Canon 20D

Advantages: Well balanced, good quality images, great dial wheel
Disadvantages: Small screen size, dust on the sensor

...This was my first Digital SLR(single lens reflex) the Canon 20D. I had previously owned a Nikon and with good recommendations from my friends I decided to switch to Canon. The camera is very well built with strong controls and buttons. Surprisingly it is not heavy which helps balance out the camera nicely. The menu functions are very easy to use with simple sections with the help of the dial wheel. The dial wheel is a my favourite feature on this camera. It allows you to move easily through the menu and importantly through your photographs. You can navigate through your captured photographs with the slight turn of the dial wheel and it was this featured that interested me towards this camera. The pop up flash is useful in dim light situations and can be manually adjusted for brightness in manual mode. I would say there are a few...

jai247 01.01.2009 · Read review
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Living with a 5D after a 20D

Advantages: Full frame sensor, very high resolution, excellent operation
Disadvantages: Costs double the price of a 30D, hidden extra costs

...I owned a 20D before this and so my view is relative to that camera. The 5D feels very much like the 20D and 30D in that it is pretty much the same size and operationally very similar except for not having any kind of built-in flash. Pro users argue that not having the pop-up flash is not a disadvantage because nobody would seriously use such a weak flash but I miss not having it on the 5D. While the flash on the 20D is indeed very weak (GN12), it often found use for quick, last resort use when there wasn't time to dig out the "proper" flash unit. It also serves a more important function as a AF assist light in very dark situations. Admittedly, having the flash pulse rapidly to allow the AF to "see" in the dark can be disturbing to subjects but it's better than having an out of focus picture. Without the built-in flash or any...

buyer991 26.08.2006 (06.11.2007) · Read review
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Nikon D90 - My Next 'Last' Camera

Advantages: Movies, LiveView, 12.3 mpixels, build quality, excellent lens range
Disadvantages: Still quite bulky for casual use. Expensive if that's all you want it for

...There?s been a legion of digital cameras that have passed through my hands since they started to become a serious contender for 35mm?s domination of the amateur market. Going from memory, they?ve included Philips, Casio, Canon, Nikon and errr?..Nikon. Of course the last one, my first DSLR, a Nikon D70 was going to be the last; but then we all say that don?t we, lads? What I really meant was ?the last for quite a while?. LOOKS LIKE THE ?QUITE A WHILE? HAS EXPIRED Then my daughter started making noises about a night-school class in photography, where the minimum kit requirement just so happened to be a DSLR, and I got to thinking about letting her have the D70 for a ?song?, whilst good ol? Dad treats himself to the later and much higher-specified D90. Since I bought the D70 four or five years back, things have moved on apace...

BNibbles 04.08.2009 · Read review
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  AUDI'D RICHADA RATE THE A4 2.0 TFSI S LINE?

Advantages: Acceleration. Style. Build Quality.
Disadvantages: Power Delivery. Driving Position. Price. Equipment. Soulless. Fuel Consumption.

..., can only be attributed to Audi?s interior designers, were it not for that fine interior, excepting the offset driving position, this car would, as far as I am concerned, have very little to recommend it. Putting that score into perspective are the following cars based on identical scoring criteria: AUDI A4 2.0TFSi SLine ? 71.1% ALFA ROMEO 147 1.9JTD Lusso (5 Dr) - 67.8% FIAT PUNTO GRANDE SPORTING 130 Mjet - 75.9% FORD KUGA 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM - 64.7% HONDA ACCORD i-DECT EX GT (2008 Model) Saloon - 69.4% HONDA ACCORD i-CTDi Saloon - 80.0% HONDA CIVIC 1.8i VTEC SE - 78.2% HONDA CIVIC 1.8i VTEC S i-SHIFT - 68.8% HONDA CIVIC IMA SE - 73.5% HONDA JAZZ 1.4 SE CVT-7 (Automatic) - 74.7% SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0D RE - 85.3% SUBARU LEGACY 2.0D RE SALOON ? 85.8% SAAB 9-3 TiD Vector - 68.2% SAAB 9-3 TiD Linear CONVERTIBLE (2007 Mondel) - 74.1% VAUXHALL...

