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Canon EOS 20D Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon EOS 20D digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon EOS 20D accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon EOS 20D manual and always important Canon EOS 20D lens which makes the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon EOS 20D accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon EOS 20D kit or bundle, is the Canon EOS 20D leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon EOS 20D body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
EOS 20D |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$1499.00 |
| Street Price |
$1046.50 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-20 |
| Date Available |
2004-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wireless or Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
685 g
24.0 oz |
| Size |
144 x 106 x 72 mm
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3504x2336, 2544x1696, 1728x1152 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
8.80 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
APS-C |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Canon CMOS |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.60 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Digital Zoom |
No |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
9-point phase detection |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Aperture Range Description |
Varies with lens used |
| Lens Thread Type |
Varies with lens used |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
SLR type, eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
94% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
118000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| ISO Rating Max |
3200 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash, custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/8000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, Partial (9%) |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
13 |
| Flash Range Description |
13 meters at ISO 100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Uncompressed Format |
CCD-RAW (CR2) |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
None |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
0.3 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.4 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
21 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
4.8 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon EOS 20D review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon EOS 20D power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon EOS 20D digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon EOS 20D even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Canon EOS 20D Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon EOS 20D rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon EOS 20D accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon EOS 20D wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon EOS 20D, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon EOS 20D camera or Canon EOS 20D lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Canon EOS 20D camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon EOS 20D digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon EOS 20D powergrip digital camera.
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