Canon EOS 60D
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The Canon EOS 60D is a digital single-lens reflex camera
from Canon. It is part of the Canon EOS
line of cameras and succeeds the EOS 50D
. It was publicly announced on August 26, 2010.
Main new features in the two-digit Canon line include increased resolution and ISO range, an articulating screen (the first Canon DSLR to have one), full-HD video capabilities and in-camera post-processing functions for the images.
The 60D is offered as a body only or in a package with an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
lens or EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM
lens or EF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS
lens.
the following changes:
Digital Photography Review
described the changes as representing the move from 'semi-pro'/'prosumer
' to 'enthusiast' due to the reduction in some features; however the pentaprism
viewfinder and iconic rear control wheel remain, as does the top informational LCD. The slightly smaller body retains the grip of the two-digit Canon line.
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
from Canon. It is part of the Canon EOS
Canon EOS
The Canon EOS autofocus 35 mm film and digital SLR camera system was introduced in 1987 with the Canon EOS 650 and is still in production as Canon's current DSLR system...
line of cameras and succeeds the EOS 50D
Canon EOS 50D
The Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera. It is part of the Canon EOS line of cameras and succeeds the EOS 40D. In turn, it has been succeeded by the EOS 60D....
. It was publicly announced on August 26, 2010.
Main new features in the two-digit Canon line include increased resolution and ISO range, an articulating screen (the first Canon DSLR to have one), full-HD video capabilities and in-camera post-processing functions for the images.
The 60D is offered as a body only or in a package with an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-200mm lens
The Canon EF-S 18-200mm lens is a superzoom lens, manufactured by Canon. It is the higher end kit lens for the Canon EOS 60D digital camera, and supplants the previous EF-S 17-85mm, in Canon's product line-up, losing 1mm off the wide end, but offering a roughly 2.5x longer telephoto end.While Canon...
lens or EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens
The Canon EF-S 17–85mm 4-5.6 IS USM is a standard zoom lens for Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The EF-S designation means it can only be used on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor released after 2003. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of...
lens or EF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm lens
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS is a standard telezoom for Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 29-216mm. It is the kit lens for the Canon EOS 60D and the Canon EOS 7D....
lens.
Changes from 50D
Compared to the EOS 50DCanon EOS 50D
The Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera. It is part of the Canon EOS line of cameras and succeeds the EOS 40D. In turn, it has been succeeded by the EOS 60D....
the following changes:
- Resolution increase to 18.1 megapixels (50D has 15.1)
- Maximum Sensitivity increased to ISO 6400 (12800 as optional setting) (50D has max 3200 ISO)
- Video recording, with same controls as the 550DCanon EOS 550DThe Canon EOS 550D is an 18.0 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced by Canon on February 8, 2010. It was made available starting February 24, 2010 and to US dealers starting early March. It is known as the EOS Kiss X4 in Japan, and as the EOS Rebel T2i in North America...
- Manual control of audio recording (Same as newer firmware on 5D MkIICanon EOS 5D Mark IIThe Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It succeeds the EOS 5D and was announced on September 17, 2008.-Improvements compared to original EOS 5D:...
) - Articulating screenArticulating screenIn digital photography, an articulating screen is an LCD which is on a pivot, allowing it to swivel. Articulating screens can be useful in many circumstances; for instance, if one wanted to take a picture of themselves while holding the camera at arm's length, they could flip out the LCD and...
with a slightly higher resolution in 3:2 ratio (50D has 4:3).- The 60D screen, unlike that of the 50D, matches the aspect ratio of the sensor.
- Lower maximum burst frame rate of 5.3 fps (50D maximum is 6.3 fps)
- SD/SDHC/SDXCSecure DigitalSecure Digital is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the SD Card Association for use in portable devices. The SD technology is used by more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models, and is considered the de-facto industry standard.Secure Digital...
card slot (50D uses CompactFlashCompactFlashCompactFlash is a mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices. Most CompactFlash devices contain flash memory in a standardized enclosure. The format was first specified and produced by SanDisk in 1994...
) - Smaller and lighter polycarbonatePolycarbonatePolycarbonatePhysical PropertiesDensity 1.20–1.22 g/cm3Abbe number 34.0Refractive index 1.584–1.586FlammabilityV0-V2Limiting oxygen index25–27%Water absorption – Equilibrium0.16–0.35%Water absorption – over 24 hours0.1%...
resin with glass fibre on aluminium chassis (50D has Magnesium alloy body) - Wireless Speedlite control
- Lack of AF micro-adjustment feature (included in 50D)
- Redesign of controls – multi-controller has been relocated to center of quick control dial; top buttons of 60D control only one setting.
- Locking mode dial
- Electronic level that can be viewed in the viewfinder, rear LCD monitor, and top LCD panel
- LP-E6 battery, as used in the 5D MkIICanon EOS 5D Mark IIThe Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It succeeds the EOS 5D and was announced on September 17, 2008.-Improvements compared to original EOS 5D:...
and 7DCanon EOS 7DThe Canon EOS 7D is an 18.0 effective megapixel APS-C crop CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It was announced on September 1, 2009... - Lack of PC socket for Flash SynchronizationFlash synchronizationIn a camera, flash synchronization is defined as the firing of a photographic flash coinciding with the shutter admitting light to photographic film or electronic image sensor. It is often shortened to flash sync or flash synch....
- External shutter release port changed from 'Canon N3' socket to 3/32"(2.5mm) TRS pin.
Digital Photography Review
Digital Photography Review
Digital Photography Review is a website about digital cameras and digital photography. The website has comprehensive reviews of digital cameras, lenses and accessories, buying guides, user reviews, and very active forums for the individual cameras as well as general photography forums...
described the changes as representing the move from 'semi-pro'/'prosumer
Prosumer
Prosumer is a portmanteau formed by contracting either the word professional or less often, producer with the word consumer. For example, a prosumer grade digital camera is a "cross" between consumer grade and professional grade...
' to 'enthusiast' due to the reduction in some features; however the pentaprism
Pentaprism
A pentaprism is a five-sided reflecting prism used to deviate a beam of light by 90°. The beam reflects inside the prism twice, allowing the transmission of an image through a right angle without inverting it as an ordinary right-angle prism or mirror would.The reflections inside the prism are not...
viewfinder and iconic rear control wheel remain, as does the top informational LCD. The slightly smaller body retains the grip of the two-digit Canon line.