Re: Canon EOS 20D - is this review fair?


"Peter Guest" <plg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Excerpts from a review of the EOS20D from a leading UK magazine:
>
> "Unfortunately, exposures are not quite as accurate or reliable as we
> might expect from an EOS camera. The 20D is prone to slight
> underexposure, particularly with wideangle lenses."
>
> Autofocus: "the camera occasionally appears to disagree with the user
> about what is the subject and we found the best way of working is to
> switch off the auto AF sensors and select our own using the new toggle
> control."
>
> "...the extra pixels do make a difference to the potential image
> quality, but they also mean that users will have to put a bit more
> effort into making the potential image quality the final image
> quality. Although it is possible to obtain acceptable results simply
> by using in-camera controls for sharpness and contrast, it really is
> worth taking the time to process your image post-capture in a decent
> software program. If you do this, you will find that the 20D is
> capable of quite remarkable results."
>
> FOR: very fast start up; high resolution; massive amount of control.
>
> AGAINST: mirror action noisy; B&w filters not effective; no
> spotmetering.
>
> Overall Specs 28/30
> Build 18/20
> Handling 18/20
> Performance 27/30
>
> Total: 91%
>
>
> The 350D got 88% with complaints of image softness "It may be better
> than the processor infested 300D but not better than the clarity of
> image produced by the 10D".
>
> I can't decide which camera. Comments, please.


I have the 20D and I think the criticism of the AF system is unfair...it
isn't a worse system, just a different one and takes some getting used to.
Once you learn it, it's no problem. Haven't had any problems with
underexposure whatsoever. It's a great camera, I'd say buy it.


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