Canon EOS-20D Body only Digital Camera

I already had some good canon USM lenses from my film cameras so for me there was little choice. It was a Canon DSLR or a whole mass of extra expense with buying lenses for a different camera body. HOWEVER, if you are thinking of moving up from a compact digital camera or from a film camera then Canon cameras are still one of the number one choices. But don't get rid of that compact just yet! There will still be lots of situations where you need a compact!

So, what do I like about the Canon 20d? The sensor produces excellent colour rendition! That's first! Canon make their own sensors and it really shows. Just check some of the 20d images on flickr to see what results you can get. There's a wide range of shooting options, but do take the time to use the higher ISO sttings on cloudy days. (programme only) Ultra quick start up from sleep. Go out for the day and just leave it on! Good battery life. Sturdy build and easy to use functions, although you WILL need to take time to learn how to employ all of them.

Canons web site has all the download information you will ever need from drivers to instruction manuals.

What do I dislike? Only that with a medium or mid range zoom lens it seems a bit quick to switch on the flash on a very dull day in full auto mode, hence the need to learn how to change ISO to 400 or higher in programme mode (P)

I own two 20d's one with a medium zoom and the other with a portrait lens. I bought both camera bodies from ebay in truly excellent condition and for no more than the cost of a very good compact or prosumer camera. I can honestly say that I have found these to be a delight to use and now scan the ads for days out where I can use them to best effect.