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Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer)

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  • 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 5.3 frames per second continuous shooting
  • 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
  • 3.0 inch articulated Clear View LCD with 1,040,000 dots
  • 9-point AF system (all cross-type)
  • Wireless flash control
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    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!

    From the Manufacturer

    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!

    EOS 60D Highlights

    18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor
    The EOS 60D features a new, Canon-designed 18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures such a high level of resolution, it's easy to crop images for enlargement without concern of losing detail. A major factor in reducing noise, the CMOS sensor assures that images shot at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth.

    The improved DIGIC 4 Image Processor ensures that images are captured, processed and saved with remarkable speed. The EOS 60D DSLR's new 3:2 multiple aspect ratio, in-camera RAW image processing, creative filters, image resizing and provided S2 and S3 image-recording quality are all possible thanks to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. With dazzling results, the new DIGIC 4 Image Processor also works to capture and process data of images shot at 18.0 megapixels at 5.3 fps, as well as 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, enhanced Face Detection Live mode, Full HD video recording, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Lens Peripheral Optimization.

    ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light
    With a broad range of ISO settings, expandable up to 6400 in the Auto Setting and 12800 with Custom function, the EOS 60D enables shooting from sunrise to sunset and helps ensure capture of the finest detail. With enhanced high-sensitivity optimization, subjects can be captured clearly and easily at high shutter speeds without flash, with minimized blur and noise. In bright scenes, especially long exposures in daylight, optimal exposure can be achieved with a fully open wide-diameter lens, no dark filter needed.

    Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control
    Designed for the evolving, tech-savvy user, the EOS 60D features HD Video capture technologies--manual exposure control for more creative control, for example--borrowed directly from professional Canon DSLRs to capture stellar video with all the benefits of shooting with a DSLR. By shooting video with the EOS 60D, photographers as well as filmmakers can take advantage of the creative features native to DSLR cameras. Along with its manual controls, the EOS 60D allows for full use of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including Macro and Fisheye, providing a plethora of shooting options once reserved only for still photography. Movie Crop function is included: An SD-quality video (640 x 480) can be cropped to the equivalent of about 7x magnification of regular shooting.

    The audio input level can be set to Auto or Manual, up to 64 levels, and a wind filter minimizes unwanted background noise. By pressing the Quick Control button, a simple graphic user interface for adjusting image quality, white balance, image creation and other settings appears on the LCD.

    Video can be captured at a number of resolutions and frame rates for numerous applications. It can capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97 fps), 24 (23.976 fps) and 25.0 frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Video footage is saved as MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD through the EOS 60D DSLR's HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50/60 fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50/60 fps)--24/30 fps delivers cinema-like motion, while 60fps is perfect for footage being uploaded to video-sharing websites.

    Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor
    A first for any EOS, the EOS 60D features a bright, high resolution, flip-out Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor for shooting at a variety of angles. By easily switching between low and high angles, the EOS 60D freely enables angle adjustments even if the camera is mounted on a tripod or has a battery grip attached.

    With 1,040,000 (dots/VGA) pixels for spectacular detail, the advanced, smudge-resistant monitor includes high transparency materials plus anti-reflective and water-repellant coatings to provide clear and bright viewing. Superb for reviewing, editing and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View function, the Vari-angle Clear View LCD monitor is also the perfect means for accessing camera settings like ISO, metering modes, AF Point selection, the horizontal Electronic Level and flash options.

    5.3fps continuous shooting up to approx. 58 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW
    The EOS 60D operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With a 0.1 second start-up time, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS 60D is made to capture even rapidly-occurring scenes with stunning precision. Able to shoot up to 5.3 frames per second (fps), capturing a maximum burst of approximately 58 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW, the EOS 60D DSLR lets you catch even the briefest of moments, whether it's a faced-paced soccer game or the flicker of a candle flame.

    96% viewfinder coverage allowing you to see more of your image in the viewfinder
    The EOS 60D features a phenomenally redesigned viewfinder that not only offers an improved 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, a 27.0° angle of view and user-controlled dioptric adjustment, it also features a newly designed transparent LCD display that enables a number of viewfinder displays. A six-level battery check indicator has been added on the left, and the exposure level indicator scale has been expanded to up to three stops, with arrows indicating greater exposure levels.

    Enhanced iFCL 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system; and 9-point AF system
    The EOS 60D features a sophisticated, 63-zone Dual-layer sensor designed to complement the 9-point AF system. By taking into account the color and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points, this system delivers an advanced level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS 60D gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as in a theater or concert hall. This makes the EOS 60D ideal for scenes with extreme difference in brightness such as brightly lit scenes or backlit scenes; the camera balances exposure of the main subject at the background, and exposures are not overly influenced by bright areas in the shot.

