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: not a toy
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned canon SLR's (Rebel back in 90's) and digital (G2 since 2000). This (D20) is not a toy. For simple point and click, you are better off with a cybershot, or whatever little gadget takes pictures, makes phone calls and fits in your purse.
This is a camera that is used by the most serious amateur photographers (and several pros when on "leave" :-) ...) ..
It offers unbelievable control and you will end up spending some serious money on lenses and filters before you get done. But, its all about whether you are into it to take pictures of the family, or whether you are into it to take pictures.
The digital workflow it allows is remarkably easy. The amount of "diving saves" you can do to a picture that was not exactly well-taken is incredible. But prepare to learn new skills and spend some time. Like I mentioned, this is a weapon not a toy.
Customer Review: Well worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera about 2 months before my son was born. I knew little about Digital SLRs, but after research I found that this was the one for me. This camera is well constructed and durable. The pictures are excellent. I have blown a few of my pictures up to 11X17 without any problem. Also, if you are going to be doing any editing of photos on your computer, this camera would be great. I would recommend purchasing the newest version of Photoshop or Photoshop elements (when I bought mine it only came with Elements 2.0 and 3.0 was already on the market). Also, if you want your pictures to turn out, you MUST purchase a larger flash. The onboard flash is weak, will leave shadows and it does not allow you to do any type of "bounce" flash. On the whole, this is the best camera I have ever had in my life and it would be great for anyone who has previous experience with SLR cameras.Customer Review: I have looked for long time
Summary: 5 Stars
I have looked for a long time and owned manye digital cameras. but none I have had compare to this. Most good digitals in low light have a delay from the time you press the button until it takes pic. but this thing even with flash is instant. We went out side just after the sun set. and used the camera on P setting with iso of 100. (Very easy to figure out and use this stuff too). I got my wife to jump off the ground. I took 4 pics of her before she landed. No way you would even get a pick of her in air with a reg. digital. We did not time it I just focused then tried to get her jumping. this camera has blew me away. you will not no the differance from this to a real 35mm unless you are a true pro. Useing real lens I think helps as well insteady of built in digital. But the big thing is the DSLR if you want to capture objects moving then please get this camera or at least a dSLR.Customer Review: An absolutely wonderful camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is really great. I knew I liked it before, but I immediately began to appreciate this camera all the more when I ended up with a Rebel XT as a "loaner" while my 20d was in repair.
Not that the XT is a bad camera, it just doesn't really compare to the 20d.
The 20d has a nice feel to it; it is fairly large, which is great since I have somewhat large hands. The features are great too. And the image quality is awesome. I don't really need to go into all of the details, as most of the other reviewers have done an excellent job. Let me just say that it is a great camera and is worth the five stars.
The only complaint I have about the camera is that it doesn't have spot metering. The ability to do your light metering off of a single point of interest would be great - and they did add it to the 30d.
Customer Review: My First DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
Only being an amateur photographer of sorts I wanted to ease into the field with a solid easy to use camera that didn't skimp on the features. I purchased mine on ebay used for an extremely good price so I may be a bit biased here. However, prior to that I did do a lot of research and found this along with one other from Nikon to be the best for my needs. In the end I focused more on Canon due to the lens selection and the numerous other canon products such as printers and papers that'd make compatibility less of a hassle.
Works great with Windows XP. And recently found it just as easy to work with Windows 7 (32-Bit) by simply setting it to P2P in the menu section.
It is an older camera in terms of how technology ages and with that its a bit bulkier. However its insides have easily stood up against its age.