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Canon - EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(234 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 234 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Most versatile PhotoVideo machine ever.
on January 16, 2011
Posted by: Photato
from Tampa, FL
Its has been a while since I have been very excited about a Camera. But here comes the 60D and it makes me very happy.
This camera is packed with so many features that most people are not really aware of, not understand or appreciate. It pretty much has all the things that you would ever need and then some.
The 60D basically gives you all the modern tools not only for Photography but also for Video and it gives them with plenty of user creative control. What you are missing with the 60D package are just extreme premium features that are not really needed for like 95% of situations. Also, compared with other brands I think Canon still give you the most for less money with pretty much all their camera models.
The 60D feature set and performance is so good and extensive that I rather tell you the few little niggles that bother me:
1. The issue that bothers me the most is the slow, cumbersome and painful way to access video. You have to go to the other extreme of the Mode Dial to start shooting video. I worry about the durability of that Mode Dial given all the rotation that has to go on between Av, M and Video. The solution or workaround to this would be simply to register Video into C mode, but currently the camera won't let you.
2. The Video Crop/Digital Zoom mode is fantastic, but is only 640x480. I needs to be 1080p,720p or at least WVGA to match the main 16:9 formats.
3. Manual Mode + AutoISO lacks exposure compensation.
4. The only button that can be programmed is the Set button. I would like to have at least another programmable button, the Erase button seems like good candidate that went to waste.
There are other smaller issues but those are not really important.
This camera is packed with so many features that most people are not really aware of, not understand or appreciate. It pretty much has all the things that you would ever need and then some.
The 60D basically gives you all the modern tools not only for Photography but also for Video and it gives them with plenty of user creative control. What you are missing with the 60D package are just extreme premium features that are not really needed for like 95% of situations. Also, compared with other brands I think Canon still give you the most for less money with pretty much all their camera models.
The 60D feature set and performance is so good and extensive that I rather tell you the few little niggles that bother me:
1. The issue that bothers me the most is the slow, cumbersome and painful way to access video. You have to go to the other extreme of the Mode Dial to start shooting video. I worry about the durability of that Mode Dial given all the rotation that has to go on between Av, M and Video. The solution or workaround to this would be simply to register Video into C mode, but currently the camera won't let you.
2. The Video Crop/Digital Zoom mode is fantastic, but is only 640x480. I needs to be 1080p,720p or at least WVGA to match the main 16:9 formats.
3. Manual Mode + AutoISO lacks exposure compensation.
4. The only button that can be programmed is the Set button. I would like to have at least another programmable button, the Erase button seems like good candidate that went to waste.
There are other smaller issues but those are not really important.
But don't take me wrong, as it is, this camera is like a 4.6 out of 5. If Canon can at least update the firmware to allow users to register Video in C mode and allow a 16:9 Video Zoom crop, even if it is only WVGA, that would make this the most perfect camera I've ever had.
So I say, The Canon 60D is a Highly Recommended !
If you are an advance user that would take advantage of the many things this camera has to offer, the 60D is the one.
So I say, The Canon 60D is a Highly Recommended !
If you are an advance user that would take advantage of the many things this camera has to offer, the 60D is the one.
Pros: variangle lcd, wireless flash, fast reliable pd auto focus, great video features, silent mode shooting, great budled software, clear pentaprism viewfinder, fast performer overall, battery life is very good., water/dust sealings
Cons: annoying way to acces video, no wb or raw status on top lcd, no wb button, 18mp is overkill rather have better low light per, video crop mode is only 4:3 vga, 720p has lots of moire artifacts, wired remote can not start video, buttons lack click feedback, doesn't have af calibration, live view auto focus is slow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
near perfect
on December 9, 2010
Posted by: G
from Long Island, NY
After owning the Rebel 400 and 500 the 60D now fits my hand perfectly. I never use a tripod so with the Canon 70-200 L4 IS and a 1.4 telextender I wanted to keep my weight to a reasonable level. For this reason,Irrespective of cost, I decided against the 7D. [The flip screen and video are total non factors and will not be used.] High ISO gives me about another stop to play with. Battery reserve as a percentage is great. Just wish it shot 6.5 to 7.0 frames per second for my birding and college soccer shooting. No problem with not having magnesium but it would be nice if it were weatherproof.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: could use more frames per second
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome DSLR camera
on May 6, 2011
Posted by: RChan
from Boston, Ma
Great DSLR camera. This is my first DSLR camera I have owned but not the first I have used. At first, there was a lot to learn and a lot of controls but after a few hours, everything came easy and changing settings came real easy to me.