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Canon 20D Review

Advantages: Image Quality, Feel and Ergonomics
Disadvantages: Size and weight (but not bad for a D-SLR)

...The Canon 20D is the fourth DSLR of the xxD line by Canon, which now contains 6 cameras. In my opinion the 20D is one of the best, for a number of reasons. The 8mp sensor allows prints to be made at A3 size or more, while reducing noise in the images. It also features a Magnesium Alloy body which feels very solid, and adds to the impression that this camera is more expensive than it actually is - it can be found very cheaply now from eBay or professional camera dealers. The 5 frames per second is more than enough for shooting action sequences, from children's school sports days to F1 and airshows. The images the 20D produces are of very high quality, with comparitavely low noise at high ISO presenting perfectly useable shots up to ISO 800. Battery life is impressive, but can be improved by using the optional BG-E2 battery grip, which...

benjybh 29.01.2008 · Read review
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Toyota Corolla Verso T2 2,0 D-4D

Advantages: More space than standard models
Disadvantages: still looking

...Summary *********** There are only a very few Toyota Corolla Versos' on our roads today, This is because the car just isn't practical enough. The Zafira and the Picassio all did a much better job So Toyota brought out the all new and very impressive Toyota Corolla Verso T2 2.0 D-4D. Transmission *************** The Verso T2 has got a 5 Speed Manual Gearbox and is a front wheel drive veichle. Body Style *********** This is a great People Carrier that comes in many colours, including Silver and Blue. Behind The Wheel ******************** This 7 Seat Toyota is a very comfortable car to drive,( so my partner says, I dont actually drive) with its well designed driving position.The Pedal's are smooth and easy to use and the controls are well situated for ease of use.It can be driven for long hours or short but whichever...

me_and_my_teddybear 17.02.2006 · Read review
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eos 20:D

Advantages: good quality pictures, noticable difference
Disadvantages: expensive hobby!

...put the image stablilizer on which does help a lot when taking any kind of picture especially if you are prone to shaky hands (i am sometimes!) I would recommend the basic lens to begin with, the 17-85, as it covers a reasonable range of distances, but for those real close ups you need the more expensive lenses, but i guarantee it is worth it, my partner has seen a picture of a tiny insect on the back of a bumblebee taken with the 70-300 lens, and we are saving for one at the moment. This camera is suitable for both beginners, amateurs and people who are beginning professional photography. It is lightweight, quite hardy, the casing is metal unlike the 350D which is plastic, so stands up to quite a bit, is safe in the rain, and takes astounding pictures at 8MP its much better than your average digital camera, and I would recommend...

crowhurstian11 08.11.2005 · Read review
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My experience of the Nikon D90 as an amateur photographer.

Advantages: Excellent picture quality, lots of useful features, well designed controls, great kit lens
Disadvantages: More expensive than some other DSLRs, quite big and heavy, limited movie mode

... How I made my choice I recently bought the D90 to upgrade from my Olympus 560UZ bridge camera, so this is my first foray into DSLR photography. Most people starting in DSLR photography will opt for the cheaper D40, or the D60, D70 and D80. I am not particularly rich, and in the end chose the D90 because I didn't want to grow out of the smaller DSLR and have to buy a new body quickly. I have found that the prices of Nikon DSLRs haven't decreased significantly over the last 3 years, so I decided (maybe wrongly) that this option would save me money in the long run. I found that it is very important to go into a shop and hold the camera in your hands before making a choice. All the photography shop assistants said that the Canon series was just as good as the Nikons, but I discounted them because I didn't get on with the feel...

potoroo99 15.09.2009 (22.09.2009) · Read review
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EOS20D - Fantastic Camera

Advantages: Semi-pro dSLR camera, fast AF, good control of Creative Zones
Disadvantages: None that I've found yet

...Canon have once again come good with the semi-pro EOS 20D digital SLR camera. I upgraded to the 20D after having a 300D for the past 12 months. Immediately you can feel the better build quality, the magnesium body is more rugged than the plastic 300D body, and the lens mount is more positive when attaching lenses. I photograph a lot of motor sports, and where this camera really comes into it's own is in the speed of the AF mechanism with it's 9-point focusing, the shutter speed (up to 5 shots per second) the size of the internal buffer (no more waiting around for the buffer to clear before taking more shots) and the very short power-up time (no more missed shots waiting for the camera to power-up). One big benefit over and above the 300D is a ability to use AI Servo in all of the creative modes. The power of the dSLR camera...

ransj 25.07.2005 (27.07.2005) · Read review
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Scott Reflex 20 - A good all rounder.

Advantages: Good frame, Fast climber, Well specced. Good to upgrade over time.
Disadvantages: Tyres wear out quickly, Can't fit big tyres.

...I bought my Reflex 20 about 6 months ago. From the off she was upgraded so I can only give you the low down on what I rode. Upgrades are tyres, pedals, stem, forks and brakes. I ride a bit of all terrains. Commuting to work along a 6 mile route that rakes in a bit of road, steep hills and some smooth single track, worth the slight detour, so it gave me a good indication of where the bikes strengths and weaknesses were. Strengths: The frame is light but stiff as well. Okay, you'll never get a hardtail riding as smooth as a FS, but she handles fast downhill sections very well and takes all the abuse I have thrown at it in it's stride and climbing is great with the frame putting everything in the right place. I upgraded my forks and brakes so I cannot comment on them but it seems well specced for the price. The wheels are also...

BigWill1981 16.11.2007 (15.11.2007) · Read review
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