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Reddit mentions of Canon EOS 20D DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (OLD MODEL)
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We found 4 Reddit mentions of Canon EOS 20D DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (OLD MODEL). Here are the top ones.
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Powered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery packStore images on CompactFlash memory cardIncludes 18-55mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineup8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW imagesDirect printing with PictBridge printers8.2-megapixel sensor captures 3504 by 2336 pixel JPEG or RAW imagesIncludes 18-55mm (3x zoom) f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens, EF mount compatible with all Canon lenses in EF and EF-S lineupDirect printing with PictBridge printersStore images on CompactFlash memory cardPowered by rechargeable BP-511A 1390mAh battery pack
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 4.2 Inches |
| Length | 5.7 Inches |
| Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Width | 2.8 Inches |
Amazon is offering 23 used for $329.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0002XQJFA
Since everyone is ripping me apart and saying I'm wrong, here's the 20D, with lens, on Amazon for almost $1,900. I guess I could have looked on other sites, but I'm not imagining things, am I? Amazon does seem to be hoping someone comes along and buys this when they don't know what they're doing. All the reviews are saying how it's the best camera under 2k.
You might want to take the route I did.
When I started out, I read a bunch of websites, Cambridge in Colour and Thom's Website were the two I spent the most time at.
After about a week of looking at the Rebel lineup, I ended up with a used 20D. I chose this for a couple of reasons. First, it's reasonably cheap for a lens/body combo; and the 20Ds are strong, dependable cameras that have two wheels to control, alternatively, aperature and shutter speed at the same time.
That second reason is very important for me, and if you're looking to get serious, will most likely mean a lot to you as well. The Rebel line doesn't offer the second wheel (I don't think it offers a dedicated auto-focus thumb-controller either), it's eventually going to get on your nerves.
20Ds have their drawbacks. The ISO noise is visible at 800, and even at 200 you can see noise creep when you need to bump the exposure in post-processing. You also can't get an aperature above 10 without diffusion setting in (though it's not noticable--probably--until around 14). But unless your priority is a speedy sport shot with wide Fstop (which you'll be ponying up for a lens that can do that anyway), you'll probably be shooting slow and steady at 100 and take a surer path down the lanes of lighting and using a tripod, both of which can be cheaper than a good lens and newer body.
With the Rebel I'm sure you'll get better ISO and possibly less diffusion at higher stops. But, you'll be lacking a stronger body and better controls on the camera.
I'd say get a used DSLR for a few hundred and practice, practice, practice. Something like a Canon 20D. You can take good pictures with cheap cameras but the DSLR makes changing settings (aperture, shutter, etc) a lot easier. And they look cool too.
To get better: read photography blogs, find photos that you like, think about why you like them, read your camera's manual, learn all the settings and buttons, bring your camera everywhere, get a Flickr account and post to it, don't be scared to look silly while shooting, ask questions about your photos at r/photography, accept constructive criticism, and the most important thing... KEEP SHOOTING!!!