Battery life was amazing for me. I was able to get close to 500-600 shots out of the battery but this was also with me playing with settings and messing around with the camera all the time. I think I can get close to 800 pictures on a single charge.
5.3FPS is fast but I wish it was as fast as the 7D (8FPS). No lag at all when shooting at full 5.3 FPS. I did however has some lag when using a slower memory card. I ended up getting a SanDisk Extreme and no lag for me.
Swivel screen is useful when trying to get low angles but do not want to lay down on the ground. I have gotten a good amount of use out of the swivel screen and not just for video but pictures as well.
AutoFocus is slow when using LiveMode but fast when using the viewfinder. Have 9-cross point for AF is great and changing where you want the camera to focus is very easy. Just hit a button and scroll then start snapping pictures.
Manual audio control for video is a great addition. I just wish you can change the audio level when recording but you can't. No big deal since the video stuff I'm going to do are going to be short clips.
Build quality feels solid and not cheap.
Top LCD screen is great to look at your settings on the go when your doing manual shooting.
Pictures and Video are sharp.
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and this camera is the best bang for your buck. It might cost more then the t3i but well worth it.
Battery life was amazing for me. I was able to get close to 500-600 shots out of the battery but this was also with me playing with settings and messing around with the camera all the time. I think I can get close to 800 pictures on a single charge.
5.3FPS is fast but I wish it was as fast as the 7D (8FPS). No lag at all when shooting at full 5.3 FPS. I did however has some lag when using a slower memory card. I ended up getting a SanDisk Extreme and no lag for me.
Swivel screen is useful when trying to get low angles but do not want to lay down on the ground. I have gotten a good amount of use out of the swivel screen and not just for video but pictures as well.
AutoFocus is slow when using LiveMode but fast when using the viewfinder. Have 9-cross point for AF is great and changing where you want the camera to focus is very easy. Just hit a button and scroll then start snapping pictures.
Manual audio control for video is a great addition. I just wish you can change the audio level when recording but you can't. No big deal since the video stuff I'm going to do are going to be short clips.
Build quality feels solid and not cheap.
Top LCD screen is great to look at your settings on the go when your doing manual shooting.
Pictures and Video are sharp.
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and this camera is the best bang for your buck. It might cost more then the t3i but well worth it.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu
Cons: slow fps
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Machine
on November 19, 2011
Posted by: CanonMan
from Valencia, CA
I was originally considering the 7D. But I purchased the 60D because I don't need 8fps and the 60D can activate Speedlites (Master unit). With the money I saved I replaced kit lense with Canon prime glass and later added Canon Speedlites. Composite body is GREAT, light weight yet hefty feel. Swivel LCD is a PERFECT for shooting in crowds; I captured PRICELESS, one of a kind shots at a recent Mud Run. Battery life is great; 800+ shots on a single charge. If you don't need a FF camera get a 60D.
Pros: quick start up, easy to operate, can use ef + efs lens, iso is clean
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing Camera
on December 27, 2010
Posted by: Blepfo
from Potomac, MD
I've seen numerous reviews badmouthing the 60D merely because it deviates from general characteristics associated with the xxD line of DSLRS (I.E: xxD's used to have magnesium alloy construction & lens micro-adjustment). And I will admit that it would be nice to have the superior build quality of a magnesium alloy body (although the 60D feels very durable while still being lightweight) and I personally wouldn't know the first thing about micro-adjustment, so the 60D's lack of it didn't daunt me. Basically; If you're looking for a 50D with a new sensor & processor, go for the 7D (although the 60D and 7D do share an almost identical 18MP CMOS sensor...)
