The Canon EOS 20D is another well-balanced entry to mid-range digital SLR appealing to both advanced amateurs and professional photographers on a budget. The successor to the popular Canon 10D has a new 8.2-megapixel APS-C-size (22.5 by 15.0mm) CMOS sensor combined with a second-generation DIGIC II image processor also found on the professional EOS-1D Mark II.

The 20D has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, providing an angle of view 1.6 times the normal EF lens focal length. The camera also has a relatively wide 100-1600 ISO range, with ISO 3200 capability in extended mode. At higher ISOs, the camera is designed to keep noise at a minimum through the usage of newly developed narrow-gap microlenses and noise-reduction circuits. Images should be sharp and clear, even under low-light conditions.




The camera switches on in only 0.2 seconds, and is capable of continuous shooting at 5 frames per second for up to 23 consecutive shots (JPEGs). Maximum shutter speed on the Canon 20D is top shutter speed of 1/8,000 second without flash, and1/250 second with flash.

The Canon EOS 20D has several other important features, including a 1.8-inch color LCD display, E-TTL II flash metering system (also found on the EOS-1D Mark II), Canon EF lens compatibility, ability to shoot in RAW / JPEG, or both at the same time, expanded zoom display, a true black and white mode, strong magnesium alloy body, high-precision 9-point AF system, and in-camera image processing options.

Retail Price: $1300

Key Features
  • 8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW images
  • Includes 18-55mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup
  • Direct printing with PictBridge printers
  • Store images on CompactFlash memory card
  • Powered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery pack
Specifications
  • CCD resolution: 8.25 megapixels
  • ISO equivalent: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200
  • Maximum shutter speed: 30 seconds
  • Minimum shutter speed: 1/8000 second
  • Resolution modes: Fine/Normal settings: 3504 x 2336, 2544 x 1696, 1752 x 1168 pixels; RAW 3504 x 2336 pixels
  • Optical zoom: 3x
  • Digital zoom: N/A
  • Autofocus: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS Sensor
  • Focal length: 18 to 55 millimeters
  • Maximum aperture: f3.5
  • Aperture modes: f3.5-5.6
  • Memory: Type I and II CompactFlash card
  • Maximum high-resolution images: 3.6 MB per image (Large/Fine)
  • Burst mode: Yes, 23 shots (Large/Fine JPEG) or 6 shots (RAW or RAW+JPEG)
  • Continuous shooting speed: Approximately 5 frames per second
  • Delay between shots: Information unavailable
  • Rapid-fire shots: Information unavailable
  • Display size: 1.8 inches
  • Viewfinder: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
  • Flash type: Auto pop-up E-TTL II autoflash (retractable)
  • Red-eye reduction: Yes
  • Tripod mount: Information unavailable
  • Image types: JPEG, RAW formats
  • In-camera editing: Information unavailable
  • Manual features: Focus, exposure, white balance, shutter
  • Special features: LCD monitor has 12 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese)
  • Software: Canon's Digital Photo Professional (Version 1.1), EOS Solution Disk (Version 8.0), and Photoshop Elements 2.0
  • Batteries: One Battery Pack BP-511A
  • Size name: Digital SLR
  • Width: 5.7 inches
  • Height: 4.2 inches
  • Depth: 2.8 inches
  • Weight: 24.2 ounces (body only)