    Since the EOS 60D provides high-speed X-sync ("X-sync" means the fastest shutter speed that can synchronize with a flash burst at the moment the shutter is fully released) up to 1/250 sec., the range of photographic expression is dramatically increased, allowing the EOS 60D to be used with confidence in bright scenes or dim.

    Convert RAW images into JPEGs in-camera and set the images to a 3:2 aspect ratio
    The EOS 60D marks a highpoint in convenience for the photographer by being able to shoot an image as a RAW file and then process it entirely in-camera to produce a separate JPEG file without the need of an outside computer. The EOS 60D gives you 10 process variables--brightness adjustment, white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, JPEG image-recording quality, color space, lens peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction and chromatic aberrations correction--to create the image you envision, set to the 3:2 aspect ratio used in 35mm film.

    Additionally, once you capture an image with the EOS 60D, you can digitally manipulate it in-camera with a number of creative filters for artistic and dramatic effect. Options include Soft Focus Effect to convey dreamy tableaus; Grainy Black-and-White Effect for a gritty, hard-bitten look; Toy Camera Effect--the deliberate vignetting and color shift technique popular in art photography--and Miniature Effect, which blurs the top and bottom edges of the image to emphasize perspective and conveys a miniaturized look of the scene.

    Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
    The EOS 60D DSLR uses popular SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Compact, inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS 60D DSLR's compact and lightweight body design.

    Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
    The EOS 60D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L-series lenses. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Additionally, photographers can use for video the same lenses they do for still photography; Canon wide-angle, macro, super-telephoto, tilt-shift and fisheye lenses provide a wealth of focal lengths, depth-of-field and other creative shooting options once reserved for stills.

    Flash Photography
    With a flash sync speed of 1/250 of a second, the EOS 60D also features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line (sold separately), E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering--giving even finer metering command of the image area. If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there's a menu setting to change to "Average" flash metering--where the entire 35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure. Additionally, the EOS 60D has a Speedlite transmitter built-in for convenient, full-featured wireless control of EX-series Speedlite flashes set as slave units.

    Included Software
    --Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 23.0) The EOS 60D comes bundled with an updated Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk, which features powerful software programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer.
    --EOS Utility (Version 2.9.0) for Macintosh or Windows handles the connection between the camera and computer, whenever they're connected via USB.
    --Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.9.1) is an image processing program that enables high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces.
    --ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.6.0) for Windows and ImageBrowser (Version 6.6.0) for Mac OS X are the easy, user-friendly options for viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files.
    --Picture Style Editor (Version 1.8.0) Canon's Picture Style Editor enables photographers to create custom Picture Style profiles that can be used to customize the appearance of JPEG and RAW images captured with EOS Digital SLR cameras.


    What's in the Box

    EOS 60D Body
    EF-S 18-1200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
    Eyecup Eb
    Wide Strap EW-EOS 60D
    USB Interface Cable IFC-130U
    Stereo AV cable AVC-DC400ST
    Battery Pack LP-E6
    Battery Charger LC-E6
    EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet

    Customer reviews

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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the camera. They mention that it is an amazing camera, takes great pictures and video, and is user friendly. They appreciate the high resolution and the increase in viewfinder size. Customers also are happy with color. However, some complain about the weight and the responsiveness.

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    62 customers mention56 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is an amazing camera that takes great pictures and HD video. The design is solid, and the lens is great. The video on this thing is amazing, and pictures look amazing.

    "...Action shots at the local park of birds and ducks was excellent also. Very happy, auto focus is resposive and spot on most of the time outside of..." Read more

    "...The camera itself and the functionality is way better than Nikon, obviously beating the cheaper D5100 and even better than the D7000 in my opinion...." Read more

    "...Video on this thing is amazing, and I didn't even consider that when I bought the camera! Beware file size though...." Read more

    "...Suffice to say that the design is solid and unless you fell down on the thing, I don't think you'd break it very easily...." Read more

    24 customers mention22 positive2 negative

    Customers find the camera easy to use. They say the controls are simple and easy to work with. They also say it's easy to shoot in manual mode and that the settings are easy to find in the manual. Customers also note that the menus are easy-to-access and that it'll take marvelous photos.

    "...he IQ is incredible, lots of manual controls and the manual for this thing is great with lots of easy to follow instructions on how to work the..." Read more

    "...The Quick menu is very comfortable and the buttons and display are well placed...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...The menus are logical and not that confusing. It is pretty easy to find the settings you want to adjust, and if you don't understand the setting, it..." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that the video is good, the picture quality is good and that it has a high resolution. Some appreciate the increase in viewfinder size.

    "...glaring difference not easily seen in online reviews is the increase in viewfinder size...." Read more

    "...in this kit has fast quiet focus, good image stabilization, and good image quality without too much chromatic aberration...." Read more

    "...Image quality is very high, slightly "darker" than the T2i...." Read more

    "...for six months, personally, I like Canon 60D for its natural, crystal clear pictures as well as the super video quality...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it's worth the price and a worthy investment for those upgrading from other cameras.

    "I'm pleased to say that the Canon 60D is a worthy investment for those upgrading from the Canon T2i...." Read more

    "...That's all you need you need to know before buying. For a reasonable price, you get enough cam and lens to do it all and more if you add a canon..." Read more

    "...The material is polycarbonate, which is cheaper but strong enough and lighter than metal...." Read more

    "...A pricey choice as an entry-level camera but its money very well invested...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color rendition of the digital camera. They mention that close-up shots are the best.

    "...The crispness and color rendition at f1.8 is flawless. I zoomed in all the way and had minimal noise if any at ISO 100...." Read more

    "...the same conditions turn out the same - high ISO noise control, color rendition, resolution...." Read more

    "...All the pictures I take with this camera have delicate details, beautiful colors and come out razor sharp...." Read more

    "...The capability of shooting photos at low light is amazing! Close-up shots are the best!..." Read more

    12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the digital camera. Some mention that the performance is snappy, instant lock on under most cases, with 9 AF points being responsive and spot on most of the time. However, others say that in live view mode, it is so slow that everyone else would have got the same. They dislike that there is a delay in writing data to the memory card and that the contrast live view is still slow.

    "...It also focuses very fast for action shots and i find the top window info screen very helpful for changing some settings in a snap...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...Performance is snappy, instant lock on under most cases, with 9 AF points being cross type...." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that it has great features like trap focus, zebra control, and many other functions that help to take great photos. However, some say that their copy has focus hunting issues and does not wait until focus is achieved before capturing the shot during burst mode. The auto focus in video mode and live view mode is borderline, and one mode doesn't show focus indicators.

    "...I have this 60D, and love it. The technical advances are staggering, and the learning curve on this camera is fairly steep...." Read more

    "its a very good camera, with easy access menus and great features, y feel that the movil screen could be fragil for rougth uses, so you must be..." Read more

    "...The only negative about this camera is that the auto focus in video mode and live view mode is borderline useless...." Read more

    "Really nice camera with a lot of functions that helps to take great pictures in most of the conditions. It comes with a 18-200 len" Read more

    7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

    Customers are disappointed with the weight of the digital camera. They mention that it's quite a bit heavier than expected.

    "...Also, the lens is very heavy. I generally use my 50mm f1.4 lens with the camera and this combination rocks...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...It is quite a bit heavier but worth it." Read more

    "...Speed of focus and shooter is great.Cons: heavy if you take it to, for example, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Disneyland, where I prefer a..." Read more

