Canon Eos 20D Digital SLR [8.2Mp, up to 5fps] – Body Only is no ordinary camera. Canon’s award-winning CMOS technology delivers outstanding image quality and 8.2 Megapixel resolution. The DIGIC II architecture drives blistering 5fps continuous shooting with a maximum burst of 23 frame JPEG images, class-leading colour rendition accuracy, quick start-up times and rapid display and zooming of images during in-camera review. JPEG and RAW files write simultaneously with no loss of performance.
Focus
9 auto focus points are carefully distributed across a wide area of the frame for fast, accurate focusing, even with off-centre subjects and particularly with ‘rule-of-thirds’ compositions.
Helpful consumer’s review
I upgraded to a 20d from a 300d. The 20d seems to be better built and just as easy to use although I personally find the two rotating controls a little confusing and keep changing the wrong settings. The 20d is quick to power up and use and generally quick at doing everything. A nice touch over the 300d is that you have 3 focus modes including continuous focus in all of the creative or manual modes not just in sport. You can also change the ISO, shutter speed, metering and all other common settings quickly and easily.
The camera is very easy to use and if you have used anything similar you will no doubt get the hang of it in no time at all. The only criticism’s I have at the moment are that the on / off switch is for me a little difficult to operate compared to the 300d and the focus and sharpness are still a little soft compared to one or two rivals even on parameter 1 and after cranking the settings up manually.
Overall I am happy with the 20d, 8.2 meg should be enough for most people, and I would recommend that anyone looking at a 10d, 300d or 350d or any of the competitors should concider the 20d as it is so good that once you have one you will probably be happy with it for years to come and if you buy a 300d or 350d instead you will save a few quid but might always suspect that you bought a cheaper alternative.
