Canon 60D: Homerun or Disappointment?

[toothie]

Just one question, is plastic that really bad for a camera body? We dun really bump them around the corners of the walls or against hard objects. Seen one of the youtube video that shows someone abusing 400D, and yet the camera can still shoots( okie up to the last abuse) .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tTBncIsm8

The only disadvantage, i think, is the balance of the camera, when mounting heavy lens, which can be improved by getting a battery grip.

Anyone care to shed some light?

 

[raydio]

I guess we need to wait and see, but well the good news maybe my 50D value probably will not drop much further or too badly now.

I agree with the value of the 50D.... price will probably not drop significantly, if at all. Interesting though.... lots fo 50D's for sale on BnS at the moment.

 

[raydio]

Just one question, is plastic that really bad for a camera body? We dun really bump them around the corners of the walls or against hard objects. Seen one of the youtube video that shows someone abusing 400D, and yet the camera can still shoots( okie up to the last abuse) .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tTBncIsm8

The only disadvantage, i think, is the balance of the camera, when mounting heavy lens, which can be improved by getting a battery grip.

Anyone care to shed some light?

I agree. The "plastics" of today far more durable than they ever were in the past. Some plastics are more durable than metal and do not rust. IMO, I don't think that the plastic body that the 60D has inhierated is a deal breaker. If fact, it may even make it lighter in weight and have a better "ergonomic feel".

 

[pinholecam]

Just one question, is plastic that really bad for a camera body? We dun really bump them around the corners of the walls or against hard objects. Seen one of the youtube video that shows someone abusing 400D, and yet the camera can still shoots( okie up to the last abuse) .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tTBncIsm8

The only disadvantage, i think, is the balance of the camera, when mounting heavy lens, which can be improved by getting a battery grip.

Anyone care to shed some light?

Certainly over rated. In the old film days, yes. You drop the tougher camera, it may be scratched or dinged, but it will still work. I seriously doubt any DSLR falling on concrete will be as durable. The LCD panels are most at risk. Yeah, the camera can still work, but LCD crack already crippled and heart pain
Anyway, no one in their right mind endeavors to physically punish his/her DSLR.

 

[pentaxme]

Just one question, is plastic that really bad for a camera body? We dun really bump them around the corners of the walls or against hard objects. Seen one of the youtube video that shows someone abusing 400D, and yet the camera can still shoots( okie up to the last abuse) .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tTBncIsm8

The only disadvantage, i think, is the balance of the camera, when mounting heavy lens, which can be improved by getting a battery grip.

Anyone care to shed some light?

Actually, after bitching about it, for most of our purposes there is not much of a difference (us = amateur) as we don't abused our camera like some of the pros that use it in extreme environment.

Btw, 60D is also dust and weather proof construction like 50D.

 

[nottipiglet]

I agree with the value of the 50D.... price will probably not drop significantly, if at all. Interesting though.... lots fo 50D's for sale on BnS at the moment.

Only now? I would have thought people would have dumped their 50D for the 7D long time ago if they needed to upgrade.

 

[raydio]

I guess the plastic vs. metal debate is really a matter of mindset. Traditionally, we have always equated "quality" with metal rather than plastic. Times have changed however and plastics have come a long way.

Certainly most of us are more careful with our cameras and a plastic casing will more than meet our needs. But can you imagine one day, the Canon 1Ds Mark XVIII having a plastic body?..... blasphomy.

 

[nottipiglet]

I guess the plastic vs. metal debate is really a matter of mindset. Traditionally, we have always equated "quality" with metal rather than plastic. Times have changed however and plastics have come a long way.

Certainly most of us are more careful with our cameras and a plastic casing will more than meet our needs. But can you imagine one day, the Canon 1Ds Mark XVIII having a plastic body?..... blasphomy.

Plastic is good. If it scratches or breaks, it's very cheap to replace. I remember asking the service centre what would be the cost of replacing the shell of my 350D long time ago... and I was quoted something like $30.

Plus... I would never buy a camera made of metal because it's heavy. If I don't need a tank where I'm going, why should I carry all the weight around?

 

[gigahz]

550d is enough already, no point on updating to 60d interms of IQ

 

[flipfreak]

Selling in favour of upgrading to 7D not 60D, 50D to 60D is it an upgrade?? subjective. Definitely a better choice than selling 50D to downgrade to a 550D, as 550D is an entry level and 50D is a semi-pro. Though it is usual that the newer camera to get better spec than the older one, like the 19 focus points of 7D to that of 5D2 but is does not mean selling 5D2 for 7D is an upgrade or 5D2 cannot be considered an upgrade for older 1D MKIII.

