Canon EOS 60D

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This article is about Canon EOS 60D and 60Da. For the discontinued model, see Canon EOS D60. For the similarly named full-frame camera, see Canon EOS 6D.

Canon EOS 60D

Type	Digital Single-lens reflex
Sensor	CMOS APS-C 22.3 × 14.9 mm (1.6x crop factor)
Maximum resolution	5,184 × 3,456^[1] (17.9 megapixels)
Lens	Interchangeable (EF, EF-S)
Flash	pop-up
Shutter	focal-plane
Exposure metering	TTL, full aperture, 63 zones
Exposure modes	Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual
Focus areas	9 cross-type AF points
Focus modes	One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual
Continuous shooting	up to 5.3 frames/s
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism / LiveView LCD
ASA/ISO range	100–6400 (expansion up to 12,800)
Flash bracketing	none
Focus bracketing	none
Custom WB	7 presets, Auto and custom 2000–10000 Kelvin, 100 K steps
Rear LCD monitor	3-inch 3:2 color TFT articulated LCD, 1,040,000 dots
Storage	SD, SDHC or SDXC
Battery	LP-E6
Weight	755 g (1.664 lb)
List price	US$1099.00^[2]
Made in	Japan

The Canon EOS 60D is a digital single-lens reflex camera from Canon. It was the first Canon EOS camera which had an articulating LCD screen. It was publicly announced on August 26, 2010 with a suggested retail price of US$1099.00.^[2] As part of the Canon EOS line of cameras, it succeeded the EOS 50D and preceded the EOS 70D camera.

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. It uses the DIGIC 4 image processor.

Like the 50D, the camera has a 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 17–85 f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, EF-S 18–135 f/3.5-5.6 IS lens or an EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS.

Specification

An East Asian tourist chimping on his Canon EOS 60D camera in Athens, Greece (with a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 zoom lens)

Compared to the EOS 50D the following changes were made:

Resolution increase to 18.1 megapixels APS-C CMOS Sensor (50D has 15.1 megapixels).
Maximum sensitivity increased to ISO 6400 (12800 as optional setting) (50D has max 3200 ISO, with 6400 and 12800 as optional settings).
Video recording, with same controls as the 550D/Rebel T2i.
- 1080p 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”) with a slightly higher resolution in 3:2 ratio (50D has 4:3).
- 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.

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]

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

EOS 60Da

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^[7] allowing for richer, colorful and sharper shots of spectacular nebulae.

References

↑ "EOS 60D Specifications". August 26, 2010. Retrieved 201-08-26.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Canon EOS 60D First Impressions Review". DigitalCameraInfo.com. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
↑ Thursday, August 26, 2010 04:00 GMT (August 26, 2010). "Canon EOS 60D DSLR announced and previewed: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
↑ Laing, Gordon (October 2010). "Canon EOS 60D design and controls". CameraLabs.com. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
↑ "New Canon EOS 60Da DSLR Camera For Astronomy Enthusiasts Captures The True Colors Of The Cosmos". Retrieved April 3, 2012.
↑ "CanonEOS 60Da astrophotography camera announced". April 3, 2012.
↑ Dyer, Alan (September 2012). "The 60Da: Canon's Astrophoto DSLR". Sky & Telescope 124 (3): 38–41. ISSN 0037-6604. |accessdate= requires |url= (help)

External links

Media related to Canon EOS 60D at Wikimedia Commons
Canon USA 60D Press release
Canon 60D Review
DPReview 60D Preview
DPReview 60D Review
Deciding on Buying a Canon 60D – Features
Canon 60D Review – ZTech

Canon EOS digital SLR and MILC timeline (comparison)

Class	Sensor	2000			2001				2002				2003				2004				2005				2006				2007				2008				2009				2010				2011				2012				2013				14
		2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1
Professional	Full-frame											1Ds							1Ds Mark II												1Ds Mark III																					1D X / 1D C
	APS-H						1D										1D Mark II							1D Mark II N					1D Mark III											1D Mark IV
Advanced	Full-frame																						5D												5D Mark II														5D Mark III
																																																				6D
	APS-C																																						7D
Mid-range		D30							D60				10D						20D						30D						40D					50D							60D												70D
																					20Da																													60Da
Entry-level															300D Digital Rebel Kiss Digital						350D Digital Rebel XT Kiss Digital N						400D Digital Rebel XTi Kiss Digital X						450D Rebel XSi Kiss X2				500D Rebel T1i Kiss X3				550D Rebel T2i Kiss X4				600D Rebel T3i Kiss X5					650D Rebel T4i Kiss X6i				700D Rebel T5i Kiss X7i
																																																						100D Rebel SL1 Kiss X7
																																																			M					M2
																																		1000D Rebel XS Kiss F											1100D Rebel T3 Kiss X50
Early models		Canon EOS DCS 3 (1995) Canon EOS DCS 1 (1996) Canon EOS D2000 (1998)

Specialty models: C - Cinema EOS | On-chip phase detection (italic) |

Naming of entry-level models: Rebel - Americas | Kiss - Japan

DSLR, SLT and MILC cameras with HD video (uncompressed – 4K resolution) mode (comparison)

Canon
EOS

High-end	5D Mark II (2008) 7D (2009) 1D Mark IV (2009) 1D X (2012) 5D Mark III^H (2012) 1D C (2012) 6D^HGW (2012)

Mid-range	500D (2009) 60D (2010) 550D (2010) 600D (2011) 650D^H (2012) EOS M (2012) 700D^H (2013) 70D^HW (2013) EOS M2 (2013)

Entry-level	1100D (2011) 100D (2013)

Nikon
D / 1 series

High-end	D300S^Tg (2009) D3S^Tg (2009) D800/D800E^THg (2012) D4^THg (2012) D600^THg (2012) D610^THg (2013)

Mid-range	D90^g (2008) D5000^Tg (2009) D7000^Tg (2010) D5100^THg (2011) 1 V1^TSFg (2011) 1 V2^TSFg (2012) D5200^THg (2012) D7100^THg (2013) D5300^THGW (2013)

Entry-level	D3100^g (2010) 1 J1^TSFg (2011) D3200^g (2012) 1 J2^TSFPg (2012) 1 S1^TSFPg (2013) 1 J3^TSFPg (2013) 1 AW1^TSFPg (2013) D3300^Pg (2014)

Olympus
Micro 4/3

Mid-range	E-M5 (2012) E-P5 (2013) E-M1 (2013)

Entry-level	E-PL1 (2010) E-P1 (2010) E-P2 (2010) E-PL2 (2011) E-PL3 (2011) E-P3 (2011) E-PM1 (2011) E-PL5 (2012) E-PM2 (2012)

Panasonic
Lumix

Mid-range	GH1 (2009) GH2 (2010) GH3^THW (2012) GM1^THW (2013) GH4^THW (2014)

Entry-level	GF1 (2009) G10 (2010) G2 (2010) GF2 (2010) G3 (2011) GX1 (2011) GF3 (2011) GF5 (2012) G5 (2012)

Pentax
K / Q series

Mid-range	K-7^TH (2009) K-5^THg (2010) K-30^THg (2012) K-5 II/K-5 IIs^THg (2012) K-50^THg (2013) K-3^THg (2013)

Entry-level	K-x^H (2009) K-r^THg (2010) Q^T (2011) K-01^THg (2012) Q10^T (2012) K-500^THg (2013) Q7^T (2013)

Samsung
NX series

Mid-range	NX5^Pg (2010) NX10^Pg (2010) NX11^Pg (2010) NX20^PgW (2012) Galaxy NX^PgW (2013)

Entry-level	NX100^Pg (2010) NX200^Pg (2011) NX1000^PgW (2012) NX210^PgW (2012) NX300^PgW (2013) NX1100^PgW (2013) NX2000^PgW (2013)

Sony
Alpha

High-end	α99V^HPG/α99^HP (2012) α7/α7R^HPWg (2013)

Mid-range	α580^HP (2010) α560^HP (2010) α55V^HPG/α55^HP (2010) α77V^HPG/α77^HP (2011) NEX-7^HP (2011) NEX-6^HPW (2011) α65V^HPG/α65^HP (2011) α57^HP (2012) α58^HP (2013)

Entry-level	NEX-3/NEX-3C^HP (2010) NEX-5/NEX-5C^HP (2010) α33^HP (2010) α35^HP (2011) NEX-5N^HP (2011) NEX-C3^HP (2011) NEX-F3^HP (2012) α37^HP (2012) NEX-5R^HPW (2012) NEX-5T^HPW (2013) α3000 (2013) α5000 (2014)

Leica M
Fujifilm X

High-end	Leica M (2012)

Mid-range	Fujifilm X-Pro1 (2012) Fujifilm X-E1 (2012) Fujifilm X-E2 (2013)

Entry-level	Fujifilm X-M1 (2013) Fujifilm X-A1 (2013)

Timelapse^T — Slow motion^S — Fast fps^F — HDR^H — Panorama^P — GPS^G(opt.)^g — WiFi^W

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