However, if you want a lightweight, durable, ergonomic mid-range DSLR with fantastic image quality, go with the 60D. It feels much more comfortable to hold than a Rebel DSLR (due to it's larger size), but not much heavier (though still heavy enough to balance the weight of a relatively heavy lens). This camera is very comfortable to hold and my only complaint with having it on a shoulder/neck strap all day is that the strap supplied with the camera is terrible. I purchased an "OP-Tech pro-loop strap" to replace the stock one supplied by Canon, and would feel confident saying I could walk around for many hours with this camera (and a medium weight lens) around my neck.
When it comes to image quality, it depends on the lens you're using. However, even on the kit lenses I have (18-135 & 55-250), this camera takes very crisp images with great colour reproduction and low noise. You can confidently take images at ISO speeds of up and including 1600 without worrying about noise (although at that level, I would suggest noise reduction in post-production). I really haven't tried any ISOs above that level other than the "boost" ISO of 12800, at which the images, while still viewable, aren't print-quality.
The video quality is phenomenal. Even at adequately high ISOs, videos are cinema-quality. This camera lacks auto-focus during video (it does have it, but using it while recording really screws things up; it makes everything brighter for a moment while it unfocuses & refocuses). However, with a little practice, you can manually focus videos quickly and easily. Still, I wouldn't use this camera to record swiftly moving subjects.
The in-camera menus are very easy to navigate (even with the new control-pad that wasn't in previous cameras of the xxD line). After using the 40D once, I feel like the control pad is easier to use than the little joystick (that the 40D had). My only complaint about it is that unless you're looking at the screen, you won't be able to tell if something has happened due to the smoothness of the control pad (it would be nice if it "clicked" or something (not an electronic noise; the way the control wheel clicks as you rotate it).
The articulated LCD screen is very useful. I've used it when shooting over crowds (you can tilt the screen down and hold the camera above your head) and when shooting/recording yourself. There are two kinds of auto-focusing in live-view mode; live-view autofocus, and quick autofocus. For quick autofocus, the camera temporarily exits live-view mode to auto-focus as it would if you were using the viewfinder; quickly. Live view auto-focus is very slow and noisy. I mainly shoot through the viewfinder (not live-view mode), where the auto-focus is very fast and reliable.
Overall, I would recommend this camera to any photography enthusiast. It has great ergonomics, amazing image quality, and an awesome feature set.
However, if you want a lightweight, durable, ergonomic mid-range DSLR with fantastic image quality, go with the 60D. It feels much more comfortable to hold than a Rebel DSLR (due to it's larger size), but not much heavier (though still heavy enough to balance the weight of a relatively heavy lens). This camera is very comfortable to hold and my only complaint with having it on a shoulder/neck strap all day is that the strap supplied with the camera is terrible. I purchased an "OP-Tech pro-loop strap" to replace the stock one supplied by Canon, and would feel confident saying I could walk around for many hours with this camera (and a medium weight lens) around my neck.
When it comes to image quality, it depends on the lens you're using. However, even on the kit lenses I have (18-135 & 55-250), this camera takes very crisp images with great colour reproduction and low noise. You can confidently take images at ISO speeds of up and including 1600 without worrying about noise (although at that level, I would suggest noise reduction in post-production). I really haven't tried any ISOs above that level other than the "boost" ISO of 12800, at which the images, while still viewable, aren't print-quality.
The video quality is phenomenal. Even at adequately high ISOs, videos are cinema-quality. This camera lacks auto-focus during video (it does have it, but using it while recording really screws things up; it makes everything brighter for a moment while it unfocuses & refocuses). However, with a little practice, you can manually focus videos quickly and easily. Still, I wouldn't use this camera to record swiftly moving subjects.
The in-camera menus are very easy to navigate (even with the new control-pad that wasn't in previous cameras of the xxD line). After using the 40D once, I feel like the control pad is easier to use than the little joystick (that the 40D had). My only complaint about it is that unless you're looking at the screen, you won't be able to tell if something has happened due to the smoothness of the control pad (it would be nice if it "clicked" or something (not an electronic noise; the way the control wheel clicks as you rotate it).
