Official Canon EOS 60D User Thread Part I

[CPhotography]

Hi all seniors, 1st time user of DSLR here; bought my set (camera body + Tamron 17-50 f2.8) on Sat. Very cheem... But still trying to learn. Here's a pic i took yesterday but i was like walking and snapping so not so clear... Taken in jpeg but i read that better to take in RAW? But RAW like got a few kinds. May I know y'all take in mRaw or sRaw or...? TIA!

there's actually a focal length rule, you can refer to the following sites, will help in getting clear shots. :

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm - under 'focal length and handheld photos' section

have fun!

 

[lao3hero]

there's actually a focal length rule, you can refer to the following sites, will help in getting clear shots. :

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm - under 'focal length and handheld photos' section

have fun!

Hey thanks brudder, will go 闭关修炼!

 

[Canon 60D]

Feathers Of Colors by brandonchoo, on Flickr

First photo post. Please give any comments. Thanks.

 

[ant0800]

Planning to get myself a Flash and Battery Grip this weekend... any comments/recommendation for what would be good to get... looking at budget of $400 for both... :think:

considering:
Nissin Speedlite Di622 (Canon mount)
Hercules BG for 60D
Original Canon 60D BG

 

[CPhotography]

Original Canon 60D BG

:thumbsup:

 

[ant0800]

:thumbsup:

Haha... I also know original canon BG good... canon at vivo selling $23x... think 3rd party around $130... can save $100 for battery... ;p

 

[afinozz]

Hi, i am a newbie. How much does one 60D battery pack cost?

 

[Syeet]

depending on the distance away from which you're shooting. can consider the 300 2.8. used on a 7D (same crop factor so same focal length), no issues. but you'll probably need to move around with a monopod as it'll be pretty heavy.

Do note that tripods/monopods were disallowed previously, so do not think that the rules will change this year. I've also read somewhere that there's a limit to the focal length allowed, please do check before the event to avoid disappointment.

 

[ant0800]

Just got from IT Show Nissin Di622 mark 2 Flash, Chromage Battery Grip and Chromage wired remote for my 60D...

 

[SumoBear]

Hi to all 60D buddies...

Just wanna ask if anyone having this issue with their Canon battery on 60D, I just came to realise that the battery gets drained off easily when my camera is not in use. When the camera is at work, the battery is more than enough for 1 day of heavy shooting like 200 shots with some video clips. The battery discharge when not in use?

Any 3rd party batteries to recommend to use with 60D? From the EBay?

 

[ant0800]

Hi to all 60D buddies...

Just wanna ask if anyone having this issue with their Canon battery on 60D, I just came to realise that the battery gets drained off easily when my camera is not in use. When the camera is at work, the battery is more than enough for 1 day of heavy shooting like 200 shots with some video clips. The battery discharge when not in use?

Any 3rd party batteries to recommend to use with 60D? From the EBay?

I can leave my battery in cam and put in dry cab for 2 weeks and still full batt...

 

[SumoBear]

I can leave my battery in cam and put in dry cab for 2 weeks and still full batt...

Hmm....I giving it a full charge and put it to test again.

Anyone knows of any good 3rd party batteries for the cam?

 

[masterjedi]

Hi, CSers! I'm a relatively new (Jan 2011) Canon 60D owner checking into this thread, upgrading from Canon 550D (Mar 2010).

A very satisfied user so far! :thumbsup:

Anyone else using a Nissin Di866 for their 60D here? :think:

 

[ailemac]

How much did you get the Chromage Battery Grip?

 

[ailemac]

Just got from IT Show Nissin Di622 mark 2 Flash, Chromage Battery Grip and Chromage wired remote for my 60D...

How much did you pay for Chromage Battery Grip? Thks

 

[bpay14]

me... i jz bought my 60D last week.. from 450D.. hehe..
and im using Di866...

but i have no chance go for any shooting yet..
jz tried a few shots in my house.. haha

 

[masterjedi]

me... i jz bought my 60D last week.. from 450D.. hehe..
and im using Di866...

but i have no chance go for any shooting yet..
jz tried a few shots in my house.. haha

Yo! Gimme 5!

Anyway, are u able to use your flash off-camera wireless? Can't seem to get mine working.. tried the different settings, but still no go... :embrass:

 

[BigBaby]

Haha... I also know original canon BG good... canon at vivo selling $23x... think 3rd party around $130... can save $100 for battery... ;p

Don't buy from Canon shop. I bought my original Canon battery grip from MS Color for $190+. I tried 3rd party grips before and learned my lessons. Although price is higher but the feel is different. The plastic material and the grip material look and feels the same as your 60D body. So when installed you will see and feel as it is part of the camera body. Buttons on the grip feel as good as the buttons on the body.

 

[ant0800]

How much did you pay for Chromage Battery Grip? Thks

$120...

 

[ant0800]

Don't buy from Canon shop. I bought my original Canon battery grip from MS Color for $190+. I tried 3rd party grips before and learned my lessons. Although price is higher but the feel is different. The plastic material and the grip material look and feels the same as your 60D body. So when installed you will see and feel as it is part of the camera body. Buttons on the grip feel as good as the buttons on the body.

Did not have the chance to try the original... Anyway the 3rd party grip so far I can accept it although your comments were spot on in terms of look and feel but usage wise... Same as original canon BG... ;p