Canon EOS D60 SLR Review

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Camera EOS D60 EOS D30 EOS-1D Imaging Imaging Element Effective Pixels CMOS Approx.6.3 megapixels CMOS Approx.3.11 megapixels CCD Approx.4.16 megapixels Effective Sensor Size 22.7 X 15.1 mm 22.7 X 15.1 mm 28.7 X 19.1 mm Color Filter Type Primary colors Primary colors Primary colors Low-Pass Filter Built-in/Fixed Built-in/Fixed Built-in/Fixed 35mm Focal Length Equivalent Approx. 1.6 X Approx. 1.6 X Approx. 1.3 X Image Recording Recording Medium CompactFlash CompactFlash CompactFlash Slot Type/Qty CF Type II / 1 CF Type II / 1 CF Type II / 1 Recording Format/ Image Size Large Fine 3072 X 2048 Approx.2.5 MB 2160 X 1440 Approx.1.3 MB 2464 X 1648 Approx.1.6 MB Normal 3072 X 2048 Approx.1.3 MB 2160 X 1440 Approx.0.7 MB 2464 X 1648 Approx.1.0 MB Middle Fine 2048 X 1360 Approx.1.4 MB - - Normal 2048 X 1360 Approx.0.7 MB - - Small Fine 1536 X 1024 Approx.0.9 MB 1440 X 960 Approx.0.7 MB 1232 X 824 Approx.0.6 MB Normal 1536 X 1024 Approx.0.5 MB 1440 X 960 Approx.0.4 MB - RAW 3072 X 2048 Approx.7.4 MB 2160 X 1440 Approx.3.4 MB 2496 X 1662 Approx.4.6 MB RAW & JPEG Simultaneous Recording Yes, a 2048x1536 JPEG is embedded in the RAW image and can be quickly extracted with the supplied software - Provided Image Recording Superimposed Display Provided - Provided Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) 95% 95% 100% Magnification (at -1 dpt with 50mm lens set to inf.) 0.88X 0.88X 0.72X Eyepoint 20mm 20mm 20mm Dioptric Adjustment -3 to +1 dpt. -3 to +1 dpt. -3 to +1 dpt. Interchangeable Focusing Screens - - Provided Eyepiece Shutter - - Provided AF AF Points 3 3 45 AF Modes AI FOCUS/ONE SHOT/AI SERVO AI FOCUS/ONE SHOT/AI SERVO ONE SHOT/AI SERVO Predictive AF at 50 kph w/300mm f/2.8L IS 12 m 12 m 12 m AF Point Registration/Shift - - Provided Exposure Control Shooting Modes 11 11 4 Metering Segments 35 35 21 Metering Modes Evaluative, centerweighted, 9.5% central-area Evaluative, centerweighted, 9.5% central-area Evaluative, partial, spot, multi-spot, centerweighted ISO Speed Range 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 ISO 100-1600 in whole stops ISO 200-1600 in 1/3 stops Push Setting - - Provided ISO Speed Shifting - - Provided Exposure Compensation Increments and Range 1/2,1/3-stop increments,+/-2 1/2,1/3-stop increments,+/-2 1,1/2,1/3-stop increments, +/-3 Type Manual, AEB Manual, AEB Manual, AEB, ISO Shutter Type Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical + Electronic Speeds, X-sync 1/4000 sec.- 30 sec.,1/200 sec. 1/4000 sec.- 30 sec.,1/200 sec. 1/16000 sec.- 30sec.,1/500 sec. Flash Control E-TTL Autoflash, FP Flash Provided Provided Provided FE Lock, FEB Provided Provided Provided Wireless Multi-Speedlite Flash Provided Provided Provided Built-in Flash Provided Provided - Metered Manual - - Provided Drive Continuous Shooting Speed ~3 fps ~3 fps 8 fps Max. Burst 8 (Large/Fine) 30 (Small/Normal) 21 Self-timer 10 sec. 10 sec. 10 sec. or 2 sec. White Balance Type Imaging element Imaging element Imaging element & dedicated sensor Settings Auto, 5 presets, Custom Auto, 5 presets, Custom Auto, 6 presets, Custom, Manual, Personal WB Bracketing - - - LCD Monitor Type TFT TFT TFT Screen Size 1.8 in. 1.8 in. 2.0 in. Pixels (Approx.) 114,000 114,000 120,000 Playback/Tags Display Formats 4 4 4 Highlight/Magnified Display Provided/Provided Provided/Provided Provided/- Image Erase Protection 1 image 1 image 1 image / / all in [CF] Image Erase 1 image / / all in [CF] 1 image / / all in [CF] 1 image / / all in [CF] IPTC Tag - - Provided DCF/DPOF Provided/1.1 Provided/1.0 Provided/ - Sound Recording - - Provided Custom Functions/Settings 14/38 13/34 21/64 Personal Functions/Settings - - 25 External Interface USB/Video USB/Video IEEE 1394 Remote control/PC terminal Provided Provided Provided Battery Lithium ion Lithium ion Ni-MH Battery life (at 20°C) AE 100% 620 680 *** AE 50%,FA 50% 490 540 - LCD Panel (EL) Illumination Provided - Provided Water/Dust Resistance Provided Provided Provided Top/Front/Rear Cover Material Plastic Plastic Magnesium alloy Chassis Material Plastic & stainless steel Plastic & stainless steel Magnesium alloy Working Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C 0°C to 40°C 0°C to 45°C Dimensions (W X H X D) 149.5 X 106.5 X 75 mm 5.9 X 4.2 X 3.0 in 149.5 X 106.5 X 75 mm 5.9 X 4.2 X 3.0 in 156 X 157.6 X 79.9 mm 6.1 X 6.2 X 3.1 in Weight (excluding battery and accessories) 780 g / 27.5 oz. 780 g / 27.5 oz. 1250 g / 44 oz.

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