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If you are trying to decide what to buy and your main criteria is for video, then get the 60D. I was trying to decide between this and the 7D and the 60D won. Why? It is basically the same thing as the 7D (well, almost) but for a lot less money. The 7D has two Digic 4 processors (overheating) and more auto-focus points and a stronger body that's pretty much all and no manual control over audio. With the 60D you can control the audio manually and a whole lot more because there is a nifty piece of software named "Magic Lantern" that adds a lot of very useful features to your 60D and isn't available for the 7D (at the time of this review)...Magic Lantern adds all this to your 60D...GUI menus: press the ERASE button to display themBit rate control (QScale parameter) for the H.264 encoder. Up to 87mb/s but unstable.Zebra stripes for overexposed / underexposed areasSpotmeter, histogramCropmarks (16:9, Cinemascope, Fisheye)Simple intervalometerTrap Focus: camera takes a picture when something comes in focusWireless trigger with the LCD face sensor & your own handAE bracketing (like on 5D2 ML)Rack focusStack focus (Live View only)Lens data computationOnscreen audio metersManual audio gain, selectable input source, disable AGC and digital filtersDisplay time remaining during video recordingDebug functions (display CMOS temperature, screenshot, logging)ISOs: 100, 110, 115, 125, 140, 160, 170, 185, 200, 220, 235, 250, 280, 320, 350, 380, 400, 435, 470, 500, 580, 640, 700, 750, 800, 860, 930, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1750, 1900, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2750, 3000, 3200, 3500, 3750, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6400, on up to 12,800Shutter Speeds: 1/30, 33, 37, 40, 45, 50, 53, 57, 60, 67, 75, 80, 90, 100, 110, 115, 125, 135, 150, 160, 180, 200, 210, 235, 250, 275, 300, 320, 360, 400, 435, 470, 500, 550, 600, 640, 720, 800, 875, 925, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1400, 1600, 1750, 1900, 2000, 2150, 2300, 2500, 2800, 3200, 3500, 3750, 4000This is why I chose the 60D...Magic Lantern1.6x crop factor (same as 7D)Less battery drain (than the 7D)It has a really great and very high resolution 1 million-pixel 3:2 ratio swivel screen! Perfect for video shooters.Really cool swivel screen!Did I mention the fantastic swivel screen (which allows you to shoot from any angle without having to strain your neck and body)Lighter than the 5D and 7DIt doesn't overheat as quickly as the 7D (DUAL DIGIC-4 = DUAL HEAT SOURCES)It uses SDHC and SDXC cards used (smaller, cheaper, and just as fast as Compact Flash, if not faster) and with most modern laptops like my Toshiba you can just pop it into the front slot so no need for a USB card reader.7D differences...DUAL DIGIC-4 processors that blast through your battery powerFaster shooting for still images (8fps for the 7D)Overheating more quicklyRugged magnesium bodyBetter for you if your brain is running on ego-driven softwareHas that "Look, mine is bigger" appealMore function buttons on the bodyOverall, the 60D is just as good as the 7D although many may disagree, but if you want a lot more functionality and manual control over pretty much everything then the 60D with Magic Lantern is for you. This combo is superb, especially for anyone who's main focus is on video.

All the Canon XXD camera reviews quickly devolve into a criticism of the compromises Canon makes for the price point and the intended market. The 60D is no exception, perhaps more so with the 60D. I recall all the bad press and angry reviews the 50D and even the 40D got when they first came out, always whining about missing features, arguments over the pixel count, is it a real semi-pro camera or not, etc. It's a tough spot to satisfy a tough crowd. Clearly Canon is repositioning the XXD line with the 60D. This line of Cameras has always been in an odd space, stuck between the Rebels and higher end Pro Cameras. It appeals to those that want a pro camera but don't want to spend the money to get a real pro camera like the 5 or 1 Series cameras and those that wouldn't be caught dead with a lowly Rebel, the camera snobs. This crowd often wants more than it is paying for.Perhaps it will help to compare what you get to a Rebel to see how Canon is positioning this Camera.- For starters it is a larger more ergonomic body, a pleasure to hold and use. The Rebels were always too small for me, especially the grip. The 60D has a larger grip that feels much nicer in your hands. It is poly carbonate over metal but still feels strong and sturdy although I'm not willing to try it with mine it feels like it will take some knocks pretty well, it's not cheap feeling like some of the Rebels. Try it you may find you really like it.- It has a built in flash transmitter, I've already use this s couple of times, you won't find this on any Rebel, it's cool and useful.- Better metering, it now uses color to help meter exposure not just luminance, this will give a more accurate reading and better exposure especially in scenes with bright reds; you won't find this on any Rebel.- Same 9 point focus system, but they are all cross type which are more sensitive than the older 9 point system that only had the center as a cross type. Now better than any Rebel.- Shutter to 1/8000 sec vs. 1/4000 sec for the Rebels- Better battery life, the 60D's uses the same battery as the 7D and 5D 2, giving you about twice the battery life of a Rebel, tell me you don't want that.- Flash Sync at 1/250th vs. 1/200 for the Rebel.- Built in horizontal level, not on any Rebel, great for landscape shooters.- 5.3 FPS vs. 3.7 FPS. OK this is down from the old 50D's 6.3, although the 50D never really did shoot as fast as advertised whereas the 60D does, the difference between the two cameras is really only about .8 FPS, still far better than any Rebel. It also has a high and low speed continuous shooting rate, nice to have that option, the Rebels are not fast enough for this to make any sense.- Articulating screen: the only Canon DSLR that has it and it is a wonderful addition and very useful, it WILL without a doubt help you take better pictures. No Rebel has it.- Picture quality: The T2i and the 60D are using the same sensor and Digic 4 processor so picture quality and noise are about the same, any differences are very minor so a wash here.- Movie mode: The 60D is perhaps the best APS-C movie camera on the market, period. It offers multiple frame rates and sizes and stereo audio control as well as an external stereo mic jack. Comparable Nikons don't have this. Yes the new Nikons have auto focus while shooting movies but it does not work very well, is not reliable and fails to auto focus much of the time so I don't count it as a serious feature, it's no more than a feature bullet point, totally dismissible. The 60D's articulating screen is also a huge plus for shooting movies. If you care about movies the 60D may be the best APS-C camera out there right now.Another small but useful feature is a locking mode dial, if like me, you have ever accidentally changed modes while the camera was swinging at your hip you'll appreciate this feature. So if you look at this as the next step up from a Rebel the 60D starts to make a lot more sense.In short you get a bevy of upgrades and new features with the 60D over any of the Rebels for about $370. Might some of these features be on the next Rebel? Probably, but not all but you can get them now with the 60D.Compared to the higher end 7D there are some features missing such as the lens micro-adjustment which many photographers never user use, none the less it was on the 50D so this is a step back. The 7D is capable of up to 8FPS due to its dual Digic 4s compared to 5.3 FPS for the 60D. The 7D has a 100% view finder compared to the 60D's 96%. The Auto Focus system on the 7D is the newer 19 Point AF system which is superior to the 60D's older 9 Point. The 7D also has a flash port which is important for some types of studio work, this was something that was on earlier XXDs but has now been removed. The 7D also has a Magnesium alloy body so if you are very rough with your camera this might be a consideration although the 60D looks like it is pretty solid despite the gripes you read. You also pay a heavy price

Okay, I am a very proud aunt and when it came for me to buy a camera that would be good for a beginner, I called my niece. She is a very amazing and successful photography owner of My 4 Hens Photography (yes I am a shamelessly proud Auntie). She told me that this was the first camera she used when she started. I asked my niece about it and she recommended that I read the book (she said I may need to read it several times). I did and I actually like to manually focus my pictures. The only problem is that I don't use it enough so I lose what I learn. I suggest if you are going to invest in a camera, this is beyond wonderful but you have to read the book that comes with it and don't be like me. Use it and enjoy it! It actually takes very professional pictures and if you are planning on starting a career or just using it for fun, I highly recommend this Canon EOS 60D!

Review for Canon: This camera is awesome. Works great in any conditions and generates high quality pictures. I had some bad luck with the first camera received from Amazon, which was defective .... and I'm wondering how's possible for such an expensive item to pass the Canon QC tests.Review for Amazon.com: I would like to say something here about Amazon.com because of my experience with the Customer Service Department. As I said above, the first camera was defective, so I requested a replacement. Amazon.com analyzed and solved my request VERY VERY fast and a new camera has been sent overnight. Here is where I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Amazon.com, because I made a mistake (so my fault 100%) and Amazon.com fixed the problem for me, again, even if it was my fault, telling me that the only goal for them is to make me happy. Now... this is what I would name REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! This is why I give Amazon.com 6 (six) stars out of 5!!! THANK YOU Amazon and please give a bonus to the Customer Service Reps.!

At firs when Canon released the new 60D DSLR, I didn't know what to think yea maybe the swivel screen was good but was it really worth taking a second look at it? That type of thought continued with me through the time I saw one on the shelf at my local Best Buy store, they had one on display so I asked if I would be able to try it out and use it, so they took it off their shelf and let me use it. Upon looking at it at the store I noticed one thing right off the back. The dial on the top of the camera that switches between full manual, portrait, auto picture and to video mode didn't move. Thinking it was just a factory lock for the Best Buy display I gave it back to the person at the store who let me use it and walked off, in all honesty a little disappointed at the 60D. But that all changed when I had the opportunity to use the Canon 60D out on the field. When I was using the 60D I realized that the reason why the dial wouldn't move between picture / video modes was because Canon had added a locking feature on it that prohibits you from changing it unless you unlock it. It unlocks with the simple push of a button that resides right in the middle of the dial. You push and hold the button to be able to easily switch modes. When using it on the field I also found that I didn't bump it between video and night portrait mode by accident because of the locking feature. I was really happy to have that convience on the camera. Another thing that I noticed with the 60D was it has all the ISO settings that the slightly older 7D has but at a smaller price tag as well, but still a bit more then the older T2i. The Canon T2i has a ton to offer by being below the $1,000 mark but the 60D, being only a few hundred dollars more gives it a lot more winning features that neither the 7D nor the T2i have to offer. One of those features is the ability to freely move the LCD Monitor. Canon has given you the ability to move the LCD monitor out making it a whole lot easier to actually view what you're shooting way up high or way down low, so you no longer have to be in those real awkward positions to get your shot. You also have the ability to close the LCD monitor putting the screen toward the camera so you don't scratch it between shots, and when the camera is in the bag. I do wish, however, that when you do close LCD Monitor you had the ability to view what your shooting through the viewfinder on top of the camera. unfortuniatly you still do not have that ability with this camera just as you don't have that ability with the other Canon DSLR Cameras when shooting video. I did like the ability to view your cameras settings on top of the camera, like you do with the 7D so you don't have to have it displayed on the LCD screen if you don't want to. When using the 7D or the T2i for video you notice at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor those not quite black bars giving you the unsettling feeling while shooting if what is darkened out is also being recorded. The 60D removes not quite dark bars completely giving you two full black bars on the top and bottom of the LCD monitor allowing you to now focus completely on what you are recording. I do wish that Canon would remove those bars all together to give you full access to the LCD Monitor, but the black bars are better then the half black bars that used to be there. One thing that I really hated about the 60D was that Canon has changed where all the controls (what is on the back of the camera by the LCD monitor) on the camera are, so using the 60D you may have to sit down before you hear or say "Action" and make sure you know where all the buttons are. Another thing is although the camera may 60D on it, but it doesn't really look like all the other cameras in the "D" series line. It looks like a mix between the "Rebel" and the "D" series cameras but that aside it still looks great. One thing that Canon has failed, once again, to put on the 60D is no XLR input, and no audio meters, thus making you have to guess, hope, and pray that your audio is being recorded to the camera and that it's being recorded nicely.All in all the 60D is a powerhouse of a camera packing quite a punch with it and another landmark in the world of both Professional photography and Professional Videography. For me personally, having used all three in the field multiple times there are just those winning features that I've mentioned along with other small adjustments that make this camera win over the 7D and the T2i. Plus it's a lot cheaper then the 7D also which is also big plus and that saving allows you some extra money for some "L" Series lenses, which work perfectly with the 60D, I would buy the Canon 60D over the Canon 7D or the Canon T2i any day.

