Canon EOS 60D

Overview
Type	Digital single-lens reflex camera
Intro price	US$ 1099.00 [1]
Lens
Lens	Interchangeable ( EF / EF-S )
Sensor/medium
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor size	22.3 × 14.9 mm ( APS-C format)
Maximum resolution	5184 × 3456 pixels (4.3 μm pixel size) [2] (18.1 effective megapixels )
Film speed	100 ? 6400 (expandable to H: 12800)
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC (Does not exploit UHS-I bus)
Focusing
Focus modes	One-Shot, AI Focus, AI Servo, Live View (FlexiZone - Multi, FlexiZone - Single, Face detection, AF Quick)
Focus areas	9 cross-type AF points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Program AE, Shutter priority AE , Aperture priority AE , Manual exposure, Bulb exposure, Custom, Movie
Exposure metering	Full aperture TTL , 63 zones iFCL SPC
Metering modes	Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted Average
Flash
Flash	E-TTL II auto-pop-up built-in / External
Flash bracketing	N/A
Shutter
Shutter	Electronic focal-plane
Shutter speed range	1/8000 sec. ? 30 sec. and Bulb; X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Continuous shooting	Up to 5.3 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism with 96% coverage and 0.95x magnification / LCD ( Live View )
Image processing
Image processor	DIGIC 4
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500 - 10000K in 100K steps)
General
LCD screen	3.0" (7.7 cm) Clear View II colour LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots resolution
Battery	Li-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable (1800 mAh)
Optional battery packs	BG-E9 grip allows the use of 6 AA cells, one LP-E6 battery or two LP-E6 batteries
Dimensions	144.5 mm × 105.8 mm × 78.6 mm (5.69 in × 4.17 in × 3.09 in)
Weight	755 g (26.6 oz)
Made in	Japan
Chronology
Predecessor	Canon EOS 50D
Successor	Canon EOS 70D

The Canon EOS 60D is an 18.1 megapixels semi-pro digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon . It was announced on August 26, 2010, with a suggested retail price of US$1099.00. ^[1] As a part of the Canon EOS two-digit line, it is the successor of the EOS 50D and is the predecessor of the EOS 70D .

It is the first Canon EOS camera which has an articulating LCD screen. Apart from its screen, the main new features of the 60D in the two-digit Canon line include increased resolution and ISO range , full-HD video capabilities, and in-camera post-processing functions for the images. However, it uses the DIGIC 4 image processor.

Like the 50D, the camera has an LCD of settings on the top of the camera where the ISO, AF-Mode, Shooting mode, and metering mode can be controlled.

The 60D is offered for purchase as a body alone or in a package with an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, EF-S 17?85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, EF-S 18?135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens, or an EF-S 18?55mm f/3.5?5.6 lens

Features [ edit ]

Compared to the EOS 50D , the following changes have been made, including:

• Resolution increase to 18.1 megapixels APS-C CMOS Sensor (50D has 15.1 megapixels).
• Maximum sensitivity increased to ISO 6400 (12800 as optional expanded setting) (50D has max 3200 ISO, with 6400 and 12800 as optional expanded settings).
• Video recording, with same controls as the 550D/Rebel T2i .
  • 1080p Full HD video recording at 24p , 25p and 30p with drop frame timing.
  • 720p HD video recording at 50p (50  Hz ) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
  • 480p ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
• Manual control of audio recording (same as newer firmware on 5D MkII ).
• Articulating screen - 3.0 inches (76 mm) with a slightly higher resolution of 1,040,000 pixels, 288 ppi, in 3:2 ratio (50D has 4:3). ^[a]
  • The 60D screen, unlike that of the 50D, matches the aspect ratio of the sensor.
• Lower maximum burst frame rate of 5.3  fps (50D maximum is 6.3 fps).
• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (50D uses CompactFlash ).
• Smaller and lighter polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminium chassis (50D has magnesium alloy body).
• Wireless Speedlite control.
• Lack of AF micro-adjustment feature (included in 50D).
• Redesign of controls ? multi-controller has been relocated to center of quick control dial; top buttons of 60D control only one setting.
• Locking mode dial.
• Electronic level that can be viewed in the viewfinder, rear LCD monitor, and top LCD panel.
• LP-E6 battery, as used in the 5D MkII and 7D .
• Lack of PC socket for flash synchronization .
• External shutter release port changed from 'Canon N3' socket to 3/32" (2.5mm) TRS pin.
• In-camera raw development and built-in creative filters and special effects.
• External 3.5mm stereo microphone jack

Digital Photography Review described the changes as representing the move from 'semi-pro'/' prosumer ' to 'enthusiast' ^[3] due to the reduction in some features; however the pentaprism viewfinder and iconic rear control wheel remain, as does the top informational LCD. The slightly smaller body retains the grip of the two-digit Canon line. ^[4]

Gallery [ edit ]

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  The articulated display
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  Top view
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  Back view
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  60D with mounted 50mm f/1.8 II

EOS 60Da [ edit ]

Canon announced a modified version of the EOS 60D for astrophotography on April 3, 2012, called the EOS 60Da. The 60Da is the successor to the EOS 20Da . It was expected to cost $1,499. ^[5] The camera has a modified infrared filter and a low-noise sensor with heightened hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) sensitivity for improved capture of red hydrogen emission nebulae. ^[6] The 60Da is three times as sensitive to H-alpha light as the 60D to allow for better images of nebulae. ^[7]

Notes [ edit ]

References [ edit ]

External links [ edit ]

• Media related to Canon EOS 60D at Wikimedia Commons
• Canon USA 60D Press release
• Canon 60D Review
• DPReview 60D Preview
• DPReview 60D Review
• Deciding on Buying a Canon 60D ? Features Archived July 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
• Canon 60D Review ? ZTech Archived January 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine