| Model: | Canon EOS 60D |
| Sensor Size: | 22.3 × 14.9 mm (APS-C format) |
| Res: | 5184 × 3456 pixels (4.3 μm pixel size)[1] (18.1 effective megapixels) |
| Lens: | Interchangeable (EF / EF-S) |
| Viewfinder: | Eye-level pentaprism with 96% coverage and 0.95x magnification / LCD (Live View) |
| Storage: | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Does not exploit UHS-I bus) |
| Shutterrange: | 1/8000 sec. – 30 sec. and Bulb; X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Metering: | Full aperture TTL, 63 zones iFCL SPC |
| Emode: | 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 |
| Mmode: | Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted Average |
| Farea: | 9 cross-type AF points |
| Fmode: | One-Shot, AI Focus, AI Servo, Live View (FlexiZone - Multi, FlexiZone - Single, Face detection, AF Quick) |
| Cont: | Up to 5.3 fps |
| Speedrange: | 100 – 6400 (expandable to H: 12800) |
| Flbkt: | N/A |
| Wb: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500 - 10000K in 100K steps) |
| Flash: | E-TTL II auto-pop-up built-in / External |
| Battery: | Li-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable (1800 mAh) |
| Obp: | BG-E9 grip allows the use of 6 AA cells, one LP-E6 battery or two LP-E6 batteries |
| Price: | US$1099.00 |
| Predecessor: | Canon EOS 50D |
| Successor: | Canon EOS 70D |
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.[2] 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.
It is the first 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
Compared to the EOS 50D, the following changes have been made, including:
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]
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]