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if you don't need the 8 frame per second of the 7d, but still want the image quality this is the right camera. the controls are a significant improvement over the rebels, without the completely new functions found in the 7,5 and 1d models. the build quality is quite solid, and dont listen to those who complain about not having magnesium alloy as this plastic is tough enough. i tested this model against the t2i and 7d and i found that the overall image quality is the same as the 7d and significantly sharper (and lower noise) than the t2i, the 5 frames per second wont last long without a good card, though it is faster in raw than jpeg, the lock on the dial is great as i always store my camera in aperture priority mode, so if i need to quickly grab my camera i know exactly what mode i'm in.Pros: great image quality and great color, advanced features that you will actually use, wireless flash control, comfortable size and weight, the swivel screen opens up new ways to compose like at concerts, not that bad at getting the action as 5 frames per second is still pretty quick.Cons: outside of full manual mode you might get slight overexposed pictures when using the built in flash indoors, the pre programed modes seem to want to use the built in flash in some situations where it is not necessary (though if you are buying this camera you should be at least moving away from those settings)ok now onto the lens, i got this camera with the lens as i needed a backup, i normally use a sigma 10-20mm and the canon 24-105L to cover my wide to short telephoto needs. it is a good lens overall with better optical quality and lower chromatic aberration than the 17-85mm usm lens. though the motor has been silenced a bit it is not the quietest lens on the market.Pros: good optical quality, a more solid build quality than rebel kit lenses, really nice range for a basic carry around lens. the front of the lens does not rotate which helps with circular polarizing filters.Cons:much slower focusing than a hypersonic motor, unable to see the focal length, loud when focusing (not as bad as most non hsm lenses) NO LENS HOOD, not giving a lens hood is just canon being cheap (they do not include lens hoods with non L series lenses)overall this is a great camera, i'm a semi pro fine art photographer and i love the way this camera shoots. as i said before if you don't need 8 frames per second and are looking for a camera that is a step up from the rebel series this is the right camera for you. though i am also a big believer that the camera is only as good as the lens, as far as kit lenses this one is great, though if you are on the fence about what lens to get i would recommend spending the extra money on a L series lens kit, or for those who want aps-c focal leinghts the sigma 17-70 is hsm or the sigma 18-50 is hsm if you are into portrait photography.

For the past 13 years I have been a consistent Canon EOS xxD buyer. I am now, a not-so-proud owner of the latest Canon 60D for the past three weeks.I switched over from the film to the digital world with a Canon 20D. I bought an additional 40D mainly because of the electronic chip cleaning feature, and now purchased the Canon 60D because of its HD capability and the 20D is starting to show its age.Other people before me have reviewed the specific details and differences between the other Canon models, so I will not go there, but I will explain a few of my disappointments with the new 60D.1) The 60D does not have the magnesium frame, so the picture taking capacity rating goes down from 150,000 pictures to 100,000. Yes, this is an issue for me, but to be honest, not as much as I thought it would be. The camera does feel lighter, but that makes it actually a bit easier to handle and frankly, even with my 20D, I took ~26,000 pictures and had to have it repaired recently because the mirror switch gave out.2) From 6.3 fps to 5.3 fps. I often shoot wildlife action pictures, and that is 1 frame less which can make a difference between a good or a bad picture.3) The setting for taking HD footage is a major pain to get to. The user has to completely dial to the end of the different settings (I usually shoot M), and on top of that, you have to push a button in the middle of the dial to allow switching between different shooting modes. And yes, you cannot dial in 360 degree mode, so must go all the way back to the M mode.4) The remote release (TC-80N3) does not work anymore with this model. Likely because it is not a direct upgrade from a 40D/50D but rather an `upgraded' Rebel. In addition, Canon currently does not sell a bracket/timer remote control. Pearstone's RC-C1 seems to work though, but is additional equipment and additional cost.5) The autofocus system is the same as that of the 40D/50D, which is a disappointment after waiting for such a long time.6) The joystick dial is now replaced with an 8-directional dial, which is much more time consuming to use.Overall, I am disappointed with this move from Canon. The 7D is supposed to be the successor to the 50D, but then why is it $600 more expensive? Even if this logic holds true, why come out with a camera that has on purpose features to slow down normal operations (like the push button to switch between shooting modes, or the time it takes to switch between M and video).Yes, the video is great, yes, the megapixels are a nice upgrade from my 40D, but we are seriously considering returning this camera and looking at the Nikon D7000. The 7D without lens is almost the same price as the D7000 with lens and the specs seem much better for the D7000 then the 60D. I have been a loyal Canon buyer, but the 30% price hike for me to get a similar product line I already had opens up the door for me to look at another model.

