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London, UK, 26th August 2010 – Canon today announces the latest addition to its world-famous EOS series of Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras – the new EOS 60D. Replacing the EOS 50D, the EOS 60D is designed for photographers who want to take their skills to the next level, offering high performance, a series of creative features, a Vari-angle LCD screen and enhanced ergonomics – empowering photography enthusiasts to capture outstanding stills and Full High Definition (HD) video for unique, creative results.

High speed, high resolution

With an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, the EOS 60D offers high levels of detail and a magnification of 1.6x the focal length of the lens to capture poster-size images in a variety of aspect ratios*1. Canon’s powerful DIGIC 4 technology rapidly processes image information captured from the CMOS sensor’s four-channel output, providing outstanding colour reproduction, as well as high-speed shooting at 5.3fps in bursts of 58 full-resolution JPEGs.

A standard ISO range of 100-6400 is extendable to 12800, providing smooth images with minimal noise in low light conditions. A 9-point, all cross-type autofocus (AF) system also provides swift and accurate focusing, with an extra-sensitive centre point for lenses faster than f/2.8, allowing photographers to artistically employ a shallow depth of field during portraiture or for more atmospheric shooting.

The EOS 60D features Canon’s iFCL metering system, first introduced with the acclaimed EOS 7D, with a 63-zone Dual-Layer sensor. Information on subject location is gathered from the Auto Focus system, and is combined with colour and luminance readings for consistent accurate exposures whatever the situation. The Integrated Speedlite transmitter also provides in-camera control of multiple EX flash units for more creative lighting.

Shoot from all angles

A new 7.7cm (3.0”) Vari-angle wide LCD monitor features a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 1,040k dot resolution, providing added flexibility and allowing photographers to view their images in incredible detail. The Vari-angle wide LCD helps frame shots from difficult angles, and can be positioned with Live View enabled to achieve the desired composition if shooting isn’t possible using the viewfinder. The ability to capture wildlife portraits, overhead shots or ground-level photography is instantly enhanced, and the surface of the screen features an anti-reflective, water-repellent coating to protect the screen allows easy viewing in bright light and from a variety of angles.

Empowering creativity

A new Basic + function makes it easy for photographers to add their own creative touch to images without worrying about changing settings. Photographers can add ambiance to a scene by shooting according to lighting and scene type, with Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sport, Night Snapshot or Creative AUTO modes all available. Different effects can be achieved by shooting with Basic + enhancements such as Daylight, Cloudy or Sunset or pre-set Picture Styles including Vivid, Soft, Warm or Monochrome.

Designed to provide power for those who wish to extend their creative vision, the EOS 60D features a host of new functions that help capture better images and in-camera effects to add an extra dimension. The powerful DIGIC 4 processor supports in-camera RAW image processing, allowing photographers to edit settings such as brightness, contrast, white balance or correct distortion or chromatic aberration. The edited image can then be resaved as a JPEG, ready to be printed or uploaded to a PC or the web.

For photographers who want to add post-production effects to their images without the need for expensive software, the EOS 60D also features a range of new creative filters that can be applied in-camera. Filters including Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Toy Camera Effect and Miniature Effect provide images with a different feel, allowing photographers to create a themed collection – using Grainy B/W to give images a reportage style, for example – or easily smooth skin tone in portraits with Soft Focus.

EOS Movies: Full HD video with complete control

Offering photographers the freedom to go beyond stills, the EOS 60D captures 1920x1080p HD video with a variety of user-selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 and 24fps, as well as 720p video at 60 and 50fps. Movie Crop mode is also available, recording with the central 640×480 pixel area of the sensor to create an effective magnification of approximately seven times the focal length of the lens.

Full manual control in Movie mode allows photographers to employ their own exposure and focus settings and take advantage of the effects achieved from Canon’s wide range of EF lenses. An external stereo microphone terminal and the ability to adjust sound recording level ensures the audio track recorded matches the visual quality of the video, capturing broadcast-quality sound.

For those who want to share images with friends and family, an integrated HDMI port is compatible with Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI-CEC), allowing video and images to be viewed on any compatible HD-ready TV and controlled via the TV remote.

Designed for flexibility

The EOS 60D features a completely redesigned body, combining an ergonomically enhanced, curved shape with a new button layout to make it quick and comfortable for photographers to change settings. Frequently used camera controls are grouped together for easy access, while the Quick Control Dial, Multi-controller and SET button have all been merged into one Multi Control Dial, enabling photographers to operate menus and enter settings quickly using their thumb. The mode dial also features a lock button, preventing unintentional changes to settings mid-shoot.

