Official Canon EOS 60D User Thread Part II

[JohnJon82]

May I know if I get a 60d with a 17-40mm L lens combo for more on scenery and zoom features... Is it a good combo rather than get a 18-135mm

Better with 10-22 or others like Tokina 11-16. 17-40 are not wide on crop body.

 

[Halfmoon]

Better with 10-22 or others like Tokina 11-16. 17-40 are not wide on crop body.

I second the 10-22mm... but do note that it is a EF-S lens...

 

[mzbarz1986]

How bout the tamron 17-50mm lens.. Some of my friends recommend me that one just tonight

 

[farbird]

Good combo, the 60d and the 17-55.

U might wanna invest in a 580ex or nissin flash next.

I use the 60d too and have bought it twice without regret.

 

[Dion Lee]

has anyone use in under a rain with your 60D.. if yes any problem so far??

as i love my camera so much.. and i am kinda worry now

i use it on the rain somehow.. and is the whole week long at taiwan raining season on feb.. till now my 60D is sleeping in my drybox.. haven check yet...

 

[Halfmoon]

has anyone use in under a rain with your 60D.. if yes any problem so far??

as i love my camera so much.. and i am kinda worry now

i use it on the rain somehow.. and is the whole week long at taiwan raining season on feb.. till now my 60D is sleeping in my drybox.. haven check yet...

I have used my cam in drizzle condition before and it survive.....

You should bring you cam out and test and see if it is working first, and then, seek the bros here for advice....

 

[SumoBear]

Hi 60Ders,

Just like to ask around if there is anyone having a battery grip for their 60D? Will the additional grip balance off heavier lens like a 70-200? I tried using the 70-200 on my 60D and the balance is kinda thrown off and going me some discomfort during shoots. Any advice? Thanks

 

[konstrain]

Hi 60Ders,

Just like to ask around if there is anyone having a battery grip for their 60D? Will the additional grip balance off heavier lens like a 70-200? I tried using the 70-200 on my 60D and the balance is kinda thrown off and going me some discomfort during shoots. Any advice? Thanks

I have the grip, but not the lens. You could add the weight of the components and see if it "balances" the lens or not. I.e. body+grip+2 batt vs 70-200 lens.

Imo although the grip do add a bit of weight, I don't think it will balance out the lens. But that's just me.

 

[Ding5678]

May I know if I get a 60d with a 17-40mm L lens combo for more on scenery and zoom features... Is it a good combo rather than get a 18-135mm

If you want a scenery and zoom features in one lens for a 60D i recommend the 15-85mm IS USM f3.5-5.6 lens. Its not as fast as the 17-55 but it has a USM feature which makes it faster than non USM and it is wider zoom range than 17-55mm of canon. One more advantage is the pricetag. The only advantage of 17-55mm is the 2.8 apperture. But we dont really need a f2.8 for a scenery/landscape or architecture. We usually use f8-14 right?.

 

[Dion Lee]

HAHA ya i checked and it survive.. using under kind heavy rain and still survive..

 

[renaissance_myth]

Better with 10-22 or others like Tokina 11-16. 17-40 are not wide on crop body.

i second that. was thinking of what to get to complement the 17-55mm i have now and i decided to get the 10-22 for landscape, the 17-55mm i have now for walkabouts, and the 85mm f1.8 if you need a longer reach.

cheers!

 

[gunston]

Dear all,

would it be too late for me to consider 60D since this model is quite old.
I just bought 600D less than a week ago, and realized that i am more comfortable with those dedicated control of 60D and would like to considering selling existing 600D body and get the 60D, not sure would it be a great upgrade afterall...
please advise me.

 

[gunston]

With the recent launch of the 5Dmk3, many people are selling the 5Dmk2 and many 60D owners are selling their 60D to buy the 5ds…so you will see ALOT of 60D for sale here and really competitive price.
Honestly, this is the best time to buy 2nd hand cameras now…it's like a fire sale…i know because i had to sell my 60D with 2 lenses and batt grip and 3yr warranty for only $1.1k!!! That's a really low price but because everyone is selling low, i had to sell lower..because i had to pay for my mk3 hehe..
So do look at the BnS thread..you will find really good deals on 2nd hand 60D…get one with warranty and don't need to look at buying brand new in shops..all the freebies they give you won't need or use..trust me..in fact, 2nd hand also can get the freebies…i gave away all my freebies to the guy that bought it anyways..never used..

bro , pm me your price and shot count le.

 

[gunston]

Hi, how much are you getting for its body and lens?

 

[metalgear]

body and lens $5438 yesterday parisilk holland village.

if anyone wants online access to 5dmkIII manual and software :
https://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/cons..._5d_mark_iii?selectedName=BrochuresAndManuals

 

[mzbarz1986]

Finally bought my own canon eos 60d with tamron 17-50mm non vc
Lens last Saturday..

 

[Kongfu]

Dear all,

would it be too late for me to consider 60D since this model is quite old.
I just bought 600D less than a week ago, and realized that i am more comfortable with those dedicated control of 60D and would like to considering selling existing 600D body and get the 60D, not sure would it be a great upgrade afterall...
please advise me.

Was in the same dilemma couple of months back and finally took the plunge to upgrade. I upgraded solely for the better ergonomics the 60D is offering compare to the 600D. So you need to ask yourself how discomfortable are you with the controls on the 600D to justify for a switch... for me i can live with the buttons/controls but i cant live with the smaller build of the 600D as I have rather big hands...so you nid to decide if the buttons/controls are worth the switch cos no one can decide for you

 

[gunston]

Was in the same dilemma couple of months back and finally took the plunge to upgrade. I upgraded solely for the better ergonomics the 60D is offering compare to the 600D. So you need to ask yourself how discomfortable are you with the controls on the 600D to justify for a switch... for me i can live with the buttons/controls but i cant live with the smaller build of the 600D as I have rather big hands...so you nid to decide if the buttons/controls are worth the switch cos no one can decide for you

Thanks, I have the same thought as you and bought the 60D last Sunday, shooting happily. Learning more

 

[Kongfu]

Thanks, I have the same thought as you and bought the 60D last Sunday, shooting happily. Learning more

Oh congratulation and happy shooting man!

 

[Yomeishu]

Expert and professional bro and sis,

Hi guys, Im new to Dslr , and wanted to get Dslr 60d body, which store offer really cheap and good offer in Singapore? Sry, I'm newbie, just move to SG.