Canon EOS 20D review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Aimee Baldridge

Reviewed on: 18 November 2004

Tags: Canon, Canon EOS 20D, travel, image quality, standards

We like:

Excellent low-light performance; fast and responsive; straightforward controls; nice balance of features for both experienced and learning photographers

We don't like:

No spot meter; pop-up flash casts shadow with some lenses; viewfinder provides only 95 percent view; average battery life; 1.6x lens-conversion factor

You might also need:

A CompactFlash Type I or II card with a capacity of at least 256MB

CNET UK judgement:

This 8-megapixel camera should be on your list if you're looking for a semipro dSLR

Full review:

Canon has produced a worthy successor to the EOS 10D with this model, endowing it with class-leading 8-megapixel resolution, excellent image quality across a broad range of ISO settings, and fast performance. With a sturdy, well-designed body and an intuitive control layout, the EOS 20D is a pleasure to shoot with. It still lacks a spot meter and isn't without minor flaws, but serious amateurs and pros who need a compact, affordable Canon dSLR should put this camera at the top of their lists. Continue Reading...