Canon Eos 20d Camera Body

I have the opportunity to buy either one of these for about the same price, the EOS 20D though has two lenses included, cleaning kit, filters, etc. The Rebel comes with the kit lens strap, and everything typically included with the kit. So I am curious as to which camera body is actually better.

I haven't used the 20D but I use it's predecessor the 10D daily for my business. It has been an absolute tank. Tank = good. I can tell you that any "rebel" model is a consumer model. Any "D" model is going to be geared towards more professional use. What does that mean? It means when you pick up a 10D, 20D, 30D, etc. and then you pick up a Rebel you will instantly see that the Rebel is more "plasticky" vs. the D series cameras. The D series cameras are going to be water resistant and built to withstand elements and harsher use much more than the Rebels do. Are the Rebels good cameras? Sure they are. Will the D series cameras last longer and hold value better. If they don't it's only because so many consumers don't know much about them and they aren't as prevalent as the Rebels are among consumers. For durability go with the D series camera bodies. The Rebel XS is a 10.1 mp vs. the 20D's 8.2 so that may make a bit of difference to you if you just have to have those extra 2 mp. But compare the XS or XSi prices with the 30D too. The 6.2 mp 10D I shoot with now can be bought for $200 all day long. When released it was around $2000 so any digital eventually plummets. Some very nice cameras that were extremely pricey when released can be had for very nice prices. Ask about "actuation" count when you buy one. You can do google searches for estimated shutter life on differing models. Seems the D series shutters are rated better than the Rebels but I've not checked it in a long time.

Go to Canons site and you can compare about anything they sell. Here are some links for the two you're inquiring about.

Specs and reviews for the XS: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro ller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=13 9&modelid=17316

Specs and reviews for the 20D: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro ller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelFe aturesTabAct&fcategoryid=215&mod elid=10464

2010-04-17 12:46:51 by Thrice Blessed

Canon EOS 20D Body with BG-E2 Battery Grip & Two Batteries

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

Body only; lenses sold separately
Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction

I'm purchasing the camera body for a Canon EOS 20D, but...... I need a lense! I'm on a low budget of $200 or lower. Anyone know where I can find a cheap lense?

I'd go with the 50mm f/1.8 and the "foot zoom" at that price point. Since the "nifty-fifty" only costs $80, you can bank the remaining $120 and save until you build up enough cash for something a bit better.

2008-12-13 08:03:49 by abrankovic99

Price: $1,399.99

Includes 18-55mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup
Store images on CompactFlash memory card
Direct printing with PictBridge printers

how much should i pay for a used but in great condition canon eos 20d body only.

off ebay.

and how much will i have to spend on a lens for the camera

They go for anything from US$260-320 body only - through auctions. It might help to go through already ended auctions to get an idea on the conditions which determined the end sales price.

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2009-02-02 07:19:36 by graphical azz

I know these two cameras are VERY different. However is the canon EOS 20D worth the extra money? Does it give you that much better quality? I can get the cannon for about $325 for the body only. Then the lens I would start out with a cheap one for about $45. Total would be $370. The panasonic I can get for about $270. Should I throw the extra money down for the Canon or just go with the Panasonic. I will be taking pictures of various things, vacations, nature. Various subjects. I am just looking for a camera that can have good quality and something I can learn off of and learn about photography (this is my first DSLR, I own a cheap point and shoot at the moment.) Thanks for your help guys!

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 *is* a point and shoot. If you want a DSLR, by all means, dive in. That's a good price for the 20D, and it'll be an outstanding camera once you learn how to use it.

Good luck!

2009-03-28 22:56:26 by Jared