Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 60D Body

I am getting back into Photography and decided to go with the Canon EOS 60D. This camera is excellent. Starting out in fully programmed mode, it takes great pictures with no effort at all. Starting to experiment with Aperture Priority and Manual mode is more challenging because the range of options can be a bit overwhelming. I am looking forward to learning how to handle all of the options that tis camera offers and I am sure it will do everything that I want.

Got this camera for Christmas as an upgrade over my 20D. I gave it 4 stars because while it's overall quality is a lot better than my 20D, I feel some of the useful things on my 20D have been thrown out the window. For example, when shooting in AV mode on AEB -3,0,+3 the most time it will keep the shutter open for is 30" on 100 ISO, regardless of the exposure. This was extremely frustrating as my 20D you could set an AEB in AV mode of -2,0,+2, and shoot on 100 ISO and it wouldn't limit the time. It would automatically calculate the time and snap the proper exposures. Now I do know how to get the same pictures using the Bulb function (B), at the time I was shooting I didn't have my remote so I couldn't do bulb shots. I have been using Bulb mode to shoot HDR pictures in low light though because if there is a way around the 30" limit in AV mode I have yet to figure it out. Many of the other functions are great though! I let my girlfriend use the camera to take pictures of a basketball game, she didn't have much knowledge of cameras so I just put it on sport mode, and it did it's wonders! The overall quality of all the images I take is great! There is small amounts of noise on surprisingly high ISOs which is quite impressive. I use this camera a lot in low light, and I am impressed every time. The video quality is also quite well, the sound not so much. If you want to use this camera for video, make sure to have a plug in mic or other means of recording sound. I shot some quick video in very low light, and my subject turned out quite well, with good quality. In the end this camera deserved the 4 stars because of the problems I have experienced in AV mode, which was the main mode I would shoot in. I would STRONGLY recommend this camera to anyone and everyone. My friend is buying one soon after shooting with it. Make sure to get a wireless remote for it too (though the IR sensor is on the front of the camera and it doesn't seem to pick up the signal too well from behind the camera)!

I have learned photography for several years shooting film on Contax cameras, which have wonderful ergonomics and excellent lenses. However, the time delay and inconvenience of developing film (especially for a busy student like myself) meant that I was shooting less and less as time went on.However, I realized that if I bought a Canon DSLR, I would be able to adapt my manual-focus Zeiss lenses to it for great image quality and a low price. However, I had several criteria: I wanted a decent viewfinder (bright and large), I wanted a larger grip than a Rebel provides, and I was on a budget. The 40D and 50D passed me by, because whenever I held one, I simply didn't like the ergonomics: the top LCD was cluttered, I disliked the 8-way controller, and CF cards were a pain.I would be able to overcome those issues if I were up to purchasing a 5D mark II, but that was considerably out of my budget.The 7D looked promising too, but there were several critical flaws: It has a non-interchangeable focusing screen, and it cost a bit too much for my liking.However, when the 60D came out, I knew I had to have one for several reasons:It has a pentaprism finder of decent size.It has a swivel screen (My point-and-shoot has one and it's indispensable!).The camera took SD cards, which my laptops can read without a USB card reader.The body is lighter than any of the xxD or xD cameras that preceded it.So, I tried one in a store, and it fit my hand so perfectly that I decided to buy it as soon as the price dropped. So, a month later, the price dropped a hundred dollars and I bought it, and I could not be happier.The 18-135 lens, which isn't really the sharpest lens in the Canon stable, is an ergonomic gem. The zooming on this lens is so smooth and even, and the feel of the zoom grip is just outstanding: not tacky or liable to peel, but not slippery either. Focusing was fast enough for me.The camera itself can take pictures at ridiculously low light conditions: I mounted my Contax 50/1.4 lens on the 60D (with an adapter) and took a photo of a deer, without flash, AT MIDNIGHT. I could never even dream of doing that with a film camera.The grip is incredibly comfortable that I can hold the camera for hours without fatigue.IQ is extremely good, in both photos and video (720p video does have aliasing, though).The battery lasts essentially forever unless you do live-view shooting.The camera hardly slows down its picture-taking.The button arrangement is excellent for one-handed use: I could never get used to the left-handed buttons on the 7D and 5Dii when I tried them. Plus, the top plate buttons are single-function, and the new 8-way controller is outstanding for navigating menus.I use the Ef-S focusing screen in it for manual focusing my fast Contax primes, but the finder is still a bit unsharp. That's my main problem with the camera, but I'm planning on remedying that with a viewfinder magnifier: I hope it works well and doesn't obstruct the swivel screen.Overall, if you want the best compromise of image quality, camera ergonomics, performance, and price in the entire Canon lineup, this is it.