    Not perfect, but a very good upgrade from T2i
    4 Stars
    Not perfect, but a very good upgrade from T2i
    I'm pleased to say that the Canon 60D is a worthy investment for those upgrading from the Canon T2i. I had the great opportunity to own both cameras and see in-hand the differences between the two, and the differences are enough to warrant the extra hundred dollars, maybe more. First of all, I know that they share the same sensor and light metering so pretty much pictures under the same conditions turn out the same - high ISO noise control, color rendition, resolution. But take note that A LOT of how a picture turns out depends on the User and how they compose the shot, and thats where the 60D significantly differs...in handling and performance.The most glaring difference not easily seen in online reviews is the increase in viewfinder size. The brightness and larger size is like upgrading from a 21-inch lcd monitor to a 23-inch one. At first, I never knew or cared for this increase in spec, but seeing it first hand changed what I wanted in a camera. After all, you spend most of your time viewing through it and it definitely helps to see more of your shot before you take it. Next is the increase in build quality and hand grip size. Yes, its still not magnesium alloy but it feels much more sturdy than the T2i. Weight-wise the 60D is about one kit lens heavier (~200g) which does better balancing heavier lenses like the L series. That's what this camera promotes, a good upgradeable path to handle better lenses. The hand grip is much more filling in my hand. Despite the increase in weight, the ease of holding the camera and preventing strain actually depends more on how your hands hold in position. Another feature is the 9 cross-type AF sensors (T2i has only 1 in center) which allow better focusing in continuous shooting and low-light conditions. One example where I noticed the difference is indoor lighting. After taking random shots, the 60D just feels a little "smarter" on how it chooses the main focus points. Battery life is the next big difference for me. The 60D actually uses the same battery as the Canon 5D Mark II so you know its serious stuff. During one photo trip, one charge lasted over 1,000 photos with about 50% of them using liveview. The included battery charger is very fast too, and it has a retractable built-in prongs..none of that separate cord nonsense you get with the T2i charger. Take note that Maximal Power on Amazon has 3rd party batteries for cheap that works just like the original.Obviously there are blatant differences too. The swivel screen is great for self-portraits handheld in front of you because you can compose the picture instead of guessing the angle. My gf loves this feature the most for couple shots, and it makes us less relying on unsuspecting passerby's to take our photo. It does inspire creativity when using liveview to compose your shots as well since you dont have to strain your neck or pull a back muscle trying to bend down to take low-to-the-ground photos or over peoples gigantic heads. I haven't tried, but it turning the screen around would be useful for people doing self videos for youtube. The top lcd screen is also great for quick access for basic information, plus it saves battery life and it looks pro. You can basically use this top screen while having your main lcd screen inverted backwards for protection and compose your shots. The faster continuous burst rate of 5.3 vs 3.7 fps is noticeable, but the main difference is that the buffer size for the 60D is much bigger than the T2i to increase your chances of getting that perfect shot. Couple this with the better autofocus system and you can see what I mean about handling and performance. If you like to take shots of your kids running around in the house or fast dogs playing in the yard, then I would highly recommend the 60D over the T2i.Other difference in features that I haven't tried: horizontal virtual level, wireless flash control, and control over audio levels in movie mode.Dont get me wrong though, the T2i is a very good camera and probably more popular than the 60D. It has in its favor a lighter body, easier learning curve, and lower price. However, if you are just starting with DSLR's, I would highly recommend getting the T3i instead. Prices are almost the same as the T2i, and its more user friendly with the enhanced Auto mode. Plus it has the swivel screen!Everything is not mind-blowing with the 60D though. CONS include the same irritable custom white balance implementation and heavy orange-cast under tungsten lighting. The directional pad within the circular control wheel is almost flush and does not have distinct clicks to let you know if you sucessfully pressed it. Contrast liveview is still slow.Either way, all these cameras are great choices that will not let you down. This review includes my purchase with the 18-200mm lens. The lens is a little better than the 18-135mm version because it has a little more reach and magnification for close-up shots (.25x vs .21x) but comparing their prices I do not think its worth upgrading to the 18-200mm. Resolution, contrast, color and sharpness is about the same, but the 18-135mm is much cheaper and the difference between 135mm and 200mm is not significant.A handy tip if you want to take your camera to the next level is a hack called Magic Lantern orginally started as a videographer tool. It safely adds more features like trap focus, zebra control, plus much more. Please proceed at your own risk though. Hope this review helps!UPDATE 7.24.11 ********Came back from a trip from Niagara Falls, which also has fireworks every Friday. FYI, the 60D doesnt have more of the beginner, user-friendly mode scenes like fireworks apart from the basic portrait, night, landscape, sports, and flower mode. Another thought is that I wished the top lcd screen showed what PASM mode I'm in, as I often found myself struggling to see the setting of my mode dial in the dark. Granted, one can press the Info button to bring up the main screen, but then whats the purpose of the top lcd screen then?Despite its shortcomings, I am starting to really like this camera. The auto focus is fast and did fairly well in very dark conditions (without flash assist). Taking self-portraits (with the gf) using the swivel screen takes the guesswork out and was enjoyable, since the optional contrast-detect was much faster than phase-detect (plus it chooses the focus points for you). Let me tell you, being able to compose your shot for a self-portrait is great. Couple this with the 15-85mm