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Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera Review

This is a video review of the Canon 20D. Launched in 2004, it's been around quite a while but its still a pretty capabable camera. This review ...

Where can I find a store to repair a Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR EOS 20D?

Jun 07, 2008 by nickster_7000 | Posted in Cameras

I'm having trouble with my Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens. I think its the auto focus feature that is broken. Where should I get this repaired at?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=216&modelid=7299

Click on FIND A SERVICE LOCATOR. Enter your zip code and it will give you an address closest to you.

What are the aperture values available on the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR?

Apr 06, 2007 by Sarah | Posted in Cameras

Depends on the lens you get for your camera. If you get a f/2.8 the largest aperture is 2.8 if you get a lens thats f/3.5-4.5 the aperature changes as you zoom. The max for zoom lenses is f/22 at the smallest aperature (larger the number smaller the aperture.) I highly recommond getting a f/2.8 they are all marvous lenses that you get but they are EXTREMEMLY expensive. Excpet for maybe the 50mm f/1.8 but thats a prime or fixed focus lens.

Saw this online Good choice?? Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR camera 8.2 mp 2 lens?

Nov 27, 2007 by MATTR2 | Posted in Cameras

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It has a flash lever prob though but I prob can getit fixed

It's a 3 year old model camera. It's second hand and with anything second hand you're taking a risk.
You can buy a 30D for only a few hundred dollars more or you can even buy a brand new Nikon D40 for less...

I need a wide angled lens that will be compatible with both my canon SLR EOS500 and my canon digital EOS 20D.?

Dec 10, 2007 by summerrain | Posted in Cameras

Because of the sensor crop factor on the 20D, it will require a shorter focal length to make the same image as the film camera.

Plus, to work on both cameras you'll need a lens designed to cover a full frame.

The 17-40 f4 would be a logical choice, but it only gives you 27mm or so on the 20D, which isn't very wide.

Sigma makes a 12-24 which may do the trick for you. There may be other choices -- google for them.

Hope this helps.

How does the Canon Rebel series compare with the EOS line and the nikon SLR's? is it good for professionals?

Mar 12, 2007 by thejokker | Posted in Photography

is it made for professionals to use or just hobbyist? I saw i can buy a good assortment of lens with it but has anyone compared it to other models?

I use a Canon eos 20d at work, but dont have the funds to buy my own for side jobs.

The Rebel is the EOS line, it's just the bottom end for consumers. If you know what you're doing, it's no different. You'll have less options if you like a lot of control over your pics, and less options for connectivity (PC sync, etc.).

No, it's not for professionals. But as you know the most important is the lenses. Put some L glass on a Rebel and it won't matter if it's an $800 body or an $8000 body. You may want to look into getting a 10D (used). Try the sites below ... they may serve your needs.

Digital camera wide angle lenses Canon EOS 20D?

Oct 09, 2008 by Dalwhinnie | Posted in Cameras

Looking for a digital specific wide angle lens ,reasonable quality, cheap price.At the moment I am using my old slr film lenses and of course digital magnifies the lenses by 1.5 this is okay with my 300mm lens making it a 450mm but my 28 has become a 42mm .I would really like something like an 18mm.
Cheers D

It took me a while to figure this out so I'll clear it up for you: the 1.6x magnifier will be there no matter what. Even lenses that are made for digital (i.e. the EFS lenses) will be subject to the magnifier. So if the EFS lenses are subject to the magnifier, what's their point? The point is that they only have to cover a smaller sensor. That means lenses can be built lighter, smaller and cheaper. Despite covering a smaller sensor, THEY ARE STILL SUBJECT TO THE MAGNIFICATION. Therefore if you want wide angle you'll have to get something like a 10mm lens and accept the fact that it's going to be an effective 16mm. If that's not acceptable to you you'll need to get a full frame camera.

"Correct" Exposure on Manual Mode of SLR?

Jun 20, 2008 by Duy | Posted in Cameras

Hello! I am currently learning how to take better exposures with this Canon EOS 20D SLR Camera. The book I'm reading (titled Understanding Exposure) says to set the f-number to f/5.6 and adjust the shutter speed until I get a "correct" (yes, it's in quotes inside the book too) exposure. Now, the camera does not tell me if I have the correct exposure on Manual mode, but it DOES tell me the standard exposure (whether it's +2 or -2). So is the "correct" exposure the standard exposure in Manual mode? Thank you for all the help!

And this is just an exercise on the first pages of the book. I have to understand on getting the right exposure before I start on anything else, right? :)

If you set your apeture on F5.6 and then change your shutter speed the camera will tell you when you have correct exposure.
There is a lightmeter you will see in the bottom of the viewfinder. As you change the shutter speed you will see it move to one side or the other. When it is in the middle you have correct exposure.
The cameras lightmeter is accurate in most circumstances. There will be situations where you want to over or under expose a little. If you don't know when you can bracket your shots. Take one shot over, one according to the meter and one shot under.

Also if you shoot in RAW you will be able to make corrections afterward if you need to.

I hope this helped.

Which is better, Canon EOS 20D or Nikon D40?

Jul 23, 2007 by Ira d | Posted in Cameras

They're both SLR cameras

Canon EOS 20D

EOS 20D Lens?

Jan 03, 2008 by Kyotie Jack | Posted in Photography

I'm looking to experience a new lens (aka an excuse to play around with a new toy =P). I recently bought a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens a couple months back.

It's time to see things through a new lens. What lens have you recently purchased that you just can't put down?

I have been playing with a 17-35mm alot lately on a cropped sensor - 25ish-50mmish.......realy nice to be able to do 50mm shots (35mm cropped) and also being able to go wide as well, nice fast f2.8 is cool also for a zoomer.

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Will old lenses for a film SLR camera work with a new digital SLR camera?

Aug 23, 2006 by gladlock96 | Posted in Cameras

My mom has an old Cannon A-1 and an old Cannon EOS film camera, both of these cameras are from the 80s or early 90s and I was wondering if her lenses would work if I bought a new Cannon digital SLR camera such as the Cannon Digital Rebel XT or a Cannon EOS 20D. Or better yet if I got a new D-SLR would these cannon lenses work with any kind of SLR say for example a Sony or a Nikon?

The entire Canon A series, including the A-1 from 1978, used the FD lens mount system. That mount is incompatible with the EF mount (introduced in 1987) that is used on all Canon digital SLR cameras. So the lenses for the A-1 will NOT fit on a modern Canon or any other brand. You can get an adaptor ring for those lenses, but even then they'll have major problems.
The EOS camera uses the EF lens mount. So the lenses you have for that camera WILL work on a Canon digital SLR - and only on Canons.
Regarding the digital bodies, the Canon 20D has already been replaced by the 30D (essentially the same camera with minor upgrades), and there's a rumor going on in Canon user groups that Canon will announce a replacement for the Rebel XT any day. None of these cameras has a split prism focussing screen however, so focussing with old manual focus lenses can be quite tricky!
The Rebel XT and the 30D are both excellent cameras and good value for money, but if you want to compare brands look at the Sony A100 and the Nikon D80 (available as of next month). These 10 megapixel, $1000 cameras sit squarely between the Rebel XT and the 30D. And then there's the Nikon D70s, which has dropped in price to match the Rebel XT at $700 (making the Nikon the better deal, imho). And finally, at the budget end, there's the Nikon D50 for just $550 (without lenses or a memory card).
You can read in depth reviews for all of these cameras at http://www.dpreview.com