Comparisons with the 50d, to which it seems to many to arrive, I can not do, unfortunately, because I never had a. Whether the switch is worthwhile, I can not judge. Between the 1000D with which I have made getting started with digital Canon EOS cameras, and also from the 550D is one giant leap that is worth it. Partially in image quality, which produces the 550D uses the same sensor and processor yes, so here no differences should arise. Most in the operation where the 60D auftrumpft properly. For this once. For often criticized housing I can at least give the all clear. What at first looks like scratches, arises later than deposits of micro dust on the slightly rough surface out. I was initially very enthusiastic and it also scared. In fact, my 60D still looks like new, the "scratches" are still each disappeared again after a long stay in a padded backpack.
The 18 Megapixel leave with decent lens open to be desired. The colors are great, the immense resolution noise is great control. It may well be that the current Nikons are even better here. The choice between Canon and Nikon is but only because of the great on both sides of the system a matter of faith that at some point no longer so easily revised. It is here anyway to certainly measurable, but visually hardly noticeable differences. Sure, at ISO 2000 wirds clearly krieselig and Lightroom 3 can not afford flawless reduction more. Until ISO 1600 but can be seen even the direct JPEGs. So you can make ordinary photos 4.0 in dimly lit rooms at f, if it is not just dealing with race children. This only criticism is therefore really whining at a high level. The pungency is and is hardly served by my everyday lens partially. The 15-85 EFS is certainly not bad, but the sensor can ausreizen only at f 5.6 and less than 50 mm (preferably 24 mm). My other always carried lenses, the EFS 60mm 2.8 and the EF 70-200 deliver stunning details. A worse than the 15-85mm lens, or about the EFS 18-130, which I have also seen on the camera can only be disappointed here. If it sometimes becomes rough or the contrast is missing, the 60D can not help it.
Right points for the demanding amateur / semi-professional collects the operation. The camera feels great in the hand and triggers fast. The frequently expressed criticism of the control wheel I do not care, I mostly take pictures in "M" Videos I do not turn. The 9 cross-type sensors enable genuine Servo AF, which catches the inevitable tremors in macros and even 1: 1 macro making out of the hands possible. It also helps the good viewfinder. One can Finely focus when looking through it. In very difficult situations I resort to the excellent, swiveling display, but LiveView me is always something too cumbersome. If one's generally like, you will be on the display of the 60D have his joy. Those who prefer to see through the viewfinder and on their own sense, supported by the exposure in the viewfinder and on the helpful little display on the housing top, familiar, welcome to turn the display and can hide so protected. Round successful design! The 7D is in all these respects, except for the display, even a whole class better. Secure 19 sensors and an even bigger, sharp viewfinder allow even more flexibility. The 60D delivers here certainly only the minimum for the demanding photographer, but is after all and all works fine. How I could ever ISO and measurement method to work without a display for quick setting of AF, Drive, is almost become a mystery to me. The good 5 RAWS per second that she banishes -SD card on a "Class 10", safe cut also no one who fills his CF cards in a 1D. But for decent sports photography it is quite (grade) fast enough.
All in all, the 60D for photographers who call one or more good lenses with USM their own, a real added value over their smaller sisters and is closer to the 7D as on the 600D / 550D. Due to their lower weight it is something mobile. The best equal to get the battery grip to order, it is also the telephoto lenses hold.
At some point the digit League will come for me, I equip my Linsenaparat according to. Even then, I'll keep the 60D as a second safe housing. The approximately 100 000. tripping indicating Canon as life of the closure will certainly come too fast. Since the lifetime of my old 1000D was also exceeded many times over, I hope that the 60D will make long pleasure me!