I've only used this camera for a month or so, but it haven't let me down once. I"ve upgraded from old Digital Rebel and have been very happy with my decision since.I"m a photography student and Canon 60D has everything I need. It's almost like 7D with a few minor differences but at about half of the price. Camera feels professional and solid in your hand but it's not heavy (comparable to my old Rebel).I love the rotating screen on the back (7D doesn't have it by the way) - it's perfect for video and self portraits, because you can see what you are shooting without looking through the viewfinder (handy feature!).Canon 60D also features loads of new features, great auto focusing modes, I love the fact that the camera uses SD memory (opposite to CF in 7D) as almost every laptop has a card reader for SD these days, so you spare yourself an expense and discomfort of having a separate card reader.I haven't tried the video yet, but from what I hear the quality is amazing. Sound is mono (7D has stereo FYI).Bottom line - it's a perfect fairly inexpensive (for what it does) camera for serious amateur or beginner pro. Eventually I will consider upgrade to 5D Mark, but so far it's a great camera for what I need.

I take home videos of birds in the backyard, trains in the city, planes at the airfield and other natural settings where I like to switch back and forth between shooting stills and video quickly. I've long been a canon fan for the articulated screens that provide flexibility for shooting from the hip, both stills and video, although I've often found it difficult to switch between the two modes. I'm new to the DSLR world, and recently upgraded to the 60d from the Canon G12 for the purpose of gaining variable lenses to shoot video at the fraction of a cost for a decent video camera with comparable lens. I've owned the 60d for two weeks now, and have found the transition to zoom lenses relatively easy, and there's an obvious improvement to image quality for both stills and video. Since my use is primarily video, here's my initial reactions to utilizing the camera, while occasionally taking stills and primarily shooting video.Pros: Clear and crisp stills. Easy to understand menus and buttons that are similar to the G12 and most Canon point-and-shoots. Big articulated screen that folds away nicely when not in use, or opening wide when needed. The 60d takes SD cards, which are more portable and commonplace than Flash cards. The battery life is much longer than the Rebel. No real advantage for shooting video by upgrading to a full frame camera, so this is a relatively inexpensive DSLR. Canon 60d has more megapixels than the nikon d7000.Cons: For video the Nikon D7000 is better. Hands down. I understand the Nikon D7000 does real-time auto focus (although it is loud), the 60d does not. For switching between stills and video, the Nikon D7000 has a quick "jump to video mode" switch accessible to the right thumb, while the 60d requires the user to unlock the scene selector dial and scroll to video mode with the left hand requiring an extra 5 seconds of visual inspection and transition. Without this "jump to video mode" feature on the 60d, I must move the camera to visualize the dial and completely lose aim on my subject.Conclusion: I didn't do my homework before buying the 60d for my video needs. If you're looking for a fast transition between stills and video, or you want auto-focus for video, then I'd pay the extra 200 bucks for the Nikon D7000. I'm invested in the Canon lenses already, so I'll have to wait for the next innovation from Canon to catch up with the superior video features already offered by Nikon.

