go professional" and buying an SLR, but don't want to drop 900+ dollars on a canon rebel, try the 20D. It's an amazing camera!
Customer Review: Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am just a hobbyist. This was a big purchase and a big step for me to get into this level of camera. I still haven't mastered using it yet, and I've had it for a few months.
It does a wonderful job of taking pictures. If you have the right lenses, it can take some of the most beautiful pictures you've ever seen. Again, I'm just a hobbyist/enthusiast. I use it to take pictures for work, too.
I highly recommend getting a couple of VERY good lenses to go with it. Don't go with the cheap lenses that Canon, Tamron, Sigma, etc. make for this camera. Do yourself a favor and get a nice zoom - spend some bucks. You'll be happy you did.
The camera itself is pretty easy to use if you leave it on auto, but that's like buying a race car and never shifting out of first gear. The auto settings are great, and they do a wonderful job, but you can do so much more if you learn to use the camera in Manual, Av, Tv, or P mode. It allows you so much more creativity that you'll be amazed at the difference.
The 30D came out right before I bought the 20D, and I would probably buy it for the price now, but I'm very happy with my 20D.