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I just bought one of these on ebay, I bought it basically because I was in need of a camera quickly, I didn't have much to spend, I needed a camera that used CF cards and EF-S lenses. Have I made a good decision? Anyone else still using one?
 
I have one - converted to IR. The 20D took good pictures in its day and there's nothing wrong with them today. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise. I even still have my 10D from something like 2003. I used it before Christmas. Again, it took nice pictures, worked well even with its tiny screen, and was like welcoming an old friend back home.
 
we've still got a pair of 20D. i have mine as a backup and the other half has one as her main camera.

still produces the goods, unless you want really low light performance (i.e. poorly lit indoor sport).
 
I bought a 10D (actually 2 one for me and one for my son) he's replaced his with a 20D, he uses it semi pro and it/he still produces good pictures when teamed with a decent lens. I still use my 10D and it still produces nice stuff that I'm pretty happy with and that's when I compare it to my 1D and my 5D.
I'm sure I'd be even more impressed witha a 20D.

Matt
 
Reassuring! Its got to be better than the 350d anyway, right? Will do until I can afford the 50d. Shouldn't depreciate too much, I hope!
 
Hmmm - I think this is my first post on the forum...!

They're still very nice cameras. As already pointed out, they won't have the ultimate low-light performance and don't have some of the "now standardised" features of new Canon hardware (in-camera focus calibration, spot metering, etc.), but they still take lovely pictures.

I compare mine to my Dad's 350D on a reasonably regular basis and the images produced are broadly similar, but the 20D is just so much better to use - more ergonomic and more robust.

However, the noise the shutter makes might surprise you. ;)
 
Will certainly do until you can afford a 50D.
Even when you get a 50D, I'd would be tempted to keep the 20D as a second body (either as back up or so you can quickly swap between two lenses).
 
mrthingyx said:
Hmmm - I think this is my first post on the forum...!

They're still very nice cameras. As already pointed out, they won't have the ultimate low-light performance and don't have some of the "now standardised" features of new Canon hardware (in-camera focus calibration, spot metering, etc.), but they still take lovely pictures.

I compare mine to my Dad's 350D on a reasonably regular basis and the images produced are broadly similar, but the 20D is just so much better to use - more ergonomic and more robust.

However, the noise the shutter makes might surprise you. ;)
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I seen a youtube video with the shutter noise, but it doesn't really bother me. Low light isn't really an issue either, as about 70% of the time I'm using flash or strobes.

Quite excited now. Anyone tell me if it's worth getting a grip too?
 
Do you have big hands, often shoot vertically, or don't like changing batteries?
 
punkuate said:
I seen a youtube video with the shutter noise, but it doesn't really bother me. Low light isn't really an issue either, as about 70% of the time I'm using flash or strobes.

Quite excited now. Anyone tell me if it's worth getting a grip too?
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Not something to be bothered by at all... it's just quite funny...

*BLAMBLAMBLAMBLAMBLAMBLAM* (for RAW + JPG)

Awesome. Much better than the wheeze from the 350D. ;)
 
punkuate said:
I seen a youtube video with the shutter noise, but it doesn't really bother me. Low light isn't really an issue either, as about 70% of the time I'm using flash or strobes.

Quite excited now. Anyone tell me if it's worth getting a grip too?
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Search out a 1D shutter noise clip when its on full speed, machine gun anyone? 50D sounds quite nice, business like.

I find the grip makes the camera too big, even for my hands,but it has usefull buttons for vertical shots and balances a big lens nicely, so if you do a lot of portrait work (flash/strobes indicate you might) then its worth getting a grip, you dont have to put two batteries in the grip to make it work but you can if you wish.
Which brings me slightly Off Topic, if you load 2 batteries one full one partial into the grip does the full one try and recharge the partialy charged one.
I recall being told (years ago regarding ordinary batteries) that if you had 4 batteries in a flashgun they should all be replaced together as partially drained batteries will suck the life out of full ones and reduce the overall charge of the 4 batteries.

Matt
 
i stuck a linkdelight grip on my 20D, portrait orientation is much more comfortable and chuck a couple of 7dayshop higher mAh batteries in there and you wont have to worry about changing them for ages.
 
Nothing wrong with the 20D at all and if in the future you upgrade to a 30D,40D or 50D you will already know the layout etc.

I always put a grip on my bodies, I have large hands but I like the way it helps balance the body when I'm using a big lens and I like having another shutter button for portrait and you don't have to worry about carrying spare batteries.

I would imagine you could get a grip pretty cheap.

Remember to post some pics with your new camera...:)
 
Got it yesterday, it feels pretty similar to the 50d and even like a mini 1d, both of which I'm quite used to shooting with. Liking it so far, bargain for 180quid me thinks.

Still considering the grip, slightly worried it will be too big for my hands, I'm a 5ft3 girl so I have little hands. I suppose I can always try it for size and send it back if I don't like it. :)

Thanks folks.
 
The 20d is a lovely little camera. I had the xxxD series camera when I started, but if any noobs ask my opinion I always point them in the direction of the xxD series as I just think the quality of feel is so much better. Just my opinion tho!

Luckyluckey on here has a gripped one and is using a Canon 100-300 lens on it for motorsport and gets some really nice results with it!

Rob
 
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