Canon EOS 60D

Versatile enthusiast DSLR with articulating screen

Canon EOS 60D
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 4460B003

Key Features

SENSOR 18.0 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor
AUTOFOCUS 9-point all cross-type AF system
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated phase-detection sensor via viewfinder
VIDEO 1080p Full HD at 30/25/24 fps
STABILIZATION None (lens-based stabilization only)
BURST RATE 5.3 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle LCD
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI mini, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Basic dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 1100 shots (CIPA) with LP-E6

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS 60D

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via rear Quick Control Dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via main top dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present Rear Quick Control Dial
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses 8-way controller on rear dial
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS 60D

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Canon EOS 60D Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS 60D

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 18.0 MP
ISO Range 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
Autofocus 9-point cross-type
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5.3 fps
Video 1920x1080 @ 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Pentaprism
LCD 3.0-inch Vari-angle
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 1100 shots
Weight 755g
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79 mm