Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera Body
Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR, express yourself by producing stunning stills or Full HD Movies using the vari-angle LCD screen and the advanced creative features.
With the new EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use. It features an improved APS-C sized 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, a new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and excellent color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. The new Multi-control Dial enables users to conveniently operate menus and enter settings with a simple touch. The EOS 60D also features an EOS first: A Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (1,040,000 dots) monitor for easy low- or high-angle viewing. An improved viewfinder, a number of new in-camera creative options and filters, plus HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV all make the EOS 60D invaluable for the evolving photographer. With continuously curved surfaces, user-friendliness and exuding solidity and refinement, the EOS 60D is true digital inspiration!
Features
Detailed specifications of the Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera
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Specifications |
Type |
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
Recording Media |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*)) |
*Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be approved in all regions, or from one region to another, please contact the card manufacturer for status of approval in the country/region of use. |
Image Format |
0.88 x 0.59 in. / 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C size) |
Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) |
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length) |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF mount |
Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
Pixels |
Effective pixels: Approx. 18.0 Megapixels: 5200 (H) x 3462 (V) pixels |
Total Pixels |
Total pixels: Approx. 19.0 Megapixels: 5432 (H) x 3492 (V) pixels |
Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
Low Pass Filter |
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
Dust Deletion Feature |
1. Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
2. Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
3. Manual cleaning of sensor |
Recording Format |
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.3 |
File Size |
1. Large/Fine: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456) |
2. Medium/Fine: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3456 x 2304) |
3. Small 1/Normal: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728) |
4. Small 2/Fine: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280) |
5. Small 3/Fine: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480) |
6. RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456) |
7. M-RAW: Approx. 10.10 Megapixels (3888 x 2592) |
8. S-RAW: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728) |
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
Recording Functions |
With the WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E3A will be possible as follows: |
(1) Standard |
(2) Automatic switching of recording media |
(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality |
(4) Recording images having the same size |
Backup Recording |
N/A |
File Numbering |
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. |
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording |
Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible) |
Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Picture Style |
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 |
Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting |
Auto White Balance |
Auto white balance with the image sensor |
Color Temperature Compensation |
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments |
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments |
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
Color Temperature Information Transmission |
Provided |
Type |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 96% |
Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) / 27.0° angle of view |
Eye Point |
Approx. 22mm (At -1m-1 from eyepiece lens center) |
Eye Point |
Approx. 22mm (At -1m-1 from eyepiece lens center) |
Dioptric Adjustment Correction |
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
Focusing Screen |
Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided) |
Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) |
Viewfinder Information |
AF information (AF points and focus confirmation light), Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, Spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority (D+), Monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2-digit display), white balance correction, card information), Electronic level (Horizontal only), Battery check |
Depth Of Field Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Type |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
AF Points |
9 (Cross-type, Center AF point with dual cross sensor for f/2.8) |
AF Working Range |
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
Focusing Modes |
Autofocus, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
AF Point Selection |
Automatic selection, manual selection |
Selected AF Point Display |
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel |
AF Assist Beam |
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash |
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery*. |
* With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. |
Metering Modes |
Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes: |
Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points) |
Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at center) |
Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of viewfinder at center) |
Center-Weighted average metering |
Metering Range |
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
Exposure Control Systems |
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Manual exposure, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering) |
ISO Speed Range |
ISO 100 - 6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments) |
- ISO 12800 can be enabled with a Custom Function. |
- With [Highlight tone priority], the ISO speed range will be automatically set within 200-6400. |
1. In Creative Zone modes, the maximum settable ISO speed (400-6400) will vary within the automatic ISO speed range. |
2. If overexposure would occur with fill flash, ISO 100 will be the lowest set. |
3. In the (P) and Basic Zone modes (except Night Portrait), bounce flash will be set automatically within ISO 400-1600 (or maximum ISO speed limit). |
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