Canon EOS 60D

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This article is about Canon EOS 60D and 60Da. For the model released in 2002, see Canon EOS D60. For the similarly named cameras, see Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS 600D.

The Canon EOS 60D is an 18.1 megapixels semi-pro digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It was announced on August 26, 2010, with a suggested retail price of US$1099.00.^[1] As a part of the Canon EOS two-digit line, it is the successor of the EOS 50D and is the predecessor of the EOS 70D.

Canon EOS 60D

Overview
Type	Digital single-lens reflex camera
Intro price	US$1099.00[1]
Lens
Lens	Interchangeable (EF / EF-S)
Sensor/medium
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor size	22.3 × 14.9 mm (APS-C format)
Maximum resolution	5184 × 3456 pixels (4.3 μm pixel size)[2] (18.1 effective megapixels)
Film speed	100 – 6400 (expandable to H: 12800)
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC (Does not exploit UHS-I bus)
Focusing
Focus modes	One-Shot, AI Focus, AI Servo, Live View (FlexiZone - Multi, FlexiZone - Single, Face detection, AF Quick)
Focus areas	9 cross-type AF points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure, Custom, Movie
Exposure metering	Full aperture TTL, 63 zones iFCL SPC
Metering modes	Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted Average
Flash
Flash	E-TTL II auto-pop-up built-in / External
Flash bracketing	N/A
Shutter
Shutter	Electronic focal-plane
Shutter speed range	1/8000 sec. – 30 sec. and Bulb; X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Continuous shooting	Up to 5.3 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism with 96% coverage and 0.95x magnification / LCD (Live View)
Image processing
Image processor	DIGIC 4
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500 - 10000K in 100K steps)
General
LCD screen	3.0" (7.7 cm) Clear View II colour LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots resolution
Battery	Li-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable (1800 mAh)
Optional battery packs	BG-E9 grip allows the use of 6 AA cells, one LP-E6 battery or two LP-E6 batteries
Dimensions	144.5 mm × 105.8 mm × 78.6 mm (5.69 in × 4.17 in × 3.09 in)
Weight	755 g (26.6 oz)
Made in	Japan
Chronology
Predecessor	Canon EOS 50D
Successor	Canon EOS 70D

It is the first Canon EOS camera which has an articulating LCD screen. Apart from its screen, the main new features of the 60D in the two-digit Canon line include increased resolution and ISO range, full-HD video capabilities, and in-camera post-processing functions for the images. However, it uses the DIGIC 4 image processor.

Like the 50D, the camera has an LCD of settings on the top of the camera where the ISO, AF-Mode, Shooting mode, and metering mode can be controlled.

The 60D is offered for purchase as a body alone or in a package with an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, EF-S 17–85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens, or an EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 lens

Features

Compared to the EOS 50D, the following changes have been made, including:

• Resolution increase to 18.1 megapixels APS-C CMOS Sensor (50D has 15.1 megapixels).
• Maximum sensitivity increased to ISO 6400 (12800 as optional expanded setting) (50D has max 3200 ISO, with 6400 and 12800 as optional expanded settings).
• Video recording, with same controls as the 550D/Rebel T2i.
  • 1080p Full HD video recording at 24p, 25p and 30p with drop frame timing.
  • 720p HD video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
  • 480p ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz).
• Manual control of audio recording (same as newer firmware on 5D MkII).
• Articulating screen - 3.0 inches (76 mm) with a slightly higher resolution of 1,040,000 pixels, 288 ppi, in 3:2 ratio (50D has 4:3).^[a]
  • The 60D screen, unlike that of the 50D, matches the aspect ratio of the sensor.
• Lower maximum burst frame rate of 5.3 fps (50D maximum is 6.3 fps).
• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (50D uses CompactFlash).
• Smaller and lighter polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminium chassis (50D has magnesium alloy body).
• Wireless Speedlite control.
• Lack of AF micro-adjustment feature (included in 50D).
• Redesign of controls – multi-controller has been relocated to center of quick control dial; top buttons of 60D control only one setting.
• Locking mode dial.
• Electronic level that can be viewed in the viewfinder, rear LCD monitor, and top LCD panel.
• LP-E6 battery, as used in the 5D MkII and 7D.
• Lack of PC socket for flash synchronization.
• External shutter release port changed from 'Canon N3' socket to 3/32" (2.5mm) TRS pin.
• In-camera raw development and built-in creative filters and special effects.
• External 3.5mm stereo microphone jack

Digital Photography Review described the changes as representing the move from 'semi-pro'/'prosumer' to 'enthusiast'^[3] due to the reduction in some features; however the pentaprism viewfinder and iconic rear control wheel remain, as does the top informational LCD. The slightly smaller body retains the grip of the two-digit Canon line.^[4]

Gallery

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  The articulated display
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  Top view
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  Back view
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  60D with mounted 50mm f/1.8 II

EOS 60Da

The LCD screen of the Canon EOS 60D allows quick review of taken pictures or of the camera settings

Canon announced a modified version of the EOS 60D for astrophotography on April 3, 2012, called the EOS 60Da. The 60Da is the successor to the EOS 20Da. It was expected to cost $1,499.^[5] The camera has a modified infrared filter and a low-noise sensor with heightened hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) sensitivity for improved capture of red hydrogen emission nebulae.^[6] The 60Da is three times as sensitive to H-alpha light as the 60D to allow for better images of nebulae.^[7]

Notes

1. Canon counts the sub-pixels of each pixel, i.e. the red, green, and blue channel of each pixel, and therefore specifies the rear display to have 345,600 × 3 = 1,036,800 or ca. 1,040,000 dots.