Canon EOS 20D digital SLR - Canon Digital Cameras

The Canon EOS 20D digital SLR is Canon's latest prosumer digital Single Lens Reflex, replacing the EOS 10D. Smaller and lighter than the 10D, the EOS 20D is built in an all-black magnesium alloy external body with a solid stainless steel internal chassis. Positioned between the entry-level EOS Digital Rebel and the professional EOS 1D series dSLRs, the 20D occupies a coveted space reserved for advanced amateur photographers desiring pro level image quality and handling in a relatively affordable package.

The EOS 20D has an APS-sized CMOS image sensor with 8.2 megapixel resolution. It boasts ISO sensitivity of 100 to 3200, with ISO 100 to 800 noise-free, and ISO 1600 and 3200 having very acceptable noise level.

With the ESO 20D, users can expect access to a broad range of Canon's professional accessories and lenses. They can take full advantage of Canon’s lineup of EF and EF-S Series professional lenses, add a battery grip (Battery Grip BG-E2) or powerful external flash unit (Speedlite 580EX). The EOS 20D can also be purchased with a lens kit made specially for the 20D: the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens. With a crop factor of 1.6x, this gives a 35mm equivalent of 27.2-136mm, in other words a wide-angle to medium telephoto 5x optical zoom. The lens also has the added benefit of having image stabilization built-in that minimizes blur from unsteady handling and provides maximum performance for wide-angle shooting.

The EOS 20D is fast: a 0.2 sec. startup, 65 milliseconds shutter lag, high speed morror drive, shortened viewfinder blackout time, 5fps consecutive shooting speed during maximum bursts of 23 shots (6 shots in RAW format), and fast data transfer using USB 2.0

Shutter speed ranges from a blazing 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec. White Balance offers advanced compensation and bracketing functions, and the new viewfinder is bright, clear and especially easy to focus. The EOS 20D also has a Monochrome mode with filter and toning effects as well as adjustable contrast and sharpness.

The Canon EOS 20D digital SLR will appeal to advanced amateur photographers desiring speed and performance combined with professional image quality. It provides advanced amateur photographers a relatively affordable entry into professional / commercial photography while professional photographers will find the 20D a perfect backup digital camera.

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