DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

Balance, Poise, Precision.

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8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor

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5 frames per second continuous shooting

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Large buffer – Max. burst of 23 JPEG images

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High precision 9-point wide-area AF

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Second generation DIGIC II processor delivers unrivalled speed and quality

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E-TTL II distance-linked precision flash system

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USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Video Out connections

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Robust magnesium alloy body

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Complete compatibility with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, and EX Speedlite flashes

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Digital Photo Professional RAW file processing software

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Print direct without a PC to PictBridge compatible photo printers

Specifications EOS 20D

IMAGE SENSOR

Type 22.5 x 15.0mm CMOS

Effective Pixels Approx. 8.2M

Total Pixels Approx. 8.5M

Aspect Ratio 3:2

Low-Pass Filter Built-in/Fixed

Colour Filter Type Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Type DIGIC II

LENS

Lens Mount EF/EF-S

Focal Length 1.6x Multiplication with EF lens fitted

FOCUSING

Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor

AF System/Points 9-point AF

AF Working Range EV -0.5 – 18 (at 20°C & ISO100)

AF Modes AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo

AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection

Selected AF Point

Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel

Predictive AF YES

AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half-way in One Shot AF mode

AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash

Manual Focus Selected on lens

EXPOSURE

CONTROL

Metering Modes TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC

1 35 Point Evaluative

2

(linked to all AF points)

Partial metering at center

3

(approx. 9% of viewfinder)

Centre weighted

Metering Range EV 1 – 20

(at 20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)

AE Lock Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved

Manual: Works independently at all times,

Works in creative zone modes

Exposure

Compensation +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments

AEB +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments

ISO Speed Equivalent AUTO(100,200,400), 100, 200, 400,

800, 1600, Expanded to 3200

SHUTTER

Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter

Speed 30 – 1/8000 sec, Bulb

Shutter Release Soft touch electromagnetic release

WHITE BALANCE

Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

Settings AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,

Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Colour

Temperature Setting

WB Bracketing +/-3 stops in full stop increments,

3 bracketed images per shutter release,

Selectable Blue/Amber bias or

Magenta/Green bias

COLOUR MATRIX

Type Two types of colour space: sRGB and Adobe RGB

VIEWFINDER

Viewfinder Pentaprism

Coverage

(Vertical/Horizontal) Approx. 95%

Magnification 0.9x

1

Eyepoint 20mm

Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 dpt

Focusing Screen Fixed

Mirror Quick-return half mirror

(Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)

VIEWFINDER

(CONT.)

Viewfinder Info AF Points, AE/FE lock, AEB, Shutter speed,

Aperture, Exposure Level/Compensation,

Max. Burst, AF/MF Focus Confirmation,

CF Warning

Depth-of-field Preview YES

LCD MONITOR

Monitor 1.8" TFT, approx. 118,000 pixel

Coverage Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)

Brightness Adjustable to one of five levels

FLASH

Modes Auto, Manual Flash On/Off,

Red-Eye Reduction

HotShoe/PC terminal YES/YES

X-sync 1/250 sec

Red-eye Reduction YES

Flash Exposure

Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments

Flash Exposure

Bracketing YES

Flash Exposure Lock YES

Second Curtain

Synchronisation YES

Built-in Flash Range Coverage up to 17mm focal length

(27mm equivalent)

Guide Number

(ISO 100, meters) 13

External Flash E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support

SHOOTING

Modes Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,

Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash,

Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE,

Manual, A-DEP

Photo Effects Monochrome mode

(selected from the Shooting menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects

Drive Modes Single/Continuous

Continuous Shooting 5 fps (speed maintained for up to

23 JPEG images) 2

RECORDING PIXELS/

COMPRESSION

Image Size (LF) 3504x2336, (LN) 3504x2336,

(MF) 2544x1696, (MN) 2544x1696,

(SF) 1728x1152, (SN) 1728x1152,

(RAW) 3504x2336

Compression Fine, Normal, RAW

FILE FORMAT

Still Image Format JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant)/

Design rule for Camera File system,

RAW & JPEG simultaneous recording,

Digital Print Order Format

[DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

RAW+JPEG

Simultaneous

Recording YES

File Numbering 1 Consecutive numbering

2 Auto reset

Processing Parameters Standard parameters, plus up to three custom processing parameters can be set

DIRECT PRINT

Canon Printers Canon Compact Photo Printers, Bubble Jet

Printers with the Direct Print function and

Pixma Printers supporting PictBridge

PictBridge YES

OTHER FEATURES

Custom Functions 18 Custom Functions with 50 settings

LCD Panel (EL)

Illumination YES

Intelligent Orientation

Sensor YES

Histogram YES

Playback Zoom 2x – 10x

OTHER FEATURES

(CONT.)

Display Formats 1 Single image with information

2

3

Single image

9 image index

Image Erase Protection Erase protection of one image at a time

Image Erase Single image, All

Self Timer Approx. 10 sec

Menu Categories 1 Shooting menu

2

3

Playback menu

Setup menu

Menu Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish,

Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish,

Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese

Firmware Update Update possible by the user

INTERFACE

Computer USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)

Other Video output (PAL/NTSC)

MEMORY CARD

Type CompactFlash Type I/II

(Microdrive compatible) 3

SUPPORTED

OPERATING SYSTEM

PC Windows 98 (including SE)/2000/Me/XP

Macintosh OS 9.0 – 9.2, OS X v10.1 to v10.3

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing EOS Viewer Utility

Other PhotoStitch

Drivers TWAIN (Windows 98/2000),

WIA (Windows Me)

Image Manipulation Photoshop Elements v2

POWER SOURCE

Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/

BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514

(BP-511A battery supplied)

Battery Life Approx. 1000 (at 20°C),

Approx. 750 (at 0°C) 4

Battery Check Automatic

Power Saving Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 mins

A/C Power Supply Optional, Power adapter ACK-E2

ACCESSORIES

Case Semi-Hard case EH17-L

Lenses All EF and EF-S lenses

Flash Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX,

550EX, 580EX, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX,

Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite

Transmitter ST-E2)

Battery Grip BG-E2

Remote Controller/

Switch Remote control with N3 type contact

Power Supply AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact Power

& Battery Chargers Adapter CA-PS400, Battery Charger CB-5L,

Battery Charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable

Kit CR-560, BP-511

PHYSICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials Magnesium Alloy/Plastic

Operating Environment 0 – 40°C, 85% or less humidity

Dimensions

(W x H x D) 144 x 105.5 x 71.5mm

Weight (body only) Approx. 685g

1 With 50mm lens at infinity, -1 dpt

2 Depending on memory card speed/capacity

3 Compatible with all memory card capacities, including cards of 2GB and more

4 Tested to CIPA standards with battery pack BP-511A and Canon branded CF card

Some images are simulated for clarity of reproduction. All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods unless specified otherwise. This leaflet and the specifications of the product have been developed prior to the date of product launch. Final specifications are subject to change without notice.

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