At firs when Canon released the new 60D DSLR, I didn't know what to think yea maybe the swivel screen was good but was it really worth taking a second look at it? That type of thought continued with me through the time I saw one on the shelf at my local Best Buy store, they had one on display so I asked if I would be able to try it out and use it, so they took it off their shelf and let me use it. Upon looking at it at the store I noticed one thing right off the back. The dial on the top of the camera that switches between full manual, portrait, auto picture and to video mode didn't move. Thinking it was just a factory lock for the Best Buy display I gave it back to the person at the store who let me use it and walked off, in all honesty a little disappointed at the 60D. But that all changed when I had the opportunity to use the Canon 60D out on the field. When I was using the 60D I realized that the reason why the dial wouldn't move between picture / video modes was because Canon had added a locking feature on it that prohibits you from changing it unless you unlock it. It unlocks with the simple push of a button that resides right in the middle of the dial. You push and hold the button to be able to easily switch modes. When using it on the field I also found that I didn't bump it between video and night portrait mode by accident because of the locking feature. I was really happy to have that convience on the camera. Another thing that I noticed with the 60D was it has all the ISO settings that the slightly older 7D has but at a smaller price tag as well, but still a bit more then the older T2i. The Canon T2i has a ton to offer by being below the $1,000 mark but the 60D, being only a few hundred dollars more gives it a lot more winning features that neither the 7D nor the T2i have to offer. One of those features is the ability to freely move the LCD Monitor. Canon has given you the ability to move the LCD monitor out making it a whole lot easier to actually view what you're shooting way up high or way down low, so you no longer have to be in those real awkward positions to get your shot. You also have the ability to close the LCD monitor putting the screen toward the camera so you don't scratch it between shots, and when the camera is in the bag. I do wish, however, that when you do close LCD Monitor you had the ability to view what your shooting through the viewfinder on top of the camera. unfortuniatly you still do not have that ability with this camera just as you don't have that ability with the other Canon DSLR Cameras when shooting video. I did like the ability to view your cameras settings on top of the camera, like you do with the 7D so you don't have to have it displayed on the LCD screen if you don't want to. When using the 7D or the T2i for video you notice at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor those not quite black bars giving you the unsettling feeling while shooting if what is darkened out is also being recorded. The 60D removes not quite dark bars completely giving you two full black bars on the top and bottom of the LCD monitor allowing you to now focus completely on what you are recording. I do wish that Canon would remove those bars all together to give you full access to the LCD Monitor, but the black bars are better then the half black bars that used to be there. One thing that I really hated about the 60D was that Canon has changed where all the controls (what is on the back of the camera by the LCD monitor) on the camera are, so using the 60D you may have to sit down before you hear or say "Action" and make sure you know where all the buttons are. Another thing is although the camera may 60D on it, but it doesn't really look like all the other cameras in the "D" series line. It looks like a mix between the "Rebel" and the "D" series cameras but that aside it still looks great. One thing that Canon has failed, once again, to put on the 60D is no XLR input, and no audio meters, thus making you have to guess, hope, and pray that your audio is being recorded to the camera and that it's being recorded nicely.All in all the 60D is a powerhouse of a camera packing quite a punch with it and another landmark in the world of both Professional photography and Professional Videography. For me personally, having used all three in the field multiple times there are just those winning features that I've mentioned along with other small adjustments that make this camera win over the 7D and the T2i. Plus it's a lot cheaper then the 7D also which is also big plus and that saving allows you some extra money for some "L" Series lenses, which work perfectly with the 60D, I would buy the Canon 60D over the Canon 7D or the Canon T2i any day.

Quick 1-sentence review: The 60D's image quality (IQ), features and ergonomics are just as good as the 7D that will undoubtly stay in kit for a long time.Background:I come from an entry-level DSLR background and have never owned anything about the Rebel Series. However, I have played with my friend's 40Ds, 50D's, 7D's, 5D's and 5dMkII's a lot. My style is a photo journalistic style, where I follow people and take candid pictures or posed pictures. I take pictures of children and at times, just still subjects like food products or decorations. I have previously taken a lot of photos from my old Canon S400 and SD800IS point and shoot cameras. My XSi was and still is a wonderful camera. I still find myself bringing the XSi for trips, so I don't have to worry too much about the body. I've probably taken at least 20,000 pictures on it already. I have done some event photography as well for friends or friends of friends.I was hesitant to purchase the 60D because of all the flak and hate people were throwing at it. Some of the complaints I heard were:(-) A Polycarbonate aluminum chassis - a downgrade from the Magnesium alloy(-) 5.3 fps - decreased from 6.3fps(-) lack of lens microadjustment - only the 50D had this in the xxD line as I recall.(-) SD cards - used to use CF cards(-) Bad product direction seen in the xxD line - Seems like they are going to dumb it down for noobs.I'll try to address these separately, but won't go really deep in them.Polycarbonate Aluminum ChassisThe change back to a "Plastic" casing has quickly gotten the label of being cheap, less-durable and unprofessional. Cheap, it does seem cheaper, I will agree with that. Metal is more expensive. Less-durable? I don't know about this. Plastics nowadays are so strong that could withstand a good fall on the floor, water damage and maybe even some fire. [...] In my hand, the 60D feels very comfortable. It has weight and heft to not make it feel like a smaller cheaper camera. The feel is important here, because this is what you are feeling when you grip your hand to shoot photos. I think the 60D is almost at the borderline of being just large enough to fit fully and comfortably in one hand, meaning, don't be smaller than the 60D in the future or else it might as well be a Rebel. As for being unprofessional. This is the one that I find that ego and pride get in the way of logic makes it irrational. No one in their right mind is going to say you are unprofessional just because it isn't build like a tank. How often are you going to drop your camera? I bet less than you drop you phone by a long shot. The only impact I get from my camera is knocking into walls or tables. It doesn't do a thing. Thus, watch the video on durability on the plastics even on the Rebel series that I have already put a link to in this paragraph.5.3fps - Slower than 6.3This one is the case of losing something that has been in the xxD line for 2 generations. The 40D had 6.5fps, the 50D had 6.3fps. Now the 60D is only 5.3fps. I see how people are disgruntled here. Losing that extra frame sucks. I won't argue that maybe that extra frame could have been the right frame. In some way, this is an argument of numbers. Mind you, if a photographer wanted to do some highspeed photography like sports, they probably wouldn't have looked at the xxD line of products anyway. The would have looked at the xD (1Ds or 7Ds). Oh, also, did you notice that the 5Dmkii only has 3.9 fps? That is a professional Full Frame camera. Do people complain? yes they do. Should you worry about it? I don't think so. Some people (not all people) just like to see higher fps numbers, but almost never use it. And when they do use it, it isn't going to be the life saver they may think it is. I had shot with my 3.5 fps with the XSi and that was very good already. I is about photography technique, not the numbers and capabilities of the camera. So is it a huge loss of 1fps? Not a huge loss. I agree that is sucks and is a downside, but it is not a deal breaker at all.Lack of lens microadjustmentLike the previous 5.3fps argument. This one is more of a case of been given something and then taken away right away. Only the 50D had this function. The 40D didn't have the Lens microadjustment. Once again, it would be nice to have when you need it for sure. But once again, is it necessary to take good shots? No it isn't. People can still take wonderful shots with the 30D or 40D and they didn't have this functionality. When it is needed though, it is super helpful to adjust the lens for the body. Most of the time, you won't have to worry about this. If you really really need it done, get the lens calibrated, hopefully that helps.SD cards coming from CF cards for xxD lineSome will like and some will hate. Personally, I like this approach for Canon. SD cards, are smaller, cheaper but not as fast. But what I love about having SD cards is that i don't have to carry an extra card reader to transfer to my laptop. All new laptops have SD ca

