Akam.no Reviews Canon EOS 20D

#1 Freeman

You might want to try out this - I couldn't get it to work though.
http://www.translation-guide.com/free_online_translators.php?from=Norwegian&to=English

3:44 pm - Wednesday, September 22, 2004

#2 Dax Carand

Great so I can practice my Norwegian

9:34 pm - Wednesday, September 22, 2004

#3 Mark Goldstein

Micke Seid has very kindly provided me with a translation of the conclusion to the review - thanks!

"There is no doubt that the Canon EOS20D is a smashing camera. The older EOS 10D was quite slow at some points, but the enormous speed increases in the 20D makes you never have to wait for the camera ­ the camera will wait for
you instead.

The 20D is by far the best photographic tool we have had at a test. It is not only far better than the Canon EOS 300D and the 10D, but also by our opinion far better than competitors as the Nikon D70 and the Olympus E-1.

The most significant improvement over the 10D is without doubt the snappier response, but there is also a slight improvement in picture quality ­especially at higher ISO values. But unless you are totally dependent of using ISO 1600 and 3200 the increase in picture quality alone will not
justify the difference in price up to a EOS 300D or a Nikon D70. The Canon 300D is actually not even half as expensive.

The Canon EOS 20D is not perfect and there is room for many improvements on later models. The SLR-concept in it self also represents some inconveniences, such as size, weight and dust at the CCD. On the 20D the dust from the mirror is very visible.

Nevertheless, we give the Canon EOS 20D our definite approval. You will not get a better photographic tool at this price today.

+ Very quick startup.
+ Impressive sequential shooting
+ Very quick writing to memory card
+ Remarkable battery capacity
+ Surprisingly low noise in pictures
+ RAW and JPEG in separate files
+ The best contemporary photographic tool for less than $4300

- Visible dust from the mirror
- No user configurable modes
- Some controls have multiple functions
- No auto-ISO in Program mode
- Not 100% coverage in the viewfinder
- Seeks adaptive film based photography //I'm not 100% sure what he means//
- Does not support Twinmos UltraX memory cards

7:29 am - Thursday, September 23, 2004

#4 Phillip reid

I am very disapointed with the people out there purscuting canon for dust on the sensor. Dust is normal and will always accure even on the cleanest of camera . In the days of film dust was also common and as a minlab operator in the past I can tell you It was normal for us to remove dust from negitives ,why Is It now that we are complaining .dust Is always going to be there and because the sensor does not more away into a film canister ,It is going to stay.To remove dust the most effective way is to use a one piece blower and blow when holding the shutter open on bulb and blow the dust away,dont use compresed air because the propelant is offen left on the surface of the sensor .for stubben spots the local head office ,or service center will clean it ,in some cases at no charge if asked nisely. just remember dust is not the fault of the manufaturer and we dont have the right to expect 100% dust free photos.
thats what Photoshops for.
Also remeber with a digital Slr the action of the mirror going up and down stir's up any dust.

12:22 pm - Friday, April 8, 2005

#5 Alex

There's dust and there's also Excessive Dust: Canon 20D, from my experience, catches dust at a rate of a few specs a shot.

Out of 5 months I had this camera, it already spent 3 months in service - just doing cleaning. They charge you around $50 and keep it for 1-2 months at a time - Canon "service" is something for another horror story.

Anyway, it well may be that the new EF-S lenses are to be blamed for letting the dust in, or maybe the electrical design - for keeping the sensor charged, but be certainly prepared to deal with a lot of it.

I'm interested to know, if there are any 1D(s) series users around, whether 20D is a black sheep, or if all Canon models are plagued with this issue?

1:21 pm - Friday, April 29, 2005