To buy or not to buy? (Canon 60d)?

Question

So my mind is pretty much set on buying the canon 60d but I am thinking about it again before I actually buy it since it isn't that cheap. I've been passionate about photography&filming for quite some time, and lately I thought that it's high time for me to pursue it. This will be my first SLR if ever, and I'd be using it to make short films and take photos. The thing is, I am not sure how long this "inspiration/passion" of mine is gonna last (but right now I really really am enthusiastic about it). And I just don't want to find out one day that after only a short period of time, I am no longer using the thousand dollar camera I bought... Should I get it or not?

PS I wouldn't really want to film/take photos that are of low quality, which is why I'm thinking about the 60d (not too professional/amateur), but if you can suggest cheaper products that still give excellent quality material, please do tell me. THANK YOU!!!

Answer 1

When Canon downgraded the XXD line they really made it equal to the Rebel line or the XXXD's. The XXD line used to be a lot more aimed at entry level professional. Now it's not. If the things mentioned above aren't a real deal breaker to you? Go with the 600D.

Even better yet, go with the T2i/550D. Exact same sensor in the T2i/550D as is in the T3i/600D. The only major difference is that the 550 doesn't have the articulating screen. There's another savings of a hundred bucks for you.

Answer 2

Both has it (for some reason this refused to get into my head – my bad!) Taking another look with this in mind, the 60D is the clear choice for those looking for a second camera to complement their primary camera for video or still shooting with the flip screen advantage. There is also the AF system where the 60D delivers all 9-points using cross-type sensors rather than just the centre one on the 600D. We’ve yet to fully test the performance impact of this but the 60D does seem to focus faster in general use. You have to be honest, it's not likely that someone using a 1D Mark IV is going to consider a 600D as a secondary so it would have to be either the 7D or the 60D.­ With the 60D, they've got the vari-angle for the movie shooting so that may make it a better choice.

Answer 3

The 60D can focus a bit quicker, can take a few more frames of stills a second, and fits better in large hands.



In terms of just about everything else, but most importantly, including still and video quality, the 600D is it's equal.



EDIT: I read Jeroen Wijnands answer and would talk you out of the 5100 for the following reasons:

The canon 600D and 60D have a choice of frames rates to suit cinema and TV standards, the nikon only has the choice of 24p, which can look naff on some tv sets.

Additionally the Canons also have a microphone input, but unlike the Nikon, they also have manual audio adjust with auto gain off. Two things you'll want if you do get serious about your video.

Nikons are just the wrong choice for serious video just now.

Answer 4

The 60D is usually a greater developed digicam. Does that particularly topic? Probably no longer as a rule, despite the fact that an enjoy I had final spring looking to take a snapshot whilst iceskating backwards (unhealthy proposal) with my Nikon D90 helps the importance of getting a greater-than-access-stage construct for the digicam frame. (D90 frame was once repairable, despite the fact that the fifty five-300mm lens was once kaput.) Canon claims that the 650D has new and accelerated greater autofocusing in are living view. It additionally introduces processor correction for chromatic aberration. My bet is that for video the 650D has the expertise.

Answer 5

You will be the limiting factor on any DSLR for quite some time.



If you're also keen on video Nikon's D5100 deserves a serious look, if only for the option to connect a microphone



OK, I was wrong. Ah, despite that it's still a fine camera.