I purchased this before I left on a two week trip to Calcutta, India as an upgrade from my EOS 40D, primarily because I wanted more MP.Three big pluses for this camera: 1-the articulating viewer was immensely useful: it provided easy access to unique views from down low, over crowds, or when I wanted to take shots without being too obvious. 2- When using the flip out viewfinder, you can use the "+" function to magnify a selectable section of your image and dial in precise focus: very few reviewers have mentioned this feature, but when you want a tack-sharp shot (especially with a tripod, but even w/o) this feature is terrific, 3-despite being an APS sensor, I was very pleased with the level of detail that I captured, this compared not to my old 40D, but to years of shooting with fine grained films on both Nikons and Canons. Is it equal? probably not, but is it more than close enough? Absolutely.The one big negative that many others have mentioned is the auto focus. I was often frustrated (in lower light) by a total lack of focus, and found myself rapidly switching to manual to grab a shot, but several times losing an opportunity. Having been an amateur photographer for several decades, I think we have all allowed ourselves to get a bit lazy and over dependent on auto-focus, so if you're using this camera and you think the action may be fast and getting the shot critical, think about using manual over auto.Although I brought a super wide zoom (Canon 10-22 mm) and a Canon TS 24mm with me, the lens I used most was a new Tamron 28-300mm; it was light weight, compact, delivered great results and was used 80% of the time.Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasOne last note; for video, I found the super wide 10-22mm the lens of choice for shooting in crowds. I was also able to use it to shoot numerous videos with the camera turned on and recording, with me just holding it steady at waist level, and not looking as though I was filming at all. I used a 32GB 10X card in the camera and never even came close to capacity during the whole two weeks of shooting stills and videos (although I did have a spare 16GB in case.)Net, I am very pleased with the camera, and anxiously waiting for Canon to release a new model with the flip out finder + a great autofocus.

The following could be a reason why Canon is dropping the price, every month, on this camera.The Canon Kit for the EOS 60D and Lens 18-135mm has been nothing but a disaster. I experienced the following problems:Canon EOS 60D problems:1.When trying to photograph I got clicking sounds that would not let the camera function. I do not believe it was a mirror lock-up, I believe it was the built-in flash trying to open up. This problem occurred 3 times.2.On at least two occasions I experienced a mirror lock-up.3.Camera had extremely poor quality for 18mb even with my 70-200 Canon L lens with soft subjects regardless of the f-stop.4.Macro and focusing problems occurred mainly on close-ups. I had to manually focus and manually set the aperture and speed on close-ups. My 70-200 Canon L lens can focus up to 1.5. I was over 3 feet away and had a problem focusing on my subject. My 40D experienced none of the above problems. That is why I know it is the Camera and not the lens or myself. I have been working with digital cameras for 8 years and before that I had medium format cameras (2 ź " film) and 35mm film cameras without auto-focus so it is not that I do not know how to operate a simple digital camera, it is the camera not operating like a simple digital camera.Canon 18-135mm lens problems:1.I was not able to focus at times whether close-up or from a distance with this lens. I was able to focus with my 70-200 Canon L lens and my Tamaron 28-75mm DI lens without a problem. Though I did have times when I had to go fully manual while in Macro mode with my other lenses!2.I experienced an anomaly I never experienced throughout my career and that is vignette while the lens is fully extended to 135mm. Vignette usually occurred when the lens is wide open (18mm) with the wrong filter or filters gang banged or the wrong lens hood attached. The wrong lens hood being one that is not a lens hood for a lens as wide as 18mm.Webster's dictionary defines vignette as:(verb [ trans. ] portray (someone) in the style of a vignette.* Produce (a photograph) in the style of a vignette by softening or shading away the edges of the subject.I am returning this camera & lens today with the hope that I will not have any problems with the seller (Amazon)NOTE: In all fairness to AMAZON, I did receive a full refund within days of my return. The camera kit was returned in the condition it was receive, even though I took over 850 photos. After editing I could only use around 40. I did have to pay $25 in return postage but it was better than getting stuck with a bill over $1,300. Thank you AMAZON

I have used Canon T1i for over year and realized a need for change as two new generations(T2i/T3i) have come and selling my old will be pain after sometime. I was not considering T3i as I wanted to leap to next level. I had doubts in my mind about 60d(bigger, heavier, costlier etc). I held 60D in my hands at local bestbuy store and it felt very heavy(also due to wierd attachments to base of camera).I went ahead and ordered my 60D, hoping for good. And it turns out to be BEST!!. Weight is very ideal, grip is very nice(I don't have big hands) and much better than T3i(tried at store) or my T1i. Camera though plastic(as mostly said) feels solid and should hold good for years of normal use. Out of box picture quality is amazing and a leap from my old T1i. I am not fan of in-built flash use and that's where 60D gives me advantage of clicking without flash in low light, pictures are turning out to be great(without flash if you mind :) ).Couple more quick things that I appreciate over Rebel's:1) Most settings are visible on screen and not hidden under menu. Less fumbling.2) Focusing is quicker than my T1i and I love that I can change focus points quickly in advance modes.3) Battery is a power horse. Try to exhaust it!!4) Top LCD is very handy and I like the nice shortcut to light it up in dark.5) It has few other advance modes like Bulb, wireless flash etc but I haven't used yet. Good to have :)Abosolutely recommended. Get yours !!Do get yourself 60D book(I have snapshot to great shot) or others, they are must to get full juice out of camera.