So far so good. Learning the changes and additions since the 40D. Recommend some instruction. Watching a video class or two and then practicing has been helpful

I bought this as a second body (I already have a Canon 1DS Mark ll) but I think this will be my primary camera from now on. I compared that 60D and the 7D side by side and it really seems like for the price the 60D was a better option for my budget.

I purchased this camera as an upgrade from T2i. This camera is a good upgrade from the T2i or older rebels, not really an upgrade from the 40D or the 50D.After playing with it for about a week, the things I like about it compared to the T2i are as follows. Like the T2i , the 60D is also light weight but it doesn't feel cheap in the hands. The ergonomics is much better with the larger grip and very well laid out buttons. The faster shutter speed (5.3 versus 3.7 fps), articulating LCD screen, brighter view finder and faster auto-focus (faster than my friend's 5D mk2) made it really worth the $200 upgrade from the T2i.Why I chose the 60D over the 7D, other than the $400 difference in price? The 60D and 7D uses the same CMOS sensor so the image quality should be the same. The 7D is much heavier than the 60D, I know it has magnesium alloy but I don't plan on dropping my camera. Being able to use SD card instead of CF card is a big factor, more cost savings since I don't have to buy additional cards for the new camera. Having the SD card slot also allows me to use the Eye-fi X2, which, with the iPad allows for instant and better viewing of the pictures. I can take more pictures from the same battery pack as the 7D. The 60D also has better HD video recording capabilities. With it's articulating LCD screen you don't have to hold the camera right in front of your face the whole time, you can hold it with your arms at 90-degree angle which is more stable if you don't have a tripod handy. Additionally, you can set the microphone level on the 60D. Something that is not a very obvious change was the placement of depth-of-field preview button, it is now at the bottom so you can control it with your fingers of your left hand rather than the thumb, which makes it a bit easier to use with larger zoom lenses such as the 70-200 F2.8L. The only main downgrade from 7D is the slower shutter speed but I don't do a lot of sports photography and 5.3 fps is plenty fast for wild life. That and the 19 focus points versus only 9 on the 60D.The things I don't like about it so far are the following. The video mode is all the way to the other side of the dial and you have to turn it 360-degrees if you're shooting in manual mode. The live view focusing speed is so slow and it's almost useless to have the articulating LCD when shooting in weird angles. The directional buttons are clunky compared to the joystick on the 7D so most of the time I'm using the dial on the top next to the info panel instead.

From the time I was 14 until I turned 50 in 2000, I was a dedicated "film" camera nut. In 1990, I graduated to a serious Nikon film camera and two quality lenses, a standard zoom and a telephoto zoom. Reluctantly, as the digital chatter started to fill most camera club discussions and magazines, I started to experiment with two advanced digital point-and-shoot cameras with a minimum of 10X optical zooms... each for a period of 4 years. The die was cast at that point, and I sadly found a storage spot for my beloved film gear. The second of the point-and-shoots was the Canon PowerShot S5 IS with the articulating LCD screen. I cannot begin to tell you the value of an articulating digital LCD screen that allows you to capture an eye level image of a blossom without the need to sit on the ground to do so. Or, capture several hours worth of a full lunar eclipse with a tripod mounted camera at a nearly overhead celestial body. That tilted screen made the job easier and saved lots of neck pain. So, from 2009 through the end of January (2011), I labored over which DSLR/lens combinations would take my "mad money". Being a Nikon man carried the ball, but I wanted that articulating LCD screen. Like buying a car, sometimes the little things carry the day.On February 1, 2011, I became the proud owner of a Canon DSLR. I purchased the Canon 60D body and two Canon "L" lenses: the f4 24-105mm IS USM standard zoom and the f2.8L 70-200mm IS II USM telephoto zoom. Sure, the camera body was significant, but lens quality takes your images to the NEXT level. I was confident with the decision, and now after a month of serious practice with the 60D/lens combinations, I am getting VERY satisfying image quality...sharp or soft depending on the subject. Not only does the camera body have the necessary articulating LCD screen, it allows me as much control as I choose...from full auto to standard settings, to the zone where I live...aperature-priority and shutter-priority. Living along the Atlantic Flyway, February can be a challenging month weather-wise but the Canon 60D and the lenses proved to be up to the task, especially when the first and last hours of light give you some truly spectacular wildlife opportunities and remarkable sunrises and sunsets.Just know that I don't spend my money recklessly and I expect results when I put my money down. Without a doubt, this camera body passed the February test in all kinds of lighting and temperatures ranging from 15 degrees to 65 degrees. I did little here to address the 60D's specs, but I now know this camera is not a Rebel and it's not a 7D. The controls and advanced features truly put the 60D in its own niche. If you want the specs, check the review by dojoklo dated Sept. 20, 2010.Bottom line: This camera is a good fit for a sports enthusiast, a dedicated nature/landscape lover, and the individual with a vision of digitally capturing "gallery" quality images. You are IN CONTROL with the 60D in your hands.

