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While the switch to mirrorless has fully transitioned over, DSLRs are still a fantastic way to learn the art of photography. There is no live view. You must learn and understand ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in order to get the best shot and "predict" the final image. The image quality is great. While megapixel counts keep rising, the screens we view them on are not keeping up. Most people will still need to zoom in to get a 1-to-1 pixel rendition, even at 8MP. Furthermore, the nostalgia for digicam quality from the 2000s cements the fact that art will always matter over specification.
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I have owned a Canon 20D for about four years and absolutely love the camera! Here is what I enjoy most about it: 1. Cost The 20D can be purchased for a few hundred dollars today. When you compare that to newer cameras on the market, you can't go wrong with the investment. Newer Canon models run upwards for $800+ for features and functionality that you won't miss with the 20D. The low-cost 20D is perfect if you are a beginner and unsure about whether you'll really like digital photography as a hobby. If you buy a body with a low shutter count, expect to get many years of useful life out of it. With some years of shooting under your belt you'll have a better idea what you want in a camera and you'll be better equipped to make a good buying decision should you decide to upgrade. The 20D is a camera that could be passed down to your kids when you're truly ready for a newer model. 2. Use The 20D is very simple to use. Yes, there are lots of dials and buttons, but they are what make digital photography so much fun. Find a great website forum that discusses digital photography, learn the camera settings dial on top of the 20D, and start shooting. You'll also want to buy a photo editing program for your computer. The 20D shoots a great photo but it's always nice to be able to make minor tweaks to your shots. 3. Build The Canon 20D is solid. I have large hands and need a camera to match the space between my fingers. The 20D is it! 4. Versatility I would recommend starting with a kit lens or something inexpensive until you learn the difference between zoom, prime, wide angle, lenses. A great lens that I rarely take off my 20D is the canon 50mm 1.8. This is a fixed/prime lens, meaning it won't zoom. But it will force you to learn about composing your images more so than a zoom lens. I love this lens so much that I struggle to shoot with a zoom. 5. Image size The last reason I love this camera is because it's got a great 8 megapixel sensor. For beginning photographers, there is no need to have a camera with 10, 12, or 16 megapixels unless you are printing images at 16 in x 24 in, which is rare. The sensor is the most expensive part of the camera and you will pay a lot of money for those bigger sensors, but you will likely never use them. 8 megapixel images also take up less space on your computer's hard drive. Awesome! Note: I am an eBay employee. The content I provide here reflects my own personal view and is not written on behalf of eBay Inc.Read full review
Even in 2017, don't be confused by megapixels. The color and contrast of the older Canon cameras from 2004-2008 have a very classic magazine look. The 20D has fast autofocus and a fast 5fps shutter. The only problem with the 20D over newer cameras is that the back LCD is very small. If the LCD was larger it would be 5 stars all day long. If you're a beginner or just a hobbyist nostalgic for the look of the older DSLRs, just get a 20D!
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If I was getting started this would have been a great kit. I purchased it to have a back up. It is a great camera with more features than some give it credit having. Took it out today and shot a few macro shots and it performed well. I also shot a few other shots using the lenses that came with the camera. All in all did very well.
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I am a semi professional cameraman and i recommend this wonderful camera to any beginner/intermediate cameraman today for many reasons. 1) this camera is very cheap to buy these days (200-400$), but dont come to a conclusion that cheap cameras are bad, because back in the day this camera used to sell in stores for around 1600$ and thats alot back in the day. 2)feels very grippy and solid unlike the plasticky bodies like 1100D in the market today. 3)Has weatherproof sealing for some extent 4)I myself is a sports photographer and this camera has a very good shutter and very helpful for continuous shooting sports. i myself dont see any drawbacks in this camera. but there are two things that can be drawbacks for some people and advantages for some. 1)has a smaller LCD screen. Having a smaller screen could save your battery life, but having a bigger screen could risk battery life but see images taken clearly. 2)Has No Live View. I know most of you think this is a drawback but listen closely, nowadays i see amateur photographers look at the screen and take pictures instead of looking through the view finder. The main reason of a DSLR is to take pictures through the viewfinder. As an old school photographer i recommend using the viewfinder instead of the live view. but as you become a more advanced photographer you might need to use a tripod then only the live view is helpful. but still you can use the viewfinder while the body is mounted on a tripod.Read full review
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