Customer Rating: - Pleased with my purchase - EOS20D
I purchased this camera after using the EOS 10D and was very pleased with the price and value for money, it was shipped promptly as advised by Amazon. I have used the camera professionaly and it has met or exceeded my needs and expectations on all occassions. [...]
It can be very easy to use in the fully automatic mode, and my son uses same to take pictures also, with great results.
I would recommend this camera without reservation, well done Canon.

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Customer Rating: - excellent choice...
its a good choice as a back up camera to my 1Ds MarkII.the 20D's 8.2mp really do a good job.No comments der.

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Customer Rating: - Picture Quality Poor
I've used several digital point and clicks... I've also use an Olympus C5050. I've been wanting to upgrade to a Digital SLR and believed the great reviews. I've been terribly disappointed with the pictures... all seem far to dark and dull. Doesn't seem to mater which lens or what type of lighting. I'm checking with Canon to see if maybe there is a problem with the camera... if not, I would say this is an awful investment. If you have time to work in the advanced modes, maybe you can find a setting that takes clear, crisp picture; but if you are using in any of the basic modes, you have no control over the results.

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Customer Rating: - an outstanding camera
After several years of gradually adjusting to the "digital revolution" I decided that it was time to take the plunge and move up to a digital SLR. As a long time Canon emulsion-camera enthusiast it seemed logical to stay with the people I knew, and I have to say I am simply delighted. The 20D is tough enough to deal with field conditions (I am an ecologist who needs must spend extended periods on foggy off shore islands)and, while less portable than the "pocket" digital I have used previously, the results are simply superb. Things of particular note for wildlife photographers include the enormous range of exposure and auto-focus options, the rapid cycle time and "burst-mode" filming that has allowed me to capture guillemots on the wing, the intelligently placed and organized controls, a nice, bright LCD display that allows you to review what you have taken while you are still out of doors, and then of course the ability to use REAL telephoto lenses! I got a Canon 100-300 right away and couldn't be happier with the results. This is a serious camera for serious users but it also has enough "auto" features that novices will get great results out of the box. Oh yeah, did I mention battery life? I find that I can shoot and shoot and shoot until the crows come home....