Canon EOS 60D review

Nikon 7000 is no good due to the low res screen

I am very happy with my 50D and 7D, and feel that the 60D should really have been a 600D; it is too consumerish and does not even use CF cards. As for using the pre-flash for focusing, I find it much, much slower than a AF assist beam.

Too consumerist? and CF cards are a must? These are silly criticisms and none issues. The 60D overcomes some of the image quality issues with the disappointing 50D and adds an articulated screen and those two factors alone justify a long hard look at this camera.

@ Woof woof I don't think Alan's remarks are silly at all. At the price you would expect a more rugged professional body and as for SD cards, in my experience they are far less durable than CF cards and a few of SD cards have split.Pre-flash AF is a joke from a camera at this price and so is sticking with the old AF system.I can't see many people buying this over the 550d.

Having just bought one after owning 5Ds (Mark I and II) and also a 30D in the past this is a solid built high quality camera. Don't worry about CF cards or magnesium alloy bodies - go and try it for yourself, it is ergonomically strong.

I belive John is rite on .THE 50D is a great camera just the price alone no thanks nice try canon but no cigar.I think IT well be hard to replace the 50D UNLESS a person wants to go for more of a pro type camera.Like i said nice try canon NOT.

I'd like to see a direct comparison with the Nikon D700, Pentax K5 and Sony's latest 16MP SLR's.

I HAVE 50D AND USE MICROADJUST AND PC SKT, THESE HAVE GONE ON 60D SO SLIGHTLY APPEARS A DOWNGRADE TO ME AND THEN FORCES ME UP TO 7D, NO BAD POLICY ON CANONS PART BUT I CANT JUSTIFY BUYING ONE ANYWAY SO NO 60D FOR ME THEN !

Right out of the box, on AUTO, the shots were 3-4 stop overexposed. Disappointed that in AUTO mode, it doesn't produce properly exposed shots. On P, it's better but still slightly over exposed. Anyone else have that problem?

@steve doidge: Please grow up, don't use caps.

Is it a worthwhile upgrade to my much loved 400D ? Or would a 600D be just as good and also cheaper ?

I use my 10D daily and have bought a 60D it is a good camera but I will carry on using my 10D

Interesting that you have a picture of a Nikon in the review, is it that bad?

@48Kustom. I've just made the jump from a 400D to 60D and the difference is stunning, razor sharp images, just brilliant.

In a comparison with the Sony A580 & Nikon D700 etc DXO mark paints a less than glossy picture of the 60d, J Rundle still uses his 10d, I wonder what would happen if all canon owners were asked which is better 40d or 60d ?. The same goes for the 550d vs 600d, has Canon lost it's way, burst rates are low & even the 60d's slow. Even the first generation SLT (A55) which is hundreds cheaper gives the 60d a right kicking.

I have just upgraded from a 550d to the 60d Reason: The fold away screen The locking control button Great for a lefty Feels a lot more substantial than the 550d Went all out and got the 15/85mm IS USM Lens for it Which is awsum campared to the kit lens

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