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Canon EOS-20D

Canon EOS-20D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Canon S2 IS

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

$1,387.99  |  1 store
$699.99  |  1 store
Product Description
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... More
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. Less
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million... More
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million camera effective pixel 1/2.5-inch Charge Coupled Device (CCD). Also, with DIGIC II, higher resolution and high-speed processing were achieved and the startup time and response time were shortened. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.51 lb. 0.89 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 1.8 in.
Resolution 8.5 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 12x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.5 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions 3504 x 2336 • 2544 x 1696 • 1728 x 1152 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 12x
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm 6 - 72 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 36 - 432 mm
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 15 - 1/3200 sec
Frames Per Second 5 Frames 1.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 8.7 MB (15 images on 128MB card) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive SD Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.6 MB (about 213 images on 128MB card) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type - 4 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 750 Images 130 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 1.51 lb. 0.89 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 2.97 in.
Height 4.2 in. 3.07 in.
Width 5.7 in. 4.45 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 13803044454 013803051629
Product ID 23315746 24530880
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card
Release Date September, 2004 22 April, 2005
Family Line Canon EOS Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN 9442a008 s2is
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EOS-20D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
$1,387.99
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99

Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 26 user reviews
96% recommend this product
5 stars
21
4 stars
4
3 stars
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Business (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The EOS 20D and Canon f3.5-5.6/18mm-55mm EF-S zoom kit

byHoward_Creech Feb 3, 2005
148 Helpfuls 149 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8 megapixels, DIGIC II, very fast, full manual exposure options, excellent battery life
Cons Complex, images are a bit soft at default settings (but users can crank up sharpening)
Recommended it? Yes

The EOS 20D is Canon's update of the very popular EOS 10D and the newest member of biggest family of digital SLRs currently available from any manufacturer. What keeps Canon's dSLRs on the cutting edge is the company's commitment to share the innovative new digital imaging technology pioneered on... Read full review »

theuerkorn
399

CANON EOS 20D KIT: Would you like the combo?

bytheuerkorn Apr 25, 2005
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent camera, good starter lens, rich in features, good overall quality
Cons Mediocre lens which stifles some of the 20D functionality and quality
Recommended it? Yes

Kits are often a great opportunity to snatch typically more expensive individual components and bundle them into a discounted package. The same is true for the EOS 20D which can be had with or without the lens. Does it make sense to get the kit or simply skip to the body only and get a better lens?... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 64 user reviews
81% recommend this product
5 stars
31
4 stars
19
3 stars
3
2 stars
6
1 star
4
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Action (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera the Second time around is the charm

byHoward_Creech Jun 8, 2005
156 Helpfuls 157 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent image quality, 12X USM zoom, Image Stabilization, Excellent video mode, full...
Cons No RAW or TIFF mode, no hot shoe for external flash units
Recommended it? Yes

Digital shutterbugs have been patiently waiting for Canon's update of the outstanding Powershot S1 IS, and their wait is over – the S2 IS is finally here. The S1 IS was incredibly popular because of its fast image stabilized USM 10x zoom lens, its best in class movie mode, its compact SLR like... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera - I am Selling It on eBay!

bydkozin Jun 22, 2005
69 Helpfuls 70 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good build quality, picture quality, fast silent zooming, fast operation, 12x zoom,...
Cons High price, no TIFF, filter adaptor sold separately, AA batteries, flimsy lens cap
Recommended it? Yes

After getting my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, I started having doubts if maybe Canon PowerShot S2 IS was the way to go. The only way to find out was to buy the Canon S2 IS and compare it with my Panasonic FZ5. So I purchased the Canon S2 IS and after using and comparing the two, I chose to keep the... Read full review »

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