EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is UD Lens

I go along with all the praise on this and will just mention a few points. First, I went back and forth: Body only or kit? I'm glad I went with just the body, because I spent a little more and also bought the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 lens. What a fantastic combination! Startlingly clear shots, richness of depth and color, and very, very lightweight combined with the 60D. The resolution is so sharp that you can crop your image quite small to get a good zoom effect and still have great prints. Another point to consider about the kit lens is the AF. Using a lens that has a minimum aperture smaller than 2.8 dumbs down the center AF point on the 60D, as clearly stated in the manual. I want to get the most out of my AF. Plus, those several extra fractions of stops below 2.8 come in very handy and allow for low light shots without the need for a flash or cranking the ISO too high. I was disappointed that Micro-Focus Adjust was not one of the features built-in; however, before buying the 60D, I did test my three old lenses and found them to be focusing accurately. I hope they stay this way! As said, I bought the 50mm 1.4 with this and, fortunately, it focuses precisely. The flip screen is handy for still shots in live view if your subjects are staying still and you have time to let the contrast AF find its target. To get the most out of a DSLR that has amazing video quality, I couldn't imagine going without a screen that can tilt like this. EDIT: You can also use "AF Quick Mode" in Live View, but it takes two distinct presses of the shutter button--one to focus, the next, all the way down, to take the shot. It seems a little awkward, but it is the way to use the camera's AF points while in Live View. One other feature I like about Live View: I can disable it. I have been accidentally engaging it while handling the camera. Believe me, it is easy to turn it on by mistake and drain the battery. Since I'm rarely going to need Live View spontaneously to grab a quick shot, I just leave it disabled. If I need to put the camera over my head or on the ground in and awkward position, making the Live View button active again is pretty quick. And, BTW, disabling the Live View button does not affect movie mode at all that I can see. The LCD display itself is wonderful for quick, accurate feedback and for reading the menus. The Quick Menu's large font on such a sharp screen makes life very easy for those of us who don't want to be slipping on reading glasses all the time. Before using the camera even once, I trimmed down an iPod screen protector to fit on the 60D's LCD. For sure your nose is going to leave big greasy prints on the screen when you are using the viewfinder! I like being able to flip the screen inward for safety when stowing the 60D, but otherwise I just leave it screen-side out (with the protector on) so I'm not constantly putting wear on the hinge. That hinge, by the way, is smooth and seems durable, but I'll still be very easy on it. Coming from a 20D, this is a massive, wonderful upgrade. I thought a bit about getting a FF sensor, but the clarity and the size of the RAW images make me happy I saved the money by going with the cropped sensor. Plus the 60D's features are so rich, so up-to-date. Compared to the 20D, the AF is faster and more accurate. Ergonomically, this fits my hand better. The right-side grip area feels a little deeper than the 20D's, making this easier to carry securely in one hand when you get tired of carrying it on your neck. My other choice was the 7D, but I felt like the savings could go towards the better lens and Photoshop. Yes, the 7D has some stronger specs in a few areas, such as faster rapid-fire and more sophisticated AF, but the features of the 60D, and the same sensor as the 7D, made me feel this was the better value. And I already mentioned the flip screen being so important for easy video use. By the way, I'm using a Transcend 16GB Class 10. No problems with long bursts or full HD video. Heck, I'm just getting started, but it is an astounding upgrade.

_____________________________________________ Instant update!!!! I forgot to mention that this camera also shoots Video!!! Yes, I have always wanted a means to shoot video when photographing birds and well, I have never had a video camera with me when I needed one. Well, now I do! In the past, when out shooting (photographing) birds I have had an instance of rarity that I could not keep up with shooting still pictures. "You are photographing song birds and notice that a coopers hawk lands in a tree nearby". Yeah, you can use rapid fire to hopefully capture the "bird of prey getting it's prey" but odds are, you will miss it all... With video capabilities, you go from stills to video in a second and capture the entire footage. _____________________________________________ This model replaces a Canon Rebel Xsi, purchased in 2008, that also replaced a Canon Rebel XT purchased in 2005. Up until 2005, I had owned numerous digital cameras, but none of them had the diversity that a film camera possessed. So, I decided to make the move to a DSLR, and have had no regrets what so ever. Yeah, the price is higher, but what you save on film erases the cost difference in just one year if you take pictures like I do. I use mine for a variety of photos, but mainly, I love to photograph wildlife! Invest in a 200 mm or even better a 400 mm lens and you can get very up close and personal with even the most skittish hummingbird. For wildlife, you also need to invest, but it's not a must if you use a tripod, in an "IS" piece of glass. The "IS" stands for "image Stabilizer". It compensates for your hand shake. Trust me, it's worth the investment. With the past models, I have found that using the "manual" settings worked best with me for the best shots. With the 60D, so far, the "auto" setting gets me really breath-taking photos! I can't wait to see what I can do with the manual settings, but as with any new camera, the learning curve is steep. I also love taking photos of pets and so far, I am not disappointed at all shooting pictures inside. The MP increase from the Xsi is almost 50 percent, and it shows! All of my old lenses work on this model and also, my memory cards do too.... The battery is another beast. Seems that Canon has an evil plot to keep changing the battery design so that you can not use a battery from an older model in a newer model. So, if you plan on keeping up with the Jones, then don't buy a lot of extra batteries as if/when you upgrade cameras, you will not be able to carry them with you. Other than that, this is a great camera and for a really good price here on Amazon compared to every other place I have shopped.

Ho scelto questa macchina non solo come sostituto della mia EOS 400D, ma anche e soprattutto come videocamera per il film-making, dove a mio avviso eccelle. Il formato del sensore non è full frame 35mm, cosa che a mio avviso è un vantaggio in ambito video e da anche accesso alla gamme di obiettivi pensati per il formato APS-C, oltre che alla normale linea EOS. Utilizzando ovviamente obiettivi di buon livello, si ottengono risultati eccezionali: le immagini sono molto pulite, con poco rumore anche in condizioni di luce non ottimale. I controlli manuali disponibili non solo da menù ma anche da tasti e ghiere facilmente raggiungibili la rendono estremamente comoda, come anche il display rotabile. La qualità di registrazione audio non è il massimo, ma usata insieme a un registratore esterno di buona qualità (tipo Tascam o Zoom) si ha un'accoppiata fenomenale. Non si scalda anche dopo un uso prolungato ed è decisamente consigliata per le capacità video (con tutte le limitazioni che queste macchine hanno in quest'abito, come la durata massima di registrazione, ovviamente).

It was actually more than 100% from canon and amazon as well!!!!

Upgraded from a 30d and couldn't be happier. I usually shoot fully manual exposure with selected autofocus points, so this is all the camera I need. Great sensor, great processor. Great price.

.... Inviato l'ordine il venerdì e pacco ricevuto il lunedì successivo... oserei dire servizio fantastico.. circa la macchina... è solo una settimana che ce l'ho quindi per ora è super funzionale, sono passato da una 350D ed ho fatto non solo un salto di qualità ma un salto carpiato avanti e indietro.. Per chi ha già una canon , le impostazioni sono facili da imparare... c'è solo da scattare e divertirtsi . Buon scatto a tutti... Aggiornamento del 19-08-14 Dopo un mese ho già fatto 1600 scatti, la utilizzo prettamente per le foto, circa i video non ho ancora un giudizio anche se essendo tutti in HD non sono per nulla male. la consiglio davvero perchè è un salto di qualità notevole

Really awesome camera, and genuine product from Cromaelectronics (Infinity Retail)