An 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Imaging Engine combine to deliver images with low noise and high colour accuracy. The EOS 20D offers high speed 9-point AF, 5 fps continuous shooting, complete exposure control and compatibility with EF lenses in a super tough and light weight magnesium alloy body. Striking quality, inspired design. Great pictures made easy for developing photographers.
Features:
* 2005 TIPA Award Winner - Best Digital SLR - entry level
* 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DiG!C II for striking professional quality photographs
* Ultra compact, light weight and super stylish design making picture taking a pleasure
* Simple to use Command Dial operation so anyone can shoot pictures like a pro
* Complete creative control options for the developing photographer
* Compatible with the full range of over 50 Canon EF lenses and Canon EX-series Speedlites
Specifications:
Image sensor:
8.25 Effective Megapixel CMOS sensor; 22.5 x 15.0mm effective size
Number of recording pixels:
Large / Fine: 3504 x 2336 pixels (approx. 8.2 Megapixels)
Medium / Fine: 2544 x 1696 pixels (approx. 4.3 Megapixels)
Small / Fine: 1752 x 1168 pixels (approx. 2.05 Megapixels)
RAW: 3504 x 2336 pixels (approx. 8.2 Megapixels)
Sensitivity (equ. film speed):
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (selectable via Custom Function)
Image data storage:
Compact FlashT (CF) card Type I or Type II standard; 1 slot
Image compression:
Still image: JPEG or RAW - simultaneous recording possible
Image compression level:
Raw / Fine / Normal
Lens:
Canon EF and EF-S series, effective focal length 1.6x
Shutter type:
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal plane shutter with electronic control
Shutter speed:
1/8,000 sec. - 30 sec., Bulb; maximum flash sync at 1/250 sec.
Focusing method:
TTL-CT-SIR type. Wide area AF with 9 selectable focussing points.
Focusing modes:
Autofocus (One-shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, One-Shot /Predictive AI Servo AF switching) and Manual Focussing
Light metering method:
Evaluative, Partial at centre, Center-weighted average metering
Metering range:
EV1-EV20
White balance control:
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom and Colour Temperature
Shooting modes:
Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (6), Manual, E-TTL autoflash Program AE
Continuous shooting speed:
5 frames per sec for up to 22 in a single burst
Self timer:
Yes - 10 seconds
Flash (built-in):
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism with serial control, E-TTL II autoflash
Flash guide number (built-in):
13 at 100 ISO (m)
Flash (external):
Hot-shoe: X-sync contacts, with EX-series Speedlites: E-TTL II autoflash
Optical viewfinder:
SLR-Type eye-level viewfinder with fixed pentamirror
Monitor type:
1.8" TFT colour, liquid crystal monitor - 118,000 pixels
