Canon 60D Camera Body Overview

The Canon 60D is a digital single-lens reflex camera.1 It is part of Canon's EOS line of digital cameras, designed for the prosumer.2 In addition to still photographs, the Canon 60D captures high-definition video.3 The camera body is approximately 5.69 x 4.17 x 3.09 inches and weighs 23.8 ounces.1 It runs on a lithium-ion (LP-E6) rechargeable battery.4

The Canon 60D can store images and video on SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.4 Its connectivity options include USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PAL/NTSC video output, HDMI connector, N3 type wired remote control, PC Sync flash terminal, and external microphone (3.5mm stereo mini jack).

Canon U.S.A., Inc. released the 60D on August 26, 2010.3 The camera body retails for $1099.00.5 It has a one year limited warranty.6 The Canon 60D can be purchased from the official Canon website or its authorized dealers.7

Features and Functions

According to the manufacturer, the Canon 60D has features that are new to their EOS product line.3 The new features include a vari-angle 3-inch LCD screen, multi-control dial, in-camera image processing, live view function, and creative filters.

The camera also features an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 9-point auto focus system, and 1080p high-definition video capture.8 It supports an ISO range of 100 to 6400. The Canon 60D's firmware and drivers run on Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.9

Accessories

Purchasers of the Canon 60D receive the EOS camera body with an eyecup, wide strap,USB interface cable, and stereo audio-visual cable.10 The box also contains a battery pack with charger, software, and instruction manuals. The lenses are purchased separately. Other available accessories include battery grips, remotes, cases, straps, adapters, memory cards, mounting accessories, dioptric lenses, and chargers.11

Reviews

"You can almost speak of a entry-level DSLR camera, although the specifications are too serious for that. The Canon EOS 60D fills the gap between the EOS 7D and the 550D, a digital SLR camera for the enthusiastic photographer that wants a bit more than pure simplicity." — LetsGoDigital.com12

"The 60D is probably best understood as a 'super Rebel' - it's a more comfortable, more flexible and faster-to-use version of Canon's justly popular entry-level DSLRs. The twin dial controls, better grip and bigger viewfinder will delight stills shooters while the articulated screen and movie control will please would-be videographers." — dpreview.com13

Canon 60D Camera Body Overview

This Canon 60D Camera Body Overview is hosted by John and produced by Mahalo.com. John shows each button on the camera body and explains the camera's metering options. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also, visit this channel for other specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Set the Date and Time on the Canon 60D DSLR

How to Set the Date and Time on the Canon 60D DSLR is a video hosted by John and produced by Mahalo.com. Watch this video to learn how to configure this functionality and implement with ease. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Set Auto Power Off on Canon 60D DSLR

How to Set Auto Power Off on Canon 60D DSLR will help the user to learn this aspect of functionality. Auto power off is a good way of being environmentally friendly and also to save money. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Restore a Canon 60D DSLR to Default Settings

John and Mahalo.com have created this video to show you how to restore a Canon 60D DSLR to its factory settings. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Set the White Balance on a Canon 60D DSLR

How to Set the White Balance on a Canon 60D DSLR is a technical video, which will help with this aspect of configuration of this DSLR camera. The video is delivered in an easy to understand, plain English way and should help anyone struggling with white balance. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Set Image Review Time on Canon 60D DSLR

How to Set Image Review Time on Canon 60D DSLR will do exactly that, help you set the review time. It's a technical video, delivered in a plain English way that should help users with this aspect of system configuration. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Adjust LCD Brightness on a Canon 60D DSLR

How to Adjust LCD Brightness on a Canon 60D DSLR, does exactly what it says. If you need help adjusting your LCD brightness on a Canon 60D DSLR then this video will certainly help. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Install and Format the SD Memory Card on a Canon 60D DSLR

How to Install and Format the SD Memory Card on a Canon 60D DSLR is a technical video, which can help if you are struggling with this aspect of configuration. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Use Highlight Tone Priority on a Canon 60D DSLR

How to Use Highlight Tone Priority on a Canon 60D DSLR will help users with this aspect of system configuration. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.

How to Set a Custom White Balance on a Canon 60D DSLR

How to Set a Custom White Balance on a Canon 60D DSLR will do exactly that, help you set a custom white balance. It's a technical video, delivered in a plain English way that should help users with this aspect of system configuration. This video is part of a wide range of technology videos which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube. Also visit this channel for some specialist DSLR camera videos.