lens (which I recommend) and you get great background coverage holding the camera in front of you. The camera body itself handled the humid, misty conditions of the majestic waterfalls no problem. And being able to adjust exposure on the fly with the rear wheel dial was convenient.On a side note, the camera strap itself comes custom made with "Canon 60D" in big bold, stitching. Hope this info helps some of you.UPDATE 8.3.11 ***********Bought the new 270EX II external flash to compliment the 60D. Its great! I previously owned the original 270ex (non-wireless version) so I knew its capabilities. Let me tell you, the new one really opens up a world of possibilities with the 60D since the 60D is capable of controlling groups of external flashes (or one in my case). When taking pictures, I was able to fire both my built-in flash and the 270EX II (off the camera) at the same time plus control the ratio of flash intensity between the two. I think flash photography is yet another upgrade path the 60D allows you to partake.I also just discovered that the 60D is the only Canon body in its class to allow interchangeable focus screens! I recommend the EF-D focus screen made for the 40D..it fits the 60D perfectly and helps compose your shots dramatically. Hope this helps.UPDATE 8.31.11 ***********AHHH!!! I just dropped my 60D and 15-85mm lens on the floor today. It fell from a countertop to hard-wood floor with a heart-stopping thud sound. My heart was palpitating too fast to remember which part of the camera hit first, but upon inspection I coulnd't see any damage. My lens had stabilization on and still works so maybe not the lens. I'm so glad the body and intricate internals withstood the fall. My bad 60D, forgive me baby?On another note, I got the EF-D focus screen easily installed and it works and fits perfectly. The laser-etched marks are thin and greatly help straighten your shots in the viewfinder. Too bad they're not exactly one thirds division. Remember to change focus screen setup in the custom menu.UPDATE 9.19.11 ***********Two words... Picture Styles. Learn it, love it, live it. I recently been playing with this feature, at the beginning just adjusting on-camera contrast, sharpness, etc., but now ventured into the more involved software customization of Picture Styles. Its great! First of all, Canon has on their website (if you google "Canon Picture Styles"), that you can download free Official Canon custom picture styles and port it into your 60D (which has 3 user-defined spots) using the EOS Utility software and usb cable. One Picture Style dubbed "Autumn Hues" optimizes color to enhance pictures of vibrant leaves of Fall, as an example. My recent idea was to desaturate all colors except Red hues, similar to Selective Color that Nikon and Pentax have, but only for one color (per picture style). Of course, you can customize to whatever style of picture you like and recomemend checking it out. Unfortunately, I have to say for a CON is that the software (Picture Style Editor) is not very user-friendly and somewhat technical. See my uploaded "red rose" picture for an example of a un-edited jpeg.UPDATE 10.2.11 ***********As a regular user, there's some more "room for improvement" or cons that I want to point out with the 60D. While it doesn't effect functionality, the 8-way controller pad on the back is starting to "creak" in certain conditions...just plain sounds cheap to me. In Creative Auto mode, while very useful for beginners, it doesn't save the settings when you change modes or turn off the camera...which is annoying to me since I like to use the Vivid setting on there (since its not found anywhere else on the camera). The mode dial, with its lock button, is okay to turn one-handed but I really wish they left it out. Never once have I accidently knock the mode dial out of position on my other DSLR's with mode dials. On the 60D, it only exacerbates the problem of turning the knob all the way around to get to the movie mode (if you are on the PASM modes) since the mode dial does not turn continuously in a 360 degree fashion (more like 320 degrees). Everything else handles like a dream for me..and its still my favorite DSLR.UPDATE 10.31.11************Trick or treat! Since my last update I got to know the 60D a little better and took it for a spin at a Halloween costume party over the weekend. It performed splendidly, almost second-nature in my hand. Here are some more pro/con observations:Trick: A bit irritated by the AWB performance in tungsten lighting. Even the tunsgten setting doesn't get it right. Kelvin adjustment might get it, but takes time doing guesswork and might as well go through the cumbsersome Custom white balance setting instead. Using flash helps. One can always post-process as well.Trick: AI focus and AI servo are weird to me. One mode doesn't show focus indicators and the other does. They do not wait until focus is achieved before capturing the shot during burst mode (at least to my knowledge). My Pentax system has focus-priority and speed-priority as an option.Trick: Video mode is great but has a serious moire problem with uniformly fine patterns (ie: the weave pattern of a gray mens suit).Treat: I can use the Custom User mode to save it as an "Indoor" setting for easy tungsten lighting balance. The 60D has 1 such setting on the Mode dial just beyond Bulb mode. It performs just like Program mode. In it, I can save fine-tune white balance adjustment and custom white balance settings independently from the other PASM modes.Treat: Holding down the AF-ON button instantly turns my USM lens into manual focus mode, not requiring a focus lock when I fullly press the shutter. This is different from using AF to focus then manually adjusting while holding half-press shutter. It also wakes up the metering system without having to press the shutter. You can also make it "stop" the metering system. The T3i does not have this button and is different from AE/FE * button.Treat: I love the way most of the buttons are on the right side of the camera, especially four buttons in particular: Menu, Info Q, and Set. Right now, I have this setup for quick access to everything during capture mode: Menu = straight into My custom functions, which includes external flash settings. Info = straight into Virtual Horizon level. Q = straight into on-screen settings, and finally Set = straight into WB balance menu.In all, the 60D was a treat to use that supresses my urge to upgrade to anything else because it simply does wonders once you learn it. No tricks.
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