I'm in love with photography in general. I always have a camera with me and started shooting when I was seven years old. Nature, scenics, portraits, anything that is beautiful or touches me in some unexpected and magical way ends up in my camera. Along the way people noticed my pictures, asked me to take them for their special events, and since then I've been shooting portraits and weddings mostly for the sheer joy of it, having the good fortune of a day job that pays the bills.For years I was committed to Olympus, and had a complete two camera, two wireless flash outfit with quite a few of their high grade lenses. But Olympus' recent focus on micro four thirds, a form factor that I cannot stomach and will therefore never own, their continued mediocre low light performance compared to APS-C sensors, and their announcement to the effect that they will not pursue any more mid-level 4/3rds camera bodies, pushed me over the edge and I started looking elsewhere.So I went to a few camera stores and handled many different models.I do not buy pro bodies, since I don't need anything that rugged and would rather buy the same sensor in a cheaper camera and spend the money an top-quality glass and flash units. I only had one pro body in my life, a Nikon F series back in ye olde film days, and it was also the ONLY camera that ever failed outright , something that dozens of cheaper Minolta, Pentax and Olympus cameras have not once done, even after having been handled rougher than the Nikon ever was. That was a lesson I haven't forgotten, and I've since not bought a pro body OR a Nikon ever again.I'm not going to let the AF select what to focus on, so even a 2,000 - point sensor won't excite me. I just need one good, reliable, fast focus point in the middle, and then I do the old "lock focus and AE and recompose" routine which takes no time at all, certainly less than selecting an alternate focus point. The 60D has nicely lit, unobtrusive focus points, not the garish, semi-permanent black rectangles of the 7D. The focus is absolutely accurate and I have had hundreds of wonderful, sharp pictures in the month I've owned the camera.I take the occasional picture and video from odd angles, so the articulating monitor - which is a thing of beauty, firm and solid and gorgeously clear - is wonderful for me. Again, a perfect "10" for the 60D.I don't need 7 or 8 fps since I rarely shoot sporting events or wildlife that moves THAT fast. When I do, the 60D's 5.3 fps have so far been more than enough.The out-of-camera JPEG's are great. I don't for a moment deny the usefulness of RAW, but again, I'd rather be out shooting pictures than post processing in the computer. The 60D gives me consistently pleasing, well exposed photos IF I've taken the time to adjust the metering and white balance according to the situation at hand. Auto white balance is fairly accurate but manual tweaking always renders better results, regardless of which camera one uses.The viewfinder, especially coming from the 4/3rd format, is brilliantly bright and clear and easy to compose shots in even with glasses. I can see all the information and all of the screen.The top deck controls are much better, in my own humble opinion and for my own personal use, than the dual-function buttons of the more advanced 7D, which I was initially set on buying before those same buttons turned me off. I want one button to do one thing, period. I enjoy photography, not rote memorization of multiple button press functions.The grip and the texture are wonderful, for someone who when shopping for gloves usually gets the XL sizes. The controls are grouped sensibly, the menu structure is instantly recognizable even though I've never owned a Canon DSLR before, and it just makes sense.Battery life is so good that this may just be the first camera where I can make it through an average day/shoot without having to worry about spares. Mind you, I do 90% stills and 10% video, and of the stills less than 5% are live view. So far, the claimed battery life of 1,000 plus shots seems entirely realistic. I've shot for several days and taken hundreds of images and it's not even half empty yet. WOW!The built-in flash is excellent. It is more powerful and exposes subjects spot on at a much higher percentage of the time than I am used to seeing. Remember that if you're shooting in P/Tv/Av/M , you need to manually adjust the metering area, or you'll have some unexpected over or -underexposure. Which leads me to the intuitiveness of the Quick menu on the back panel, where things such as flash compensation can be quickly adjusted, a feature that I believe Olympus first introduced on the Evolt 500. I was very glad to find it here. Even so, next on my shopping list is one of the wonderful Speedlight units.The thing I was most worried about when making the switch was whether I was going from a company with excellent high-grade lenses ( Olympus ) to one where all but the "L" series lenses were mediocre. I needn

Quick 1-sentence review: The 60D's image quality (IQ), features and ergonomics are just as good as the 7D that will undoubtly stay in kit for a long time.Background:I come from an entry-level DSLR background and have never owned anything about the Rebel Series. However, I have played with my friend's 40Ds, 50D's, 7D's, 5D's and 5dMkII's a lot. My style is a photo journalistic style, where I follow people and take candid pictures or posed pictures. I take pictures of children and at times, just still subjects like food products or decorations. I have previously taken a lot of photos from my old Canon S400 and SD800IS point and shoot cameras. My XSi was and still is a wonderful camera. I still find myself bringing the XSi for trips, so I don't have to worry too much about the body. I've probably taken at least 20,000 pictures on it already. I have done some event photography as well for friends or friends of friends.I was hesitant to purchase the 60D because of all the flak and hate people were throwing at it. Some of the complaints I heard were:(-) A Polycarbonate aluminum chassis - a downgrade from the Magnesium alloy(-) 5.3 fps - decreased from 6.3fps(-) lack of lens microadjustment - only the 50D had this in the xxD line as I recall.(-) SD cards - used to use CF cards(-) Bad product direction seen in the xxD line - Seems like they are going to dumb it down for noobs.I'll try to address these separately, but won't go really deep in them.Polycarbonate Aluminum ChassisThe change back to a "Plastic" casing has quickly gotten the label of being cheap, less-durable and unprofessional. Cheap, it does seem cheaper, I will agree with that. Metal is more expensive. Less-durable? I don't know about this. Plastics nowadays are so strong that could withstand a good fall on the floor, water damage and maybe even some fire. [...]. In my hand, the 60D feels very comfortable. It has weight and heft to not make it feel like a smaller cheaper camera. The feel is important here, because this is what you are feeling when you grip your hand to shoot photos. I think the 60D is almost at the borderline of being just large enough to fit fully and comfortably in one hand, meaning, don't be smaller than the 60D in the future or else it might as well be a Rebel. As for being unprofessional. This is the one that I find that ego and pride get in the way of logic making it irrational. No one in their right mind is going to say you are unprofessional just because it isn't build like a tank. How often are you going to drop your camera? I bet less than you drop your phone by a long shot. The only impact I get from my camera is knocking into walls or tables. It doesn't do a thing. Thus, watch the video on durability on the plastics even on the Rebel series that I have already put a link to in this paragraph.5.3fps - Slower than 6.3This one is the case of losing something that has been in the xxD line for 2 generations. The 40D had 6.5fps, the 50D had 6.3fps. Now the 60D is only 5.3fps. I see how people are disgruntled here. Losing that extra frame sucks. I won't argue that maybe that extra frame could have been the right frame. In some way, this is an argument of numbers. Mind you, if a photographer wanted to do some highspeed photography like sports, they probably wouldn't have looked at the xxD line of products anyway. The would have looked at the xD (1Ds or 7Ds). Oh, also, did you notice that the 5Dmkii only has 3.9 fps? That is a professional Full Frame camera. Do people complain? yes they do. Should you worry about it? I don't think so. Some people (not all people) just like to see higher fps numbers, but almost never use it. And when they do use it, it isn't going to be the life saver they may think it is. I had shot with my 3.5 fps with the XSi and that was very good already. It is more about photography technique, and not the numbers and capabilities of the camera. So is it a huge loss of 1fps? Not a huge loss. I agree that is sucks and is a downside, but it is not a deal breaker at all.Lack of lens microadjustmentLike the previous 5.3fps argument. This one is more of a case of been given something and then taken away right away. Only the 50D had this function. The 40D didn't have the Lens microadjustment. Once again, it would be nice to have when you need it for sure. But once again, is it necessary to take good shots? No it isn't. People can still take wonderful shots with the 30D or 40D and they didn't have this functionality. When it is needed though, it is super helpful to adjust the lens for the body. Most of the time, you won't have to worry about this. If you really really need it done, get the lens calibrated, hopefully that helps.SD cards coming from CF cards for xxD lineSome will like and some will hate. Personally, I like this approach for Canon. SD cards, are smaller, cheaper but not as fast. But what I love about having SD cards is that i don't have to carry an extra card reader to transfer to my laptop. All new lapto

