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Canon EOS 20D DSLR Camera User Review

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Canon EOS 20D DSLR Camera User Review

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Name of product: 

Canon EOS 20D DSLR

Approximate date of purchase: 

January 2006

My Review 

This is my first ever Canon camera, as I previously have owned medium format.

I had a look at the Nikon range at the time of purchase, and I feel I still made the right choice. The metering has been first rate, and I have used it in many situations; it always comes out with reliable metering.

It feels like an extension of my hand when it's in use, like a trusted friend. I do own Canon lenses, and I found all to work very well together. I don't think I can ever see myself without a Canon camera.

I realized in the years since my purchase that cameras have improved in capacity, but I feel, for the moment, that I'm not interested in any others, unless I could afford the 1D.

Camera "pros" 

The 20D is a tough body. I have found this, to my relief, as I have accidentally dropped the camera on concrete and, luckily, it only broke a filter.

The metering system is very reliable. Canon lenses are a joy to work with.

Camera "cons" 

None

Is this camera easy to use? 

Very easy to use

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

About average

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

Very sharp and bright

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I'm glad you've had such a good experience with the 20D!

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