Low noise images and fast processing is possible thanks to the 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor which, when combined with Canon's DIGIC 4 technology, delivers superb results in a wide variety of conditions.
Shoot in 3:2, 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
Use your Canon camera to shoot in high speed, full resolution at 5.3 frames per second.
Choose your ideal ISO setting, from 100 to 6400 and extendable up to 1Digital Cameras00 for low light conditions where flash is not permitted.
Accurate focusing with a nine point AF system, with a sensitive centre point which works well to create a shallow depth of field when used with lenses with an f-stop faster than f2.8.
The Integrated Focus Colour Luminance metering system is made possible thanks to a 63-zone dual layer sensor.
View and frame shots with awkward angles using the 3.0 inch Vari-angle wide LCD.
Use the Basic+ mode when you donÂ’t want to fuss with settings and simply want to concentrate on shooting.
Take creative control in-camera with a range of creative filters that can be applied to shots.
Shoot High Definition video using different frame rates. Movie mode will give you full manual control over exposure and other settings.
For better sound while recording, connect an external microphone to the external stereo microphone terminal.
An HDMI port allows you to connect your camera to a compatible HDTV
Use the horizontal Electronic Level when shooting to assist in composition.
New button layout and advanced ergonomics make the Canon EOS 60D easy to handle with settings that are easy to change.
Image Sensor
22.3mm x 14.9mm CMOS
Approx. 18 Megapixels
EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating
Image Processor
DIGIC 4
Lens
N/A
No, Lens Based
EF/EF-S Focal length multiplier equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens
N/A
Focusing
AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor 9 cross-type AF points
Memory Card
SD and SDHC
Exposure Control
+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. Can be combined with AEB.
Auto 100-3200. 100-6400 in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments. ISO can be expanded to H: 12800
TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC. 1. Evaluative metering linked to all AF point. 2. Partial metering approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at centre. 3. Spot metering approx. 2.8% viewfinder at centre. 4. Centre weighted average metering
Shutter
30-1/8000 sec 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments, Bulb. Available range varies by shooting mode
White Balance
Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White, Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
1920 x 1080 at 29.97, 25, 23.976 frames per second. 1280 x 720 at 59.94 or 50 frames per second. 640 x 480 at 59.94 or 50 frames per second.
File Types
MOV Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM
JPEG: Fine and Normal. RAW: RAW, M-RAW and S-RAW 14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1 compliant
Supported Operating System
Windows XP SP2 & SP3, Vista including SP1 but excluding Starter Edition, 7 excluding Starter Edition. Macintosh OS X v10.4-10.6
Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video output in PAL or NTSC integrated with USB terminal. HDMI mini output HDMI-CEC compatible. External microphone 3.5mm Stereo mini jack.
Power Source
LP-E6 Lith-ion rechargeable battery
1. Battery Charger LC-E6 2. Rechargeable Battery LP-E6 3. USB cable 4. Video cable 5. Software CD 6. Neck Strap 7. Instuction Manual
Rating
14 Mar 2013, 11:24
"I love my new Canon EOS 60D!! The quality of my pictures and videos are sublime. Thank you mycamera for the fast and efficient service and delivery! "