Review on 📸 Canon EOS 20D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Optimized for SEO by Erin Henderson

The seller found the original packaging at his facility so everything that was supplied by Canon was included in the camera body. The manuals were printed in Spanish and since I don't read, speak or understand most of them they were of little value to me. English versions of the manuals were available online to download for printing, which I did and it helped understand the camera. I think I've had the camera for about a month now and I'm reading my impressions below. Perfect for larger hands, the body weighs about the same as our original Rebel 35mm film camera, but physically looks a lot more solid. It has some weight but is comfortable to hold with one hand to compose the shots you take. I think it fits easily in a man's hand. The controls are pretty easy to use. The controls aren't touch-sensitive like the Canon Power Shot SX50HS I got for my wife, who has so many touch-sensitive points that I inevitably have to wipe them off and restart the camera to use them. The SX50 features digital and optical zoom and image stabilization, making it easy to capture unmatched digital footage. The sensitivity of the buttons doesn't seem to bother them when in use. I bought an EOS 20D for private use. When I find the time to actually use the camera to take photos, I'll report back with an update on image quality and ease of use. Haven't taken any pictures yet, just looked through the viewfinder and focused on subjects to test the lens' response to focus and it's amazing. There is no screen to compose an image and I personally find the screen to be an impractical device, especially on sunny days when the sun is behind me. Using the eyepiece viewfinder, which is easily covered by the left hand, the view is perfect at all times and in all conditions. I installed lenses from my original Canon 35mm film camera and everything works in both auto and manual modes. I installed a 1GB SD memory card, which for a 20D is around 500 shots at my chosen settings. I try to load and unload my camera more often than most, so 250-300 pixels at a time on a card is enough. Overall I have to say I'm happy with the camera, the weight, feel and easy placement of the controls seem to be just what this 70 year old grandpa needs. I started out with an old Kodak box camera from the 1930's and was hooked on my first 35mm film camera. I'm hoping that as summer begins things will slow down enough for me to be able to use the camera. All I miss is a comfortable wide shoulder strap for the camera. A guitar neck strap is your best bet, but living in the middle of nowhere—South Dakota—makes the choice difficult. Like I said I'm happy with the look, I like the feel of the camera, it's solid and well built, feels good in a man's hand. When I can return to this page I will add quality and usability and image quality. If it's as good (it has a higher pixel rating than our original Rebel Digital) as the digital original, I'll be happy with grits, scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage, and toast with raisins or rye bread for breakfast. I would recommend getting a friend or relative (yes, even someone I like) a 20D. I'd advise getting a Canon EOS 20D, if only for the feel of it in your hand and the view of your subject in the viewfinder while you hold it in the photo position.