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: to 20D or NOT to 20D that IS the question
Summary: 5 Stars
When I started looking at digital SLR cameras, I jumped at the 350XT. It has a lot of features and is newer camera than the 20D. However, the differences between the two cameras is like the difference between Canon's line of "L" glass lenses and their regular line-sure they are "all good" but the "L" lenses offer more in terms of performance and features and so too does the 20D. It is a "fast" camera. Fast in autofocus, fast in startup and fast in image acquisition. If you've suffered with a point and shoot with shutter lag, you will be delighted when you use the 20D. Of course, you can still use the point and shoot modes if you want to (they were still there and they do a wonderful job-especially if you are feeling lazy). But if you've owned an SLR in the past, you will love this camera. The creative zones, the processing and speed and overall build quality tell you that it is worth the difference to get the 20. The difference in price between the two camera is about the price of a lens. The kit lens that comes with the camera isn't great, but it isn't bad either and for the money, it's actually a pretty good deal. USM means that it focuses very fast.Customer Review: High quality, great price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this camera about 4 months now, and I'm still in awe. It is just brilliant. The body is very robust. It isn't light, but feels solid in your hands. It's well balanced and easy to grip.
The battery life is just great. I've taken about 1200 photos on a single battery charge. I have not yet even considered the need to buy the extension battery grip with an extra battery.
All the functions are within easy finger reach. It is so easy to adjust the settings as you go. I am still learning how to use things. I guess so far I've taken in excess of 20,000 photos.
One little gripe would be sensor dust. I've a small speck of dust somewhere (on the sensor I assume), and I can't seem to get rid of it. Nothing to ruin my photos though. It's not an uncommon thing with any dSLR. A cleaning kit is essential with this camera.
I already have a small collection of Canon lenses. The combination gives me excellent quality photos.
Bottom line - if you're thinking of buying a Digital SLR, this one should come very high on your list of options. I would recommend it to everyone.
Customer Review: Canon 20D My Baby My World
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi...
I want to tell the world about my romance with my Canon 20D digital camera.
I bought it about 6 years ago and paid $1500.
I fell in love with it the first shots I took!
Beautiful pictures the best I had ever taken.
finally I could take a decent picture and have no worries if it would turn out or not.
all of my pictures were turning out perfect! they just did and it was amazing!
I became a new person I woke up thinking of my new camera till I went to bed
thinking what I would do tomorrow with it .
I took pictures of my 7 grandchildren growing up, every event, street photography
and even started my own photography business in my town.
that's when it all came to a end. I was doing a wedding,my first wedding at the coast.
after the wedding was over and we were doing the pictures and a sneaker wave got me and
took me under and my camera was destroyed.
I will buy another one the same 20D camera it's that great.
Buy a good canon lens to go with it,
at the great price they are chargeing now you can afford both!
Gail
Customer Review: Excelent camera and price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have spent a long time considering the purchase of a SLR digital camera to upgrade from my old EOS 35mm. I was set to purchase the 10D for christmas this year but my oh my was I glad the 20D came out, it is faster, quieter, and has 8.2 mp insted of the 6.x mp in the 10D.
The 10D is a great camera and the 20D is only better, the start up takes about 1/200 of a second so you probably won't even notice it, you can shoot repeating photos as fast as the flash will allow (depending on the media card of course) but the system is quick and takes great photos.
The lens that comes with the set is, well, not the greatest, but for costing basicly nothing over the body alone it is a good add on and will shoot some good pictures for you. If your looking to do professional work I'd get a better lens (or purchase the professional EOS digital and professional lens). For the rest of us Sigma has always made great EOS lens.
If you are looking to buy a high quality digital camera this is the one for you, if you want a cheaper camera that is still excelent check out the rebel.
Customer Review: Awesome prosumer/almost-professional camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was upgrading from point-and-shoot digital. The choice was between the Canon Rebel XT, Nikon D70, and the Canon 20D. I am glad that I footed the extra cash for the 20D and even the IS 17-85 lens. It's well worth the investment for budding enthusiasts/amateurs like myself. Like playing a violin, you can't really be inspired to do better and do more if you don't have the right instrument.
PRO: FAST system in turning on and triggering, 5 shots/sec bursting (for great children pictures), 1/8000th second shutter speed (fun water pictures), 9-point auto-focusing system, solid feel of the body, ease of menu and yet plenty of options.
IMPROVEMENT: The door for the memory card is a bit loose as it is on the back side of the right hand grip. The shutter is a bit loud if you don't want the turning heads in a quiet setting (but even then it's not so unacceptable as you do have a nice camera to show off!).
17-85 IS LENS: Way better than the cheap stock lens! Image stabilization is great especially if you don't like shooting with a flash.