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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
on October 8, 2010
Posted by: Bear
from New York
Having used the 60D +18-135mm kit lens for a few weeks, I have to say I'm very happy with my purchase. It has a nice size and weight to it and feels solidly built. Image Quality is Excellent even with the kit lens! Would love to fit an L lens on it next. Auto focus is fast and responsive when using the viewfinder but as a previous review said it slows a little when using live view. ISO performance is great as well. That said, the monitor is one of the nicest and clearest i've seen, and the fact that it articulates makes it perfect for macro photography. Very satisfied that I chose the 60D
Pros: excellent image quality, nice control layout, great iso performance, amazing clarity
Cons: autofocus slower in live view
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Fell short
on October 7, 2010
Posted by: Cortland
from Boston
I have been a loyal fan of Canon back to the days of film. I own the 5D mark IIs and owned most of the D's back to the 10D. I have been looking forward to the 60D. But a plastic body? My cameras do get bumped around and I do travel a lot. And if the purpose is to lighten the weight, I would get a Rebel. I do need to know that my camera is durable... and I don't want to see my lens mount or camera body cracked... particularly with the long lens that I use. Canon did not take the semi-pro to pro market seriously. That being said, the camera and the screen is a very good performer, clear images, great feel to the camera too. But again, how easily will the plastic hinge break on the LCD screen? And how much to repair it? If it took another $50 to the price to make it medal, it should have been done.
I will be returning the camera.
I will be returning the camera.
Pros: great images, moveable lcd
Cons: cheap plastic body, lcd may break easily on the plastic body
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
An Amazing Camera
on October 4, 2010
Posted by: Photoshopeth
from Columbus, OH
I purchased the 60D as a replacement for my Rebel XTi, and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. My success rate for sports photography has gone up due to the better AF system. Coming from another camera that has a flip screen, I was very happy that the 60D has a articulating screen and the ability to reverse the screen is very handy for protecting the screen during travel. The convenience in being able to take pictures and HD video in a single camera is great. The camera feels very solid and is comfortable in my hands. I'm glad that this camera takes SD Cards since they can be put straight into my laptop. Overall I'm very happy that I went with the 60D.
Pros: amazing clarity, fast shutter speed, usefull articulating screen, uses sd cards, long battery life
Cons: no continuous video af
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
HDSLR
on October 4, 2010
Posted by: Dr Wombat
from Hong Kong
I chose the 60D over the 7D as my first HDSLR video camera because of the articulated screen. I'm particularly impressed by the image quality, particularly when using f/1.4-2 lenses. It's taken me a few days to get used to the Menu adjustments in Manual mode, but they are logical and clear with practice. The plastic body doesn't worry me (it's Polycarbonate I think) as I don't plan to take it down the Amazon and I guess it's lighter then alternatives. I'll continue to use my Canon AF-X1 for quick off the mark documentary/news shoots; the 60D is more suitable for shoots where there's time to set up carefully, adjust lighting, etc.
I'm disappointed that the E1 plugin for Final Cut Pro is not available (yet?) For professional use this is pretty essential.
I'm disappointed that the E1 plugin for Final Cut Pro is not available (yet?) For professional use this is pretty essential.
Pros: image quality
Cons: lacks e1 plugin
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
good job,canon
on October 4, 2010
Posted by: rex
from Las Vegas, NV
I bought this model for the swivel screen. Already owning the 7D and 5DmII, as well as a rebel T2i, I was looking to purchase an slr with a swivel screen for off angle, ans macro shots....and there it was. I also like the locking button in the functions knob, which is something the 7D lacks, and has cost me dearly in the past. I didn't buy this camera to replace any of my others, and therefore I cannot compare it. I do think it will be a useful tool for my outdoor hobbies. It is both light and small. I love it
Pros: swivel screen, locking menu knob, full featured
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
made the a good purchase
on October 3, 2010
Posted by: dsg
from New York
I have had the 60D for a few weeks now. I am very impressed with the results. I have been using it with the 18-130mm lens that came with the camera and also a 10-22mm ultra wide angle lens. The quality of the shots have really impressed me. This is ultimately my first digital SLR and i feel i picked the right one. The only downside i see is the fact the body is not some form of metal construction. However the camera still feels very solid. I looked at the Rebel t2i but this is way better. The movable LCD screen is very useful. If you use the live view it is a little slow and this is something Canon should try to improve in coming models. For me i feel i picked a fantastic camera.
Pros: great images
Cons: plastic body
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade from Rebel class
on October 2, 2010
Posted by: flip
Learned the ropes with one of the first Rebel versions that came out years ago and still use it today, make money with it and win contests with it. This is the best upgrade above the Rebel series if you don't have the budget for a 7D. Yes, the body is plastic, but it is a heavier duty plastic than the rebels, and if your that much of a pro to need a metal body then you'd be buying a 7D or Mark series anyway...the video is fantastic, flip screen is fantastic - much sturdier than I expected and it turns to face the camera when not in use so screen should last much longer than one that is always exposed. High iso quality is outstanding. Button display and re-design is great - 2 of my friends have 50D's and they love the new design. Only cons I see are no auto-focus on the video, and no metal body - but I've fallen w/my Rebel mountain hiking and didn't hurt that so...Don't abuse your equipment and it won't break...If you have a 50D - upgrade to a higher class- the 7D or higher, unless your just dying to have video. This is basically a hard plastic body 50D with video and new intuitive button layout. Its a great upgrade for lower end Rebel users. If you have a T1 or T2, think about holding out for a 7D unless you just need the higher shutter speed or video.
Pros: fast shutter speed, good feel, large tilt screen, amazing clarity, re-designed
Cons: (hard) plastic body, manual focus video
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Super Rebel
on October 1, 2010
Posted by: Tom
I have owned XXD and Rebel series cameras since the D30 (3MP) and original digital Rebel. I was looking forward to a replacement to my 50D but to be honest, I was so disappointed in the 60D I returned it after three days. The image quality is as good as it gets in this class, but the build and feature set are Rebel class.
In many ways, this was a downgrade from my 50D due to the plastic body, SD card slot, and absence of lens micro adjustment. Had this camera been sold as a T3i/600D, it would have been a perfect replacement for my XSI. But I need something more rugged for my part-time pro work.
The image quality is first-rate and I almost kept the camera just for the superb swivel screen. I hope Canon incorporates that feature on all of its new cameras.
This would be a good camera for the first-time DSLR buyer, but than so is the T2i at a substantial savings. In the end however, I just couldn't justify a Rebel series camera as a replacement for my rock solid 50D, so I returned the camera (at a 15% loss). What helped my decision was two days after I bought the camera, a competitor released a camera with 39-point AF system with 3D tracking and 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor, metal body, GPS compatible, twin memory card slots (though SD) - the camera the 60D should have been. Maybe when the 70D comes out?
Pros: superb swivel screen, great image quality, electronic level, wireless flash support
Cons: plastic body (boo!), no lens ma, sd card, new more expensive battery & grip
I would recommend this to a friend!
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