The Canon EOS 60D is an 18.1 megapixels semi-pro
digital single-lens reflex camera
A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor.
The reflex design scheme is the primary difference between ...
made by
Canon
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. It was announced on August 26, 2010, with a suggested retail price of US$1099.00.
As a part of the Canon EOS two-digit line, it is the successor of the
EOS 50D
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and is the predecessor of the
EOS 70D.
It is the first camera which has an articulating LCD screen. Apart from its screen, the main new features of the 60D in the
two-digit Canon line include increased resolution and
ISO range,
full-HD video capabilities, and in-camera
post-processing functions for the images. However, it uses the
DIGIC 4
Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit (often styled as "DiG!C") is Canon Inc.'s name for a family of signal processing and control units for digital cameras and camcorders. DIGIC units are used as image processors by Canon in its own digital imagin ...
image processor.
Like the 50D, the camera has an LCD of settings on the top of the camera where the ISO, AF-Mode, Shooting mode, and metering mode can be controlled.
The 60D is offered for purchase as a body alone or in a package with an
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens,
EF-S 17–85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens,
EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens,
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens, or an
EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 lens
Features
Compared to the
EOS 50D
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, the following changes have been made, including:
* Resolution increase to 18.1
megapixel
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In most digital display devices, pixels are the smal ...
s
APS-C
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CMOS Sensor
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(50D has 15.1 megapixels).
* Maximum sensitivity increased to
ISO
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6400 (12800 as optional expanded setting) (50D has max 3200 ISO, with 6400 and 12800 as optional expanded settings).
* Video recording, with same controls as the
550D/Rebel T2i.
**
1080p
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Full HD video recording at
24p, 25p and 30p with drop frame timing.
**
720p
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HD video recording at 50p (50
Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
**
480p
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ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
* Manual control of
audio recording
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(same as newer
firmware
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on
5D MkII).
*
Articulating screen
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(3.0”) with a slightly higher resolution of 1,040,000 pixels, 288 ppi, 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
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(50D maximum is 6.3 fps).
*
SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (50D uses
CompactFlash
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CompactFlash became one of the most successful of the e ...
).
* Smaller and lighter
polycarbonate
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resin
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with
glass fibre
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on
aluminium
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chassis (50D has
magnesium alloy
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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 MkII and
7D.
* Lack of
PC socket for
flash synchronization
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In cameras with mechanical (clockwor ...
.
* External
shutter release port changed from 'Canon N3' socket to 3/32" (2.5mm)
TRS pin.
* In-camera
raw
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development and built-in creative filters and special effects.
* External 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
''
Digital Photography Review
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'' described the changes as representing the move from 'semi-pro'/'
prosumer
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' to 'enthusiast' due to the reduction in some features; however the
pentaprism
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The beam reflects inside the prism ''twice'', allowing the transmission of an image through a r ...
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.
Gallery
File:Canon 60D Flip Screen.jpg, The articulated display
File:Canon 60D Top View.jpg, Top view
File:Canon 60D Rear View.jpg, Back view
File:Canon 60D 50mm Prime.jpg, 60D with mounted 50mm f/1.8 II
EOS 60Da
![Chimping on an EOS 60D camera](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Chimping_on_an_EOS_60D_camera.JPG)
Canon announced a modified version of the EOS 60D for
astrophotography
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on April 3, 2012, called the EOS 60Da. The 60Da is the successor to the
EOS 20Da
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. It was expected to cost $1,499.
The camera has a modified infrared filter and a low-noise sensor with heightened
hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) sensitivity for improved capture of red hydrogen emission nebulae.
The 60Da is three times as sensitive to H-alpha light as the 60D to allow for better images of nebulae.
References
External links
*
Canon USA 60D Press releaseDPReview 60D PreviewDPReview 60D ReviewCanon 60D Review – ZTech
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