Got to play with the 20d for half a day

[benhasajeep]

The camera, lens, flash, and new cf cards were waiting for me when I got home. I ended up comming home 2 days late and still had to leave today so not much time to play. First thing I noticed is shutter button placement. My hands are used to Nikon and finger always seemed to go to the wrong place. But that's not a biggie. I really dislike the placement and size of the on / off switch. I can't seem to turn it on with my thumb. Have to hold the camera and use my finger tip. I only got to take a couple snap shots with the camera around the house. Weather was bad the whole week I was home, so could not take it outside for some real pics. I have the Canon elchepo lenses with it and they don't seem to be that bad for my type of shooting (noise / speed). It is not a bad feel in the hands. Seems a little light, probably becasue of the lens.

Back at work and the camera will have to sit for 2 weeks. I will be on vacation for 30 days after that. So I can give it a good shake down while on vacation.

[elbirth]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and I agree that the on/off switch could have been much better designed... it's kind of irritating to deal with, and if I'm out and about, I usually give the camera a minute or 2 auto-shutoff time and just let it stay "on" all day and let it sleep from time to time.

I think the shutter button placement is very natural feeling for me, though, I've actually found Nikons to feel somewhat awkward. I guess it's just a case of what you're accustomed to :)

[Mohawk]

I went from Nikon to Canon too. You will get the hang of it real quick. And the sleep function is nice, as the battery life is incredible in my book. My little Canon PowerShot will eat a set of batteries in an hour, where the 20D will go for days shooting hundreds of photos.

Enjoy the new camera!

Mike

[Rob612]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and I agree that the on/off switch could have been much better designed... it's kind of irritating to deal with, and if I'm out and about, I usually give the camera a minute or 2 auto-shutoff time and just let it stay "on" all day and let it sleep from time to time.

I agree on the power switch positioning. The workaround suggested by elbirth is what I also do. one minute standby, and anytime you need the camera just hit the shutter button (or the * if you have CF4-1 on).

[Mark_48]

My spin on the power switch is if it's too easy too operate, it will be inadvertantly operated to the off position when you least want it. You'll get used to it quickly.