Canon Digital Camera Review

Monday, February 20, 2006

Canon EOS D60 Digital SLR Camera Review

Canon EOS D60 6.3MP Digital SLR Camera

The EOS D60 sports a new and proprietary 6.3 megapixel (effective), single-plate CMOS sensor with 3072 x 2048 square pixels, 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion and an on- chip RGB primary color filter array. The sensor is the same size as the EOS D30's at 15.1 x 22.7mm, resulting in a focal length conversion factor of 1.6x. It records images in any one of six JPEG settings or uncompressed RAW. The RAW files contain an embedded 2048 x 1360 JPEG image that can be extracted with the supplied driver software, making them ideal for photographers who need to view or transmit images quickly but need to retain maximum image quality for future editing.

The D60's auto focusing system is three times more sensitive in low light than the EOS D30's (EV 0.5 vs. EV 2.0). At the same time, the built-in AF assist beam is more effective than it was before. These changes result in significantly improved focus performance. Additionally, in response to D30 user feedback, active focusing points are now illuminated in red directly on the focusing screen, making it easier to confirm focusing point selection and AF completion. Other improvements include an illuminated LCD data panel on top of the camera, making it simpler to view and change camera settings in low light; a brighter LCD monitor for easier viewing of menus and recorded images in bright light; new custom functions to tailor the camera's operation for individual preferences; and a new in-camera setting that allows photographers to store up to 3 sets of Shooting Parameters including contrast, saturation, sharpness and color tone.

EOS D60 Features

Lightest digital Single Lens Reflex body available. Polycarbonate exterior with a stainless steel inner chassis. Canon EOS (EF) lens mount with 1.6x focal magnifier
Eyelevel TTL viewfinder with diopter adjustment, depth-of-field preview and detailed information status display. The AF focus points are illuminated when active. The focusing screen is fixed
6.3 megapixel (effective), single-plate CMOS sensor, 3072 x 2048 square pixels
3072 x 2048, 2048 x 1360 and 1536 x 1024 24-bit JPEG and 3072 x 2048 36-bit RAW file formats. RAW files include an embedded 2048 x 1360 JPEG that is quickly extracted with the supplied software
12-bit A/D conversion, new image processing system no longer requires a special Noise Reduction mode, it's now automatic and very fast
Full range of exposure modes: Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Depth-of-Field AE, Programmed AE with modes for Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Portrait, and Sports, and full Manual
35-zone TTL metering, Evaluative (linked to all focusing points), Center weighted average, or 9.5% central-area spot metering
White Balance: Auto, five presets, and Custom (reads in from captured image)
Continuous Drive mode captures up to 8 Large/Fine or 17 Large/Normal images at up to 3 fps (1/250 second or faster shutter)
Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/4,000 seconds, plus Bulb
Exposure compensation: -/+2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments in all exposure modes
Auto exposure bracketing: -/+2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments in all autoexposure modes
TTL AF with 3 focusing points, manual or auto selectable. One shot AF, AI Servo AF with focus prediction, AI Focus AF, and manual focus. Working range is EV 0.5 to 18 at ISO 100. Low-light focus assist illuminator built-in or can use AF assist on Canon EX Speedlights.
Improved (brighter) 1.8 inch, color TFT LCD, 114,000 pixel resolution
ISO sensitivity range: 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,000
Built-in E-TTL popup flash with red-eye reduction. Guide Number is 12/39 at ISO 100, m/ft w/18mm lens coverage. Hot shoe for Canon EX Speedlites and a standard PC flash sync connector
Flash exposure compensation of +/- 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. Flash exposure lock function (FEL). First and second curtain slow-sync.
CompactFlash Type II memory card slot, Microdrive compatible
I/O ports: USB (TWAIN driver for PC and Photoshop plugin for Macintosh), Video Out with selectable NTSC or PAL timing, PC type flash sync, N3 remote control socket
Power supplied by included BP-511 high capacity lithium rechargeable battery pack. Good for approx 520 shots. Dual battery rapid charger included
Optional BG-ED3 Battery Grip holds two BP-511 battery packs and adds vertical grip, shutter release and controls

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