Owners Ratings:
Canon EOS 20D (Overall)

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8.2 million effective pixels
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Average rating (274 responses)

 Construction()()()()()() 4.60
 Features()()()()()() 4.61
 Image quality()()()()()() 4.60
 Ease of use()()()()()() 4.61
 Value for money()()()()()() 4.51
 Overall()()()()()() 4.59

Owners Opinions: Canon EOS 20D

NamePostedOpinion preview
Lupti12 Dec 08This camera is an absolute classic but still excellent. Very ...
PHOTOFORUM 122 May 08I've been shooting with the 20D going on four years and couldn't ...
Fred Wild23 Oct 07I enjoy the 20D very much. I've used it in a variety of ...
Joehic199112 Jul 07First off, I'll start with my Reasons for Ratings:Construction - ...
gburgos5 Jul 07If you touch mine I will physically asault you! Love it!
geo44416 Mar 07very good image quality for the moneyvery low noise, even at iso ...
RoloTomasi7 Jan 07I've used this camera for around 2 years now and I love it. ...
mikeandbabs10 Sep 06DisappointedI started my digital experience many years ago with ...
ShudderBug3 Sep 06Overall, I love this camera. I'd rate it higher if I knew how ...
izanette31 Aug 06Excellent image quality but lacks features like spot mettering ...
Reflections By Rick19 Aug 06terrible pics for what you pay for. Seems like using a Rebel ...
cd8rolls29 Jul 06I made a transition from film, Nikkor lenses, and Hasselblad ...
stephan chandler15 Jul 06This camera is as close to perfect as one can get in this class, ...
Davor Savic7 Jul 06Im satisfied with weight, ergonomics and quality of pictures ...
tholi7510 Jun 06Very good camera for the amateur to semipro photographer. It's ...
naturephotog9 Jun 06Owned and enjoyed immensly for a year now. Great upgrade from my ...
fish in mich7 Jun 06I have used the 20D for over a year, and while it works fine for ...
Eduardo del Solar4 Jun 06After a year and over 34,000 shots I am still quite happy with ...
TOOZ12 May 06have it for 3 years, like everything about it. 5 fps is very ...
Paulpsp9 Apr 06Very disappointed... I spent ages deciding which DSLR to buy ...
Snooty29 Mar 06The settings on this camera are easy enough to get used to, ...
JosephDetroit21 Mar 06Professional results. This camera makes me look good. As an ...
Anton de Klerk20 Mar 06Having stepped up from the EOS 350D I ABSOLUTELY enjoy this ...
GlassEye2 Mar 06Really tough. Histogram wouldn't have gone amiss. Unless you ...
Robert B Langston8 Feb 06Incrediable camera. I was undecided between the 20d and the ...
Andrew Westgate8 Feb 06The Canon EOS 20D is a superb DSLR that caters for both amatuer ...
Evil_Reader2 Feb 06(No text)
Ron Stevenson31 Jan 06This camera has performed flawlessly for the 6 months that I ...
Todd Lynch27 Jan 06Second dSLR - first was a Digital Rebel (300D). I've had the ...
David Eliasson25 Jan 06This camera is my first D-SLR.It has served me well for past 30 ...
125213 Jan 06My previous digital slr camera (Olympus E-10) had two major ...
Nicholas Pallas6 Jan 06I love this camera. When I bought it I was still early in ...
dPeter5 Jan 06This is my fifth digital camera (all Canon's) and my second ...
Bradk744 Jan 06Probably the best camera out there for the money but not ...
RVsForFun1 Jan 06Excellent value for the money, especially when compared to the ...
tonydee196029 Dec 05(No text)
Snoozy27 Dec 05simply the best- fast, not furious- powerful- terrific quality
Craig Blake24 Dec 05(No text)
dmiller627 Dec 05Overall, I'm happy with the 20D and I've shot about 12000 images ...
Bonita Waesche3 Dec 05I did extensive research before buying this cam. I owned a ...
babs27 Nov 05I lOVE this camera. I am coming off of the Rebel which I did ...
rakeshgupta22 Nov 05I bought 20D after lots of research work on different models and ...
