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Canon 60D Release Date CONFIRMED !!!

 

    

Finally, Canon confirmed its latest D-SLR camera called EOS 60D.  The released date will be Mid of Sep 2010. 

The major difference compared to previous model called 50D is the Rotation Live Viewer, SD Card Memory Slot (instead of CF Card Slot), Support Wireless Flash, Battery changes to LP-E6, CPU upgraded to DIGIC 4, Effective Pixels up to 18.0 MegaPixels, Weight reduced to 675g / 23.8 oz (body only). 

Some Key Points

• Compatible Lenses - Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
• Recording Media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
• Image Format - APS-C size
• Metering Modes - Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC
• ISO Speed Range - ISO 100 - 6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments), ISO 12800 can be enabled with a Custom Function, With [Highlight tone priority], the ISO speed range will be automatically set within 200-6400.
• Remote Control - RS-60E3
• Monitor Size - 3.0-inch Wide
• AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6
• With Battery Grip BG-E9 attached, two battery packs (LP-E6) can be used. Six AA-size batteries can be used.

 

Reference Linkages:

Canon Japan

Canon USA

Canon Australia

Should I upgrade to EOS 60D?

 

It’s worth to upgrade to 60D if you are the owner of 550D, 500D, 450D.  However, if you are the owner of 50D, we don’t suggest you to upgrade to 60D, unless you really love the new features of the 60D such as Rotation Live Viewer, SD Card Slot…etc.  For 50D owner, why don’t consider to upgrade to 5D Mark II? Of course, pricing is a great issue to consider.  Feel free to leave a comment and share your opinion.