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When I receive a pre-production camera for testing, as was the case in August, 2004 with the Canon 20D, it is always a mixed pleasure. Naturally it's enjoyable to get to use the latest technology, and see how it performs. But it's also somewhat frustrating, because invariably one or more things is missing. Sometimes the image quality hasn't been fine tuned; Often there is no manual, or other documentation. And, frequently there is no image processing software. So, when an exciting new camera starts to ship it's always a treat to get to use it in the field in a real-world shooting situation, and to put every aspect of it to the test.
As a sometime equipment reviewer, for this site as well as forPhoto Techniquesmagazine, where I'm a Contributing Editor, I naturally get products for testing directly from the manufacturer. But, regardless of what some people think, these always have to be returned (usually quickly), and when it comes time to buy something I have to place my order with a ...

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