Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
Manufacturer: Canon
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price. Other features include a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync at 1/250, a new high-precision 9-point AF System, a built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection and a refined magnesium alloy body, for rugged, go anywhere photography. Compatible with not only Canon's new EF-S Lenses, but with the entire EOS System of lenses and flashes, the EOS 20D offers lots of creative growth potential. Advanced Viewing and Printing, Powerful Software Compatible with all EF/EF-S Lenses and Many EOS System Accessories Built-in electronic-flash with shoe for optional add-on flashes 1.8 LCD screen and Viewfinder Self Timer Uses CompactFlash memory storage cards for image storage (Type 1 & 2) Canon BP511 rechargeable battery Images transferable to PC Macintosh or PictBridge and Canon-Direct Includes Canon 17-85mm (3x) EF Zoom Lens

Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

Average customer rating:

Very good camera for the money
If you can't wait for the 40D
Brilliant camera
Not to much, not too little... juuust right!
Excellent camera, humbling experience

Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

8.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor that can be viewed at extreme angles up to 170 degrees
High- and low-speed consecutive shooting (5 frames and 3 frames per second, respectively)
Fully compatible with all EF and EF-S Lenses and a wide range of EOS system accessories; kit includes EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens
Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards

ASIN: B000GFT7H6

Product Description

Canon's new EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS 30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5 inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in an sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is truly perfection, refined.

Customer Reviews:

Very good camera for the money .......2007-06-27

So i got this camera as an upgrade from the canon rebel and it's an amazing camera, i didn't realize how fast it could take pictures. i like every thing about this camera the battery life is amazing i charge my battery about every 1000-1500 shots. My flash units have trouble keeping up with the camera when shooting at high speed. Witch is a very nice feature to be able to shoot at 3fps or 5fps. I suggest getting a high speed card to keep up with the camera. Over all this is an amazing camera i would recommend it to any serious photographer

If you can't wait for the 40D.......2007-06-15

For those not familiar with the canon line the 10D came first, then the 20D, then the Rebel (aka 300D)then there were the really high end bodies with astronomical price tags that I won't mention. Later came the revamped rebel the 350D and the Xti and the revamped 20D known as the 30D. Each body has slightly different specs and megapixels, the Xti has the new 10 megapixel sensor but for me anyhow it just doesn't have the features I need. My primary purpose for my cameras is shooting karate tests for my school, I shoot in a gymnasium with mixed lighting (and not much light either, this camera can shoot in the equivalent of ISO 3200 with very acceptable results, especially if used with a product such as noise ninja to correct noise issues) and have had to learn to get around mixed lighting issues but primarily I need the 5 fps offered by the 20D/30D and the more expensive canon bodies that I sure can't afford on my salary. The Rebels and the 20D/30D have a "C" sized sensor which means that any 35mm lens you put on this body has a magnification factor of 1.6 so a 10 mm lens works a lot closer to 20 mm than ten mm etc. The C sized sensor also means that Canon and other lens manufacturers can take some design liberties with the back of the lens (of course this also means these special lenses won't work on a standard body just on a c sensor body). The 20D is a very capable camera for anyone that wants to shoot fast sports or weddings etc. The 30D has a lot of little tweaks that make an already excellent product even more capable. The 20D has been discontinued as far as I know but you can still find them new on ebay etc., given a choice go for the 30D, they've revamped the shutter mechanism, revamped at least one of the focusing modes, the lcd is bigger and brighter, and to me anyhow, it just feels a lot spunkier when I shoot with it (and the 20D was already incredibly spunky). I haven't had a chance to shoot my usual subject with it yet but just from a few snaps her and there it seems to expose a little darker at least outdoors in the shade. I was going to wait for the 40D but I got a chance at a floor model 30D for an unbelievable price and so I grabbed it knowing the new 40D would not be as cheap in the forseeable future. The big difference with the 40D will be the new 10 megapixel sensor. I really enjoy my camera, I think the canon glass is generally overpriced especially for the professional L series lenses. Take a look at the Sigma EX or EX DG line before deciding on canon glass, they're generally just as fast as the canon lenses at focusing and one heckuva lot cheaper.

Recommended lenses: For a walk around lens the canon 28-135 IS is a great lens. For shooting stuff that can be close or medium far look at the 17-85 IS and the sigma 10-20 EX DG (good landscape lens too). The IS system is great because it will correct camera shake to a point and allows you to handhold at shutter speeds not normally possible. The kit lens 17-55 is ok but there are much better choices, avoid it if you can.

