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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Review of Canon EOS 20D

eos 20:D

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

...Clips No Remote control N3 connector Tripod mount Yes Self-timer 10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up) Time-lapse recording Yes, by USB cable and PC Orientation sensor Yes Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II) Storage included None Uncompressed format RAW Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.21) Quality Levels Fine, Normal, RAW Viewfinder TTL LCD 1.8 " LCD Pixels 118,000 Playback zoom Yes Video out Yes USB Yes, 2.0 Firewire (IEEE 1394) No Battery / Charger Yes Battery Canon 1390mAh Li-Ion & Charger Weight (inc. batteries) 770 g (27.2 oz) Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in)...

crowhurstian11 08.11.2005 · Read review
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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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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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Canon EOS 450D - Superb!

Advantages: Extremely easy to use, fantastic picture quality, long battery life.
Disadvantages: I haven't found any!

...Introduction I bought the Canon EOS 450D a couple of months ago as my first SLR - and i can honestly say its an absolute pleasure to use. For someone like me who is a total novice in photography terms (but very willing to learn!) this camera is superb. Ease of use My friend and I researched SLR cameras for hours to try to find a camera for me. I can only be described as a beginner but I wanted to take the plunge and do some 'real' photography. The EOS 450D seemed to have everything I was looking for - and it is everything I was looking for. It is a very light, yet sturdy camera that fits comfortably in my hands. The large LCD screen is very sharp which is especially useful when you are trying to change settings, and i was surprised by how quickly i learned what all of the buttons did and also how quickly i was able to take a half decent...

island78 14.06.2009 · Read review
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The Canon EOS 450D

Advantages: high quality images, great design, rugged yet light, good value, quick
Disadvantages: auto modes can be dodgy in extreme lighting, only one control wheel, bad live view

...Canon has for a long time been renowned for its high quality cameras with superb image quality and good value for money. The Canon EOS 450D is no exception: rugged build, high quality images from Canon's renowned CMOS sensor, and good battery life and usability all contribute to the making of an excellent entry lever DSLR camera. In terms of picture quality, I feel Canon is unrivalled, and the 450D upholds this reputation. The 12.2MP and CMOS sensor produce excellent results in all light conditions. In bright light, the Canon has no issues sensoring quickly and almost always producing a result in auto and manual modes. The meter is swift and reliable, producing results that are frequently bettered by knowledge of the manual mode and histogram, but nevertheless excellent. The images from low light situations are also very good...

tobymather 30.12.2008 · Read review
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The Canon EOS 50D superb image quality.

Advantages: Superb image quality, well built, High resolution, low noise, Excellent spec.
Disadvantages: Only minor gripes, no CF card included, large and heavy compared to some.

...The Canon EOS 50D This review is based on my own reviews of this camera elsewhere (Amazon) and has been edited for the pupose of posting on here, I hope you will find it useful. I bought this camera almost as soon as it was released, so I have had plenty of time to get used to it, and test it fully before writing this review. Overview The first thing you notice is that this is not a small lightweight camera, but is a solid well built camera designed for serious use, yet despite it's size and weight it is still easy to hold and is comfortable to use, for those of you that have used the EOS 40D it has the same body shell as that, and has the advantage of using the same accessories as the EOS 40D as well. The menu's are well laid out and easy to use making this camera easy to set up and use, the large...

Markh5682 03.03.2009 (28.03.2009) · Read review
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Canon EOS 30D

Advantages: Multi-featured
Disadvantages: None

...This is a good quality product that offers good value for money in the very short term. Although as with most electronic products, the value will deteriorate over time and should be able to get a cheaper version next year. It's a great little device with plenty of features that I would highly recommend. This really is a wonderful piece of kit that should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. In the Box EOS 30D body Wide strap Battery Charger Power Cord Battery Pack BP-511A Interface cable Video cable Software CD ROM Purchased at Jessops for £850...

Nazuku 08.08.2006 (22.08.2007) · Read review
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Review of Canon EOS D30

Snap Happy with this beauty from Canon

Advantages: 8.2 mega pixel, Excellent build quality, value for money
Disadvantages: Optional battery pack not a great fit

...I bought this camera in the last year of my photography degree, prior to this I had a Canon eos 30 film camera. I was concerned that digital technoogy wasn't evolved enough yet for me to make the change but my fears have been proved wrong after buying the eos 20d. Its a fantastic camera with excellent image quality and is very easy to use. Rght from when you turn the camera on (o.2 millisend start up speed-now thats quick!) it delivers a rewarding experience. The menus are easy to navigate through with plenty of option to set the camera up the way YOU want it. All canon EF lenses fit the camera so, if like me your making the change from film to digital it'll be easy if you've already got some lenses. the camera has the ability to adjust the film iso setting from 100 iso right up to 3200 iso (H setting) You can adjust the white balance...

jamiegreed99 29.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Canon EOS 20D

Another leap forward by Canon

Advantages: fast start-up, fast auto-focussing
Disadvantages: not full 35mm frame

...Minor update after 4 months of ownership I have been using a Sandisk 2GB CF card and have never had to wait for the camera to write images, which did happen occasionally with the 10D and a 512MB Fuji card (the 2GB card will hold about 220 RAW images). Also, I have yet to need to change batteries while out (seems to handle more than 250 shots over a 3 week period). I use either the supplied battery, or a slightly more powerful lookalike - again with the 10D I sometimes had to change battery after 100+ shots. I suspect this is in part due to the Sandisk card using less power than the Fuji card. -------- Had my Canon EOS 20D for a couple of weeks now, and having snapped about 500 times I think its quite a big improvement on the 10D. Obvious changes: its slightly smaller, though it does not seem to be any lighter once...

tsahugh 07.10.2004 (06.02.2005) · Read review
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