Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

• That the Canon EOS 60D was introduced was no surprise. A long history of xxD bodies and a leak from a prominent software company pointed to a fall 2010 availability of the EOS 50D successor, the EOS 60D. The big question remaining in my mind was - "How would Canon slot a 60D between the 50D, the Rebel T2i/550D and the 7D?" The 60D needed to be an upgrade from the 50D - otherwise, why bother releasing a new model. The 60D had to have advantages over the very-feature-filled, lower model line Rebel T2i/550D. At the same time, the 60D could not approach the 7D's excellence and thereby cannibalize sales of this recent model. And by now, your logical conclusion to my question is probably right on. The Canon EOS 60D slots very nicely between the T2i and the 7D, gaining some new features over the 50D - but also losing some. As usual for a new DSLR release, the Canon EOS 60D contains a roll-up of recently added Canon DSLR features along with some brand new ones. Here is a quick summary of the new and advanced features found in this DSLR: 18-megapixel Canon APS-C CMOS sensor 9-point cross type Autofocus system as seen in the 40D and 50D DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors with 14-bit A/D data conversion driving 5.3 fps capture New 63-zone iFCL (Intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) Metering System 96% coverage pentaprism viewfinder ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) Full 1080p HD video capture with NTSC or PAL frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p (50p or 60p at 720p HD and SD) New buttons including the Quick Control Button and a dedicated Live View/Video Recording button Vari-angle, 3.0” (7.7cm), 3:2 ratio, 1.04 million dot LCD New Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites New built-in Single Axis Electronic Level featuring an artificial horizon for vertical pitch Weather sealing In-camera RAW processing, Advanced creative features with Basic +
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