The Canon EOS 20D 8.2-Megapixel dSLR
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By SLR Today
Published on 10/30/2006
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.
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
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.
The Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera
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
- 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)