Canon EOS-20D Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens

I'd love to be able to give this camera and lens combo the proper review that it deserves, but since the auction I won turned out to be a scam that cost me £400 I'd have to say that over all its poor. Not the camera that is, just the whole ebay experience this time.
I've bought another one in a different auction and provided that comes through I'll do my best to write a proper review.


I've been reminded that my review was not exactly a true representation of the Camera, just my initial experience in trying to buy one. As such I've left the original text as a warning to all prospective purchasers but given the actual camera the rating it deserves. I did manage to on my second attempt to actually buy a 20D and it is truly a fantastic camera. If you have an EOS 300D/digital rebel andare looking for an upgrade the 20D is well worth the money. Its slightly bigger and heavier, but picture quality (esp. in low light) and handling compared to the 300D are greatly improved. I love the almost instant on with it too, I used to set my 300D for a 30min off period because there's nothing worse than lifting your camera up to take a shot and missing it because it had gone to sleep.
In summary, if you can buy a 20D at a reasonable price (approx £400) from a reputable seller, go for it.

I used to have a Canon EOS 5 35mm film camera but lost a bit of interest in SLR's when the small digital cameras came out. Then I found that my Canon and Sigma lens's would fit the Canon Digital SLR's so I decided to give it a go and purchased a refurbished Canon 20D body and 28 - 50mm lens. Have never looked back as this camera has rekindled my interest in photography. The camera has some great features and I have taken about 400 pictures with it in a couple of months. Next stepis to get a new wide angle lens.