Background and Identification

The EOS 20D is the successor to the EOS 10D, and was followed by the EOS 30D in 2006. It accepts EF and EF-S lenses and uses an APS-C sized CMOS image sensor. It has 9 autofocus points, a shutter speed range of 1/8000 to 30s plus bulb mode, can shoot 5 frames per second up to 23 frames in jpeg mode and 6 in RAW mode, has a pentaprism viewfinder, a fixed 1.8 inch LCD on the rear, and uses BP-511A batteries.

Technical Specifications

General:

• Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash

• Recording Media: Type I or II CF card

• Lens Mount Type: Canon EF mount

• Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec

• Interface:

  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

  • Video out terminal (NTSC/PAL)

  • PC terminal

  • Remote control terminal (N3 type)

• ISO Speed: 100 - 1600 (extends to 3200)

Image Sensor:

• Type: CMOS sensor

• Effective Pixels: 8.25 megapixels

• Aspect Ratio: 3:2

• Image Sensor Size: 22.5 x 15.0 mm

Drive System:

• Modes: Single frame, continuous, and self-timer

• Continuous Shooting Speed: 5 fps (at 1/250 sec or faster speeds)

• Maximum Burst:

  • JPEG (Large/Fine): 23 shots

  • RAW: 6 shots

  • RAW + JPEG (Large/Fine): 6 shots

LCD Monitor:

• Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor

• Size: 1.8 in

• Dots: Approx. 118,000

Physical:

• Dimensions:

  • Width: 144 mm (5.7 in)

  • Height: 105.5 mm (4.2 in)

  • Depth: 71.5 mm (2.8 in)

• Weight (body only): 685 g (24.2 oz)

Source: Canon Camera Museum

Additional Information

• Wikipedia: Canon EOS 20D

• Canon Support: EOS 20D

• Canon Camera Museum