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Silver Award
Reviewed:
Nov 2010
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With the 18MP EOS 60D Canon has unashamedly moved the X0D range out of the 'semi pro' bracket and instead focused on the enthusiast photographer looking to upgrade from their Rebel. From a spec and feature point of view it sits almost exactly half-way between the EOS 550D and the EOS 7D. Key features include an articulated LCD screen, a 18MP CMOS sensor, an ISO span of ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800) and 1080p movie mode.
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| Announced: | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Price range: | $1,300 - $1,322 |
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Average rating:
4.55
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Opinion: Great camera, well built even though made of polycarbonate instead of the magnesium alloy. Great picture quality, ISO range, and the flippy screen can come in handy for some weird angled shots. I love this camera!
Opinion: Im an owner of a 4 yearl old 400D which its in use and have cero problems to present day...but i want a second camera body as an upgrade and leave the Rebel as a backup, i have used and tested 450D, 1000D, 500 and 550D, 20D, 30D and 50D(i dont found a 40D to play with :P) and i dont enough found features to make my choice, of course i love the better grip and extra controls of XXD series.
The 7D looks perfect but i cant justify the price and i really dont need 8fps.
When i see the price and specifications of 60D i know that i have a winner.
The image quality its great and the high ISO performance outsanding for a camera of this level.
The articulated high-res LCD its a plus for tripod and macro work.
And finally what i like most: the wireless flash comander a function that Canon user have been waiting for to long.
The weight and ergonomics its perfect for all day shooting(i dont need the vertical grip a must in Rebel series in my opinion), battery life its very good.
Im very satisfied with my new toy.
Problems: -Only miss the magnesium alloy body and maybe a 100% viewfinder...
Opinion: I upgraded from a point and shoot to Canon DSLR after a long absence. From Canon A1 via Epson PhotoPC850 to Sony W35. They were all great machines but the 60D takes the cake. I would have gotten a higher model, lower number, but for the absence of the great articulating screen. If you don’t like it 'hanging out there' just turn it around and it becomes like a fixed, only better. The 60D/18-200mm kit looked well priced at $1450 and has proven to be a very good starter set. This is one of the most loved and most useful gadgets I have gotten for myself. Since then I picked up a 50mm f1.8 and find it to be a true little marvel. It is now the everyday walk around set. Also have the 18-55 f3.5. Seems overlapping, yes in mm but not in convenience and they are cheap but good. Next will come something with a D. Hey hey there is always something to look forward to like Canon making a 5D iiiii with an articulating screen and SD memory card, or two, and voice recording on stills and, dream on - GPS. Wonderful, 4 months ago I did not know one D from another and now I give advice on Dpreview.
Problems: Problems? Zip, zero,nada, none! No o o I do not work for Canon or anyone else. I do not work just a retired guy taking pictures.
Opinion: Best cammera i have ever used