Outrageous4J21 Nov 05I have been using the 20D for six months now for fun and for ...
avatarfr4 Nov 05An Excellent Hand-Control and Simplify uses from Beginner to ...
sasar1 Nov 05I have this camera since february this year,and it is my first ...
sasar1 Nov 05I have this camera since february this year,and it is my first ...
Andis29 Oct 05It is just good! Very Good.
LiveWire23 Oct 05I use this camera for personal purpose and for reports. Camera ...
yves bertrand22 Oct 05Excellent camera.
chrisbphoto21 Oct 05The 20D purchase was switch from Nikon because I was frustrated ...
John Gray8 Oct 05I bought this camera at the time it was receiving great reviews ...
Alroy3 Oct 05I love this camera. I almost bought the Rebel XT, but this 20D ...
tmcclell3 Oct 05I have had this, my first dslr, camera for about 2.5 months now. ...
tyoelin1 Oct 05This camera is a great all around professional digital SLR. My ...
John Groothoff1 Oct 05I have tried 2 20D's now and am still waiting for good photo ...
Tubesnake21 Sep 05(No text)
J Keller21 Sep 05We've tested 2 D20's in the past 3 months, and both had the same ...
ScottEarle19 Sep 05(No text)
ljack12 Sep 05Very good camera with very fast AF, low noise and accurate ...
Nathan Soliz5 Sep 05Wonderful, Awesome, Super, Fantasic Camera (Teehee)!I've yet to ...
ASR454 Sep 05Been around the houses in my quest for a very good camera, this ...
geobob2 Sep 05I read the reviews on this camera, but after buying it I felt ...
Wacek26 Aug 05Problems (EOS20D + Tamron 18-200 XR IF APO)
jesus76924 Aug 05This is a great camera, especially when coupled with the EF-S ...
dumb_as_16_sheep24 Aug 05For the serious amateur it is a must have. This is an ...
Marvin4220 Aug 05Super Cam
florinbaiduc19 Aug 05I have this camera for 3 months (and around 7000 shots) already, ...
Mike Dushane14 Aug 05A step down from the 10D I also use in one critical way: The 20D ...
Ccero Paiva11 Aug 05Possuo a EOS20D há 8 meses e antes dela tive SLRs Nikon F100, ...
ruirodrigues11 Aug 05simply amazing! great camera! :D
siva642110 Aug 05it's so good.
RefRes9 Aug 05I switched to digital photography with the EOS 20D. And, hey, ...
Ron D3006 Aug 05One of the best cameras I own today!
cononman4 Aug 05What can I say? This camera blows me away in every respect. I ...
Ophrys30 Jul 05Should you upgrade your 10D to 20D ? - Yes definitely!Despite ...
JosefDetroit30 Jul 05Very good low light performance - even my pro friend says they ...
davide cardello26 Jul 05sono ormai piu' di sei mesi che scatto con la 20 d e devo dire ...
clivedigital19 Jul 05A superb camera - in digital photography the image quality is ...
Brian O Shea13 Jul 05I recently upgraded from an EOS 300D. The 20D is street ahead ...
Philipp Kurzen11 Jul 05(No text)
Eric CAN11 Jul 05Still owning the 300D, decided to buy a 20D since I needed the ...
kgsm9610 Jul 05(No text)
Fabio Marini9 Jul 05Ottima macchina !Foto ottime, colori saturi e perfetti !Corpo ...
RikWriter9 Jul 05Considering I paid less for this camera than I did for my 10D, I ...
elshaneo8 Jul 05Since I’ve been a previous owner of the Canon EOS 10D for a bit ...
vld4 Jul 05Awesome camera. Moved up from 10D; excellent improvements. ...