For all of you who are still deciding between 60d 7d or the Nikon d7000, just take the 60d period.(Only if you don't already have tons of Nikon glass sitting around)Why I chose 60d over 7d:- Same sensor and processing power (7d hast dual processors but I don't need 8 fps)- Swivel Screen. Video mode was important for me. And yes this screen feels sturdy and well built! The screen performance/resolution itself is just amazing.- Size. I didn't like the feel of the 7d and the weight.(60d body feels sturdy and is beefy enough)- And of course the price.(This is not a comparison, I know the 7d is more of a pro camera than the 60d, these are just my reasons. If you're more interessted in the 7d anyways than I'd wait for the next model)Why I chose 60d over d7000:- Main reason was pretty much the video mode. Canon is always 2 steps ahead of nikon in this section.For all of you thinking "d7000's 24fps @1080p will be enough" and you're planning on using video more than average. It's not! 24p will probably die out anyways... It's more of a enthusiast's thing. I still wonder why Nikon did this, the d7000 could have been a canon killer. (At least Nikon had the brains to make video compression to h.264 this time)- Autofocus of 60d is fast,good and more than enough, period. On paper the d7000's AF system sounds great. Wow 39-Point AF System. But just look at the small print and you'll find that only 9 of these 39 are cross-type. Just like the 60d. In addition to that, in real life shooting(not on paper) the 60d's autofocus takes the lead.For those of you who don't care about video and are deciding between the 60d and d7000 then i guess the race is still on. D7000 as a still camera ONLY might have a little lead.. if you want to be picky and look for things like viewfinder coverage 100% vs. 96% of the 60d. Dual sd slots of the d7000 etc. etc. etc.The Kit lens isn't the greatest thing on earth but it makes decent photos. For beginners it's a good bet.So.. hope I could help some of you out. You really won't be dissapointed with this dslr. I'm taking this body with me to tour south america, and I'm sure it won't let me down.Stop comparing and just get this camera ; )Edit: Oh yea, one thing I don't like about the 60d ist that for in order to shoot video you have to rotate the dial all the way to the end! Nikon's d7000 hast a switch on the back of the camera, simple as that. But you can't have everything i guess.

I have been asked buy several people to include the photo retailer I bought this camera from to review this camera so I thought I would give it a try. First off I would like to tell you that I am not Ansell Adams or some great photographer, I'm just a guy who wanted to buy a camera. I am not going to sit here and tell you that this is the greatest camera in the word or that it's an entire waste of money. I am not going to tell you that U.S. Navy SEALS use this camera, (because truthfully they want to use a camera they use the Hubble Telescope) or that this should be the DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera that you should get. What I can tell you is how and why I picked this camera and what I got with it.I took some photography classes back in high school before the time of digital cameras and wanted to get back into it so I started on Consumers Report, C.R. gave the top rating for DSLR to the Canon EOS D60. From there I started to read reviews from other sources and compare prices on other cameras. Some gave great reviews some gave lesser reviews stating that the D60 was a step down from the D50 it is replacing. When it was all done and over with my choice was made over cost.The D60 I feel is the first camera in the line that gives you full control of the settings a photographer wants to use to get amazing photos. The 18 megapixels and the large 22.3 x 14.9 mm sensor was the next determining factor. To move up any higher is to spend a lot more money and get in the professional equipment realm. I also went with just buying the camera body and purchasing a Canon 15-85mm 3.5 lenses which is a much better lens than comes with the kits.So far I am very impressed with the camera and have worked with some Marine Combat Photographers (who use Canon D7's) and they are very impressed with it too. One recommendation I will make is if this is your first DSLR camera of you are not very comfortable with one pick up the book "Canon EOS 60D Snap shots to Great Shots by Nicole S. Young" Canon EOS 60D: From Snapshots to Great Shots which is a great book to get you acquainted and educated on all the features and settings of the 60D.

