With the 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 images, a DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting even in the dimmest situations.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 18 Megapixel
Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S
Weight: 23.84
Image Processor
Effective Megapixels: 18 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 19000000
Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Body Only: Body Only
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Flash: Auto Flash, Flash OFF
Dimensions
Height: 4.17"
Width: 5.69"
Depth: 3.09"
Weight: 1.49 lbs
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Software Included: EOS Digital Solution
Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night Portrait
Exposure Control: Program AE (Shiftable) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible) Manual Exposure Bulb Full Auto Flash Off Creative Auto E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
Viewfinder Type: SLR
White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Light White Fluorescent Light Flash Custom Color Temperature Setting
Language Support: Japanese
Lens Construction: Not Applicable
Autofocus Points: 9
Maximum Image Resolution: 5184 x 3456
Maximum Frame Rate: 60 fps
Number of Batteries Support: 1
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Rechargeable: Yes
Battery Include: Yes
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 12800
Wide Angle: No
Minimum Diopter Adjustment: -3
Maximum Diopter Adjustment: 1
Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): No
Analog Video Out: Yes
HD Movie Mode: Yes
Canon EOS 60D - Body Only
Strengths: 3" variable angle, articulating LCD, 18 MP, excellent battery life, very good low light performance with high ISO, no noticeable noise up to 3,200, great quality photos, HD video, value.
Weakness: Live view makes the AF a little slow and isn't much use for still shooting.
This camera has met or exceeded my expectations in nearly every respect. I decided to purchased it after reading the reviews about its performance in low light situations. I prefer to shoot using natural light when available and find that a flash often changes the mood of the shot. I am upgrading from the Canon 20D, which while being a pretty good camera, generated noise starting around ISO 400....
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