This is not a bad camera it takes great photos and videos i have had this camera for 11 months now but now it will not power on and the Battery indicator just flashes good thing it is still within warranty so im sending it back to canon for repair but other than that its a nice camera.

I had been looking at the Canon 60D kit with the 18-135 lens for several months on Amazon, trying to get to the point to spend $1199 on a camera when the price jumped up to $1299 on the combo unit. I suspect the nuclear plant problems in Japan were the reason for the price hike. But my local Best Buy had an ad that didn't expire until the end of the week with the same combo for $1199 plus 6.5% tax and I purchased the 60D locally from Best Buy. I prefer doing business with Amazon, but I saved $30 or so (though I paid $70 or so more than if I had gone ahead and bought from Amazon a week earlier) plus got instant gratification. Several of the other reviews referred to the need to read the owner's manual, which I have been doing for several weeks now. I'm still working in the "programmed" modes, learning how to use the camera, and trying to increase my skill level in using this equipment. I have subsequently bought a 50mm F1.8 Canon lens, extra lens caps, straps, UV filters, 2 16GB class 10 SD cards, and lens cap retainers from Amazon. My photography days go back to 1964 with an Asahi Pentax SLR Spotmatic with 50mm, 28mm, 135mm, and 300mm lenses (a Spotmatic is in the Kodak Museum in Rochester, NY) and a Strobonar flash....I am truly a dinosaur with long film experience in 35mm and medium format cameras.I do a lot of work in courthouse records and archival records and the flip-out screen is almost a necessity. My two previous cameras (both Sonys) were selected for that one attribute. The Canon 60D's flip-out screen has a very good image.IMO, the Canon 60D is the best piece of equipment I've ever owned, so far. My previous, now backup, camera is a six-year-old Sony R1 (10MP high level point and shoot)... a really good piece of equipment.. which now feels less than acceptable. My initial test shots were of a blue heron about 150 feet across a canal and I could enlarge the images to clearly see his iris in the eye. I then put the camera on the "program" mode for sports and made a noise to cause the heron to fly. The camera started taking shots and didn't stop until I let go of the button..just flat amazing! The only "minus" I have found is the diopter adjustment.. it doesn't go as far as I really need and I'll purchase a converter lens to adapt to my left eye.. a really nit-picking "minus" and not applicable to most folks, I believe.It's now apparent that I'm going to have to get a "Canon" tattoo somewhere because I've become a believer.... I suspect I've bought more camera than I really need and would have been very happy with the T3i.. but I'm just very happy with the Canon 60D. I appreciate very much the other reviewers who shared their experiences on Amazon as they helped me in my buying process

I previously had the Canon Rebel T3i and the 60D is a HUGE improvement! I am just starting out on my photography journey and started a small business. This camera is so amazing and I love the photo quality!

