Canon EOS 20D

A digital single-lens reflex camera with an 8.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, made by Canon.

Overview

The Canon EOS 20D is a digital SLR camera manufactured by Canon. It features an 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with an APS-C size imaging area, designed for interchangeable lens photography using the Canon EF or EF-S mount. The model is also documented as "Canon EOS-20D" in source materials and is recognized across multiple platforms as part of Canon’s EOS line. Users have described the camera as "venerable," with one reporting a unit in mint condition and 3,600 shutter actuations without issues.

Specifications

Sensor resolution8.2 megapixels
Sensor typeCMOS sensor
Sensor sizeAPS-C
ISO range100-1600, expandable to 3200
Shutter speed30 to 1/8000 sec
Continuous shooting5 frames per second
Autofocus points9-point AF system
Viewfinder coverage95%
LCD screen1.8-inch TFT color LCD
Storage mediaCompactFlash (Type I or II)
BatteryBP-511A Lithium-Ion battery pack
Dimensions (W x H x D)144 x 105.5 x 71.5 mm
Weight685g (body only)

Market

A mint-condition EOS 20D body sold for $925 shipped in 2006. Shutter unit replacement is a documented repair procedure, with service manuals and repair guides available from multiple sources. A method for checking shutter actuation count was discussed but later debunked.

Source Documents

Original source documents linked below — curated references to publicly-available technical documentation, not rehosted.

eBay Listings

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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera Body #030
$54.42
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Canon EOS 20D DS126061 Digital Camera
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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP DSLR Camera Body *TESTED* W Charger Batt
$85.49
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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera - Black w/ EF-S 18-55
$140
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