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Canon EOS-20D

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

Nikon D5100 Body Only

Nikon D5100 Body Only Digital Camera

$1,399.42  |  1 store
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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
The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie... More
The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.51 lb. 1.23 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8.5 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.5 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3504 x 2336 • 2544 x 1696 • 1728 x 1152 2464 x 1632 • 4928 x 3264 • 3696 x 2448
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime • MPEG-4 • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 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) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 100 • 6400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 8.7 MB (15 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • DCF 2.0 • EXIF 2.3
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.6 MB (about 213 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 750 Images 660 Images
Dimensions   
Weight 1.51 lb. 1.23 lb.
Depth 2.8 in. 3.1 in.
Height 4.2 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.7 in. 5 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 13803044454 -
Product ID 23315746 107565407
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date September, 2004 April, 2011
Family Line Canon EOS Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 9442a008 VBA310AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EOS-20D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
$1,399.42
Nikon D5100 Body Only
Nikon D5100 Body Only Digital Camera
From $499.99

Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 26 user reviews
96% recommend this product
5 stars
21
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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

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

1

Good Camera!

bycoreyselby May 13, 2012
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture Quality<br>Build Quality<br>Video Quality<br>swivel...
Cons cant change video settings<br>Kind of small DSLR
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is no doubt, phenomenal for its price range. It's a newer Nikon DSLR Model. It has its up and its downs, but overall I find myself noticing the ups on this camera. Its a great camera for the price (as I stated before) it contains a 16.2 megapixel sensor, a handy swivel screen, built in... Read full review »

booruwa
140

Another champion for entry level enthusiast

bybooruwa May 14, 2011
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Thisis a hottie with a few cool features a lot of entry level or enthusiasts would love. before commenting on picture quality some of the standout features are the vari angle LCD screen which rotates 360degrees. Any photograpgher would love it coz it makes easier to tilt the screen in better angles... Read full review »

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