Canon 20d Digital Camera

I am trying to take photos in a specific ratio size to increase workflow for a our cataloging sessions for the internet. Our inventory display software requires that the photos be uploaded in 640 by 480 format. We do have a Batch image resizer through Photoshop but it would be so much better if we could take the photos in this size. I cannot find anything about this being an option for the Canon EOS 20D. The minimum size is far larger (and different ratio) than the size I need. Does anybody have any suggestions? Thank you in advance Tyler

Unfortunately, there is no option for the 20D to shoot in this low resolution. Also, the APS-C sized sensor is a different aspect ratio and the camera was never designed to do any kind of cropping or resizing operations. The thought was probably that Photoshop and similar apps do a much better job with their resizing algorithms than the relatively meager processor on the 20D could manage, which is really intended as an image capture device, not a image editing/manipulation one. Those features are found on a few lower quality digital cameras, however.

2006-02-07 14:48:52 by gorgesauto

This is a video review of the Canon 20D. Launched in 2004, it's been around quite a while but its still a pretty capabable camera. This review ...

Highly recommended. I've only had it for a few months and have found it to be very versitile and very easy to operate. I bought after only having used a point & shoot Ricoh before and I found the basics were very easy to pick up. You'll be shooting in a variety of formats within minutes! I use it with either a 17-85mm or a 60mm 2.8 macro. It's also very good for playing back pics on the TV or PC instantly after a days outing.

2006-01-24 20:27:15 by camera buyer

Thumb-activated release mechanism
Can be locked to use the Bulb setting effectively
3-Foot long cord.

Hi im wanting a camera for taking photographs of scenery in cumbria lake districts.
I'm new to it all. Is the Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR a good camera for this? I can get the body for £180.

Also what lens would I need for good photos of scenery/mountains etc. thanks.!

It's old, but definitely still potent. I'd rather have a 20D than any of the modern digital rebel/xxxD/xxD series. The 20D is in Canon's line of semi-professional cameras, and therefore brings you a great deal more useablility with it's robust alloy chassis, 5fps continuous drive, pentaprism viewfinder, secondary control wheel, and greater selection of custom functions including all important second curtain sync with onboard flash,

Originally the 20D usually is kitted with Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II which wasn't particularly spectacular lens. It isn't easy to operate, and wasn't particularly sharp and rather prone to vignetting and fringing was inconsistent.

Therefore it's best to buy the camera body only and team it with the Canon 17-40mm f4L or a 24-105mm f4L IS both are formidable lenses from Canon's L-series. Canon's EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS is also a decent lens, but isn't anywhere near as strong as the L's.

You could also consider either the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6, Canon's EF-S 10-22, and Tokina 11-16mm lenses if you want extreme wide angle.

Also you may want a lens to pick a small bit of the environment out, and for that the 70-200mm f4L would do that job justice.

All of the lenses I've mentioned have distance scales, which are important to landscape photography, this allows you to focus on the hyperfocal point (you'll want to print out a hyperfocal chart from the internet) which maximises the area of the image that is acceptably focused.

Furthermore you should spend some money on a decent high quality tripod, capable of supporting around 5kg.

2010-02-17 13:43:26 by 3Muse

Price: $1,299.99

Powered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery pack
8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW images
Direct printing with PictBridge printers

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-20D-Digita l-SLR-camera-8-2-mp-2-lens_W0QQitemZ1801 82435269QQihZ008QQcategoryZ43454QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


It has a flash lever prob though but I prob can getit fixed

It's a 3 year old model camera. It's second hand and with anything second hand you're taking a risk.
You can buy a 30D for only a few hundred dollars more or you can even buy a brand new Nikon D40 for less...

2007-11-26 14:38:27 by MATTR2

I've had the 10D recommended repeatedly but I see it is no longer available. The 20D runs $2000 with lens. I'd like to spend $800-$1100.
Can someone recommend an alternative to the 20D in that price range?

Thanks
Now I'm confused; This camera is almost $2000:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002XQ JFA/ref=s9_sims_gw_s0_p114_t1?pf_rd_m=AT VPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_ rd_r=0SKTWCZH7J9WP3RBHRGN&pf_rd_t=10 1&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=5078 46

What on earth are you talking about?, the 20D was discontinued years ago and sells on eBay for about $500 or less!! (where on earth did you get the idea they are $2000??)

The alternative for your price range is the Canon 40D

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/C anon-EOS-40D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.a spx

Do not bother with the 10D, lovely cameras but difficult to find one these days with a low shutter count and they are incompatible with EF-S lenses.

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Additional: That must be mistake, the price is completely wrong. I also notice that it is not Amazons price, it is 'Wall Street Photo's' price, selling through Amazon. You can buy a 50D and 70-200mm f/4 L lens for that price. Forget about the 20D completely, it is either a typo or they are trying to rip somebody off. look at the 40D or the 50D, the price the 40D is going for now is excellent, check out B&H for better prices (and 100% trustworthy)

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2009-05-07 07:58:47 by Paul