Canon EOS 10D

The digital SLR that democratized professional photography

Canon EOS 10D
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 8011A002

Key Features

SENSOR 6.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC image processor for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS 7-point wide-area autofocus system
PHASE DETECTION TTL-CT-SIR phase detection via CMOS sensor
VIDEO None
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 3 frames per second up to 9 frames
VIEWFINDER Eye-level SLR with pentaprism, 95% coverage
DISPLAY 1.8-inch TFT color LCD, 118,000 pixels
CONNECTIVITY USB 1.1, Video Out (NTSC/PAL)
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash (CF) Type I and Type II
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis, basic dust/moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 600 shots (at 20u00b0C) with BP-511

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS 10D

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via LCD menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Main command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Main command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present Rear wheel
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS 10D

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Canon EOS 10D Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS 10D

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 6.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1600 (expandable to 3200)
Autofocus 7-point TTL
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD 1.8-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 1.1
Battery Life 600 shots
Weight 790g
Dimensions 149.5 x 106.5 x 75 mm