As someone who has now had the opportunity to use all three of Canon's mid-range lineup (the T2i, 60D, and 7D), I have to say that I really like the feel of the 60D. Even though it no longer has the magnesium alloy body, it feels solid. In no way does it feel cheap. I have fairly small hands and the 60D feels like it was made for me. It's significantly lighter than the 7D and feels like it would be much more friendly on long hikes. The 7D feels much more robust; however, the 60D feels much more "comfy". It is definitely bigger in size than the T2i, but the angles and design of the camera have a nicely updated feel to them that makes it seem like you are getting a much more substantial camera. The articulating screen was also done very well. My initial worries that the screen would feel cheap and break easily were immediately relieved after using it. The hinges are very solid and feel almost stiff to the point where you are comfortable with it staying right where you want it. It also is very flush with the rest of the body and offers little space in between.

I purchased this as my back-up camera and use it almost daily. As a professional photographer I need to be able to grab my gear and go when a situation presents itself. This camera is reliable, great on battery consumption, fits nicely in my hands, and is compatible with my lenses.It can shoot HQ video as well as still images, and the menu interface is pretty intuitive.I would recommend this camera for any professional photographer (it shoots up to 18 mp), or any advanced amateur photographer.Too many bells and whistles for beginners, although you can use it in full auto mode if you like.

I finally made the decision to upgrade my camera. I am using a CANON T2i/550D and even though I love this smaller camera, I wanted more. The decision took me about a month of reading, asking questions and then going to my local store and actually seeing the 60D & 7D. I decided on the 60D and I have not looked back. The first things I noticed was the size compared to the T2i, Yea it's bigger, but it also feels better built.The swivel LCD screen is something that I had seen on the T3i, but I wanted something other than that, if I was going to add another Body. The swivel screen has been a help in allowing me to take photo's and video's in crowded places or in a museum when there was no place to stand by myself. The video is the same quality as my Rebel T2i, but shoots in .MOV. I am going to find software to convert the .MOV files.The biggest items that caught my eye were the AF process of using all 9 AF points for cross focusing to give you a better focusing image and more flexibility. The T2i only had the center point as a cross focus point.The quick control screen allows for using different ambient shooting in certain modes like CA, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sport and Night Portrait. This allows you to select the different Ambience you want the photo to take. I have tried these and it is amazing the differences it makes to the photo. I took the same shot over and over and the results were very good, and each Ambience has 3 setting levels. Also included are the Creative filters for changing the look of the photo while still in the camera.The next option that I found useful was setting up the continuous shooting function. There are 2 choices: Low-speed [3fps] and High-speed [5.3fps] so you have the ability to select what you feel is good for where you are. Certain scene modes can use these options, but others cannot. Portrait is Low-speed and Sport is only High-speedThe camera focuses quickly, and the photo's are outstanding. When I get a bad photo, I can check in Photoshop and see what my setting were and then I can blame myself for the bad photo. I am still on the battery charge from when I bought the camera and that is about 1,500 photo's ago. It is very easy to make changes as this camera has most of the same settings as the T2i, in the way you make the changes. I really like the top mounted LCD screen for when I want to make a quick change to AF mode, ISO, Drive mode and when in P, Av, Tv, M modes.On the CON side is Live Mode, as it is slower and not a good option for me. I am not a fan of this, so it is strictly personal.It is now the middle of July and about 3,000 photo's later. I am even more impressed and I am enjoying using the AEB setup for making HDR photo's. The camera just keeps impressing me. OH, the video's that I make are really very good and the 1080P HD video's look like a real movie. I have added and external mic from Nikon [ME-1] and is adds to the video's.November 2012Just returned from a 20 day vacation in Europe and I must say this about this camera. It is truly amazing, as I took over 4,500 photo's and about 30 video's without one hiccup at all. I am so impressed at the quality of my photo. This CANNON 60D is worth every penny.

After a lot of research and based on my budget I went with the 60D, previous camera I had was a rebel from 2003 that actually died in like 2010... So I hadn't bought any other DSLR in the meantime except point and shoot cameras that died very fast... SO far this camera hasn't disappoint. I have a friend that owns a T3i and I have to say that the feel and the menus and buttons alone make this camera worth it. Just got a 50mm 1.8 (because nobody can afford not to have this lens) unless you can afford the 1.4 or the 1.2 of course... and the pictures are amazing... Hope this helps...

This review isn't a listing of all the features of this camera. You've just scrolled past those. But it's my impression of the ones that make the most difference and to compare it with my prior experiences. Anyone who knows Canon will know it's better than the T2i and not as good as the 7D which is what the comparative reviews are saying.This is my 1st XXD series camera so many of my comments are going to be based on my past experiences with the Canon Powershot S series (Of which this camera is a love child) and my experiences with my 3 Rebels (XTi, XSi, and T1i which I always carry). This product will not be purchase verified or whatever that is called because I have WAITED for Amazon.com to sell this kit but my local retailer came out with it first.Why does it take this many years to get a camera with an articulated LCD? Nikon offered this a year or so ago on the entry level Nikon d5000 DSLR much the same way Nikon had to force Canon to give Canon users Image Stabilization on the entry level lenses only after Nikon started to offer it's VR system on it's entry level lenses. CANON! STOP LETTING NIKON DICTATE YOUR CAMERA DEVELOPMENT! DO IT FOR US! Like us! Please? Just a little?? The variangle LCD was the strength of the Canon point and shoots, particularly of the Canon PowerShot S series, whose users will possibly be this camera's biggest fans. The best thing about this window is that you can protect the screen from scratches and although Canon claims it will help you get shots from other angels and enhance the live view, it's still slightly more awkward to use than on the Powershot series because you could one zoom one handed with the switch, instead to having to manually twist the lens.The electronic levels is REALLY great and though images can be straightened in post processing, it helps to have the level. Again, this will make a little more sense of the softball shaped rebels which are harder to FEEL level, this larger 60D almost feels self leveling with its nice size and great grip. I never minded the grip on the Rebels but now that I see the difference I'm slightly less satisfied with those and feel this is far superior. But all the XXD series have this.This camera is also surprisingly light compared to the 50D which means its also surprisingly plastic. I don't mind plastic. I don't want to carry around a bunch of have metal framed cameras for the one time I need it to defelct a bullet. If I am finally getting shot at for taking photos someplace I'm not supposed to be, maybe it's my time. I like the weight and feel of this.In camera processing has already been mocked by my friends and as much as I like it, it seems like a silly thing to put on the XXD series. It will seem less so on the Canon T3i, as will the variangle window. Maybe one day I will be processing all my photos in camera, why, I have no idea, but why not just give us that software on a disk? Maybe they have. I haven't checked the disk yet. If they have? Awesome. If not, Canon why do you still hate us so?? For that matter, why can't Canon put some cool Hipstamatic-like software in there? It works on a damned phone and costs 99 cents.It has a 49 shot buffer which I am BARELY able to big down even at the highest burst mode settings. NICELY DONE, Canon.The battery life is spectacular and this kit lens, the Canon 18-135 1:3.5-5.6 IS is a REALLY, REALLY great lens which is going to be vilified because it's the kit lens. I also really liked the 18-55 IS. (KIT SNOBS!) As anyone who has tried to replace the 18mm wide end of the range with a different lens, you will have seen that it isn't cheap, Ringo. Do not let kit lens snobs, or Canon, ruin your love for this lens. It's that same cheap plasticy built as the old kits and the 55-250 (another great lens). You can read the reviews for this lens on its own page and you can see how highly it is rated by other users if not by people who do nothing but photograph grids all day. This lens does not have a zoom lock but neither did that monstrous Canon 28-135 which slides open as soon as it falls below horizonal, but the 18-135 stays put.The XXD series has the faster shutterspeed of 1/8000 which will allow me to use the Canon 50 1.8 outdoors without a ND filter (which works but makes it harder to see out the viewfinder) OR if you accidentally leave it in the nearly noise free iso1600 you can now still get great shots. Same as the 50D but stilla step up from the Rebel's 1/4000 limit.I can't speak for the video because I have barely used it on my T1i or on this camera. I'm sure it may be great but I don't use it. I found myself having the same difficult as using the variangle window, in that it takes the other hand to zoom and that shakes the camera and although Canon seemed to indicate someplace that it was for 'moving stills' or something like that, I'd have gladly passed up this feature for a couple hundred bucks off. Isn't a FLIP HD camera like a hundred bucks

I purchased a Canon EOS in August of 2013. I used it for several photo shoots and it seemed fine. On December, 9th to my embarrassment, as I was getting set up for a shoot and began to shoot the camera began making loud noises and the shutter button would not work. I tried a few times and got the same result. I apologized to my client and immediately called Amazon very upset but became even more upset when they initially informed me of this companies no return policy. I was devastated at wasting over $500.00. Luckily, Amazon is an upstanding company and they refunded me the entire amount. Amazon gets a five stAr rating! but the company that sold defective company gets zero stars???oh wait I have to give them at least one. I have since purchased the same model new from Best Buy with a warranty for a better price! Buyer beware.

This addition to Canon's XXD line might initially seem like a minor downgrade to the previous XXD cameras, but several new capabilities actually help make this a nice, well-featured camera that will appeal to many people who don't get caught up in whether or not this is a better camera than it's predecessor. Canon certainly made this camera for the price point and was careful to add just enough features to make it desirable over the T2i, but not desirable enough to compete with the 7D. In some respects though, it seems like a beefed-up version of the Rebel line (a "Super-Rebel") instead of a new addition to the XXD line.As someone who has now had the opportunity to use all three of Canon's mid-range lineup (the T2i, 60D, and 7D), I have to say that I really like the feel of the 60D. Even though it no longer has the magnesium alloy body, it feels solid. In no way does it feel cheap. I have fairly small hands and the 60D feels like it was made for me. It's significantly lighter than the 7D and feels like it would be much more friendly on long hikes. The 7D feels much more robust; however, the 60D feels much more "comfy". It is definitely bigger in size than the T2i, but the angles and design of the camera have a nicely updated feel to them that makes it seem like you are getting a much more substantial camera. The articulating screen was also done very well. My initial worries that the screen would feel cheap and break easily were immediately relieved after using it. The hinges are very solid and feel almost stiff to the point where you are comfortable with it staying right where you want it. It also is very flush with the rest of the body and offers little space in between.Aside from the feel, the camera takes beautiful pictures. Quality-wise, there is very little difference between the pictures that come out of the T2i, 60D, and 7D. ISO performance is very similar and therefore can not be much of a deciding factor between the models. Most of the decision factors really will focus on which user interface and camera system best appeals to your type and level of photography. Each of Canon's mid-range models has it's own pros and cons, and while there are MANY differences between each camera, these are the main points I considered when deciding between cameras to purchase (hopefully it helps those going through the same decision I did):60D vs. 50D:(+) New Sensor - the same 18MP sensor that the 7D and T2i have, better ISO coverage/performance(+) 63 zone dual-layer metering(+) Better viewfinder - 96% coverage vs 95% coverage(+) Video(+) Articulating screen(+) Wireless flash control(+) Horizontal electronic level(+) In camera processing (new RAW processing feature and in camera filter effects)(+) Control over max auto-ISO(+) Eye-Fi wifi file transfer functions(-) The magnesium alloy body of the 50D has been replaced with a polycarbonate body(-) 6.3 fps shooting is down to 5.3 fps(-) No lens microadjustment in 60D(+/-) Compact flash card slot has been changed to a SD card slot(+/-) Joystick replaced by directional pad60D vs. T2i(+) 9 all cross-type AF points vs T2i's 9 points w/ 1 center cross-type(+) 96%, .95 magnification pentaprism viewfinder vs T2i's 95%, .87 magnification pentamirror viewfinder(+) Articulating screen(+) Wireless flash control(+) Horizontal electronic level(+) In camera processing (new RAW processing feature and in camera filter effects)(+) Top LCD screen(+) 5.3 fps vs 3.7 fps(+) Built in adjustable audio level capability in video60D vs. 7D(+) Articulating screen(+) In camera processing (new RAW processing feature and in camera filter effects)(+) Control over max auto-ISO(+) Eye-Fi wifi file transfer functions(+) Built in adjustable audio level capability in video(-) 9 all cross-type AF points vs 7D's 19 all cross-type points(-) Less AF features (such as Zone AF and Point Expansion)(-) Polycarbonate body vs 7D's magnesium alloy(-) 96%, .95 magnification pentaprism viewfinder vs 7D's 100%, 1.0x magnification pentaprism viewfinder(-) Transmissive LCD screen on focus screen on 7D(-) Only horizontal electronic level vs both horizontal and vertical level on 7D(-) 5.3 fps vs 7D's 8 fps(-) No lens microadjustment in 60D(-) Shutter life of 100,000 vs 7D's 150,000(-) Dual DIGIC 4 processors in 7D(-) 3 custom settings in 7D; 1 custom settings in 60D(-) No PC Sync in 60DBy comparing these features, it's easy to see that the 60D fits well in the price point directly between the T2i and 7D, but of course, a large segment of previous 40D and 50D owners hoping for a true successor that isn't watered down to a certain price point will still undoubtedly be disappointed. It's easy to see in comparing the 60D to the 7D and also to Nikon's newest offerings that Canon chose to limit functionality merely so that 60D sales didn't interfere with the 7D. In fact, if you are not completely entrenched in the Canon camp, I would also suggest looking at the new Nikon D7000. It looks like a spectacular camera for not much m