I have owned this one for almost one year! I do enjoy it. It is a well made, high quality SLR, you do not need 75-300, just use one 18-200 and one 50 f1.8 - two lenses, will be good for almost everything you like to take.Most of people are entry level users who want to spend reasonable money and get the good photos, it does come with very reasonable price and very good manual functions --> very good quality pictures and easy to operate !Under common strong light sources, sun, spot light, most of SLR will do very well, but how about low light? or even almost no light?I have tried many low light shots! almost all of them are very good! Just up load a picture to "Customer Image Gallery" which is under very low street light and some garden light. I am very impress the photos after I took. It does not like the image when you looked at the real objects by using you own eye! Please check the one I have loaded and also there are some "SUNSET" and other photos which I took at Waikiki beach Hawaii, Jan 2012.For someone who wants to try higher end SLR than T3i, this is the one. you can do some research in the Internet, you will get the same results, compared to T3i, 60D is a different machine!I do enjoy it very much!

I decided to get the 60D for producing commercials and taking photographs on-location and in the studio of products and things. The main reason why I chose a DSLR for commercials is the quality you get with the large DSLR sensor and lens, and how portable they are. I was looking at the 7D but went down to the 60D because they both have the same 18MP sensor, the 60D has manual audio controls (7D doesn't), 60D has the tilt/swivel screen, and one thing that isn't put out there is the 60D has a much smoother exposure adjustment when zooming during videos compared to the 7D, so you can actually get away with slow zooms with a variable aperture lens without the harsh exposure adjustments.I have shot a few commercials so far and the quality is amazing. I had used a Sony HVR-V1U before and the difference is definitely worth the investment. The Canon 60D is really great in low light, has great color and contrast, a really nice shallow DOF, an all-digital work flow, and my favorite thing over standard video cameras is I can use any lens I have to make a shot possible. No need for wide angle adapters that distort your image and degrade quality, I just swap out the lens for a wide angle lens. And that even gives you the chance to get great video in even LOWER light conditions with all of the low F-stop lenses out there.As for the photography side it is also great. The kit lens works quite well, the high ISO capabilities are really helpful and the noise isn't too bad, the AF engine works really well (I actually like it more than the new one found on the 7D), and the on board art filters are pretty cool. Continuous shooting is fast but not as fast as the 7D, but I can take that hit for the improved video functionality.Overall if you're looking for a DSLR and want to do a lot of video work on top of photography, I would suggest the 60D more than the 7D or 550D (T2i) by far. It is a great camera and for half the price of a professional camcorder you get better a much higher quality image.P.S. - One thing some people don't know about filming with a DSLR is they can overheat if you continuously film (live events) and will shut off to protect themselves. Files are limited to 4GB a piece (about 10 min), so if you want to do live event videography I would not suggest a DSLR. But if you're doing scripted material with multiple takes, where you can just stop and start another file, you should have no issues.

Received my Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR camera on day expected. The camera is great and does everything I want it to do and more. I'm still learning how to use it but so far everything works just as expected. I chose this camera for its 18 MP resolution plus the LCD Monitor live viewer. It's been a neck killer to try to arrange a shot using the viewfinder eyepiece on my old EOS 20D camera when using a tripod and this new camera's LCD Monitor live view shooting is a vast and welcome improvement. I already have lenses from my older camera so was able to purchase body only option. The price from Platinum World was much lower than other online offers so I'm very pleased with that as well.

Last year I struggled as to whether I should get the new (at that time) T3i or the 60D. I bought the T3i & was very happy with it. The T3i is also a terrific camera, but the 60D is all that and a great deal more. Recently I had the need to get another camera and went with the 60D. If I knew then what I know now, I'd probably have two 60Ds. The relatively small difference in size & weight really doesn't come close in describing the much more robust feel when handling the 60D. It truly feels like a pro camera, although it's not quite considered a professional model. Just pick the camera up and you'll immediately see what i mean.The increase in frames per second, ability to process RAW images in-camera, better AF and many other nice features also set the 60D apart from other Rebel models. This is truly a great camera.