Flash units: The canon 580EX is a great flash but also check out the metz af-58 1C for professional class units, the built in flash is not really suited for anything but snaps if you ask me.

Other stuff you want: IS lenses suck batteries like candy. You want the BG-E2 or one of the generic equivalent battery grips (ebay). It makes the camera a lot more stable, easier to hold and repeats some common controls when shooting vertically.

Several extra batteries: I like the Lenmar rapid charger (comes with a 12V car cord too) for these batteries and buy a few extra off ebay (check the seller rep and be sure they are 7.4 volt packs not 7.2 volt packs--full price these batteries are ridiculous but you can get them reasonable on ebay from third party manufacturers)

Several large fast compact flash cards: Full sized images take a lot of space, this camera has large buffers so you almost never have an issue but buy the 80-150X high speed cards, you'll be glad you did (warranty generally better on them also). I've used Lexar and ridata and sandisk extreme with no issues in this camera, buy a few medium sized 2G-4G ones not one huge one (card errors can wipe the whole card but that's rare).

Nice bag: The 20D/30D are somewhat weatherized but it's still not something you want to get wet. Hlliburton makes some very nice metal cases with foam inserts to protect your expensive gear. You might also want a special cover for shooting in inclement weather that lets you control the camera and keeps the water off it.

Digital wallet? If you shoot a lot and are away a long time a digital wallet with a notebook hard drive installed will let you clean off your cards and reuse them while storing your images on the internal hard drive. These can be found on ebay pre assembled or in kits just add your own hard drive and away you go.

Lots of hard drive space or a product like Roxio and a DVD burner: You need to store your hard won images securely. I have mine on three hard drives for redundancy you could also use a RAID setup or back up to DVD (but the size of DVDs you need a lot of those to backup lots of images) at least until such time as most normal people can afford the new blue ray and media backing up to single layer DVD will take a while. Dual layer DVD holds twice as much but the media is a lot more expensive. When you choose a software make sure it's one that will chain the backup for you automatically, it's a big hassle to figure out what will fit on a DVD manually.

Brilliant camera.......2007-06-05

My only regret is that I have not had this camera for my whole life. There may be a reason why a professional might need a 5D or what not, but for the rest of us, this camera does it all with ease, elegance and style. With a good lens, is it awesome. I snapped a small baby allegator I could hardly see from 50 feet away, and when I blew the image up on the computer you could see every detail, including his pupil and the glint in his eye. This camera is a lot of fun.

Not to much, not too little... juuust right!.......2007-05-07

This camera is perfect for my needs. Any more than 8 megapixels makes for file size that chew up my computer's hard drive capacity too quickly. The options and controls give me all the flexibility I could desire in taking pictures. The 5 frames per second exposure rate is great for Little League picture taking, capturing all the action needed. The 1.6 focal length multiplier is also great for my needs, making all of my lenses effectively 60% longer (I don't need wide angle shots often, and am content with panoramas when needed). The low noise, high ISO capabilities have been fantastic to date, and the high shutter speed capability has allowed me to take some great low depth of field exposures on bright days with an f2.8 lens. Highly recommended.

Excellent camera, humbling experience.......2007-03-23

I have been a photo hobbiest for several years. I decided to get serious and began selling some of my work. I got such great review and have sold several prints. This prompted me to take an online photo class and buy the Canon 30D. The camera has every mode that a point and shoot camera has but, if you are serious about photography this camera provides you more options that you could ever ask for. I quickly relized that I could not cheat with the camera. I really had to know what I was doing if I was going to us the manual mode. Every day I learn something more and am so excited. I have to say that I did not even read the manual. The camera is very well laid out and if you are at all experienced with the Canon point and shoot cameras all of the controls will be familiar. I considered the new sony alpha, the new nikon, canon rebel and the olympus. Out of all the camera options the 30d just melted into my hand. THIS CAMERA IS COMFORTABLE! The grip and size of the camera is designed for long hours of use. It is a little on the heavy side compared to a lot of other cameras, but I totally forgot about the weight after one day of shooting. The 30D lives up to the Canon name and of all the camera options under $2500.00 this is the best.

Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

Average customer rating:

Great Camera
Wonderful All Around Camera for anyone\
Be Careful
Worth the step up from the Rebel
Good Intermediate DSLR

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Product Features:

8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW images
Includes 17-85mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup
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The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price. Other features include a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync at 1/250, a new high-precision 9-point AF System, a built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection and a refined magnesium alloy body, for rugged, go anywhere photography. Compatible with not only Canon's new EF-S Lenses, but with the entire EOS System of lenses and flashes, the EOS 20D offers lots of creative growth potential. Advanced Viewing and Printing, Powerful Software Compatible with all EF/EF-S Lenses and Many EOS System Accessories Built-in electronic-flash with shoe for optional add-on flashes 1.8 LCD screen and Viewfinder Self Timer Uses CompactFlash memory storage cards for image storage (Type 1 & 2) Canon BP511 rechargeable battery Images transferable to PC Macintosh or PictBridge and Canon-Direct Includes Canon 17-85mm (3x) EF Zoom Lens

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera.......2007-06-19

For the price I do not think I could have done better. I got this as a up grade from a 300D and man what a deal, The 20D is everything I expected and more. The EF-S 17-85 mm is a great lens for a walk around lens,and the IS I love you can get some tough shots with out a tripod. If you are looking to up grade and don't need all the bells and whistles of the 30D this could be what your looking for, same camera different price

Wonderful All Around Camera for anyone\.......2007-05-04

I have had this camera for about a year and a half and just have used it everywhere with great success. I have taken photos in the fog, the rain, sun, at noon, at twilight.....used the kit lens which did all right - it can actually be a pretty good lens. The 20D works well with any lens. I have some lovely photos taken with the 50 l.8; this is another inexpensive lens which gives very good results and it is excellent in low light. Since the 20D allows you to really change the ISO, you will get photos that never were a possibility before. Now that the 30D is out, I see the price of the 20D is less than when I bought it; I am not complaining as I have had the use for all this time. I bought the 580 Speedlite to use with this but have never had to use it. Amazing camera; you can just use the Auto function and be very pleased; or go on and learn all the various functions of the 20D to become a better protographer....buy it.

Be Careful.......2007-03-06

I ordered the camera from Beach Camera. My package was sent no signature required. They set my new 20d on the porch and left. What would have happened if my neighbor had not been the one to pick it up!!!!!!

Worth the step up from the Rebel.......2007-01-16

This camera is certainly worth the step up from the Rebel if you truly want to get serious about photography as a hobby.
- The build of the case is superb
- The ergonomics are excellent, it fits right into your hands and all of the buttons are easily and intuitively accessible while you aim at your subject.
- Camera is large and heavy enough for heavy telephoto lenses, whereas the Rebel feels complete unbalanced
- There are just the right number of wheels/buttons for controlling aperture, shutter speed, metering, and focus points.
- unlike the new Rebel, there is an LCD display on top so that the big screen on the back does not have to turn on to show you the settings.

I am recommending this camera over the rebel for build and ergonomic reasons. If you are going to be taking lots of pictures and putting a lot of effort into them, then this next step is completely worth it.

Good Intermediate DSLR.......2007-01-10

Great Camera - Five Stares - Good build quailty, great photos. Simple to use and explore photography as a art. Takes more than your point and shoot but it's worth it when you get that great shot.

Leses - 2 stars - Skip the 17mm-85mm and 18mm-55mm kits and get a really good all around lense that is forward compatable with a full 35mm CCD - Both kit lenses are EF-S and will not work on the 5D or other full frame DSLR or 35mm film bodies.

Get the body only and the 28mm-135mm lense to start if your new to photography and then go from there. If you are sure photography is for you get the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. The kit lenses are not worth the money you spend for them.

Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera With EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens + 2GB Accessory Kit

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Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera With EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens + 2GB Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: CE

Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
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Product Description

EOS 30D, a mild evolution of the EOS 20D. Headline changes are a subtly redesigned body, spot metering, selectable continuous shooting speed, 100,000 shutter cycle life, a larger LCD monitor and the expected switch from simple image parameters to Canon's preferred PictureStyles. From an imaging pipeline point of view this camera has the same sensor and image processor and the default PictureStyle matches the EOS 20D's default image parameters (hence expect exactly the same imaging performance). * Redesigned body (more EOS 5D like). Features: * Larger LCD monitor (2.5")* Soft-touch shutter release button * AE/AF lock remains set if shutter is kept half-pressed between shots * Faster startup and wake from sleep times * Direct print button on rear of camera (woo!)* Spot metering * 100,000 shot shutter cycle * ISO selectable in third stop steps * ISO speed shown in viewfinder as you change it (still not once changed though)* Selectable 5 or 3 fps continuous shooting * PictureStyles instead of simple image parameters * 9,999 images per folder (instead of 100 as per the EOS 20D)* 15 menu languages (3 new). + Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens: Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 30D and Digital Rebel shooters. It has Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. And of course, it's optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode. +PLUS+ 2GB ACCESSORY KIT.

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