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Canon - EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(234 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 234 reviews
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Star
4
92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great Upgrade from Canon T2i
on September 18, 2011
Posted by: Carfreak8394
from Port Charlotte, Florida
I upgraded to the Canon 60D from my Canon T2i. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The difference in quality is amazing, and Canon nailed every little detail on this model. The one thing that I really love is the long battery life because having to lug around extra batteries everywhere I go can be a big hassle. The main uses for my 60D include sports photography and portraits, and I feel like it was designed exactly for those tasks. I really enjoy using my 60D and I highly recommend it!
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu
Cons: Missing features/settings, Heavy/Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Good Camera, Good Price
on May 15, 2011
Posted by: BAKDIN1
from Alexandria, LA
This is my 3rd Canon D-SLR. This is just a great camera for someone who is above an amerture, but not a pro or someone that doesn't have "pro money". The battery life is great as I tool almost 1000 pixs before I needed to re-charge the battery. Takes great pixs, and with included software able to do wonderful things with pixs taken in the RAW mode
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice camera but...
on December 23, 2012
Posted by: P.S.
from Wisconsin
Been anticipating buying this camera ever since it came out. So far I'm very pleased, however, I was disappointed when several white specs started showing up on my dark background images. One large one always in the same spot. Which after research, led me to believe there was dust on the sensor. I though, how is this possible? I was very meticulous in putting on the brand new lens for the first time. Couldn't have been more than a couple seconds between taking covers off. After doing a long programed sensor cleaning, problem was solved. No more white specs.
I read the camera comes with "Dust Delete Data" software that maps out stubborn dust particles and eliminates them from your image, which will inevitably happen with frequent lens changes, but hey Canon, dust on a brand new sensor?
I read the camera comes with "Dust Delete Data" software that maps out stubborn dust particles and eliminates them from your image, which will inevitably happen with frequent lens changes, but hey Canon, dust on a brand new sensor?
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
One vote for new body
on March 3, 2013
Posted by: craftsman
from West Virgina
I purchased the 60D after owning the 40D and 50D, and was a little worried about the smaller body not being as user friendly as the older, larger one. But I for one like it better than the old style. It still fits my hand very well and doesn't seem as heavy, bulky to wear around your neck all day. There really isn't much gain in the detail of the pics as compared to the 50D,but the low light performance is much better. I do miss the joystick some, but the touch pad works fine after you get used to it. I don't miss the focus microadjust. because I never had a lense that needed it. Overall I'm very happy with the 60D. It's more of a trim to the size, and doesn't feel like a totally different camera line.
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Most unexpected purchase ever
on February 3, 2014
Posted by: Adam
from New Jersey
Talk about an unexpected purchase, I had walked into a well known national electronics store to buy a 32G memory card for my Canon Powershot SX20 IS. I walked out with an accessory for that memory card, an EOS 60D with the 18-135mm kit lens. Along with a 70-300mm lens. And I am not one for impulse purchases, it usually takes me 6-7 months to commit to a purchase like this. I have no regrets in the purchase.
Five months after purchase, I took the 60D (along with its big brother, the SX20) on a trip to Africa, and while I was still learning the ins and outs of the 60D, let me say that I was more than impressed with the quality of the camera, and the pictures it produced. The images are extremely sharp. The images that weren't sharp, I contribute to my own inexperience with the camera. (In one case, I had a polarize filter on when I had the 70-300 at 300mm. That will produce images that are not sharp.) I had the same exact same learning curve with my SX20 three years prior.
Battery life is ULTRA LONG from the two Canon branded batteries I have for the 60D! I was getting between my two batteries more than 2,000 photos per battery. For those who say short battery life, my question for them is the display screen on?
The weather sealing on the camera is excellent. While at Victoria Falls, the mist made for an extremely wet environment. While the SX20 was hiding the in the camera bag, the 60D took the moisture in stride, in 100+ F degree temps I should add. It even took the massive amounts of dust in Kruger National Park in stride.
Do I have complaints about the camera? Yes, there are a few things that I would like to see different. I would love to see in a firmware update for the camera to create a folder on a daily basis, instead of me having to manually do it, like my Powershot SX20. I also found the button to check the depth-of-field preview in an awkward spot, in my opinion. In Live View, there were a couple of times that I didn't get the photo because I had failed to hold the shutter down long enough for the photo to register. There should be a sound in Live View when the photo has been taken, even if it is just a beep.
The 60D is an excellent camera for the money, and in wildlife photography it does shine brightly! I highly recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a professional level camera!
Pros: sharp images, ultra long battery life, low light performance, quick autofocus, weather sealing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very satisfied!
on November 15, 2010
Posted by: Bill
I spent a lot of time researching DSLR"s before replacing my unamed brand of DSLR. I decided to switch to Canon and purchase the 60D. This camera outperforms my older more expensive DSLR that im giving to my daughter.
The auto white balance is amazingly accurate,whites are white in Flourescent lighting,skin tones are good too.
I love the lcd screen its easy to see in daylight and the swivelly/swirlly LCD makes it easy to take photos at difficult angles. Im a paraplegic in a wheelchair and this lcd screen greatly increases my ability to take photos up high or down low, i love it. The 60D has a solid well built feel but its light enough to carry around for long periods. Great job Canon!
The auto white balance is amazingly accurate,whites are white in Flourescent lighting,skin tones are good too.
I love the lcd screen its easy to see in daylight and the swivelly/swirlly LCD makes it easy to take photos at difficult angles. Im a paraplegic in a wheelchair and this lcd screen greatly increases my ability to take photos up high or down low, i love it. The 60D has a solid well built feel but its light enough to carry around for long periods. Great job Canon!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Just Get it
on February 14, 2014
Posted by: Gus
I know there are a bunch of other brands and models, but this is truly one of the best cameras you can get for it's price. I've been using this for around 3 years now and I've grown so fond with this camera that I don't know what I would do without it. Yes, there's the 70D now and the 7D, but this lacks none of the reliability and good performance canon is famous for. I've used and abused it in though environments and it has never failed on me. Good weight to size ratio, good burst, nice resolution (just buy yourself a better lens than the kit lens) and did I mention reliability?. The only thing that you should be aware of, is that 1. you should give it it's periodical maintenance, and 2. the rubber grips will get lose with time, but I guess this is normal, mine are starting to come off but I'm aware that they can be replaced. Overall, this is a great camera! Just get it!.
Pros: size, weight, fast burst, reliability, nice accessories range
Cons: noise at 800 and up, rubber grips come off with time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing product
on December 13, 2010
Posted by: mkuben
from Long Island, NY
I had purchased Canon Powershot few years back and I always had problems with the image quality. So, I wanted to upgrade to a DSLR. I didn't want to buy anything in the entry level or high level - I found this camera to be in the mid-range with the price that I can afford. Having a 3 year old daughter, I always take lots of pics.. the image quality is absolutely the BEST. My daughter and my wife love the pics a lot.
I'll definitely recommend this camera to anyone.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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