I bought this camera last week and it's awesome. Picture quality is great, color is great, it's fast. I've been using the Canon Rebel XT/350D, but I wanted to upgrade to something better. I'm a budding professional photographer, but my business hasn't really picked up yet, so this is a great economic choice for an upgrade.Things to keep in mind before purchasing:1. Does not use CompactFlash memory cards like most other Canon models right now;2. Camera Raw is not compatible with Photoshop CS4 or older;3. *MAC USERS* CameraRaw files are NOT compatible with OSX 10.5 or whatever Leopard is. There is an update you can download from Apple, but it only works if you have and older version of Aperture or iPhoto 8. My Mac is from 2007, so I have an older version of iPhoto and there is no update for that. You can purchase a Snow Leopard upgrade for $30.00, but I haven't done that yet, and I don't know if that will upgrade my iLife programs as well, making Camera Raw files readable.These are things I wish I'd known before I purchased the camera. Canon says it's compatible with OSX 10.5, and the JPEG files are, but they don't advertise that CR files require OSX 10.6, as well as the newest version of PS. :/ I'm a little frustrated since I just laid out a grand, and now I'll have to spend another $250 to upgrade everything else. Add that to the new memory cards I need to buy (which I knew about, so no mark against that), and I might as well have bought the 7D.But, if you know all of this going in and don't mind it, it's a really great camera. I love the swivel LCD screen. I don't really like the fun creative functions too much, as the effects can be created with much better quality using PS, but a novice user might enjoy them.Layout wise, it's very clean and intuitive. The menu is easy to navigate, the navigation buttons and wheels are great. Personally, I don't like that the main dial is always locked, but I can see why it's a plus for most people. AF is efficient, no complaints there. I notice a LOT of noise at higher ISOs with basic editing, which I had read wasn't a problem, so I'm guessing that it's probably incorrect settings on my end, or the fact that I can't edit RAW yet. We'll see.Aside from the additional costs of upgrading my computer and software, it's a 1000x improvement over my old Rebel.

I got this camera because I wanted to shoot photos and videos. This would be my first DSLR purchase. So, I was debating between a T2i (550D), a T3i (600D), and a 60D.At the time, the T3i was least appealing to me because it was close in price to the 60D yet didn't pack as many features. I won't list all the technical differences, but:1. the 60D is physically larger.2. The 60D uses an lp-e6 battery which holds more power than the lp-e8.3. The 60D has a scroll wheel that, for me, is more desirable than the clickable button interface found on the T3i and T2i. This makes navigating menus and manually changing the aperture a breeze.4. The 60D also had a display interface on top of the camera. This would come in less handy than I had expected. But... I rely on this display when I am doing astrophotography.So these are the main differences between the 60D and T3i that appealed to me. The conclusion was: for me, the 60d is a way better value than the T3i. So now I had to decide if I wanted to save some money and go for a T2i. This debate didn't last long. After some feedback from people who use the camera for video, it was concluded that the tilt/swivel LCD was awesome.And indeed it is. I use the swivel feature, as well as the scroll wheel the most. When I use this camera, I feel it is much closer to a 7d than to a T2i. But I don't like comparing the 60d to either of those camera. The 7d is a rugged beast that is perfect entry for professionals, and the T2i is probably the best bang for your buck you can get in the canon DSLR line.

This is my first product review and I'm going to make this brief. Hopefully this will help someone who is undecided between the Canon T3i and the 60D. I last used a 35mm SLR about 15 years ago. I was used to being able to quickly and easily adjust aperture, iso and shutter speed. Since then I've used a progression of Canon digital point and shoots. When I got the T3i I was expecting a similar experience to my SLR days, but was sorely disappointed. To make changes with the T3i, you have to navigate through a difficult to use menu one the LCD display. With the 60D you're able make those changes much more easily without using the LCD menu. The small screen on top of the camera is a big help and displays the current settings. Otherwise the two cameras are capable of taking the same quality photographs.If you can, I would suggest trying both cameras out and seeing which you're more comfortable using.Pros for the 60D: Change settings more quickly, longer battery lifeCons for the 60D: Heavier and more expensivePros for the T3i: Lighter and less expensive.Cons for the T3i: More difficult to navigate menu and change settings, also shorter battery life