The three dSLRs in the Canon consumer line-up (60D, 7D, T2i) all share a number of specifications and features, a similar exposure metering system, as well as an image sensor that is very similar, and all with 18 megapixels. Due to this, the image quality and ISO performance of these three cameras will be nearly identical, and all are capable of taking high quality images. So why choose the 60D over the T2i (550D) or the 7D?-Exterior buttons and controls: Greater ease and control of changing camera settings as you work vs. the T2i. The 60D has nearly every control one needs on the exterior of the camera and it has the rear dial and top LCD display screen that are not on the T2i. Any other controls can be easily accessed with the Q button and menu or in the other menus on the rear LCD monitor. The top buttons of the 60D set only one setting each, so this is less complicated than the multiple-setting buttons of the 7D. Canon has removed the WB button that the 7D and 50D have, but that isn't a big deal - use the Q Menu. Another change is that the Multi-controller has been moved from the thumb joystick like the 7D and 50D and placed in the middle of the rear Quick-control dial. This doesn't change how it functions, and should just be a matter of getting used to the difference.-Menus and custom functions: Greater control over customizing how the camera functions vs. the T2i. The 60D has many more Menu and Custom Function settings than the T2i and nearly as many as the 7D. These settings allow you to customize the operation, function, and controls of the 60D to work how you want them to, including things like exposure increments, peripheral illuminations correction for lenses (fixes dark corners) and customizing which button does what.-Auto focus systems: The 60D shares a similar autofocus system to the T2i and the previous 50D, with 9 focus points and three auto focusing modes. However the 9 AF points of the 60D are more sensitive than those of the T2i: all are cross-type in the 60D, only the center is cross-type in the T2i. The 60D autofocus system is much less complex than the sophisticated AF system of the 7D with its 19 AF point system and its additional Zone, Spot, and Expansion focus modes - not to mention the custom settings of the 7D which will allow one to customize how the AF system works. However, if you are not an avid sports photographer, a wildlife shooter, or someone who understands, needs, and will use the elaborate features of the 7D AF system, then this shouldn't dissuade you from the 60D.-Exposure Metering: The three cameras all share the latest 63-zone exposure metering system and 4 metering modes. That means they will all determine the exposure virtually identically and enable you to take properly exposed photos in most every situation, including difficult back-lit scenes. The size of the areas metered for Partial and Spot metering vary slightly between the cameras, but that isn't anything critical.-ISO: Since the 60D shares a very similar sensor with the other two cameras, its ISO sensitivity and performance at high ISO settings is virtually the same. But don't take my word for it, don't be swayed by pixel peepers on forums, instead check out the camera sensor tests at dxomark to verify this.-Continuous Shooting Speed: While the 60D can't shoot a blazing 8 frames per second like the 7D, it can shoot a respectable 5.3 fps which is generally a more useful rate, and is a higher rate than the T2i rate of 3 fps.-Size and Weight: The 60D is larger and heavier than the T2i but smaller and lighter than the 7D. It is a very nice size, weight, feel, and design that should be comfortable for most users.-Construction: The 60 has relatively strong construction of aluminum and polycarbonate. It is better built than the T2i but not as strong as the 7D's magnesium alloy frame. The 60D also has some amount of weather sealing - more than the T2i, less than the 7D. But for most users, including even those using the camera daily or in travel situations, the construction of the 60D is far more than good enough, strong enough, durable enough, and weather resistant enough.-Articulating Rear LCD Screen: The 60D is the only current Canon dSLR with this handy feature. This may prove useful for videographers, as well as for setting up compositions while the camera is on a tripod, for macro use, or for using it from unusually low or high vantage points. There is also an electronic level, visible in the viewfinder, rear LCD, or top LCD.-Viewfinder: The 60D has a large, bright viewfinder with 96% coverage of the actual resulting image, a tiny bit better than the T2i but not quite as nice as the nearly 100% view of the 7D.-Wireless Flash: Like the 7D, the 60D incorporates wireless flash triggering. It allows you to trigger multiple off camera flashes at different output levels. The T2i does not have this feature.-Battery: The 60D has a larger batter vs. the T2i, thus allowing longer periods of shooting b

If you are a professional you would only need this camera if you wanted to do super telephoto photography (because of the 1.6 crop). Even still, you would be hard pressed not to get a full frame. If I had the money I would never settle for a cropped sensor. There really isn't anything to explain other then that the sensor is physically smaller. That really does make a difference if you are obsessed with quality. Also if you love wide angle work you should really consider getting a 5d.That said the 60D is a solid piece of camera. The screen is very useful and it is built well. The design is classic canon (in terms of usability) and I think it has pretty good noise control. I wouldn't take serious photos over iso 1600 but 3200 can be useful still. I really gotta say I do love it. One day I'll upgrade to full frame.

This is my second Canon SLR camera. My first was a Rebel Xsi which I really was happy with, but still was quite perplexed with how to operate all of the features. I only have had my 60D for a day now and find that it is actually easier to use. The layout of the controls seems much more user friendly and logical in their location. I have only taken a few stills and can't believe the image contrast and vibrancy in colors. I really like the quick access button to see real time changes that can be made to the image before taking the shot or video recording. The feel of the camera seems to be much more comfortable and professional than the Xsi. I did a lot of research before ordering the 60D on my decision to upgrade and found that by selling my Xsi on eBay and purchasing the 60D on Amazon it costs me about $300 to make the swap for the bodies only. I had several Canon lenses already that were perfect in the transition to the 60D. I also wanted a SLR camera that could do video which the Xsi would not do. That alone makes it much more logical to make the move to the 60D. I can hardly wait until I can find some worthwhile subject matter to record with the video so purchased a high speed SD card in anticipation of the need for both speed and storage. I would highly recommend the 60D to anyone considering a consumer grade camera near the top end of what might be considered a professional model.

