Canon EOS 10D (2003–2004)
A mid-range digital SLR with strong image quality and extensive controls, released during Canon’s early DSLR transition.
Overview
The Canon EOS 10D is a digital SLR introduced in 2003. It replaced the EOS D60 and was followed by the EOS 20D. The top and rear cover are magnesium alloy, over a polycarbonate body and a stainless steel chassis. The shutter is rated for 100,000 exposures. The 1.8" TFT LCD has approximately 118,000 pixels, and the viewfinder shows 95% coverage. The camera supports both sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. It has in-camera controls for saturation, contrast, sharpness, and hue. It ships with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 and a durable strap. Batteries are not always included in current listings.
Specifications
| Max image size | 3,072 x 2,048 (6.3MP) |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm) |
| ISO range | 100 - 1600 (expandable to 3200) |
| Shutter speed range | 30 seconds to 1/4000 sec. |
| Flash sync speed | 1/200 sec. |
| Continuous shooting | 3 fps for up to 9 frames (JPEG) / 7 frames (RAW) |
| Battery life | Rated about 500 shots/charge (CIPA) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash (Type I or II) and Microdrive |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up flash (GN 13/42 at ISO 100) |
| PC terminal | Yes, for studio strobes |
| Firmware | Upgradable (latest v2.0.0) |
| Autofocus | 7-point TTL |
| Metering | 35-zone Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted |
| Battery | BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 Lithium-Ion Pack |
| Crop factor | 1.6x |
| Color | Black |
Design
The EOS 10D has a magnesium alloy top and rear cover on a polycarbonate body and stainless steel chassis. The APS-C sensor gives it a 1.6x crop factor. The built-in pop-up flash has a guide number of 13 (42 ft at ISO 100). The camera takes firmware updates and has a PC terminal for studio flash synchronization.
Context
Canon announced the EOS 10D on February 27, 2003, and it shipped starting March 2003. It sat in the mid-range, between the entry-level Canon Digital Rebel and the professional EOS 1Ds. Its competitors were the Nikon D100, Sigma SD9, and Kodak 14n. It cost $1,499 body only, and the EOS 20D replaced it in August 2004. Reviewers praised the image quality and the responsive shutter. They criticized the 1/200 sec flash sync limit and the menus, which were slower than on Nikon counterparts.
Market
The EOS 10D is obsolete and out of production, with no current manufacturing or support. It turns up on used marketplaces like Poshmark, often listed as "working good." Batteries are frequently not included. Newer, more capable models have superseded it, and it is still collectible.
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