This is our second SLR Camera from Canon and EOS 60D is an excellent camera which is a perfect fit for anyone who is looking for a decent DSLR which can be used for taking professional looking photos and Hi-Def Videos.I did some extensive research before buying this model from Canon and I am thankful for the reviewers on Amazon who helped me making my decision. The Amazon community is one of most helpful group of people which differentiates Amazon from any other online retailers. - Thank you again.There is already a ton of reviews on this product here on Amazon and I do not want to repeat myself with the features and functionality of the product. All I can say is "This camera takes beautiful photos PERIOD".This camera was a gift for my wife on her Birthday and she is now a happy camper!Happy Dance!Cheers!

I bought the 60D because I wanted a descent DSLR that is equally good in taking photos and video. After hours and hours of research I went for the 60 because all reviews said if you want both that's it.well, the photos come out as expected even though it takes a while of digging through all the settings before finding what works best from all the menu options if you want the camera to do certain things.Where I'm disappointed is with the video function. Sure it does HD and if you focus before you start recording the quality comes out as promised. But forget about focused videos if you want to zoom or change distance to the object while filming. It doesn't autofocus!!! You can press the shutter release half way to refocus but the autofocus struggles to regain focus for a few seconds and is noisy. And of course it records this pitiful attempt.I was hoping to replace my 8y old Panasonic miniDV video camera with this camera plus my failing point&shoot without having to buy a still camera & a video camera again but I guess this is not it to do so. Since the T2 and T3 have the same photo quality you may go for these cheaper models (with the same major components) and buy a dedicated video camera for the savings that will do a better job than the 60D.

This is my first extended experience with a digital DSLR. Learning the menu and button system has been fairly easy and intuitive. In addition to the kit lens, I'm using a couple of old lenses from a 35mm film camera so that has added a bit to the learning curve. If one wishes to use this camera in the fully auto mode, the result will be excellent images. If, however, you like to experiment in the manual mode the images will be equally excellent but you'll have more fun.The kit lens has limited low light capabilities but that should be obvious by the f stop rating. In normal day light it is very good in most situations.The only fault I have found so far is the awkward placement of the movie start/stop button. It would be easier for me to use if located closer to the shutter button. That, however, is a pretty minor complaint to and otherwise fine camera.All in all it is an excellent value and will exceed the capabilities for all but the most advanced amateur or professional.

I was first introduced to the DSLR with the Rebel XS a few years ago, and after having lost that camera, I went the past 18 months or so without a DSLR. I have been a little disappointed with the "hole" in my digital photos where I've only used point and shoot cameras (and my phone) to take pictures of my 2 kids (4 and 7). I researched for months and was pretty well focused on the T3i most of that time, until I saw a video rundown that convinced me that the 60D is worth leapfrogging the T3i. For just a little more money, you get a respectable amount more camera. I have since spent a little time with a T3i, and I am very glad I went with the 60D. Most of all, though, in comparison to the old Rebel I had, it feels like I've graduated to a "big boy" camera. It is larger, fits in the hand much more comfortably, and the dial on the back (vs. the Rebel line's 4-way buttons) is not to be underestimated. Also, the video on this thing...wow.I can't wait to buy "gifts" for this camera (new lenses) and watch my photography improve.

I am writing this review for those of you who are looking at buying this camera or the T3i.There are so many similarities, but there is one big difference that made my decision for me. Size and build. I purchased the T3i - I have larger hands then some girls but no bigger then a normal guy- and I just felt completely cramped. The T3i felt chintzy and like a toy. The 60d has some weight- doesn't feel like it is going to break - and most importantly to me, has the wheel on the back that allows you to change setting without having to look at the screen (or even the on camera display.) The T3i had these horrible little arrows that you have to press that made me feel arthritic. Also- the 60d shoots fast. Though I think the sensor is probably comparable if not the same- I just could not see myself ever feeling comfortable using a T3i like I am with the 60d. I previously owned the 40d- and loved it- the 60d has only improved by adding video and a flip out screen. It is an excellent camera- the battery lasts and lasts and the camera just makes sense and feels good. I am so glad I spent the extra 100 and got a real tool.

