Back in March I decided it was time to upgrade from my very basic DSLR camera and move onto something that allowed me more creative control. In walks the Canon 60D and I am convinced I don't need to spend a silly amount on the 7D (the model above the 60D) to get the same results. I didn't want to buy a camera that came with a kit lens so I looked on the ever trusty eBay to look for a fairly new/lightly used 60D. And I found one for under £600, from America. Little did I know that I'd be charged import VAT but the story still ended well as I still saved myself money. For this kind of camera with a kit lens you're looking to pay anywhere between £739-900 and ...  Read the complete review

I shoot video professionally, and use Canon DSLRs exclusively. And if you're planning to use your new camera to shoot film then I can certainly recommend the 60D - which otherwise looks like an expensive alternative to the 600D. So why the 60D for filming? First of all it has proper manual controls, including for audio levels, and while you still can't see audio meters on screen that's a massive improvement on cameras like the 7D and 550D. There's also a live histogram view, so you can really fine tune the exposures. And the proper thumbwheel on the back is great for making adjustments - especially with the new unlock button to bring it into play. It also ...  Read the complete review

Having previously owned a Canon d60 and 10d, the canon 60d was the next step up for me as 8 wanted to move into the amateur world of HD film. I'm glad to report that I purchased this camera nearly 2 years ago and have thus given it a good run in. I simply cannot fault it. I use the body with with a Sigma L lens for studio and location work. The functions are very easy to use, no complaints there. The LED screen allows you to really zoom in when previewing your fleshly taken pictures, this enables to to see if you have infant got them in focus. The HD video facility is second to none for a cam in this price range and I'd say that it's of broadcast ...  Read the complete review

After outgrowing my Canon 350D a couple of years ago I decided that I would upgrade to a Canon 60D. It's probably the best choice I ever made and I definitely haven't regretted it. There's only one downside that I've ever come across whilst using the 60D, and that is the menu. There are so many different things on the menu, it feels a little cluttered at times. There's eight tabs, all with different options on them. This can make it difficult to remember where to go for the option that you want to edit, sometimes making you miss the moment because it takes so long. On the flip side, there are loads of positive aspects to the Canon 60D. First of ...  Read the complete review

60D body is shiny, sturdy, and equipped with many serious features although made of plastic. A little update from the EOS 50D, this is the first Canon SLR camera that uses the LCD which can be rotated!! (can be played almost anywhere). There is a slight simplification of the face on the buttons in the back. Canon combined fast control button and the multi-control play button into a dual control system. This feature combines a controller with eight directions surrounding the play button, plus a button set in the middle. However, that button is easy to use, though need to get used to it first. Similar to the 550D and 7D, 60D camera has 18Mp ...  Read the complete review