I moved up from a Rebel XS to purchase the 60D. I'm not a pro, just a hobbyist, so i couldn't justify a huge expense.This camera is amazing. I'm not going to to dazzle you with specs that most of you don't even care about.What i love most- The articulating screen is a must. Some people are going to tell you its just waiting to get broken, but if you are that hard on your camera than you shouldn't be looking at more solid bodies anyway. The live view is great, the autofocus is fairly quick, not quick enough to get young kids, but it will allow you to go around a party and composed shots. you will get much better pictures since your subjects wont be so shy. I also like the fact that it will give me a real time view to what my setting will do to the picture, for instance if i adjust my shutter speed or aperture the live view will dim or get brighter so that i have a good idea what the shot will look like, so I'm not wasting my time chimping. I can just compose, shoot and move on.The ISO range is a definitely plus over my old XS that only went to 1600 and was very noisy. i can shoot at 3200 or 6400 and remove the extra noise easily if i need to in post processing. this combined with a 50mm 1.8 give great shots that aren't blown out with a flash. Perfect for indoor candids.The weight - This camera has more size and weight than the XS did, although it feels way better in my hand. After holding this and picking up the XS, the XS feels cheap. While the XS was great because it was so light, this doesn't weigh too much more. Now put on the kit 18-135 and you feel feel its girth but its a solid lens with metal threads. I put my 50mm f1.8 and is feels not too much heavier than the XS but way more comfortable.HD video - from my initial sampling , its very easy to use and looks great, especially since you get to use good glass.Burst rate - great for kids, this thing will rip off 5 pics per second in RAW! It will lock up the camera for a few seconds while it transfer all that data to the card, not that i used my old SD card and haven't tried it with a faster card.The 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS lens - The XS kit was 18-55 and i had the 55-250mm. I hated switching lenses. One of my reason for upgrading was to get this lens. Now i can walk around an shoot, no lens switching. Yeah i don't have the reach anymore, but this camera has a bigger image sensor and i can go to 135mm and crop and get similar quality to the XS at 250mm. plus its way more solid than the XS kit lens. it has metal threads and has way better build quality.I'm not even scratching the surface to what this camera can do. if you are looking at an upgrade, this camera doesn't cost too much more than the t2i or t3i (when it comes out) and definitely worth a look to you. if you need a probody and specs, look elsewhere, but if the Rebels seem to be lacking, this is the camera for you.

This camera is not just a great value at the price, but a genuine pleasure to use. It's true that as my first DSLR, I can't compare it to owning anything else, but I have used others, and this definitely compares well.Solidly built. I have bumped this camera around all over New Mexico for 6 months, with no problems. I got the 18-135mm kit lens, and it is simply superb. I do not think I would have been happy with the 18-55mm kit. This rig is a handful, but I don't mind lugging it around. I use a hand grip strap and much of the time when in a target-rich environment, I just leave it strapped onto my hand fairly comfortably, at the ready to swing it u to my eye and shoot. I recently added a Canon EFS 55-250mm lens, and it is a bit lighter, due to all-plastic barrel and mount. I love everything about this new lens, too. The design and build quality of the Canon high-end consumer line is outstanding in its class.As far as operation, once you learn the uses of the various modes and functions, there are no surprises. As an aerospace computer engineer who works with the controls and displays on military planes, this camera works the way I had expected in every respect, which is a very positive thing to say in my case. The Live View mode (where you use the LCD screen as a viewfinder) is fairly worthless, because it doesn't autofocus well in that mode. If you're shooting over heads in a crowd, you could go to Live View (one button press toggles it ON/OFF), use the articulated screen to line it up, switch it off and shoot. I have always preferred the conventional viewfinder anyway, so it doesn't bother me. Also, I am still learning how to best keep it focused when using the video mode, but the videos are excellent. Before I start doing that a lot, I need to get an external microphone (about $60 for an acceptable one) that mounts on the hot-shoe.I got a couple of extra batteries (not much $), but the power use is so efficient and the capacity so good that I only keep the extras with me so that I'll have a fresh one on hand whenever the one in the camera happens to run low (after many hundreds of shots), and I might have expended two full charges in a long day of shooting once or twice.I work with an animal rescue group, so it's important to be able to repeatedly fire with no delay between shots or at power-on and come away with decent shots reliably. This camera does the job well.

I am very pleased with my new Canon EOS 60D. I had planned on buying a comparable Nikon - I have owned a few Nikons - but read reviews that indicated problems that led to grease on the mirror. So far, I love the Canon.

I'll keep this short. Prior to buying the 60D, I owned a Rebel T3 (1100D) and I must say that these two cameras are on totally different levels. The body feels so much better in the hands and the top LCD is a great plus. I love being able to change settings without having to have my eye at the viewfinder or using the LCD Quick Menu. The AF system is so much better than the Rebels (other than T4i). Last, the swiveling screen as turned out to be more than a gimmick; it's great for getting those low perspective shots without having to get on the ground. I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND to anyone coming from a Rebel (aside from the T2i or T3i, unless you want better video controls out of the box - there's always Magic Lantern).

