Basic Operation Concept And Lcd Monitor - Canon EOS 20D Service Manual

The EOS 20D is also compatible with the SL580EX's "Picture size auto zoom"
feature. (The SL580EX automatically detects the EOS 20D's sensor size and
automatically sets the optimum flash coverage.)
Also, with C.Fn-07-1 (flash on/off), flash firing by the built-in flash, external
Speedlite, or non-Canon flash connected to the PC terminal can be disabled.

1.9 Basic operation concept and LCD monitor

1) Basic operation concept
The basic operation for selecting and setting various functions with the Main
Dial, Quick Control Dial, and buttons are the same as with the EOS 10D.
As with previous EOS digital cameras, no matter what state the camera is
currently in (except during direct printing), all you do is press the shutter button
to instantly return to standby for shooting.
2) Multi-controller
The new Multi-controller is
used for AF point selection,
white balance correction,
scrolling around a magnified
image, and moving the trimming
frame for direct printing.
You can press the Multi-
controller in eight directions and
at the center. By doing so, you
can quickly select the desired AF
point. The Assist button found
on the EOS 10D has been discontinued.
3) LCD monitor
The EOS 20D's LCD monitor is a 1.8-inch, polysilicon, TFT liquid-crystal, color
monitor with 118,000 pixels. It has a high transparence, high contrast, and wide
angle of view. For the backlight, there are three LED modules that consume little
power.
With the EOS 10D, there were a few complaints about the brightness of the
image displayed on the LCD monitor being slightly different from the actual
brightness (as viewed on a personal computer). This problem has been resolved
by changing the LCD monitor's gamma correction. This has also enhanced the
gradation of highlight areas.
No vertical/
horizontal
movement switch
Fig. 029 Changes in the camera controls
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Technical Information
No Assist button
Multi-controller added
No Quick Control
Dial switch
< >
(Quick Control Dial ON)
position added