Canon EOS D60

Pioneering digital SLR for early enthusiasts

Canon EOS D60
65/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 13
Durability 15
Price 10
Usability 15
Brand Canon
Model 6951A003

Key Features

SENSOR 6.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Canon proprietary image processor
AUTOFOCUS 3-point TTL CMOS autofocus system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; traditional TTL phase detection
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based IS)
BURST RATE 3 frames per second, up to 8 frames
VIEWFINDER Eye-level SLR with pentaprism, 95% coverage
DISPLAY 1.8-inch TFT LCD, 114,000 pixels, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 1.1, Video Out
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (Type I/II) slot
WEATHER SEALING Basic dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots per charge (BP-511)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS D60

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via LCD menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Main command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS D60

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Canon EOS D60 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 D60

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 6.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1000
Autofocus 3-point TTL
Shutter Speed 30s to 1/4000s
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD 1.8-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 1.1
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 780g
Dimensions 149.5 x 106.5 x 75 mm