Brandon Mulnix27 Jun 05Compared to even the Mark 1-D I think the 20D stands it ground. ...
darrens21 Jun 05from my upgrade from 300D into 20D is a long story ahead. since ...
digitaljosh18 Jun 05Picked the 20D over the 350D for the superior ergonomics (the ...
candymanjl18 Jun 05From an absolute photography newb, this camera is very easy to ...
lalaoui mohamed14 Jun 05really fantastic camera
aeh13 Jun 05(No text)
cool7jr12 Jun 05Good Camera, very capable of giving professional results however ...
hartman10 Jun 05i just jump ship, was a nikon user for few years but they just ...
bobweb9 Jun 05After nearly a year with this camera, I am quite satisfied with ...
mlg79 Jun 05for this money i have to give it 5
davenelsondotcom3 Jun 05For $1500 at the beginning of 2005 I believe the Canon 20D to be ...
NM_Hiker31 May 05Excellent camera and I am very happy with it.
princecelt31 May 05There are a lot of comments regarding, what has been called, ...
HenryUK27 May 05Very diiffcult to read green viewfinder info in bright light ...
Jack Rice25 May 05My Hassie was the last film camera I owned, and the 20D may be ...
Silver plated Bullet22 May 05I bought my 20D a few days ago and i am very pleased with it, ...
Sportsphoto18 May 05Almost always, excellent picture quality especially for sports ...
Lars Tollin18 May 05Fantastic camera! I have lenses: 10-22 and 17-85 and 60mm and i ...
fede2bill15 May 05All perfectHighly RecommendedI've also 24-70/2.8 L USM ... and ...
Andrzej Bochnar15 May 05Excellent digital camera.Pictures are not super sharp, but it,s ...
Christian Griffith14 May 05Bought the 20D after having the Digital Rebel (300D) for about ...
dhphoto11 May 05Stunningly good all round dslr. A huge improvement over the 10D. ...
mshelhart9 May 05This was a tough decision to go between the EOS 350 XT and the ...
Macazi6 May 05Pictures are not very sharp at all!
andrea buso5 May 05(No text)
marselo4 May 05How can somebody say that this camera's problem is image ...
wpa59114 May 05This is an entry level digital SLR camera for learning how to ...
anawon30 Apr 05I love it!!!!I bought it in Feb. 2005, at least 1000 exposures. ...
BenBlue26 Apr 05excellent Digital camera!Worth to buy if you are serious in ...
andrew Sheargold26 Apr 05This is the most over rated camera I have ever seen. Whilst it ...
silverarcher23 Apr 05The best digital camera that I've ever owned. It is also the one ...
gabrieldome18 Apr 05Y had worked with a Rebel 300D, the changes are great in speed ...
Bamamike18 Apr 05A very sturdy construction but not heavyweight body. Since I ...
Juergen.Loescher13 Apr 05I use the camera since two weeks now and did made nearly 700 ...
Juergen.Loescher13 Apr 05I use the camera since two weeks now and did made nearly 700 ...
Juergen.Loescher13 Apr 05I use the camera since two weeks now and did made nearly 700 ...
SimonSGL12 Apr 05Outstanding! This is my fourth digital camera and I have a habit ...
bendoof12 Apr 05Thanks to Japan’s uber-consumerist society I bought this camera ...
James A Bilello11 Apr 05Great camera with a feeling of quality when it's in your hand. ...
adjames11 Apr 05I've upgraded from a 300D mainly for the improved performance ...
Photo_Guy_20059 Apr 05This camera is a true work of genius. The camera works ...
Xylon28 Apr 05It is so clever. A person holding any degree of familiarity with ...
infinity697 Apr 05This is a Nikon D70 upgrade.I found: HIGHT ISO NOISE FREE, VERY ...
Inabottle3 Apr 05This is an amazing camera, took 200 shots this weekend. Tell you ...
michaelpilotte3 Apr 05I really have nothing but good to say about this DSLR. I have ...
Anjella_R2 Apr 05The 300D was the camera that initially got me into digital, I ...
Roberto Decurnex1 Apr 05Deberia traer batery holder incluido.
satellitecity31 Mar 05been shooting digital for 3 years now, and i can find an issue ...
evan31 Mar 05(No text)
moothieplayer26 Mar 05I agree with the many reviewers who complain about soft images. ...
Fadi Chami25 Mar 05Great camera all round, I upgraded from 300D and its truly an ...
PaulyOly25 Mar 05Ignore the soft pics comments. Stan with his 30 second exposure ...
mpop200224 Mar 05Finally I believe i am ready to review this camera having owned ...
CanonB22 Mar 05(No text)
cemcelik21 Mar 05I've had this camera for a couple of weeks now. Nearly 400 ...
Leo Terra20 Mar 05Body - GoodCommands - ExcellentMenus - ExcellenteFlash - PoorA
EDUARDO18 Mar 05DECEPTION !!! DECEPTION !!! DECEPTION !!! THIS IS MY 4th SLR ...
AJMJ17 Mar 05I purchased my EOS 20D w/EF17-85 IS Zoom one month ago. All I ...
atlibj16 Mar 05This is my first SLR camera, I had a Sony camcorder with a still ...
Kelvin Leung16 Mar 05I'm a first time buyer of digital SLR, after shooting kids for ...
Sammy5016 Mar 05Fantastic camera
john_dc15 Mar 05I upgraded from a Canon 300/Digital Rebel and haven't looked ...
rsa015 Mar 05The worst experience I ever had with a digital camera.First ...
Grandcru7515 Mar 05Best camera I ever bought !
Diego Silvestrin14 Mar 05Sono passato dalla 300D alla 20D, è una macchina molto ...
genetixa10 Mar 05I went to buy a Rebel XT but didn't like the size and ...
Stan_P10 Mar 05Mine wasn't good!!!This camera is very powerful in features, but ...
Timos Timotheou10 Mar 05I am owner of 4 DSLR : CANON 10D and 20D, NIKON D70 ...
tcp19 Mar 05I'm pretty skeptical of the review given by the previous person ...
Kathy Malaspina7 Mar 05I just purchased two 20 D's. The color is great, but that is ...
Elan Remford6 Mar 05I can add no more positive comments about which others haven't ...
bruceb1004 Mar 05A GEM. Wickedly fast, intuitive, AF is quick and solid, and the ...
caiqing4 Mar 05(No text)
Stingpt3 Mar 05The best camera that my money can buy!....Very fast on ...
Bill D2 Mar 05The more I use this camera, the more I love it. I upgraded from ...
Daron Davis27 Feb 05I owned a Digital Rebel (300D) and thought it was a fantastic ...
Kevin Tat27 Feb 05One excellent piece of equipment!
scott moore26 Feb 05I've used a lot of cameras, and have owned a dozen digital and ...
Joe Sesto21 Feb 05I just returned from a 23 day trip to NZ and OZ. This was my ...
tony_sajhb18 Feb 05A brilliant camera, absolutely no problems. Easy to use. Both ...
Frank Sinkavich18 Feb 05I bought a Digital Rebel (300D) in January 2004. After a year of ...
Felipe Rodríguez18 Feb 05Even if I switched to a 1D Mark II (I could get a mint one at ...
Exphose17 Feb 05(No text)
RealityCheck17 Feb 05Great speed, Easy to use, forget the digital rebel and just ...
Ross Wilsie16 Feb 05Sure this is an expensive camera, but you get what you pay for. ...
FerretSnapper15 Feb 05I purchased this camera about one month ago and have tested it ...
Eddie Santos15 Feb 05I just got my new 20d and very happy with itI got my 300D in Nov
marty115 Feb 05I have had several digital cameras, and the last 2 included the ...
nero15 Feb 05The Best !
Zlatko Unger14 Feb 05(No text)
dx80514 Feb 05its very gud,but have a problem.the quality of image,very easy ...
JKMs312 Feb 05CANAON 20d is until now THE sharpest, quickest, and best ...
phOtO_freaK8 Feb 05Everything a photographer could need. Digital opens up a whole ...
Arimormax6 Feb 05I picked up my new 20D this evening. This is a very nice piece ...
BONeill6 Feb 05(No text)
AndrewJWH29 Jan 05After 3 months and 4000 shots, here are my thoughts.Summary:Ex
Lenny L25 Jan 05Great battery life, fantastic speed, superb low light ...
Preetham Grandhi25 Jan 05I got my 20D with 17-85mm kit on friday before the snow storm. ...