I think most of the specs upgrade are quite predictable and expected, such as 18mp, iso 6400, etc.

I am actually excited over some of the good features, such as articulating LCD, the lock on the dial like K-7, the sexy curve, uses LP-E6 battery (that mean another new battery grip ) and mostly the new all-in-one multi-controller lot easier now.

However, I am quite disappointed that xxD has now been downgraded to D90 replacement competition, instead of the previous D300 competition with 50D. I heard the D90 replacement is going to be magnesium alloy now ... ha ha .. what an irony.

Frankly the 60D spec seems to has shifted downward (not referring to the upgraded specs as it is typical of refresh for newer model to have the latest specs, like 500D vs 550D),e.g.
1. 50D used to have 2 custom mode C1 and C2, newer 7D and 5D2 has three C1, C2 and C3, new 60D is down to the same as 550D one just "C".
2. Continuous shooting 5.3 fps vs 50D 6.5 fps. Well this is something not many users used but it go to demonstrate the positioning of this product now more of a serious amateur vs a semi-pro camera.
3. CF flash which is shared format amount the semi-pro and pro body like 1D, 5D and 7D, old 50D. 60D is SD card now.
4. Plastic body instead of 50D magnesium alloy body Wonder is it still weather and dust resistant like 50D???

I guess we need to wait and see, but well the good news maybe my 50D value probably will not drop much further or too badly now.

with regards to the points you mentioned,

1. some might see it as a problem but how many of the total users even use the custom modes? most people don't even read the manual as evident in the questions posted here. lol.

2. if u look at the increase in the resolution, u will realise that the total megapixels in 1 sec continuous shooting is the same as the 50D. probably a cost cutting measure from canon.

3. the 60d can use up to sdxc cards which have the higher storage capacity (2tb) compared to the current cf cards. makes it better for videography which i believe the camera is positioned in the line up.

4. whether the body is made of plastic or alloy does not affect its weathersealing. yet to see what type of sealing they have on the camera. i am not too sure what is the rationale behind consumers demanding for a alloy body but a real world hands on will probably make it easier to decide.

 

[SumoBear]

I guess the plastic vs. metal debate is really a matter of mindset. Traditionally, we have always equated "quality" with metal rather than plastic. Times have changed however and plastics have come a long way.

I do agree!

Actually think about it.....if there is a day when Canon decide to create a full-frame camera that comes with a plastic body, will you buy or shoo it off because FF are used to be in alloy body?

 

[raydio]

the 60d can use up to sdxc cards which have the higher storage capacity (2tb) compared to the current cf cards. makes it better for videography which i believe the camera is positioned in the line up.

As much as I like the compact flash cards, I prefer the SD cards..... no pins to bend.

 

[lchoong78]

I am quite disappointed with it.. I was hoping it would be a bit like 7D but just watered down version of it... WHY plastic body.. Dun understand..

Hmm... Canon would not come out similar range. this is the marketing strategy..:sweat:

 

[Love_sky]

Disappointed with the design and the spec : (

 

[raydio]

Disappointed with the design and the spec : (

By the look of the informal poll, I think that I lot of people would agree with you.

 

[egnaro]

only disappointment is plastic built and SD card use...

Other than that, it is as expected, I will not expect 60D to be as good spec as 7D but close maybe.

However, Articular Screen come in as a really nice surprise.

60D is what I would recommend to my friend who are going as an entry camera.

 

[pikapig]

I will buy it..i waited so long for the articulating lcd...and im using a 400D...and i seriously hope the plastic body will release some weight away from this camera..since im using it on a travel

Anyone know how much its selling for?

 

[nathaniel]

am curious to know if it has the autofocus during movie / live view... otherwise it's not terribly exciting. i guess Canon can't make it too good, or it'll eat into their 7D sales.

 

[doodah]

A total disaster in the light of what the competitors offer. Over-priced for a poorly featured camera. Lacking the single most important feature for phase-based AF: micro-adjustment. :thumbsd: :cry: :cry:

 

[litlefiter]

A total disaster in the light of what the competitors offer. Over-priced for a poorly featured camera. Lacking the single most important feature for phase-based AF: micro-adjustment. :thumbsd: :cry: :cry:

Totally agree on this point. The issue of being made of plastic isnt that much of an issue cos i use a 550D and dont feel that it is weak compared to other cameras.

but the lack of micro-adjustment is just ridiculous. why remove this function?