Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 20D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera has nine high-precision AF points and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including the EF-S lens). Designed for quick shooting at anytime, the camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with camera operations.To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.6,7) and Handling Precautions (p.8,9). Test the Camera Before Using Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are properly recorded on the memory card.If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.