The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price.
Other features include a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync at 1/250, a new high-precision 9-point AF System, a built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection and a refined magnesium alloy body, for rugged, go anywhere photography. Compatible with not only Canon's new EF-S Lenses, but with the entire EOS System of lenses and flashes, the EOS 20D is a professionally featured camera with a consumer price tag.
Features:
- Second Generation 8.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor with DIGIC II Image Processor
- Professional Level High-speed Continuous Shooting
- 9-Point High-precision AF with New Multi-controller
- Enhanced Color and White Balance Settings
- Rigid Magnesium Alloy Body for Outstanding Durability
- Advanced Viewing and Printing, Powerful Software
- Compatible with all EF/EF-S Lenses and Many EOS System Accessories
Specifications:
Type
Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Medium: Type I and II CF card
Image Format: 22.5mm x 15.0mm
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF and EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6 times the marked focal length.)
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels: Approx. 8.25 megapixels (3520 x 2344)
Total Pixels: Approx. 8.50 megapixels (3600 x 2360)
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filter
Low-pass Filter: Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Recording System
Recording Format: JPEG (except when Adobe RGB is set) supporting Design rule for Camera File system and RAW
Image Format: JPEG and RAW (12-bit)
File Size:
1. Large/Fine: Approx. 3.6 MB (3504 x 2336 pixels)
2. Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8 MB (3504 x 2336 pixels)
3. Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.2 MB (2544 x 1696 pixels)
4. Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1 MB (2544 x 1696 pixels)
5. Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1752 x 1168 pixels)
6. Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1752 x 1168 pixels
7. RAW (3504 x 2336 pixels):
8.7MB RAW + Small/Normal: Approx. 9.3 MB RAW + Small/Fine: Approx. 9.9 MB RAW + Medium/Normal: Approx. 9.8 MB RAW + Medium/Fine: Approx. 10.9 MB RAW + Large/Normal: Approx. 10.5 MB RAW + Large/Fine: Approx. 12.3 MB
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject and ISO speed.
File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset
Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Two sets of standard parameters plus up to three sets of custom processing parameters (4 items with 5 settings each) as well as monochrome photography with custom parameters can be set.
White Balance
Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual Color Temperature Setting and Custom
Auto White Balance: Via image sensor data
Personal White Balance: +/-3 steps in whole-stop increments
Color Temperature Compensation: +/- 9 steps in 1-step increments
Viewfinder
Type: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage: Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (Coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification: 0.9x (-1 dpt. with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: 20mm
Dioptric Adjustment Correction: -3.0 - +1.0 dpt.
Focusing Screen: Fixed, Precision Matte screen
Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60. No mirror cut-off with lenses up to EF 600mm f/4)
Viewfinder Information:
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure compensation amount, AEB level, partial metering area), flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), warnings (exposure warning, improper FE lock warning, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, no CF card warning, busy), maximum burst for continuous shooting, shots remaining.
Depth-of-Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS Sensor (TTL CrossType secondary image registration)
AF Points: 9
AF Working Range: EV 0.5-18 (at 20 degree C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes: One-Shot AF, Predictive Al Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focus (MF)
AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection
Active AF Point Indicator: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective Range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. off-center
Exposure Control
Metering System:
TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 20? C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems:
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of-Field AE, Manual Exposure, ETTL-II Autoflash
ISO Speed Range: Basic Zone modes: Automatic
Creative Zone Modes: Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and ISO 3200 with ISO speed extension
Exposure Compensation: AEB: +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3 stop increments
Manual: +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock:
Auto: Applied when focus is achieved in the One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering. Manual: Applied with AE lock button
Shutter
Type: Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 - 30 sec. (1/2- or 1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10 sec. delay
Remote Control: N3-type remote control
Built-in Flash
Type: Auto pop-up E-TTL II autoflash (retractable)
Guide Number: 13 (ISO 100m), 43 (ISO 100 ft.)
Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator: Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage: 17mm lens angle covered
Flash Metering System: E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/2- and 1/3 stop increments
External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites: E-TTL II autoflash set with EX-series Speedlites
PC Terminal: Provided
Drive System
Drive Modes: Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed: Approx. 5 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster speeds)
Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting:
23 shots (Large/Fine JPEG) or 6 shots (RAW or RAW+JPEG)
LCD Monitor
Type: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Screen Monitor size: 1.8 in.
Pixel: Approx. 118,000 pixels
Coverage: Approx. 100% for JPEG images
Brightness Control: 5 levels
Playback
Image Display Format: Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom, Auto play, Auto play right after shooting
Highlight Alert: In the single image and single image (Info) modes, any overexposed highlight areas with no image information will blink
Image Protection and Erase
Protection: Single images can be protected or unprotected
Compatible Printers: Canon CP Printers, Canon BJ Printers and PictBridge printers for direct printing from the camera
Settings: Print quantity, style (image, paper, borders, date), and trimming
Menus
Menu Categories:
Shooting menu: Red
Playback menu: Blue
Setup menu: Yellow
LCD Monitor Language:
12 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese)
Firmware Update: Update possible by the user
Power Source
Battery: One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-511/BP-512/BP-514AC power can be supplied via the optional DC coupler.
Battery Check: Automatic
Power Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D):
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in. / 144 x 105.5 x 71.5mm
Weight: 24.2 oz / 685 g (body only)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range: 32 ? 104 degrees F / 0 ? 40 degrees C
Operating Humidity Range: 85% or lower
Note:
All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.
