Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Customer Review: Picture Magic in McFarland
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon has another winner. We just received our new 20D last week and already I love it. I had been using a point and shoot Sony cybershot for several years and the difference is unbelievable. The frustrating feature of the point and shoot is the lag time between focusing and shooting the picture. You usually miss the action on any sport shots or action shots. This camera is just like the film 35mm. I got great action pictures of UW vs Purdue soccer. The game started at 5pm and it was light out so I was able to use the automatic mode. At 6:30 it was getting dark and the field lights were turned on so the camera wanted to use the flash which was useless at that distance. No Problem. I switched to manual mode changed the ISO and shutter speed and got beautiful pictures just like the daylight ones. The shots can be immediate or multiple just like our film 35mm. I have taken many fall season shots and the still shots are perfect, reflections in the river are mirror images. I would recommend purchasing a larger capacity fast memory card. I got a 1 gig San Disk II which allows you over 300 shots at large size files. The standard lense is good to have for the $100 you pay for it for a wide angle lense. We have a 28mm by 135mm IS lense which is more flexible. I got the camera in 2 days just like advertised and in excellent condition. I saved about $300 by buying it on Amazon.com. Amazon and Canon have exceeded my expectations.Customer Review: It's an incredible camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this back in March from Amazon, specifically for a trip we were taking to Washington DC. I only had a couple of days to get used to the controls before we departed. I have owned mostly Canon cameras in my time and the 20D felt comfortable and familiar from the start. It has an intuitive design and pressing a button and/or turning one of the wheels provides access to the most important and basic functions. I was immediately impressed by the sharpness of the photos, the speed of the autofocus and near instantaneous turn on, as well as the light, yet solid, feel of the body. The ISO range is fantastic and easy to change, great when you don't have a tripod and flash is out of the question - think an orchestra performing Bach's St. John in the National Cathedral. I've also used the camera to photograph rally cars speeding by in a dwindling light and was impressed.
The 20D provides control over all of the functions that you would want, and if not, it will do everything for you. For an advanced amateur, or someone who wants to take their photography to the next level, I think you will find this a camera worth buying. I compared it to other brands within it's price range and found that the 20D is more comfortable, easier to use, and more sophisticated than the others. The price is coming down from what I paid and I'm now considering getting a second one.
Customer Review: As close to nirvana as a hunk of technology can take you.
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is so rock solid it's amazing. Nearly everything about it is perfect. It's solidly constructed, works fantastically out of the box with almost no studying. With some work and experience it's obvious that this body is one that professionals would use if they aren't going to a larger format. The lens that comes with it is of middling quality, but it's plenty good to get started in the SLR field.
It comes on almost instantly, has a powerful built flash, excellent battery life, and it's user interface is very easy to get used to. The automation is just amazing and for the most part turns out great shots. Custom modes are great too. The autofocus is excellent, especially when paired with a good lens.
Really the only thing I've ever felt this camera could have used was a larger sensor (it's not a full 35mm). This is part and parcel with the difficulty of getting a good wide shot. You have to go with the EF-S lenses to get a 10 (which is a 16 after conversion) and that lens isn't an L. But the Digic processing is truly second to none, and that makes up for a lot here.
Even so, the convenience and utility of a digital, the warmth and feel of film, and Canon's well-known quality and decent customer service makes this bad-boy a 5. Accept no substitute!
Customer Review: Digital image quality to match or surpass 35mm film
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Canon EOS 20D in order to continue using the lenses I already owned for my 35 mm Canon EOS. All of my original EF lenses work properly on the 20D although due to the smaller image sensor they act as if they are 1.6 X longer. (For example, a 50mm lens on a 35mm acts like an 80mm lens on the 20D. Image quality is fantastic! Very similar to 35mm quality if not better than some films.
The 20D has a fully automatic setting so a new photographer can confidently use it from day one without the fear of outgrowing the camera's capabilities as his/her skills increase. In fact very few people will ever outgrow the capabilities of this camera. The 20D is well into the range of what would have been considered a professional camera only a couple of years ago.
The only slight disappointment is the 18-55 EF-S lens included as part of the kit. At roughly $100 you can bet that it isn't representative of Canon's better lenses. It looks and feels cheap and doesn't have the resolution one expects from Canon. However it will suffice for the needs of many people and, since it is an inexpensive lens, it can be easily supplimented with better lenses as the photographer learns what his/her needs are. The camera won't be outgrown, the 18-55 EF-S lens probably will be.
Customer Review: an outstanding camera
Summary: 5 Stars
After several years of gradually adjusting to the "digital revolution" I decided that it was time to take the plunge and move up to a digital SLR. As a long time Canon emulsion-camera enthusiast it seemed logical to stay with the people I knew, and I have to say I am simply delighted. The 20D is tough enough to deal with field conditions (I am an ecologist who needs must spend extended periods on foggy off shore islands)and, while less portable than the "pocket" digital I have used previously, the results are simply superb. Things of particular note for wildlife photographers include the enormous range of exposure and auto-focus options, the rapid cycle time and "burst-mode" filming that has allowed me to capture guillemots on the wing, the intelligently placed and organized controls, a nice, bright LCD display that allows you to review what you have taken while you are still out of doors, and then of course the ability to use REAL telephoto lenses! I got a Canon 100-300 right away and couldn't be happier with the results. This is a serious camera for serious users but it also has enough "auto" features that novices will get great results out of the box. Oh yeah, did I mention battery life? I find that I can shoot and shoot and shoot until the crows come home....