This was my first entry to a professional camera after suffering for several years with the lower end models. Since it's new to me and all the functions, understanding and using them all is my task. However, I'm up to it and for now, I love using this camera. Out of the box, everything was in great shape and all has functioned well. I opted for the 60D over the 70D because of price but as I get accustomed to all it's features, I'll be better able to make a comparison. At this point, you won't be disappointed.

To be clear up-front, the 1-star rating is not for the 60D camera (it is an excellent camera and I am satisfied with the performance of 60D + EFS-15-85 IS USM lens when I got the right item), but for the terrible experience I had with Amazon.I paid for a new EOS 60D body ($699) on the Amazon website on Feb. 10 and two days later received an USED 60D body in a brand new Canon box. This 60D body and other items (EFS 15-85 lens, lens hood, and SanDisk memory card) were shipped from Amazon warehouse in Kentucky. The serial number at the bottom of the camera body (167102887) is different from that is printed on the camera box and warrantee card (2821413097), a clear evidence that an USED / refurbished camera was shipped in a new box for the price of a new one. There are many scratches and fingerprints all over the camera body, especially on the LCD screens, around the tripod-mount slot, and inside the battery compartment. The lens-mount is spotted and scratched from previous use, and the sensor is v-e-r-y dirty/dusty, as one can easily see it through the viewfinder. The accessories, especially battery that came in the box were also used items. So the question is: what happened to the camera with the same serial number as on the box and vice-versa and how did an USED camera get into another box, which it did not belong to?Now, Amazon did replace the original (used) camera immediately and the replacement arrived (shipped from Orlando) in pristine condition with matching serial numbers. They also offered a $100 store-card, part of which I spent on a B+W MRC filter (a $50 item). Shockingly, the filter that I received was also used/damaged. The tamper-proof seal of the box is broken and scratched.I hope Amazon accepts the fact and publish the review and clean up the mess.

I've taken photos and video most of my life, now I am the typical father paparazzi, my subjects are my family, with some nature landscapes and city architecture mixed in.First this camera replaced my original capture the moment kit, which included a Nikon D80 DLSR and a Samsung HD-1010 Digital Video Camera. I sold them both after owning this for a week. They are simply not needed anymore. It's very nice to be able to go to my kid's soccer games and not look like I am bringing a production crew. One camera for killer photos and video. I use this camera 70/30 photos/video, and it is just a pleasure to work with.What I like for photography:Excellent pictures - Even with the stock 18-135 lens, solid photos, great details, and very very crop-able. Yes this is not an L Lens but it is still very goodLow light performance - The ISO high iso speeds work well when you can't use a flash, there is still some noise but its manageable, the default setting for upper end iso is 3200, so that tells you how confident Canon is with its camera's ability to handle noise.Solid camera (my friend has the 7D, there is a difference when handling them, but not much, all the talk of metal vs. plastic frame I think is overrated)Very fast focus, yes its not the 32 point next gen autofocus, but in all my tests when not using live view it does just fine transitioning between focus points.Fast shooting speed almost 6 fps is very good, and thought 3 fps was good. (I also like the 2 settings for shooting speed, normal and high speed)Built in Wireless flash control. I also bought the 430EX II, and 3 button pushes later I had the speed light firing while it sat off camera behind the subject, and that is very coolGreat Canon Software (I use a Mac, and I love the USB interface software, you can completely control the camera from your computerCustom Shooting mode - Exact what it sounds like, its nice touchThe flip out rotating screen is very sharp, probably one of the best I've seen on a DSLR. I don't shoot much live view though.It uses SD, only because I had plenty of SD cards from my last two devices.What I don't like photography:The lock button on the mode selector, it turns changing the shoot mode into a 2 handed operationThe lack of dedicated buttons - I know they had to save space when they added the vari-screen, but I liked having quick one touch access to bracketing on my NikonThis isn't a "don't like" it's more "I could do without" all the preset modes on the wheel. People who are going to spend $1000+ on a camera most likely don't need a preset called landscape or portrait. Maybe they were trying to fill the space on the wheel?Also all this hupla about in camera processing and special effects, it seems a bit gimmicky to me. I have a plenty of Macs with big beautiful screens to do this, heck I could do it with an iPad now if I really wanted to. I can't see someone trying to color correct on the camera especially since it's not like you could transmit the edited file directly from the camera, it still has to go through a computer somewhere along the line. These might be useful if my camera came with built-in 3G or something, otherwise not so much.What I like video:Video performance is excellent, head over to vimeo.com and look at all the sample footage, it is just astounding. I've experimented with the 50/1.8 lens and wow the DoF is crisp in the video. You would need some expensive lens adapters to get these results with a camcorder.The flip out screen! This is main reason I bought this camera, It never made sense to me how I could shoot proper video without those expensive view finder liveview converter things. Plus I thought they looked silly. Now with this, I hold the camera at just above waist level close to my body with the screen flipped out and up, it makes for stable video and relatively easy manual focus if you want to use it.Manual controls are also very useful for video, you can control everything from the image to the audio via manual controlsWhat I don't like video:Noise at high ISO - With the stock lens 18-135 IS I do not recommend low light shooting, it will work, but its very noisy - just like photography better lenes with lower F-stops = better output.Autofocus is a bit slow (I try not use the autofocus when actually recording, I usually shoot video with manual focus, its not that hard when you get the hang of it)So that's it, a solid DSLR with a solid video camera built in, I would recommend this camera to people like me, who understand and love photography and also love shooting video. People who can use manual controls but you don't mind throwing it in program mode for the quick shots and you can't justify spending the extra money on a 7D. I am very very happy with this camera!

If you are like me (I mean an amateur photographer with some knowledge) this is the perfect camera for you.For some reason I started to explore the photography world with the Canon series. Is that kind of decision in which luck prevails over reason.Let's face it: either Nikon or Canon can give you the best image experience (i'm just mentioning the two major competitors, not giving less importance to the rest).My first camera was a Canon EOS Rebel XS, after a while I decided to move on to a Canon EOS T3 (sorry that I include "EOS" in every single sentence, it's the force of habit).Even the experience was pretty good, deep inside I felt that was time to explore this hobby in a more professional so I took the next step: the Canon EOS 60D.It's impressive the many additional details that you can find on it that are not available in the lower series.The commands are very well located allowing me to take full control without taking my eye away from my target through my lens.The buttons for the ISO control, drive mode, focus and metering on the top give you full control. The LCD on top is very helpful and the LCD viewer screen is handy for long exposures, even the 2 dials (the main and .. well the other) provide a better control and speed.All these details give you an additional pleasure everytime you carry your camera with you.I'm happy, what else can I say?

The 60D is a wonderful camera for me. I've had the 40D for a number of years and enjoyed the quality of photos it took. The 60D is an upgrade, and it's exciting to be able to shoot video. I am still learning to use the manual settings. This camera allows me to experiment and refine my skills.