I say Lovin Life because I love this Camera, I have researched it and believe it to be the best camera for the money. Great image quality, Color, perfect size etc. The "but" part of my assessment refers to the ultimate quest to take full advantage of this camera.....Lenses. I heard the best idea is to buy quality "glass" and that's what I did. $$$$$$ While actually an investment (these lenses hold their value) You can easily get caught up in expensive "glass" but ultimately it's worth it....if you can afford it.

After looking at all my options for nice DSLR with many features that shoots amazing video, I settled on the Canon 60D. After looking at all the possibilities I narrowed it to five different choices: the Canon 5D MII, Canon 7d, Canon 60D, and Nikon D7000. The Canon 5D MII does have the full frame sensor which is very nice but personally this was more than I wanted to spend. I originally went with the T2i because it uses the same sensor as in the 7D and the 60D. It has great image and video quality for the price but the audio and tendency to overheat quicker than others caused me to return it. The inability to remove the auto gain control on this camera ruins it without buying a separate $300+ audio device. Even with the best mic on earth the AGC kills any chance of using the audio by filling it with hissing sounds. After returning the T2i I was debating between the 60D the 7D and the Nikon D7000. The 7D is a better camera for shooting stills than either of the other two but has no advantage over the 60D in video. Actually it has less features than the 60D does for video and it also has the dreaded AGC issue. So I basically was deciding between the Nikon D7000 and the 60D. Nikon most certainly had the better build quality and it also handles higher ISO settings a bit better. The new auto focus has like 3 million auto focus points all over the viewfinder which is very nice as well but Nikon once again falls short of Canon in the video department. The lack of a 60 fps option means that you will not be able to have decent smooth slow motion with the D7000. It does have auto focus while shooting video but after trying this out myself it is basically useless. You will spend more time and effort trying to get the auto focus to work right than just manually focusing yourself. Its manual sound control only has 3 settings of high medium and low unlike the 60D vast control over the audio. The articulating screen on the 60D really does help while trying to get odd angle shots and for shooting home movies. I do wish that Canon had kept the build quality that the 50D had with this model but it is still a solid camera loaded with tons of extras for the price. Hands down it is the best DSLR for video. The picture quality is also very nice. This camera really does pack a punch and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to getting in to DSLR video.

I know there's a lot of debate and talk out there in regards to the Canon T2i, 7D, and 60D. On top of that there's a lot of criticism that the 60D has been dumbed down from the PROsumer aspects of the X0D family.Well, I'm moving up to this from my old 20D, so I really have no complaints. I was mainly worried about the move away from the Magnesium Alloy body, but it really doesn't seem to be that big of a deal for me since I'm usually not roughing it when taking photos. Overall, the camera feels very similar to all other X0D's that have come before it.Photo quality and video quality is A+. Can't go wrong there. It's the same sensor that's in the 7D and T2i. I was considering the 7D, but I really don't need the drive speed and I really wanted the swivel screen. More autofocus points would have been nice, but I'm good with what this camera provides.The only real con, and this is true of all curren Canon SLRs that shoot video or that have live mode, is that there is poor live-view auto focus. It's slow. It's almost annoyingly slow. I don't use auto-focus when shooting photos, so it's not that big of a deal. BUT...for videos, it's pretty dreadful. Since there is no continuous auto-focus, shooting certain scenes require using manual focus. It's definitely not like shooting with a camcorder. If you're shooting serious footage and are more into shooting cinematic style shots (fix focal length clips), then this is not a big deal. If you want to shoot family videos, it's okay, but don't expect to zoom in on something in the middle of recording and have the camera automatically focus the subject for you. Also if you're shooting a subject where the focal distance is constantly moving...this camera will not work that great...but once again, this is true of all Canon SLRs at this time...as well as all Nikon's...atleast until the D7000 is released.As to should I wait for the Nikon vs this Canon or any other Canon...for me it was easy. I purchased into the Canon system a while back and have a bunch of Canon lenses. Nikon's are nice too and I'm not a fanboy of either. If you don't have any lenses...get whatever floats your boat....you can't lose these days with either brand. If you're thinking about getting a Sony Alpha or any other SLR...well it's a =( for you!!