Henry E23 Jan 05After a lot of debating, I went for the 20d 3 weeks ago. After ...
Ed Oleski21 Jan 05Fantastic camera. I have taken about 500 pictures with it. Quite ...
Compass21 Jan 05Very good construction.
genti20 Jan 05I think is a good camera, faster but i have a problem with the ...
Jonathan Gervais19 Jan 05The best DSLR in this category for sure, best quality image even ...
Troop 24218 Jan 05Pluses1. Frames per Second2. Ease of use3. Consistency4. Pictu
Rune Austefjord18 Jan 05Have had my 20D for a couple of weeks now and so far no ...
Matthew E. Kieren17 Jan 05I received my 20D in the mail today! Along with the 50mm f/1.8 ...
mwillems14 Jan 05Very cool camera, my best yet. The only drawback for me is the ...
Yarro Knertelainen13 Jan 05For the first time in my life I did not buy a Minolta camera. ...
Sean L.11 Jan 05I have been using my 20D for 2 months. I have no doubt about the ...
Mikke11 Jan 05I have been using an EOS 5 (aka. EOS A2) for about 10 years and ...
Wolfgang Dufner8 Jan 05(No text)
pixelguyxbl6 Jan 053rd digital camera I've owned and all I can say is 'WOW'. This ...
Don Kang5 Jan 05Got 20d kit over the holiday from buydig.com. fast great camera. ...
JWT4 Jan 05Nikon f80 owner for many years. I have used film SLRs for the ...
DaveLon31 Dec 04This is my second DSLR and fifth digital camera and it is by far ...
janandresen30 Dec 04(No text)
artfrankmiami29 Dec 04(No text)
Dave200428 Dec 04Outstanding camera. Speed (startup, 5 fps), fast, accurate and ...
sxgautam28 Dec 04This camera rocks! Especially for amateurs seeking to advance ...
gapellet28 Dec 04This is my 5th digital camera : 3 Olympus and 2 Canon, including ...
George Ag28 Dec 04Great camera which makes great images.I really enjoy using it. ...
Keith28 Dec 04I love this camera. It lives up to everything I need to do with ...
kyle christiansen27 Dec 04Upgraded from a Canon G2...I've had this camera for over a month ...
Suresh B Muppala27 Dec 04I own this camera for 3 months now. Very satistfied with images.
Luca Monterzino27 Dec 04A very impressive camera!!!A big upgrade for my previous ...
designboy26 Dec 04Good upgrade from my 10D. Love the instant on, the ETTL-2, the ...
CarterW24 Dec 04An outstanding camera and significant improvement over the ...
Canon 20d16 Dec 04Excellent camera, feels worthy of your money and gives you ...
Roscoe Dog15 Dec 04As a PhD physicist, naturally inclined techie, and simple ...
chaosworld13 Dec 04Very happy overall with this camera - after +- 400 shots. Auto ...
mrimbark11 Dec 04(No text)
Alienjones11 Dec 04My first impression with this camera was a real 'wow' factor ...
Bruno Karadza5 Dec 04Up to now best camera i ever used. So easy to handle and take ...
svenni4 Dec 04Just got it yesterday, upgrading form 300d. Had the G3 before ...
sm3vvz2 Dec 04I really love this one. I switched from a dRebel to a 20D and ...
Ribeiro30 Nov 04Just faster than D Rebel and something little more.Canon had ...
gj jones29 Nov 04i own the digital rebel and was extremly pleased with the ...
Jacky Hui28 Nov 04So far so good! I love it!
John Kantor24 Nov 04Canon's latest chimp & shoot...I've used the 20D for a marching ...
Rafael Velez24 Nov 04I am an owner of multiple film and digital cameras. So far my ...
snackwells23 Nov 04I upgraded from a Digital Rebel about a month ago and after ...
SimbaSafari21 Nov 04My first digital SLR, and so far, some impressive photos and no ...
Alfonso Bresciani20 Nov 04Best money can buy....great images even at 1600 ISO!!!Finally no ...
saxophonist5620 Nov 04if only for the 8 mp sensor it's the best. why get a 5 or 6 mega ...