I am an action photograher and needed something with a quick shutter speed and a quick fps. The fps is 5 which I'm not thrilled about, but I make it work. Just have to anticipate your subject a bit.My experience with canons has been with the 40d and 30d's. I love the 60d so much more. I really like the double mode wheel and that you can control everything with one hand. Because if you have a large lense, you can support it with 1 hand and review your images with the other, you dont have to leave the lense dangling. I also like that is has all the iso, shutter speed, drive mode all on the top, so you just have to press it and flick the dial. It is probably one of the most user friendly cameras I have ever had. Also, some people may not like it, but it takes SD cards rather than CF. I had a few sd cards so no need to buy a bunch of cf cards. So yay for saving money. I have heard people complaining about the poly-carbonite body, but if you type in 'camera durability test' on youtube a guy beats up a canon xti and a nikon d3100, both with plastic bodies and both still work after the beating. And some of the bauer goalie masks are make out of poly-carbonite plastics and they dont crack when hit with pucks. So a cam made out of that material is good enough for me.The image quality is steller, even though I shoot raw at an iso of 1250 and a shutter of 500 the pixel noise isn't bad at all. Not much post processiong is needed. Also, the auto focus is super quick, or that may be just the lens. the Canon 70-200 f2.8 which I highly recomend. I also did not think I would use the rotating lcd thing, but I actually do for overhead shots.The reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that once you go to the lcd, rather than the eyepiece is that it takes a while to focus, which is not good when trying to snag a quick overhead shot. And the fps, even though I have made it work it is kind of a let down for 800 bucks.

Like many people I spent nearly three months trying to determine which camera to purchase. I looked at the Nikon D90 and D7000; as well as, the Canon T2i. In the end I felt the best value was the Canon 60D. I could go on and on about the camera but most importantly I can say I'm very happy with my decision. This camera is stacked with features and takes fantastic pictures. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the cameras but for me it came down to pixels, pentaprism, autofocus, LCD, and price. I have always been a Canon guy (A1, two Rebels) but this was my first digital and I was open to either company. In the end my view was that Canon is a better value at the lower end and Nikon is a better product at the high end.In terms of my decision to go with the 60D over the T2i I just felt that the extra features were going to get me better pictures and ultimately make me happier in the long term. These cameras are big so while the Rebel is smaller it is still a substantial camera with the lens on it. You have to be committed to carrying around a camera of this size. From a price perspective, the 60D was an additional $200. That gets you a better view finder and better focusing. These two things can make a huge difference between getting the best possible picture.Having used a high end film camera since I was 15 I find the controls to be very intuitive. There is a lot there so it will still take me some time to learn all the features but I'm able to get off and running very quickly. When you look at the reviews most of the issues are overstated. The majority of pictures with this camera will be taken in one of the standard shooting modes. The rest of the settings are nice to have but are hard to fiddle with when you are just concentrating on getting pictures taken of a brithday or a sporting event. There's one rule that seems to stand the test of time - the 80-20 rule. 80% of the people will use 20% of the functionality of this camera. The other 20% may use 80% but it will be less than 20% of the time.Lastly, I wouldn't get too caught up with the lenses either. This is a good all around lens if you can have only one lens. Again, 80% of the people will rarely change a lens. There are better lenses but most of us just won't notice the difference. I do believe that image stabilization is a must. In my mind it is the single biggest benefit to the average user. Sure some lenses focus faster or are better in low light but most of us can just hold down the shutter and use a flash.Get the camera and have some fun. There will be plenty of time to upgrade lenses, flashes, etc. You'll never be able to get back the pictures you miss.

upgraded to this cam from a canon rebel & the differences are phenomenal, loving the cameras 18 mp it's a great upgrade from some of the entry level slr's out there and still not gonna break the budget.

