Canon EOS 60D

The 60D is ideal for anyone looking for a video-enabled SLR who wasn't familiar with the 50D or earlier line of cameras. But if you were looking for an upgrade you might be left wondering what Canon did to your faithful product line and why this camera feels a bit like a souped-up 550D, or a...

Excellent LCD screen in terms of resolution and shooting flexibility; High ISO performance is impressive; Very good picture quality without needing to alter the default values; Creative filters are fun; but probably better suited to an entry-level model

Body no longer made of magnesium alloy; Some design quirks that affect usability; Slow AF in Live View

Canon EOS 60D

The Canon EOS 60D is a mid-range DSLR featuring 18 Megapixels, HD video and a fully-articulated screen. Announced in August 2010, it's the official replacement for the EOS 50D, but Canon's repositioned the new model from the semi-pro status of its predecessor into a new mid-range category for the...

High resolution 18 Megapixel stills; Flexible HD movies with mic input and audio levels; Articulated screen with superb 3:2 panel; 5.3fps continuous shooting and fast AF

No continuous AF while filming video; Rocker control difficult to use; A step down from the 50D in semi-pro respects; Outclassed in some respects by D7000

Canon EOS 60D

A DSLR camera for photo enthusiasts who also want to be able to record Full HD video clips.Replacing the popular EOS 50D, Canon's new EOS 60D sits between the EOS 550D and EOS 7D and appears to have the same sensor as its 'siblings'.

You want a capable DSLR camera with a 1.6x crop factor sensor and the ability to use a wide range of lenses; You'd enjoy the Creative Filter effects; You'd like the ability to shoot both still pictures and HD video clips with the same camera and would appreciate the jack for fitting a stereo

A nice camera - fits right in between the Rebel series and 7D

Update: With the release of the T4i, this review needs a short addendum, which I will add to the end. The newest addition to Canon's XXD line might initially seem like a minor downgrade to the previous XXD cameras, but several new capabilities actually help make this a nice, well-featured camera...