"Canon certainly doesn’t hang around when it comes to introducing new cameras – for instance it’s only been three years since I got my hands on the Canon EOS D30 – the company’s first compact digital SLR. Building on the success of that, and the subsequent D60 and 10D, the new EOS 20D has been designed with both serious amateur and professional photographers in mind. The 20D offers a significant number of improvements over its predecessors. These include Canon’s new DIGIC II imaging processor, a new Hi-Precision 9-point AF system, an impressive 5fps shooting speed, and a fast start-up time of 0.2 secs."I had a chance to play with a 20D a couple of months ago, and man, it was a serious camera. The metal body gave it some good heft - it felt very professional - and the shutter lag was almost nil. If you're looking for a professional camera, this one should be on your short list.