Canon EOS D60
Announced February 22, 2002
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EOS D60 is an affordable digital SLR that delivers 6.3-megapixel images and improved shutter response times compared to its predecessor. While it offers high-quality low-noise performance and flexible ISO settings, the camera can struggle with autofocus speed and image processing delays in certain conditions.
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Pros
- Improved responsiveness including faster shutter release and reduced lag
- High-quality, low-noise image output with 6.3-megapixel resolution
- Tactile manual controls including a large jog wheel and illuminated data LCD
- Versatile shooting features like simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording and flexible ISO ranges
- Reliable battery life and efficient low-light exposure capabilities
Cons
- Sluggish autofocus performance and limited three-point focus system
- Poor low-light sensitivity and inconsistent auto-exposure
- Noticeable latency in menu navigation and image buffering
- Connectivity and availability limitations including lack of Firewire
- Digital noise at higher ISO settings
- Launch price $1,999 (USD)
- Sensor 6.3MP APS-C CMOS
- Stabilization None
- Burst 3 fps electronic
Expert Reviews
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In almost every respect the D60 has performed flawlessly.
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The Canon D60 proved to be an amazing piece of equipment - An affordable digital SLR camera that accepts all of Canon's incredible EOS lenses.
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Canon have tweaked and upgraded an already excellent camera, to provide in the form of the D60, one of the best digital SLRs money can buy today.
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[A]s of the writing of this conclusion (March 2002), the Canon D60 is the best possible value in a digital SLR (dSLR.) Time will tell if it is equaled or eclipsed by the Nikon D100 or any other dSLR.
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The dreaded lag time has been much reduced. Now when I raise the camera to take a picture of Bush walking to a helicopter, the camera fires.
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Despite its small six megapixel size sensor, it still takes good pictures with some limitations.
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