Canon 60D: Homerun or Disappointment?

[ShaneKua]

The Sony... I assume is both cameras... they are using SLT technology, so the mirror don't flip up... Hence, the light have to pass through the mirror to the sensor, which results in 30% less light received...

As far as I know Sony ISO performance isn't very good.... +30% less light going to the sensor makes it even worse... just my humble opinion.

But then... A55 got gold award from dpreivew... maybe there are some good thingy abt A55 which I dunno...

Everything I read indicates the Sony A55's ISO performance on par with the latest Canon APS-Cs.

I don't think the non-flip up mirror is a major issue at all, except for Ghosting.

If anything, I think the 60D is not as much a revolutionary step at all. Compared to contemporary offerings like Nikon's D7000 and Sony's new A55 & A33. The 60D is just barely good enough for canon users.

It's really sad. I was hoping they would continue the innovative streak like when the 7D came out or even the 550D - having such features at a lower price point.

 

[jsprtan]

Ya try all the mode but no reaction....

Go back to the shop that u bought it from... or CAnon CSC.... It is not normal.

 

[veggielover]

Ok thanks

 

[raydio]

Go back to the shop that u bought it from... or CAnon CSC.... It is not normal.

Ok thanks

Let us know what they say about your flash not popping up so that we may learn from it also.

 

[veggielover]

Sure...went down to CSC in the noon to let them see...after some check by them, they found that the metal clip in the hotshoe is affect by my 3rd party flash. they were saying that maybe my flash affect the clip hence cause the pro. But they just pull up the clip abit then its ok liao...

Btw im using Metz 48 AF-1 flash

 

[raydio]

Sure...went down to CSC in the noon to let them see...after some check by them, they found that the metal clip in the hotshoe is affect by my 3rd party flash. they were saying that maybe my flash affect the clip hence cause the pro. But they just pull up the clip abit then its ok liao...

Btw im using Metz 48 AF-1 flash

Interesting. So does this mean that it will jam your 60D pop up flash every time you use the Metz flash?.... or was it a one time only bad luck?

 

[veggielover]

:bsmilie: Maybe its a one time thing i hope"crossing my fingers" They advise me to use the original flashAfter reaching home i try using my flash again but no issue after that. Maybe jst be more carefuk while fixing in the flash next time...

 

[raydio]

:bsmilie: Maybe its a one time thing i hope"crossing my fingers" They advise me to use the original flashAfter reaching home i try using my flash again but no issue after that. Maybe jst be more carefuk while fixing in the flash next time...

That's good news! I hope that it continues for you.

 

[raydio]

I have heard that the IQ of the 60D is very good but I have seen very few photos. Would anyone care to share their photos by posting them so that we can clearly see what the 60D is capable of.

It would be great if we could see a variety of situations that include examples of low light, high ISO, macro, portraits, land/sea/city scapes, etc.

Any and all contributions would be most welcome.

 

[NewbieInCS]

:bsmilie: Maybe its a one time thing i hope"crossing my fingers" They advise me to use the original flashAfter reaching home i try using my flash again but no issue after that. Maybe jst be more carefuk while fixing in the flash next time...

The stuck pin on the hotshoe is not a common problem, but not unheard of. It can happen to any camera body. When the pin at the side is stuck, the camera thinks external flash is attached, so the pop-up flash cannot come up.

 

[raydio]

The stuck pin on the hotshoe is not a common problem, but not unheard of. It can happen to any camera body. When the pin at the side is stuck, the camera thinks external flash is attached, so the pop-up flash cannot come up.

Can one fix it on their own?

 

[veggielover]

Ya...thats what they told me also...its not a very common thing to happen but it did dun know i suay or what. Anyway to those who using 3th party flash just take note of the issue.
About if reoccur i did ask abt if i can fix myself, they advise me not to cause it may more pro. They said if reoccur just go back to them i was like does that mean everytime i have this issue i have to go back:bigeyes: she just smile...

 

[postal]

I have heard that the IQ of the 60D is very good but I have seen very few photos. Would anyone care to share their photos by posting them so that we can clearly see what the 60D is capable of.

It would be great if we could see a variety of situations that include examples of low light, high ISO, macro, portraits, land/sea/city scapes, etc.

Any and all contributions would be most welcome.

I used the 60D for the Star Search 2010 Photo competion...

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss262/postal1983/STAR%20SEARCH%202010/

Also used it for my company futsal competion...

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss262/postal1983/Saesl%20Futsal%20League/

I got try some low light and high ISO shots... but I haven't uploaded to my photobucket yet... Once uploaded I let u guys know... :-D

 

[raydio]

Ya...thats what they told me also...its not a very common thing to happen but it did dun know i suay or what. Anyway to those who using 3th party flash just take note of the issue.
About if reoccur i did ask abt if i can fix myself, they advise me not to cause it may more pro. They said if reoccur just go back to them i was like does that mean everytime i have this issue i have to go back:bigeyes: she just smile...

Wow... well at least it's fixed for now and it is working as it should. Did they charge for the service?

 

[raydio]

I used the 60D for the Star Search 2010 Photo competion...

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss262/postal1983/STAR%20SEARCH%202010/

Also used it for my company futsal competion...

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss262/postal1983/Saesl%20Futsal%20League/

I got try some low light and high ISO shots... but I haven't uploaded to my photobucket yet... Once uploaded I let u guys know... :-D

Those photos are fantastic!!! The IQ of the 60D looks very promising. The people in the Star Search 2010 Photo competition were very good looking! The sporting pictures were very sharp and well detailed. Thanks for sharing these photos!

Did you do any post processing on these photos?

 

[postal]

Those photos are fantastic!!! The IQ of the 60D looks very promising. The people in the Star Search 2010 Photo competition were very good looking! The sporting pictures were very sharp and well detailed. Thanks for sharing these photos!

Did you do any post processing on these photos?

Thanks for your kind comments! All photos only did some cropping... :-D

 

[NewbieInCS]

Can one fix it on their own?

Yes. You just need to lift up the metal strip under the "hotshoe leg" so that it doesn't press on the switch below it.

 

[veggielover]

Nope they did not charge a penny but the hassle of going there is....haiz...

Anyway its fixed now so im fine..

Wow... well at least it's fixed for now and it is working as it should. Did they charge for the service?

 

[hotchoco1ate]

Thanks for your kind comments! All photos only did some cropping... :-D

WIth no PP at all seriously? Wow you hit the exposure spot on with each shot. And very sharp! Were you using the sigma or your 24105 L lens?

 

[raydio]

WIth no PP at all seriously? Wow you hit the exposure spot on with each shot. And very sharp! Were you using the sigma or your 24105 L lens?

I agree... the photos are very impressive especially considering the fact that there was no post processing. I've seen very few photo examples from users of the 60D, but those that I've seen have been very impressive!

I've heard good things about the Nikon D7000 too. It will be interesting to compare both side by side.