About 3 1/2 years ago I entered the DSLR world with the Rebel XT. I shot 20,000+ shots with that camera, but recently became annoyed at how much noise there was at ISO settings as low as 400.A few months ago, I was poking around Amazon, and noticed that Canon had come out with the 60D. I had been thinking about a new camera, unwilling to spend the $$ for the 7D, and not feeling like there was enough of an upgrade for the T2i. When I saw the specs of the 60D, I thought "That's my next camera." Within a week of finding it on Amazon, a friend of mine got a 60D. I played with it for an hour or two, and then I went home and bought one for myself. I'm glad I did.Pros: (in no particular order)* Great image quality.* Shoots HD video* Does a good job with the metering of pictures. (My XT had a tendency to under-expose shots)* Fairly simple to re-learn from the XT. Buttons are in different places, but all of the functions are the same...* Battery lasts a LONG time. I've shot over 1400 shots on a single battery charge. (Although, ~500 of them were for a time-lapse video, so I wasn't using the screen...)* Fits my large hands much better than my XT.* Very little shutter lag. It feels like it has less than my old XT.* Can shoot large RAW files and smaller jpg at the same time and vice versa.* Articulating screen is very nice. I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black) and have tucked away the screen protector cloth since my screen is folded into my camera when not in use.* 5.3 fps. Although some complain about the downgrade from the 50D, I never had the 50D -- so it doesn't matter to me. It's a lot nicer than what my XT had...* The built-in mic doesn't sound too bad considering that it's a built in mic. It sounds a whole lot nicer than any video camera I've ever used...Cons:* Slow to auto focus in video/live view mode. I've taken to manually focusing while shooting any action video, I just need a small enough aperture to allow for a margin of error.* Canon's switch from CF to SD. I had 12+ gb of CF cards which I've had to replace. Fortunately, Class 10 SDHC cards are getting pretty cheap these days...* The battery grip is quite expensive... I had the grip for my XT, but haven't bought one for my 60D yet. I am considering not getting one at all, since the 60D fits my hands well enough as it is.Overall:Very nice camera! Definitely worth the upgrade from my XT.*Update 5/23/11*Over the past 5 days, I've taken over 3000 pictures on a single battery charge. (And I've still got at least 25% battery life left!) This camera continues to impress me, and I'm still amazed at some of the pictures I take with it. (Full disclosure though: I shot most of the pictures at 5fps, so the screen wasn't on as much as it would have been if I had taken 3000 pictures walking around the Grand Canyon...)

Been thinking whether to get 7D or this. Made the right choice, would rather spend the remaining $$ to buy lens. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice DSLR video.

When I decided to upgrade from my Rebel XSi I had to decide between the 7D and the 60D. After comparing the specs I couldn't justify the higher price for the 7D. Granted it has some great features -- higher burst rate, advanced AF system, focus microadjust -- but I decided I could live without those. I'm a hobbyist photographer with limited disposable income and so have to concentrate on getting the most bang for my buck.After shooting with the 60D I'm really happy with the results I'm getting with it. From an upgrader's perspective, here's what I gained over the Rebel:Better ergonomics. The 60D body is larger than the Rebel and feels better in my hands. Adding the Canon battery grip (I also had a battery grip on my Rebel) makes it feel even better.Autofocus is much improved over the Rebel, especially in low light.The viewfinder is bigger and brighter than the Rebel's.HIgh ISO performance is very good. I find that if I properly expose or slightly overexpose, I can get good results at 3200 and acceptable results at 6400. Noise is easily cleaned up in Lightroom. Pushing underexposed high ISO shots in post, unsurprisingly, yields really noisy images.The control and menu layout took some getting used to but I now like the Q screen and can adjust settings really quickly.The top LCD screen is handy for a quick look at camera settings.Burst rate is fast enough for me. I shoot RAW exclusively and so the buffer fills up quickly but I've yet to miss a shot because of this.The wireless flash triggering works great with my 580EX II and 430EX Speedlites and is a big improvement over fiddling with an E-TTL cord and a pair of Cactus V5 triggers for strobist-style shooting with the 2 flashes off-camera.The flip screen is more useful than I'd anticipated, particularly when shooting from a tripod in live view mode.I'd feared buyer's remorse after choosing the 60D over the 7D but that hasn't come to pass. The 60D is fun to shoot with and is serving my needs well. At some point in the distant future I'll probably upgrade to a full-frame body but think the 60D will do a fine job of keeping me happy until then.

Review for Body Only. If you are shooting with a kit lens you are doing yourself a disservice. The glass you are using is more important than the body. That being said: Great Camera with great specs. A nice step up from the Rebel line (previous body was a t2i). Has handled every challenge I've put its way. One of the grip panels did start to peel about two months ago (15 months of use including a deployment to afghanistan); the one under the back button focus, af-on area. I bought some glue and did a home repair on the one little corner before it got worse. Other than that it has performed well. I hope to upgrade to FF eventually, but am very pleased with this APS-C for the time being. I highly recommend the addition of Magic Lantern 2.3 firmware for increased functionality, it really takes the "governor" off of this camera for stills and especially video.