A dedicated Quick Control access button allows photographers to instantly reach the most common shooting settings and playback controls. Customising the functions of a number of buttons is also possible, allowing photographers to tailor the camera to suit their individual needs. To help achieve landscapes with perfectly level horizons, a horizontal Electronic Level can be displayed in the viewfinder or in Live View to assist composition and remove any potential need for post-production correction.

The EOS 60D is one of the latest Canon models to support high-capacity SDXC memory cards, providing up to 2TB of available space, allowing photographers to keep shooting HD video and full resolution RAW and JPEG stills without changing cards. For better management of larger image libraries on the camera, EOS 60D photographers can add a rating of 1 to 5 to their favourite images, allowing them to be easily located and viewed on-screen. Once transferred from the camera to a PC, the tags can also be viewed using a number of image editing and management programs, including Canon’s DPP software.

Share the moment

For photographers who want to transfer content wirelessly, the EOS 60D includes Eye-Fi connected functions*2. The EOS 60D features a dedicated Eye-Fi section in the User Interface allowing WiFi functionality to be turned off when not required to save battery life

EOS 60D features at a glance:

 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
 Advanced creative features with Basic +
 Vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 ratio LCD
 Full HD movies with manual control
 DIGIC 4
 ISO 100-6400, H:12800
 5.3fps shooting for up to 58 JPEGs
 9-point cross type AF System
 iFCL metering with 63-zone Dual-layer Sensor
 Integrated Speedlite transmitter
 In-camera RAW processing

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 13:49 schreef staticdata het volgende:
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Lijkt wel een upgrade van de 550D in een andere body als je het mij vraagt.

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:05 schreef NJ het volgende:
Is er al bekend wanneer hij in de pricewatch staat en voor ongeveer hoeveel?

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:17 schreef Cryothic het volgende:

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Als je het artikel op dpreview (uit de OP) leest wordt ook duidelijk dat het geen opvolger is voor de 50D, maar meer tussen de 550 en 7 in gaat zitten.

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:34 schreef Wack-0 het volgende:

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De 50d is anders wel van de canon site af

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:37 schreef KingOfMars het volgende:
Tvp en ik ben voorlopig nog erg blij met mijn 50D als ik 't zo lees .

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:47 schreef NJ het volgende:

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Inderdaad. Behalve het videogebeuren en het kantelscherm heeft hij op het eerste gezicht niet veel extra's te bieden ten opzichte van de 550D, de 50D of de 7D.

Als ik *nu* zou moeten kiezen zou ik denk ik niet die 400 euro en extra wachttijd neerleggen voor een 60D ipv een 50D. En voor 80 euro extra kan ik direct de Kamera-Express binnen lopen en met een 7D naar buiten gaan.

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 14:55 schreef staticdata het volgende:

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Ik zat zelf erg te twijfelen tussen een 550 of een 60d mocht ie echt erg veel extra's leveren. Maar voor het prijsverschil ga ik voor de 550.

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 15:00 schreef NJ het volgende:

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Ik vind het echt een idiote prijsstelling van Canon.
De specs ten opzichte van de 550D zijn écht geen 500 euro waard. Nu is het gewoon een uitgeklede 7D met 80 euro korting. Had hem voor 900 euro in de markt gezet en het was nog wel logisch geweest, maar dit slaat echt helemaal nergens op.

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With the 60D Canon has unashamedly moved the X0D range out of the 'semi pro' bracket and instead focused on the enthusiast photographer looking to upgrade from their Rebel. As a result, it's not the obvious continuation of the 30D - 40D - 50D pattern that its naming might suggest. Rather than being a direct upgrade replacement for the 50D, it's perhaps better understood as a 'Super Rebel.'

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 15:00 schreef NJ het volgende:

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Ik vind het echt een idiote prijsstelling van Canon.
De specs ten opzichte van de 550D zijn écht geen 500 euro waard. Nu is het gewoon een uitgeklede 7D met 80 euro korting. Had hem voor 900 euro in de markt gezet en het was nog wel logisch geweest, maar dit slaat echt helemaal nergens op.

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Op donderdag 26 augustus 2010 17:28 schreef Omniej het volgende:
Tsja, ik weet het nog niet zo met die 60D... Hij is vrij fors aan de prijs in ieder geval. De specificaties 'aan de binnenkant' zijn eigenlijk wel zoals ik ze verwacht had, maar ik had écht een magnesium body ter grootte van de 50D verwacht. Onbegrijpelijk dat ze er nu gewoon zo'n plastic Rebel-geval van maken. Op zich nog steeds een mooie camera, vooral voor de meer veeleisende consument that is, maar voor mij persoonlijk vind ik de 60D nu een upgrade onwaardig. Zou eerder nog voor de 50D gaan waarschijnlijk, of als het geld er is iets meer bijleggen voor de 7D. De 60 is het allemaal net-niet.