Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

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Canon EOS 60D Front

The EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera is an excellent camera to take the next step in DSLR photography, it has a Vari Angle LCD screen. The camera essentially does evertything that the more expensive cameras can do.

Canon EOS 60D Back

The EOS 60D is the perfect camera for the budding advanced photographer.

There are many images on the Flickr site showing image examples from this camera.

Key Features

18.0 Megapixel, CMOS sensor
DiG!C 4 Image Processor
ISO 100-6400 (H: 12800)
Noise Reduction for high ISO speeds
Record FULL High Definition movies using Live View (with sound)
HDMI mini output in full High-Definition
High speed & precision 9-point all cross type AF
5.3fps (Max. burst approx. 58 shots in Large or approx 16 in RAW)
3.0” Wide 3:2 Vari-Angle LCD monitor (1,040,000 dots)
Compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses
SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Card compatible
Creative Art Filters
Live View (Live, Quick & Live Face Detection AF modes)
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination
EOS Integrated Cleaning System.

Technical Specifications

Imaging Sensor, Effective Pixels, CMOS, 18.0 MP
Effective Sensor Size 22.3x 14.9 mm
A/D Resolution Power 14-bit
Colour Filter Size Primary Colours, APS-C
35mm Focal Length Equivalent, 1.6 times
Image Recording Medium, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image Size

Large, 5184 x 3456, Approx 17.9 MP
Medium, 3456 x 2304, Approx 8.0 MP
Small 1, 2592 x 1728, Approx 4.5MP
Small 2, 1920 x 1280, Approx 2.5 MP
Small 3, 720 x 480, Approx. 0.35 MP
RAW, 5184 x 3456, Approx. 17.9 MP
RAW M, 3888 x 2592, Approx. 10.1 MP
RAW S, 2592 x 1728, Approx. 4.5 MP

Movie Shooting (8GB Card)

1920 x 1080, 30/25/24 fps, 22min @ 330MB/min
1280 x 720, 60/50 fps, 22min @ 330MB/min
720 x 480, 60/50 fps, 24min @ 165MB/min
640 x 480, (movie crop) 60/50 fps, 46min @ 165MB/min

Viewfinder

Coverage, 96%
Dioptric Adjustment, -3 to +1m dpt

Auto Focus Points, 9 All Cross Type
Shooting Modes, 14 standard modes
Metering Segments, 63
Metering Modes, Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average
ISO Speed Range, ISO 100-6400 (H: 12800)
Exposure Compensation

1/3 or 1/2-stop increments
Normal: ±5; Manual, AEB: ±3

Shutter Speeds, 1/8000 sec – 30, bulb, X-sync 1/250 sec.
Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash, Yes
Built-in Flash / Guide Number, Yes / 13

Shooting Speed, 5.3 fps
White Balance

Settings, 8
WB Bracketing, Yes

LCD Monitor, 3” Wide Vari-Angle (Approx. 1,040,000 dots)
20 Custom Functions, 36 Settings
Integrated Cleaning System, Yes
Live View, Yes (Quick, Live & Live face detection AF Modes)
External Interface, Hi-Speed USB, HDMI mini, Audio, Video OUT, PC Terminal, Remote control, External Mic
Remote Control Shooting, Yes (RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5)
Battery, Lithium Ion LP-E6
Chassis Material, Plastic Resin
Dimensions (W x H x D), 144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm
Weight excl. battery, 755 grams.