Hcor.net Forum Index -> Photography -> *Official* The new Canon 20D       View previous topic :: View next topic  *Official* The new Canon 20D Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:59 pm BostonBullit All-City   Joined: Sep 8, 2002 Posts: 1075 Location: Boston, MA hot diggity dang! http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04081909canon_eos20d.asp zee highlights, according to Phil over at dpreview 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor - 1.6x multiplier, new NR, new microlenses Near instant power on time - around 0.2 sec compared to the EOS 10D's 2.5 sec 5 fps continuous, 23 frames - can actually shoot for longer with a fast card All new 9 point AF system - better low light performance, much faster AF DIGIC II processor - same as EOS 1D Mark II, improved image quality Support for EF-S lenses - lens mount now has space for rear element of EF-S lens Faster top shutter speed - fastest shutter speed now up to 1/8000 sec Faster X-sync shutter speed - flash sync speed up to 1/250 sec Modified parameter sets - two presets, three custom, default +1, +1, +1 Black & White mode - selectable color filter and toning Separate color space selection - sRGB / Adobe RGB via menu option True RAW + JPEG support - writes a .CR2 and .JPG for each shot taken New WB shift / WB bracketing screen - WB shift on two axis, new setup screen Control of Long exposure NR - long exposure noise reduction can be disabled by user Menu hints - to ensure you're in the right mode after changing setting Record review histogram via INFO button - menu option has been removed USB 2.0 Hi-speed connectivity - the first Canon to support it, around 3.0 MB/sec PictBridge direct printing support - standard direct print support Support for DVK-E2 data verification kit - image authenticity with the verify kit New BG-E2 battery grip - slightly smaller, includes a six AA battery magazine Slightly smaller and lighter body - only a shave here or there but does feel smaller Higher pop-up flash - for better wide angle cover and red-eye performance Smaller mirror & new focusing screen - no need for such a large mirror, better MF CF activity light moved - no more holes in the CF compartment door Flush connectors cover - cover fits almost flush to the side of the camera Combined power & quick control dial lock - power switch now controls quick dial lock New multi-controller 'joystick' - nine-way joystick for AF point, panning, WB shift Updated menu design - more in line with newest PowerShot's Backup battery moved to compartment - inside battery compartment Embossed Canon logo - last but not least! discuss Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:32 pm Toshi Kingpin   Joined: Sep 6, 2002 Posts: 2074 Location: seattle oh. maybe don't surf on over to cc.com instead. i think the 20D looks swell. 5 fps sounds just about right to me, and stepping up from 3.2 CMOS megapixels (from my now-deceased D30) to 8.2 buttery smooth CMOS megapixels should be nice. i just hope that noise is controlled without ugly detail reduction a la kodak. Last edited by Toshi on Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:33 pm; edited 1 time in total Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:32 pm Shawn_TerraLogic "Bridge Burner"   Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 847 SICK!! Looks like it will be released in September... 5fps, 8megapixel, faster AF.....= im selling my 10d!!! Please post more info if you come across any....im hoping B&H does a pre-release order... Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:36 pm ThoughtfulPirate Burner   Joined: Jan 26, 2004 Posts: 247 Location: G-Vegas, SC I wonder why the flash sync speed is still slow? 1/500 would be nice. Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:42 pm Toshi Kingpin   Joined: Sep 6, 2002 Posts: 2074 Location: seattle ThoughtfulPirate wrote: I wonder why the flash sync speed is still slow? 1/500 would be nice. the nikon d70 and the canon 1D, both of which have 1/500 x-sync, are both ccd sensor cameras. furthermore both also use the sensor itself as a shutter for speeds over a certain threshold. canon's cmos cameras (including the 1DMkII and this new beast) rely on the physical shutter at all shutter speeds so can't get the same high x-sync. Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 7:09 am darksideofthemoon Burner   Joined: Jun 25, 2004 Posts: 299 Location: Mercer County is this the replacement for the 10d or is it a completely different model. any pricing yet? Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 8:18 am Shawn_TerraLogic "Bridge Burner"   Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 847 $1500 (body only) has been popping up on various websites. Not sure if Canon made the MSRP public yet....www.dpreview.com lists the street value at $1500 and they are usually pretty accurate Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:53 am Toshi Kingpin   Joined: Sep 6, 2002 Posts: 2074 Location: seattle darksideofthemoon wrote: is this the replacement for the 10d or is it a completely different model. any pricing yet? the word from canon itself is that the "estimated street price" will be $1499 without lens. it is definitely a 10D replacement, and the odd name is probably supposed to be reminscent of the D30 --> D60 transition. http://www.canonusa.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20040819_eos_20d.html Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:25 pm darksideofthemoon Burner   Joined: Jun 25, 2004 Posts: 299 Location: Mercer County sweet!!!!! thanks Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 7:03 pm Acadian Ms. Hcor-net   Joined: Sep 6, 2002 Posts: 8005 Location: Made In Canada|Living in USA I might just have to get one...did you see the images on dpreview.com ? they look better than even the Mark II!! _________________ PinkBike::Iron Horse::e.thirteen

Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:13 am

Derek Burner   Joined: Aug 15, 2003 Posts: 386 Location: nothing Im picking it up when it comes out. Cant wait!! _________________

Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:00 pm

DownCycles_Stef Burner   Joined: Jun 08, 2004 Posts: 341 Location: North White Plains, NY Seriously, just buy a Nikon D70. Everyone I know who knows something about cameras tells me it just can't be beat. And I have to agree, i've owned my for little more than 3 months, and it rocks. Only cameras I've seen produce better quality prints cost at least $5000, the D70 (Body + Lens) runs right around 1300, damn good deal. -Stef

Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:28 pm

Derek Burner   Joined: Aug 15, 2003 Posts: 386 Location: nothing DownCycles_Stef wrote: Seriously, just buy a Nikon D70. Everyone I know who knows something about cameras tells me it just can't be beat. must not be a very long list _________________

Re: *Official* The new Canon 20D

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:35 pm

Toshi Kingpin   Joined: Sep 6, 2002 Posts: 2074 Location: seattle DownCycles_Stef wrote: Seriously, just buy a Nikon D70. Everyone I know who knows something about cameras tells me it just can't be beat. And I have to agree, i've owned my for little more than 3 months, and it rocks. Only cameras I've seen produce better quality prints cost at least $5000, the D70 (Body + Lens) runs right around 1300, damn good deal. -Stef er, so the canon 1Ds costs over $5000. what other cameras were you talking about? medium format digital backs? (oh yeah, i'm near the top of the list for the 20D at www.tallyns.com . mention me if you also decide to get on their list)

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