Canon EOS 60D

Opinion: Thanks to my 60D for good months of service. Never missed a shot. In the end, lenses turned out too much expensive to cope with, and it was too big and heavy for me. So I jumped to m43.

Opinion: This camera has top image quality and video Output with Full HD. I used it for 1 month and already i am finding it difficult Stay away from it. The fast ability to switch from Image to Video Mode along with In-Video Mode Image Capturing has made this camera a real delight to me.

Opinion: This is my first dSLR, I'm into the hobby, but my budget is limited. But so far so good, at first I as being drawn toward the 7D albeit the price so the wise choice would be the 60D. As of the momment comparing it with my previous experience with the Manual focus Minolta, then P&S Canon Powershot A460, then Samsung E28 and Yashica, this one seems the best. Next to try would be the different set of lens to augment this body.

Opinion: Since I did not have the money for the EOS 7D, and honestly do not need that much AF points (I use the centre AF point only) or fps, I got the EOS 60D and kept my EOS 30D as backup, as I do some pics at events I get payed for, so a backup comes handy. Magic Lantern firmware - a must for this camera. If it were not, I would not get the EOS 60D. Not only for video, but much better bracketing feature as well. Canon should learn from them how to make useful functions (and give MFA back to the xxD line!!!).

Stills:
IQ good, 18 MP gives decent per-pixel sharpness with good lenses. Pretty good low light capabilities, ISO 1600 very useable, 3200 limited, above very limited.

Video:
No issue with "rolling shutter" or "jello" effect. 1080p: strong moireé issues, that ruin some specific scenes (rooftiles, grids on speakers, specific clothing details). Image sharpness in video not very good. 720p even worse than 1080p with heavy aliasing around edges.

Ergonomics good, could be a bit better, left hand has nothing to do.

Monted Ef-S focusing screen, better, but not as much as expected (not as good as some old MF 35 mm film cameras that I have).

Opinion: I was considering the 60D and the 7D, but eventually settled on the 60D, without regrets, considering the following factors:

Speed – If the difference between 5.3 frames per second (60D) and 8 frames per second (7D) makes a difference to you, the 7D makes sense. I personally rarely ever shoot in high speed burst mode, but it largely depends on what kinds of photography subjects interest you personally. 5.3 is still very fast, but not ideal for capturing fast sports or motion (e.g. dance), where the faster you can capture, the better.

Autofocus – The 7D has a better quality auto-focus system. It is faster and allows more customization than what the 60D allows. This was the most compelling attraction of the 7D for me, but at the end of the day, the 60D attached to a USM lens is still a speedy performer. I suffer very few out-of-focus images.

Viewfinder – The 60D’s viewfinder show only 97%, as opposed to the 7D’s 100%, and so there is a risk that errant detail will enter the 3% of the captured image that you can’t see through the 60D’s viewfinder. But you know how to crop an image, don’t you?

Articulating screen – I thought this would be a novelty and that I would only use it for shooting video, but this has much more utility for capturing unique perspectives (high or low) than I originally thought. I use it much more than I thought I would. I also really like the fact that I can fold the screen into the body when I am shooting through the viewfinder.

Build quality – The 7D is said to have superior weather sealing, but it is hardly like the 60D lacks sealing. If you photograph a lot in challenging environmental conditions, the 7D is likely a better choice. You hear alot of complaining from 7D fanboy gearheads about the 60D build quality but most of this is misguided in my view. Yes, there is more plastic in the 60D body, but it is an excellent piece of engineering and very strong. My only minor complaint is that the multi-direction controller on the back is probably not as robust as the 7D’s “joystick.”

Compact Flash memory versus SD – The 60D uses SD memory which is slower, but only by a hair. A decent class SD memory card is more than fast enough to capture 1080P video on the 60D. More importantly, SD memory is considerably cheaper and more widely available.

Image quality – The 60D and the 7D share the same imaging sensor and image processing logic. Equipped with the same lens, they will capture (pretty much) exactly the same scene/image.

Cost – The bottom line is that 60D produces the same image quality at considerably cheaper cost than the 7D. After you play with your SLR for a while, you begin to hunker for extra cash to buy nicer and nicer lenses: by choosing the 60D, you can opt to invest more of your disposable income in better quality (and, notably, faster) lenses. I managed to buy my 60D with the very good EF-S 15-85mm IS USM lens for the same price as a 7D body alone.

In summary, I am really enjoying this camera. It fits nicely with my inclination to explore digital SLR photography after a many year hiatus from shooting with my film SLR. Ergonomics and interface are excellent, and the price/performance ratio is excellent.

Opinion: After years off from film cameras (couldn't afford a color dark room), I came back to photography five years ago when I discovered the power of digital processing. I started with a Powershot G9 and have moved my way up through a T2i to the 60D. I live on the coast in the US Northwest rainforest, and wanted a camera with some level of weather protection. I lusted for a full frame body, but was more interested in putting money into a range of lenses, than having an expensive body and a limited lens selection. I also shoot hand held a lot and felt the larger bodies were cumbersome for off tripod work. I was initially drawn to the 7D because of the pro-level weather sealing, but, since I didn't need the speed of the dual processors, or the faster focusing, the price per feature ratio of the 7D vs. the 60D was questionable. The weight difference of the plastic body was actually a plus for me.

What ultimately decided me on the 60D was seeing a schematic of its weather sealing. While Canon doesn't list it as being sealed to the same level of the pro bodies, it is actually a well sealed camera, almost on the level of the 7D. Coupled with an L lens, I'm not as guarded about working in sandy and wet conditions as I was with my earlier cameras. The images are very good, and since I do a lot of panoramic shooting, am able to emulate a much bigger format camera body, and hold great detail even in 13x19 inch prints.

Opinion: The 60D is my first digital SLR, however not my first SLR. Having shot with 35mm film SLRs in the past, and then having used a variety of point and shoot digital cameras, I had a desire to get back to the SLR format and the potential that format holds. I began researching DSLRs in early 2011. I had decided that I would stick with either Nikon or Canon, but determining which specific model to buy became a research project. No one specific model had every feature that I wished for, in a price that I could afford. Being an amateur/hobbyist, I could not justify the prices of pro or semi-pro models. My choices were narrowing down to either a Canon Rebel T3i/600D or a Nikon D5100, when I ran across some comparisons of the 60D to the T3i (600D). My interest in the 60D was piqued. I compared all three in camera stores, and I was sold on the 60D. Compared with the Rebel models, the 60D feels more solid, grips better in the hand, has better controls and ergonomics, a a larger and brighter viewfinder, potential for faster focusing, a larger, longer-lasting battery, and has the very useful (for me) top LCD. I decided that I could live without the T3i's nfity digital movie zoom, since I was and still am primarily interested in still photography. I decided to watch the prices of 60D kits, and was very pleased to get a good deal on a 60D with 18-135mm zoom.
The 60D has not disappointed me in any regard. Although my previous SLR experience was with metal-bodied cameras, I was not at all disappointed with the very solid and rugged feel of the 60D's polycarbonate body. All controls feel solid and work smoothly. The image quality is excellent, and good-quality high-ISO shooting is possible. The controls are well-placed and fairly intuitive. The camera is quick and responsive, and exposures are generally good. Being a Canon, there is a very wide range of Canon and third-party lenses, flashes and other accessories.
If you are considering a consumer-grade DSLR, I suggest you take a small step up in price (and a bigger step up in quality) and take a look at the 60D.

Opinion: Best cammera i have ever used

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.