Canon one of the leaders in the field of camera manufacturing has launched yet another digital camera for its customers in India. The new product is known as 20D, which is a semi professional SLR camera with advanced features. The camera offers a resolution of 8.2 megapixel. It offers balance, poise and perfection to the users. The fresh features include compatibility with Canon EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite flashes, DPP RAW processing software and PictBridge compatibility. To know more about the features of Canon 20D, read the review given below.
Design
Canon 20D is undoubtedly a solid camera with user friendly features. The body of the camera is rugged as it is made up of magnesium alloy. This makes the camera appropriate for rough handling. It 
measures 144 x 106 x 72 mm and weighs 770 gm. This makes the camera light and portable enough to be carried along. It is equipped with an eight inch LCD monitor exhibiting 118,000 pixel images. For the convenience of the user, it has an optical viewfinder, which provides 95 percent field coverage, making it easy for the photographer to work on details.
measures 144 x 106 x 72 mm and weighs 770 gm. This makes the camera light and portable enough to be carried along. It is equipped with an eight inch LCD monitor exhibiting 118,000 pixel images. For the convenience of the user, it has an optical viewfinder, which provides 95 percent field coverage, making it easy for the photographer to work on details.Features
Canon 20D is a multi-purpose camera with operational features. The camera houses a hotshoe, as well as both automatic and manual focus facilities. The white balance can be achieved in six different presets, providing the desired image result. It includes the ability to correct red - eye as well. Apart from this, there is self timer and remote control, which makes it immensely easy for the photographer to take tricky pictures and give vent to his creativity. Moreover, a sturdy battery allows continuous shooting for long hours.
Technical Specifications
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Body
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Magnesium Alloy
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Weight (Without Battery)
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770 g (27.2 oz)
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Dimensions
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144 x 106 x 72 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in)
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Sensor Size
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22.5 x 15.0 mm
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Image ratio w:h
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3:2
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Auto & Manual Focus
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Yes
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Metering
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35 area eval, center weighted, partial
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Shutter Priority
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Yes
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ISO Rating
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White Balance
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6 positions, Kelvin & manual preset
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification)
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Flash
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External Flash
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Yes, hot-shoe, E-TTL II
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Aperture Priority
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Yes
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Lens Thread
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Canon EOS EF, EF-S mount
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Exposure Compensation
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-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps
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Continuous Drive
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Yes, 5 fps up to 23 JPEG images
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Self Timer
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10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)
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Effective Pixels
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8.2 million
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Sensor Photo Detectors
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8.5 million
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Max Resolution
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3504 x 2336
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Low Resolution
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2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152
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Pixel Density
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2.4 MP/cm²
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Auto Focus Type
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Multi-BASIS TTL, 9 focus points (diamond shape)
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Battery
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Canon 1390mAh Li-Ion & Charger
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LCD
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1.8 "
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LCD Pixels
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118,000
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Storage Types
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Compact Flash (Type I or II)
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Timelapse Recording
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Yes, by USB cable and PC
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Remote Control
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N3 connector
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