DSLR Cameras

Canon EOS 60D

Specifications

Operating Environment

144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm

Dimensions (W x H x D)

144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm

Weight (Body Only)

Approx. 755g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)

Specifications

  • 18 megapixel CMOS

  • Great low light shots

  • Large clear view of your scene

  • Ensures correctly exposured images in all lighting conditions

  • Choice of AF points for creative framing

  • Continous shooting

  • Powerful DIGIC processing

  • Stunning 1080p movies

  • Moveable screen for creative framing

  • Large bright screen for clear viewing

  • Apply creative effects to your images

  • Choose the right aspect ratio for your photo

  • Easily apply a look to your shots in the Basic zone

  • Level your camera for straight horizons

  • Edit and process RAW images in camera

  • Control Speedlites from your camera remotely

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type

    22.3mm x 14.9mm CMOS

  • Effective Pixels

    Approx. 18.00 megapixels

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 19.00 megapixels

  • Aspect Ratio

    3:2

  • Low-Pass Filter

    Built-in/Fixed

  • Sensor Cleaning

    EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating

  • Colour Filter Type

    Primary Colour

Image Processor

  • Type

    DIGIC 4

Lens

  • Lens Mount

    EF/EF-S

  • Focal Length

    Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

Focusing

  • Type

    TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor

  • AF System / Points

    9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre)

  • AF Working Range

    EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)

  • AF Modes

    AI Focus


    One Shot


    AI Servo

  • AF Point Selection

    Automatic selection, Manual selection

  • Selected AF Point Display

    Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel and Quick Control screen

  • AF Lock

    Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed.

  • AF Assist Beam

    Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite

  • Manual Focus

    Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode

  • Focus Bracketing

    No

  • AF Microadjustment

    No

Exposure Control

  • Metering Modes

    TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC


    (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF point)


    (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at centre)


    (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.8% viewfinder at centre)


    (4) Centre weighted average metering

  • Metering Brightness Range

    EV 0-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)

  • AE Lock

    Auto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.


    Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).

  • AEB

    3 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

  • ISO Sensitivity

    Recommended Exposure Index

    Auto (100-3200), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)


    ISO can be expanded to H: 12800

Shutter

  • Type

    Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter

  • Speed

    30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

White Balance

  • Type

    Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

  • Settings

    AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White


    Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting.


    White balance compensation:


    1. Blue/Amber +/-9


    2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.

  • Custom White Balance

    Yes, 1 setting can be registered

  • WB Bracketing

    +/-3 levels in single level increments


    3 bracketed images per shutter release.


    Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.

Viewfinder

  • Type

    Pentaprism

  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)

    Approx. 96%

  • Magnification

    Approx. 0.95x¹

  • Eyepoint

    Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens centre)

  • Dioptre Correction

    -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)

  • Viewfinder Information

    AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light.


    Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB.


    Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light.


    Image information: White balance correction, Card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+).


    Composition information: Electronic level (Horizontal only), Battery check

  • Depth of Field Preview

    Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.

  • Eyepiece Shutter

    On strap

LCD Monitor

  • Type

    Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots

  • Coverage

    Approx. 100%

  • Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)

    Approx 160°

  • Coating

    Dual Anti-reflection

  • Brightness Adjustment

    Adjustable to one of seven levels

  • Display Options

    (1) Quick Control Screen


    (2) Camera settings


    (3) Electronic Level

Flash

  • Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)

    13

  • Built-in Flash Coverage

    up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm)

  • Built-in Flash Recycle Time

    Approx. 3 seconds

  • Modes

    Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter

  • Red-Eye Reduction

    Yes

  • X-Sync

    1/250sec

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments

  • Flash Exposure Bracketing

    Yes, with compatible External Flash

  • Flash Exposure Lock

    Yes

  • Second Curtain Synchronisation

    Yes

  • HotShoe / PC Terminal

    Yes/ No

  • External Flash Compatibility

    E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support

  • External Flash Control

    via camera menu screen

Shooting

  • Modes

    Auto, No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom

  • Picture Styles

    Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

  • Colour Space

    sRGB and Adobe RGB

  • Image Processing

    Highlight Tone Priority


    Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)


    Long exposure noise reduction


    High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)


    Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination


    Basic+ (Shoot by ambience selection, Shoot by lighting or scene type)


    Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Minaiture effect) - during image Playback only


    RAW image processing - during image Playback only

  • Drive Modes

    Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote)

  • Continuous Shooting

    Max. Approx. 5.3fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 58 images (JPEG)¹³, 16 images (RAW)²³

Live View Mode

  • Type

    Electronic viewfinder with image sensor

  • Coverage

    Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

  • Frame Rate

    30 fps

  • Focusing

    Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)


    Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode

  • Metering

    Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed

  • Display Options

    Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, Multi aspect ratios, Electronic level

File Type

  • Still Image Type

    JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),


    RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),


    Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

  • RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording

    Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, M-RAW + JPEG, S-RAW + JPEG possible.

  • Image Size

    JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480


    JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480


    JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400


    JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1) 1728x1728, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480


    RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456, (M-RAW) 3888x2592, (S-RAW) 2592x1728

  • Folders

    New folders can be manually created and selected

  • File Numbering

    (1) Consecutive numbering


    (2) Auto reset


    (3) Manual reset

EOS Movie

  • Computer

    Hi-Speed USB

  • Other

    Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)

Direct Print

  • Canon Printers

    Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge

  • PictBridge

    Yes

Storage

  • Type

    SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

Supported Operating System

  • PC

    Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition)


    OS X v10.4-10.6

Software

  • Image Processing

    Digital Photo Professional

  • Other

    PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor


    * Requires optional accessory

Power Source

  • Batteries

    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), built in for date & settings

  • Battery Life

    Approx. 1100 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)¹


    Approx. 1000 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)

  • Battery Indicator

    6 levels + percentage

  • Power Saving

    Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.

  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers

    AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6

Accessories

  • Viewfinder

    Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens Focusing Screens Ef (with Grid Ef-D, Super Precision Matte Ef-S), Angle Finder C

  • Wireless File Transmitter

    Compatible with Eye-Fi cards

  • Cases / Straps

    Leather case EH21-L

  • Lenses

    All EF and EF-S lenses

  • Flash

    Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)

  • Battery Grip

    BG-E9

  • Remote Controller / Switch

    Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6/RC-1/RC-5

  • Other

    Hand Strap E2

Physical Specifications

  • Body Materials

    Aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre

  • Operating Environment

    144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm

  • Weight (Body Only)

    Approx. 755g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)

*Recommended Exposure Index

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

¹ with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph

¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt

¹ Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution² Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.³ Maximum fps and buffer capacity may be reduced depending on the cameras settings and light level

¹ Memory card and battery door only

¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated