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Canon EOS D60 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon EOS D60 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon EOS D60 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon EOS D60 manual and always important Canon EOS D60 lens which makes the Canon EOS D60 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon EOS D60 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon EOS D60 kit or bundle, is the Canon EOS D60 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon EOS D60 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon EOS D60 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
D60 |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$2999.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-03 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Weight |
780 g
27.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
150 x 107 x 75 mm
5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3072x2048, 2048x1360, 1536x1024 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
6.52 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
APS-C |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Canon CMOS |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.60 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Digital Zoom |
No |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
3 Point AF |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Aperture Range Description |
Varies with lens used |
| Lens Thread Type |
Varies with lens used |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
SLR type, eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
94% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 |
| ISO Rating Max |
1000 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
7 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Metering Modes |
35-zone evaluative matrix, center-weighted, partial (9.5%) |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
12 |
| Flash Range Description |
12 meters (39 feet) @ ISO 100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, PC socket |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Uncompressed Format |
.CRW (Raw) (includes 2048x1360 |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
N3 Remote, PC Socket |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
1.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.3 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
0.7 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
8 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.9 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
259.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary BP-511 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included |
1x Proprietary BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Chassis is glass-fiber reinforced polycarbonate and stainless steel, similar to EOS D30. Has pixel size of 7.4 microns (square). Viewfinder Display now shows counter of frames remaining at burst-mode speeds, shots remaining on CF card (if 8 or less) and flash exposure compensation in use. Viewfinder has new Laser Matte screen with improved manual focus contrast, and adjustable diopter with range -3 to +1 diopters.
Can indicate selected AF point with red superimposed illumination similar to EOS-1D. Focus point can be selected automatically or manually. Focus modes are One-Shot or AI Servo AF. Focusing speed and performance are same as EOS D30. AF working range is EV 0.5 - 18 (1.5 stops more low-light sensitivity than EOS D30).
Evaluative metering algorithm improved relative to EOS D30. Exposure compensation possible in any Auto exposure mode. Automatic bracketing possible in all modes, 3 shots at up to +/- 2EV steps. Has bulb mode for long exposures.
Compatible with Canon EX-series Speedlites, manual flash only with 420EZ, 430EZ and 540EZ flashes, non-dedicated shoe-mount flashes, studio strobes via PC socket. Has E-TTL 35-zone evaluative flash metering with EX Speedlites. Compatible with Wireless E-TTL with ratio control. Has Flash Exposure Lock with 9.5% partial flash reading via AEL button. Has +/- 2EV Flash Exposure Compensation. Flash sync speed is 1/200 second with built-in flash and EX-series Speedlites. Hi-speed Flash Sync possible with EX-series Speedlites to 1/4000 second. Ambient Exposure Compensation possible with flash by turning quick control dial. Flash Exposure Bracketing possible with Speedlite 550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX.
Shutter lag is 100ms when prefocused, mirror black-out time is 300ms at 1/60 and faster shutter speeds. Contrast, sharpness, saturation and color tone can all be adjusted in 3 steps by user. Can review image automatically after capture or by pressing 'display' button. Can playback single image, single image with info (15 items) and histogram, highlight alert (flashes overexposed areas), 9 thumbnails, or magnified view. Turn control dial to go from shot to shot. Has two new custom functions over EOS D30 - C.Fn 14 (turn off illumination of AF points in viewfinder) and C.Fn 15 (shutter release impossible without CF card in camera). C.FN 1 (long-exposure noise reduction) has been removed.
Battery capacity claimed as 620 shots without built-in flash, 400 shots with 50% built-in flash usage.
Available in two bundles - camera body only, or EOS D60 Kit with Lithium Ion battery BP-511, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 and DC coupler DR-4. Optional Battery Grip BG-ED3 accepts two BP-511 batteries (same model used with EOS D30). |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon EOS D60 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon EOS D60 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon EOS D60 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon EOS D60 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Canon EOS D60 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon EOS D60 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon EOS D60 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon EOS D60 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon EOS D60, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon EOS D60 camera or Canon EOS D60 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Canon EOS D60 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon EOS D60 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon EOS D60 powergrip digital camera.
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