Full Overview

With the new EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use. It features an improved APS-C sized 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, a new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and excellent color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. The new Multi-control Dial enables users to conveniently operate menus and enter settings with a simple touch. The EOS 60D also features an EOS first: A Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (1,040,000 dots) monitor for easy low- or high-angle viewing. An improved viewfinder, a number of new in-camera creative options and filters, plus HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV all make the EOS 60D invaluable for the evolving photographer. With continuously curved surfaces, user-friendliness and exuding solidity and refinement, the EOS 60D is true digital inspiration!

Technical Details

- ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
- Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording and more.
- 5.3 fps continuous shooting up to approx. 58 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW.

I wanted to buy a camera in the $500 price range, but could not find one that would make better pictures than my old Canon PowerShot S3 IS.
I've tried some 'bridge cameras' but was very disappointed with their noisy image quality.

Finally I've found www.imaging-resource.com where I was able to see sample shots from all the different cameras.
Comparing the sample images it was clear that the Canon EOS 60D is the best choice under $2000.

I took a leap of faith and decided to get the Canon EOS 60D.
All the pictures I take with this camera have delicate details, beautiful colors and come out razor sharp.

I can definitely suggest this camera.

This is a fantastic camera, and a great first DSLR. I say that because if it is your first, you will not be comparing the control layout with your old XXD or XXXD, and that seems to be an issue with some.

Most of my shooting is in M or Av mode. I find the controls easy to work with, and use the top LED and control buttons almost exclusively, but now and then I'll use the q-menu. Over all, I find the controls easy to use.

The 18-200 kit lens is useful for outdoor shooting, but for indoor stuff you will want a better prime. I went with an older version of the "nifty fifty" with the metal mount and range meter. Since this is a crop sensor camera, a 50mm lens behaves like an 80mm, so I find myself needing to back away from my subject often. I think a prime in the 20-30mm range and f/1.4 would be useful in a lot of situations. In general, you should determine why you are buying the camera. If you want to take lots of outdoor shots (birds, wildlife etc) get the body only and buy a nice 300M zoom. If you are going to take lots of indoor shots (family gatherings, baby etc) get the body only and a wide aperture prime in the 20-50MM range (a wide aperture lets more light in so you don't need a flash as often, and yields that nice soft focus "bokeh" effect). If you want to be ready to shoot a variety of situations right out of the box and don't mind using the flash indoors, then pick a kit lens and go with it. I would not recommend the 18-55 kit lens though...you will bump against its limitations very quickly, even if you are a beginner like me.

Video on this thing is amazing, and I didn't even consider that when I bought the camera! Beware file size though. 2 minutes of 1080 @ 30FPS left me with an 800+meg .mov file. I think there is a 4 GB limit on video file size, so figure you will get 5 minutes of continuous shooting at that definition and frame rate. That will be enough for most applications, unless you are filming a wedding or childbirth and don't want to stop shooting, in which case you could film at 720p or standard definition.

Playback through the included cable is so so, so get yourself a mini HDMI to HDMI cable on Amazon or Monoprice (should cost $5-$10) and prepare yourself to be amazed by the resolution and image quality. I would also recommend a program called Any Video Converter, which enables you to change the resolution and format of your video to suit different hardware (iphones, droids, youtube etc). Imagine uploading a 4GB file to YouTube, for example. You can download the program for free, and then pay $40 bucks to be able to use the full menu set.

The only negative about this camera is that the auto focus in video mode and live view mode is borderline useless. In live view mode, it is so slow that everyone else would have got the shot with their point and shoot cameras before the 60D settles down and takes the picture. As for Video, I don't think AF works once you start shooting, so if you zoom or your subject moves, you have to stay on top of it. I don't shoot in live view mode and I am getting the hang of manual focus during Video (it is actually a creative outlet) so I'm fine with these shortcomings. From what I can tell, they are software based and related to the video codec...so it is possible that a firmware upgrade will address these issues.

I bought this camera several days ago, it is an absolutely great camera. You may be confused on which brand to buy: Nikon D7000 or Canon 60D, that's pretty understandable. I've researched both Nikon and Canon for six months, personally, I like Canon 60D for its natural, crystal clear pictures as well as the super video quality. As to camera features, I think the most important is the picture and color quality. Canon 60D is awesome, it has the same picture quality as the Canon 7D but you can save five hundred dollars or more, in addition, you get very nice Canon 18-200 len, I enjoy it very much.

Wishing to be a serious amateur photographer, and wishing to enter the world of digital photo, I spent three months researching practically every day to decide what equipment to buy.
The market has great options, which makes the choice very difficult.
Finally I chose the Canon 60D and I can say it was worth it!!
It is an amazing camera that I recommend to all those keen amateurs like me, and even professionals.
Bought with the 18-200 mm lens which is another wonderful thing, it is a kind of an All-in-1 in lenses.
For all these reasons I strongly recommend buying this product !!!!!

Impeccable camera with high resolution with a lot of options and very simple to use. It perfectly fits my requirements

Bought this camera from Beach Camera store, which was delivered on time. Thanks to the seller.
I have tried using the camera on different scenes and its awesome at every stage. Thanks to its vary angle screen by which you can take shots at different positions which otherwise you will never think to take. Some people find its buttons are poorly placed, but I feel it is not that difficult to access them. Camera ergonomics are really good and it fits really good in our hands. nice shutter speed and good at continuous shots. Videos are awesome and you will feel like it is taken from a movie camera of Panavision.
I bought 18-200 mm lens with the camera which I feel is not worth taking with this camera. The quality of the picture gets degraded when fully zoomed in. Also, the lens is very heavy. I generally use my 50mm f1.4 lens with the camera and this combination rocks. The camera gives best performance with a fixed aperture lenses rather then vary f stop lenses. Finally I would say that the camera is amazing and I am loving every piece of shots taken from it. I wont give too much points to the 18-200mm lens. Its good but not up to the mark.

As a photography educator, I work with just about every brand and model of camera you can think of. I've been impressed with the Canon 60D, especially the combination of live view and the flip out screen. It's such a great way to teach composition.

Why would Canon choose to take two steps back with the popular XOD line. The 60D is not made of rock solid Magnesium like like the 50D, 40D, 20D etc. Instead it is made of plastic: ugh. I had to dig through so many forums to find this critical piece of information. The locking top wheel mode button is frustrating. The flip out screen in the back is nice and being able to turn it around to protect the screen is nice but the fact that it flips out gives me something else to break on some trek through some far off land.

It's almost like Canon wanted to kill the "Prosumer" line and either make me an enthusiast or a professional. Sure the 60D has 18MP but if you want a more solid construction, you're going to have to go to the 7D and that's a ton more money. Sad. Truly sad that Canon has done this to this line. I hope they bring back the solid prosumer line with magnesium cases and great features. Just save your money until they fix this or just go buy a Rebel.

This inconsitency is in the end the biggest issue with buying into a system like EOS. You're at the mercy of the vendor. I picked Canon because I thought I knew where they were going. I have a 20D and a ton of high end lenses and now I'm almost locked into Canon but if Canon keeps doing this to me, I'm going to put the lenses on Ebay and go with Nikon. They seem to have it more together these days.

A frustrated Canon loyalist.

Recently upgraded from the T1i to the Canon 60D and all I can say is this camera takes some pretty sweet pictures. So far it has been a blast although it is quite heavier than the Canon T1i. My one and only gripe, which is the poorly designed controls. I dont usually write reviews and complain about anything, but with the amount of money I paid for this, I felt the need to air out my frustrations over this product. It takes two hands to operate this camera, compared to the T1i which was a dream to handle. Power button and mode dial on the L, menu/shutter buttons on the right. It seems I continue to struggle and twist my hands just to operate the 60D. Its a control geography nightmare that resembles the earlier netbooks with the mess up shift key(for those who can relate). There is just no excuse for that kind of design mishap. I sure wish Canon consulted photographers before designing this because, its bothering me more than i thought it would. Unfortunately, I would have to endure it for now. The T2i, which is a lower model, would have been a better choice. Or the 7D, if you could afford it. Just be aware of this major flaw before purchasing.
The 18-200mm lens is not perfect but I am happy I get to lessen my lens changing. I do miss the extra 50mm from my old lens. Maybe they would create a 18-300mm, that would really be something for us photographers who get lazy to switch lenses. This is sort of my last Canon upgrade for awhile, and will evaluate later on if maybe a Nikon move would be a better avenue for my hobbies.