Canon 60d Review

Canon 60D review on the basis of production. Canon 60d series throughout his life, many photographers, semi-pro appealed to appreciate that some experts and enthusiasts have a choice lightly. Each model series is a high specification and its desire to ensure access, both from users who are growing out Rebel/XX0D (usually in terms of build quality and sophisticated AF) provides and. However, the feature set, the model always "pro" leaves a considerable gap in full-fledged business.

To change much from where the arrival of EOS 7D and 8 frames per function shooting and the second AF frame 19 can be highly configurable - Mini '1 attention of many people become before now D ', there x0d customers. However, the price (a premium of 30% release of 50D) from your photos, at least a little money, he pushes out of the reach of most people do not.

Rebellion T2i underpowered compared to the EOS 7D (EOS 550D), compared to the expensive (and somewhat old): 50D is (according to the band x0d and extension) will start seeing some more. Seems clear that something needed to compensate for the area to fill a big gap between the rebels and 7D Canon EOS. And we, the EOS 60D, it has.

X0d boldness and the Canon 60D, help photographers focused on trying to upgrade from rebel lovers instead of "pro-associate" has been moved out of range. 50D naming pattern could suggest - - resulting 40D, there are more distinct 30D. Instead, it is "Elan" SLR Series 35mm film (upon a time for - A - busy time is often exactly the same place on the market that is not happen to be a two-digit number that in Europe model sitting).

I replaced the plastic shell of lightweight magnesium alloy construction, is shown in the previous model is finished. The main advantage of including some who were running the EOS 7D 60D certainly rebel lines, "step forward" function (top panel LCD, rear control dial, the percentage of high explosives) for some. Friendly than the video (and tripod) also joint LCD 1:2 3:00. Add a full HD video recording and up to about 18MP and above, resolution of the sensor according to the following, in terms of the image leads to a mid-range EOS.

EOS 60D, you get some news of its own. Now, the color can be applied to the image when the scene mode to use it (or "environment"), there are a variety of effects can be seen in the live view screen. The 60D is to distort the final, including the chromatic aberration of the lens, including the option to fix, get the ability to convert to JPEG in camera raw. As an added bonus, you can retroactively "rough black and white" and "Toy Camera" for the new files were taken, including the looks "creative filter" can be applied.

For example, in terms of specifications and features, EOS 60D, a few new tricks yourself, while the EOS 7D and EOS 550D is almost exactly half. That, we think (off-line on the apparent "dumbing down" of protest against the howling is inevitable fine x0d) is exactly where it should have.

Key features

    18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
    ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800)
    5.3 fps continuous shooting
    1080p HD video recording with manual controls
    SD / SDHC / SDXC storage
    In-camera raw development
    Subject modes with 'Ambience Selection' (Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome)
    In-camera Creative Filters (special effects)
    Fully articulated 3.0" screen (3:2)

Canon EOS 60D vs 50D: Key differences

Placing 60D 50D subsequently became clear that the new camera is not just upgrade directly, but the model repositioning. The most striking difference is that the smaller and, of course, no longer has a metal case.
As you can see from the table below the 60D is not an unequivocal upgrade from the 50D in the same way that previous cameras in the range have been. Essentially it's a 50D in a smaller body, the includes a flip-out screen and the sensor used in the Rebel T2i (550D) and 7D, with all the HD movie recording capability that brings.

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Canon EOS 60D
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Canon EOS 7D
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Canon EOS 50D
Construction
Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis
Magnesium alloy body
Magnesium alloy body
Sensor
• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 19 million total pixels
• 18 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 19 million total pixels
• 18 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 15.5 million total pixels
• 15.1 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
Processor
DIGIC 4
Dual DIGIC 4
DIGIC 4
ISO range
• Auto ISO (100-3200)
• ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments
• H (12800) expansion
• Adjustable Auto ISO limit
• Auto ISO (100-3200)
• ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments
• H (12800) expansion
• Auto ISO (100-1600)
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments
• H1 (6400) and H2 (12800) expansion
Movie resolution
• 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
• 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
• 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
• 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
• 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
• 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
N/A
AF sensor
• 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center)
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
• 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center)
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
• 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center)
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
Metering sensor
• TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer (iFCL)
• Metering range: EV 1 - 20 EV
• TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC
• Metering range: EV 1 - 20 EV
• TTL 35 zone SPC
• Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV
Viewfinder
• Eye-level pentaprism
• 96% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.95x
• Eyepoint: 22 mm
• Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional)
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Eye-level pentaprism
• 100% frame coverage
• Approx. 1.0x magnification
• Eyepoint: 22 mm
• Fixed screen (Transmissive LCD screen)
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Eye-level pentaprism
• 95% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.95x
• Eyepoint: 22 mm
• Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional)
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
LCD panel
• 3.0 " TFT LCD
• 1040,000 dots (3:2)
• 100% coverage
• 160 ° viewing angle
• Dual anti-reflection
• Articulated
• 3.0 " TFT LCD
• 920,000 dots (4:3)
• 100% coverage
• 160 ° viewing angle
• Coating : Anti-reflection and Solid Structure
• 3.0 " TFT LCD
• 920,000 dots (4:3)
• 100% coverage
• 160 ° viewing angle
• Dual anti-reflection
Continuous shooting buffer
• Approx. 5.3 fps
• Up to 58 JPEGs, 16 images (RAW)
• Approx. 8 fps
• Up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW)
• Approx. 6.3fps
• Up to 90 frames (with UDMA card), 16 frames (RAW)
Memory format
• SD / SDHC / SDXC
• Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA)
• Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA)
Dimensions
145 x 106 x 79 mm
(5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in)
148 x 111 x 74 mm
(5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8 in)
146 x 108 x 74 mm
(5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Weight (inc battery)
755 g (1.6 lb)
904 g (2.0 lb)
822 g (1.8 lb)

    Higher resolution sensor (17.9MP vs. 15.1MP)
    Accepts SD, rather than CF memory cards
    No flash sync socket
    Wireless Speedlight control
    Support for optional infra-red remote release
    Articulated 3:2 high resolution LCD screen
    Plastic body shell (8% weight saving)
    Standard ISO range extends to 6400, rather than 3200
    User-definable Auto ISO upper limit
    HD video recording 1080 p30/25/24 or 720p60/50 plus cropped 640 x 480 movie mode
    New features: in-camera raw conversion, ambience settings, creative filters, more JPEG options
    No joystick, no multi-flash support, simplified top plate & info panel, only one Custom mode, no AF micro-adjust
    Slightly reduced customization options
    Redesigned control layout with slightly fewer buttons
    Lower burst rate

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