Hannu Keski-Heiska20 Nov 04(No text)
John Storjohann19 Nov 04My fourth digital camera, and second DSLR...and by far the best. ...
Joe Colucci17 Nov 04Best DSLR for the money.
scottbohlen15 Nov 04Great camera... this from someone who has tried every digital ...
viiiper14 Nov 04EOS 20D - EOS 20D - EOS 20D REVIEW..I had several cameras
Mario Jimenez Jr13 Nov 04I had previously owned a Digital Rebel and decided to switch to ...
ArturS500012 Nov 04I had a problem with my 300D and sent it for repair and received ...
stoffer11 Nov 04Superb camera. The 300D was my first experience with dSLR - which
seekerofvisions48 Nov 04Great camera, its easy to use, probably because im very used to ...
Yuriy Stakhnyuk7 Nov 04Great camra. I am using Canon MarkII and Canon 20D. No Big ...
reefkeeper5 Nov 04great camera for the money
Peter Dhaeze4 Nov 04No ‘body’ is perfect, but for its $1500 the Eos 20D comes close. ...
Powerdoc3 Nov 04Compared to my 10 D, it's a really nice upgrade. Except the ...
Atomicfoto2 Nov 04IF you have been waiting on the best SLR for your hard earned ...
Terry from BamaBlog.com1 Nov 04Best 8 mp out there in this price range. The controls are ...
mightywings31 Oct 04I am just a beginner, and am moving from a FujiFilm 3800 and ...
VinceC31 Oct 04I have previously had a 10D and several EOS film cameras and ...
mike bustad30 Oct 04Best camera I have ever owned I love it. I have had Sony, Nikon, ...
TVPR27 Oct 04Regarding the construction, I won't say it's perfect. This is ...
whlcmd27 Oct 041) Fast response, accurate AF, 5fps.2) Low noise at high ISO. ...
sir J27 Oct 04Very good camera, except for the 800 iso and above it's just a ...
Remington26 Oct 04Fabulous camera. Great Pictures.
Prinzpaul25 Oct 04still in doubt if it was good to change from 10D to 20D
cmon_stoke24 Oct 04Some flimsy bits, but I'm sure I'll end up modifying them ...
DeepClue23 Oct 04I won't bore you by raving the camera like everybody else. It ...
Abdo Abdala22 Oct 04Good CameraBest value
Wayne Heyesen22 Oct 04This is my fourth digital camera, all others being from Sony. I ...
Joe Dlhopolsky22 Oct 04I graduated to the 20D from a 12-year old EOS Elan. I've had ...
vendmr21 Oct 04I got a 20D and started taking pictures right away. The image ...
ABeem21 Oct 04My first step from 35mm film to digital is the 20D...Very ...
Rob Ernsting21 Oct 04Former 10D owner with 20.000+ frames.The 20D camera is very good ...
KPainter21 Oct 04I have had my 20D with the EF-S 17-85mm IS lens for 2 days now. ...
poldacol20 Oct 04excellent
Waweva19 Oct 04The camera is almost perfect. Excellent image quality, easy of ...
MeeksDigital18 Oct 04This is an amazing upgrade from the Canon Digital Rebel. Fast ...
willyy0118 Oct 04IT's a very Good D-SLR...but it's very expansive for me...I ...
ffnfong15 Oct 04Being a long time user of the 10D, I definitely see the 20D as a ...
Ali15 Oct 04I moved to the 20D from the 10D, and I really appreciate the new ...
Morgan Gardener14 Oct 04My upgrade from 300 D. I love this cam and don't have any ...
RVGuy14 Oct 04Excellent value, will replace the 10D, but the jury's still out ...
digitalintro14 Oct 04As a new comer to Canon photography i can only recommend this ...
danj13 Oct 04This is a major upgrade from my former Digital Rebel. Very solid ...
Matt13 Oct 04Excellent camera. Good upgrade from 300D.
Jon Clayton13 Oct 04Worthy upgrade even from 10D. Key features that made it ...

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