Doesn't ANYONE shoot with the 20D anymore?

I've seen many pros use them for a backup camera, it's cheap and it produces great images in case of emergences.

I still use mine to get some of my most important paid shots. It's VERY capable and image quality is great. NO hesitation in using it, even with the mark III on my shoulder.

I almost bought a 20D the other day as backup to my 5D and as my casual shooting/birding body.

Well, I bought a 5D about two years ago. However, my 20D still gets exercised regularly as it is still my first choice for bird photography (because it has morer 'reach') and action work when I need a faster frame rate. The 5D is my first choice for everything else though.

When wandering around generally though, I tend to carry both cameras as it saves on lens changing to a large degree.

I am still very happy with the 20D, however it is quite 'high mileage' with around 80,000 clicks on it now. This means that at some point this year it will need replacing with a 40D, something I quite look forward to as it will give me more of the two things I really like about the 20D, namely even more 'reach' for birding AND a faster frame rate.

I'm not so eager to change the 20D that I am rushing out to get the 40D just yet though. There is still life in the old dog yet, it still takes very nice pictures and I will continue to use it until the shutter finally gives up the ghost.

20D, 10D, 300D, 1D, 1Ds, but of course. Your are kidding right?

yep! me! i still use mine coz of the 1.6 crop and also for pics i dont need my 1d for (coz i hate adding actuations on my baby 1D )

I just bought one! I bought a 10d body for £200, used that a bit then saw someone flogging a 20d + kit lens for £250 so I picked that up.

Luckily I also managed to sell the 10d body for £250 as well.

Quite a good day's work methinks

_aravena wrote in post #4956029
You don't seem to surf enough.

My wife would dispute that comment with you. And she'd win.

I guess it's the same as in the G series threads. Nobody talks about the old G camera I have, but it still works beautifully.

I shoot with a 20 but compared to the other cameras ive played with recently it doesn't seem to render colors as well, the auto white balance seems very sub par. I'm also bored of it and want something new, i'm thinking get a used 1d2, wait for a 5d replacement or a D300 competitor, or just do the unspeakable and buy a noink D300 till canon puts something out that tickles meh fancy.

I still using a 20D and am very satisfied.The high ISO noise levels are very good.It is a good thing because it will be a while before I can upgrade. A computer comes first. I would enjoy the greater flexibilty of the ISO stops and definately benifit from the larger LCD since I am 40 something!

I had my shutter repaired a week after the factory warranty expired but bought a 5 extended through Circuit City for $200. I normally am not and exteneded Warranty person but was glad I got it on the camera.

Trique Daddi

Killjoy wrote in post #4964085
My wife would dispute that comment with you. And she'd win.

I guess it's the same as in the G series threads. Nobody talks about the old G camera I have, but it still works beautifully.

I think this thread proves I'm right.

There's no need to just talk about old cameras, only when problems are presented real or new info. The 20D had it's day in the sun. It's still recommended ofter though to people asking, "What DLSR should I get for the best price?"

I still use mine - nothing wrong with it... although I am looking at a nice shiny new 5D

Read my forum name. Excellent camera.

My 20D still sees a lot of action and takes fine photos. Skip tells me it is time to upgrade to the 40D but I have no intention of doing it....my 20D works just great.

I use my 20D as a second body .... still produces great shots...