The articulated LCD screen is very useful. I've used it when shooting over crowds (you can tilt the screen down and hold the camera above your head) and when shooting/recording yourself. There are two kinds of auto-focusing in live-view mode; live-view autofocus, and quick autofocus. For quick autofocus, the camera temporarily exits live-view mode to auto-focus as it would if you were using the viewfinder; quickly. Live view auto-focus is very slow and noisy. I mainly shoot through the viewfinder (not live-view mode), where the auto-focus is very fast and reliable.
Overall, I would recommend this camera to any photography enthusiast. It has great ergonomics, amazing image quality, and an awesome feature set.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Articulated LCD got me
on January 2, 2011
Posted by: Sirby
from Edmonds,WA
I have wanted to move up to a DSLR for years but I have been spoiled by the articulating LCD display on my Canon A640 and prior other brand camera. When I finally found a Canon DSLR with the big bright LCD screen I was sold. The camera is heavier than I am used to but that is to be expected coming from a point and shooter A640. Several comments about the 60D not having a metal body make me smile. I learned that this camera body isn't just "plastic", but a special type of polycarbonate which has many characteristics of a cast magnesium frame but has one big difference. This frame will not block radio signals out to the flash or from your Wye-Fi card sending wireless data to your tablet/laptop. Very cool.
The image quality is superb. It is fast and quiet. The video quality is unbelievable. The menu system is quick to learn and you can download tutorial videos, store them on the SD card and view them in the field in the camera.
If you think you wont use the flip screen, you will be surprised to find how convenient it is to get the camera down low without getting your clothes dirty, or to get the video shot over the heads of the people in front of you in a crowd. The 18-135 kit lens doen't do macro very well so that is my next lens. I love this 60D.
The image quality is superb. It is fast and quiet. The video quality is unbelievable. The menu system is quick to learn and you can download tutorial videos, store them on the SD card and view them in the field in the camera.
If you think you wont use the flip screen, you will be surprised to find how convenient it is to get the camera down low without getting your clothes dirty, or to get the video shot over the heads of the people in front of you in a crowd. The 18-135 kit lens doen't do macro very well so that is my next lens. I love this 60D.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, great articulated lcd
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A first impression: Great camera
on March 6, 2011
Posted by: CanonFan
from Spokane, Washington
I bought the 60D very recently, along with the 18-135 IS lens, and with one exception, I can say only good things about this camera. What follows is strictly an early impression, though it follows my extensive experience as a working photographer.
Great build quality, ergonomics, functioning. As a former professional portrait and news photographer, I wouldn't recommend this camera for heavy pro use, but it's all the camera most amateur photographers should ever need.
My only gripe: The small switch on the hot shoe that tells the camera whether there's a flash installed. Canon: Listen carefully and solve this problem!
This little switch sits under a thin metal spring tab on the right side of the hot shoe, and after I first installed and then removed a flash, the metal tab didn't spring back up far enough to allow the switch to reset. Thus, the camera thought there was a flash installed in the shoe when there wasn't, and this disabled the pop-up flash. The only fix was to use a tiny slotted screw driver tip, a magnifying glass, a flashlight and a deft hand to get the screw driver tip under the metal tab and slightly bend the tab so it wouldn't sit on the switch when no flash was installed. The pop-up flash now works as it should.
It was a frustrating thing that almost had me to the point of returning the camera for a replacement. Good thing I searched the Internet for a solution and found that other people had the same problem and the same solution.
Solve this problem Canon ... PLEASE.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use, feels great in the hand, excellent lcd screen, controls are logical and fairly easy to use, nice array of different shooting modes
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
GREAT CAMERA!!
on March 19, 2011
Posted by: TSTEX
from Huntsville TX
Being the previous owner of the Rebel XT that camera NEVER failed me so now after taking over 25,000 shots with that model it was time to upgrade to the 60D camera. After only owning for a few days I am already impressed with all of the features. I am anticipating many years of reliable useage from this camera as well. I am very pleased with my purchase. Now it's time to start taking some pictures!!
TSTEX
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, easy to use
Cons: can't think of any
I would recommend this to a friend!
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