This is an outstanding camera! This is my first DSLR however I have used for much of my life old film SLR cameras since I can remember. So Digital is a little new for me outside of the simple point and click cameras.I have a Canon 50D at work and was planning on buying one of those for myself but the 60D was available for the same price so I figured I would go for it. I am glad I did. I have had the 60D for a little over a week and have already shot nearly 500 pictures with it and figure to go over a thousand this weekend. This morning I had to do some work with my companies 50D and suddenly realized how much of an improvement the 60D really is. Both are excellent models however the layout and control functions are much more intuitive with the 60D and the ergonomics are improved.The flip out swivel screen was one reason I was NOT going to buy the 60D. I figured it was just one more thing to break and seemed kind of like a gimmick to me. However after using the camera for a period of time and then going back to the 50D I realized why this was not the case. From simply being able to fold the screen away safely into the camera so as to avoid scratches or nose prints when shooting to being able to angle the screen for better viewing I have found it to be very useful, well constructed and a better feature than the fixed screen on the back of the 50D (or other similar style cameras).one feature I am very excited about is the Bulb feature. I honestly do not know if the 50D has this feature however it is clearly marked and accessible on the 60D. this allows you to set up the camera and hold the shutter open for as long as you like by simply pressing the shutter button or using one of the remote triggering options (of course sold separately). This is great for night time sky shots and will be getting a lot of use.It is a Canon so you know that there is quality there and support as well as a full feature line up of lenses. I have owned Canon point and shoot digital cameras in the past and many of the features and controls are very similar. Canon enthusiasts should be able to pick it up and start shooting within minutes of familiarizing themselves with the camera. However even those not familiar with canon products will find the basic functions of this camera easy to pick up and understand quickly.If you are interested in upgrading from the Rebel line of cameras and are looking to make the next step up from Amateur DSLR cameras of any make to a more robust system or if you are one of the remaining old film junkies who are looking to get a well appointed DSLR this camera should be on your short list for consideration.

As with many 60D cameras,mine also experience the common problem of the rubber covers of the body ("handles") peeling off from the camera in multiple places, which is a textbook case of a manufacturing defect.I sent it to Canon's Newport News VA repair facility, and they billed me for $200. which they said is the "standard repair fee".The replacement parts bought from Canon, by the way, cost $14. and it takes 2-3 minutes to replace them, as I found out later. Yet, I was charged $200 because that is Canon's "policy" which, I suppose must be titled, "Rip the customer off" policy.When I called that repair center to complain, a supervisor lied to me on a recorded conversation (legal in Virginia), and asserted that this is not a common problem at all. In fact it is a very problem on 60D cameras that has been widely reported on, among others, [...] (owned by Amazon).Canon is not the only game in town.

I owned a Canon EOS 10D for 8 years, put several hundred thousand exposures through it in all types of conditions...including a coworker dropping it 4 feet onto concrete...the lens broke the fall ;-). It finally gave up the ghost and I debated the 7 and 60Ds. The few additional features and magnesium body of the 7D just didn't sell me on the extra $700. Without cracking the manual, I began shooting. Ok, the 18-135mm IS lens isn't L series quality but it is very good for a "toss in" starter lens. I also have the 28-200 USM and the 100--400 L IS USM. All three lenses are delivering photos my 10D could only dream of.The auto-focus is very quick on all 3 lenses and auto-focus assist comes on when it should. While I use an external flash (Speedlight 420EX) for most situations the pop-up works great! the 10D never got red-eye reduction right... With the 60D I've taken pics of blue-eyed kids and pets (notorious for red or glow eyes) in near dark conditions with nary a bit of red eye.The one accessory I consider mandatory is the BG-E9 battery grip. Since Canon switched to an ABS body for the 60D (the ONLY negative I have) the grip adds a more substantial feel to the camera. It also holds 2 batteries so you can shoot your memory card dry. Having a grip on my 10D, and grip/winders on my 35mm SLRs I could never get used to a camera without one. The upside of the camera body being ABS is that even with the grip, the whole rig is lighter than my 10D... a definite + when lugging it for 8 hours of airshow photography or a wedding. The added battery life without swapping batteries in such situations is very convenient.I really haven't shot more than a few minutes of video but it was crystal clear. I think if I were to use it as a video camera more often, I would get an external microphone.If you're new to DSLRs, it's a great starter package. If you're upgrading from an older EOS x0D series Canon, you may miss the magnesium body but you will be very pleased with the 18MP and consider the 1080P video as a bonus.