Thread: New Camera

i would ask this over in the overlander forum aswell, some pro piccie takers there that will have some advice.

If its like the previous units (dont have time to look) then go the metal body over the composite.... 60D over 600D...

The Canon X0D series is semi-pro vs X00D which is enthusiast as a rule

My cameras are all XD, XD-MkII or X0D units and have never given me an issue.. I just wish I used them more..

Havent picked up my DSLRs in over 12 months

60 is composite body too.

I have been doing a lot of research on those cameras recently and we have decided on the 60.

Haha. tough one....!

In terms of technical differences 60D and 600D are pretty much identical.

Sensor size is identical (22.3x14.9mm)
so is sensor type and resolution (18Megapixels)

ISO is identical in range
both have in build flashes
and identical metering system
LCD is identical in size and resolution and both have tilt LCDs
both have live view for their identical HD movie recording

So where are the differences?

There are "small" differences in Viewfinder type (pentaprism vs pentamirror), viewfinder coverage (95% vs 96%), viewfinder magnification (0.85 vs 0.95)
which in the end do not really have an impact on the quality of the shots

More substantial differences are for example shutter speed range which is 30s - 1/4000s with the 600D and 30s - 1/8000s with the 60D
BUT 1/4000s is already a super fast shutter speed. the increase to 1/8000s would be mainly applicable to freezing fast action - say sports photography for example. could be interesting for nature photography in photographing flying birds, whereas you can do that with 1/4000s just as well.
another difference is the continuous burst speed which is almost 4 frames per sec for the 600D and just over 5 for the 60D
Again, a minimal difference unless you rely on getting that one extra shot per second - for example again in sports photography.

In my opinion these differences are absolutely minimal.
In this case I would personally go with the smaller (in size) one (which by the way is also newer than the 60D I believe) and rather put the extra $$ in either a macro lens or a set of close up extension tubes which go with virtually any lens (effect obviously varies with lens).

There. My 15cents. Good luck with your decision!

A couple of other differnces:

- The 60D will be bigger and heavier than the 600D, which could be a consideration.

- The 60D is also weather sealed against water and dust (probably why its heavier).

I went though this process a few years ago, and ended up bying the enthusiast camera (40D) over the beginer camera (450D). The extra money for me was probably not worth it - I don't think I'm "into" my photography enough for it to make a difference. Spending the extra cash on a good lense would have been a better option for me.

Thanks everyone, just the info I wanted, this is a secret chrissie present

So DON'T say anything Liam

I think we'll go for the 600D, she's not as serious photographer and differances are not much as pointed out by Discovery-94(thanks), she can buy some good lenses for her close up stuff.

Baz.

Originally Posted by Redback

Thanks everyone, just the info I wanted, this is a secret chrissie present

So DON'T say anything Liam

I think we'll go for the 600D, she's not as serious photographer and differances are not much as pointed out by Discovery-94(thanks), she can buy some good lenses for her close up stuff.

Baz.

your secret is safe with me!, just remember to charge to battery before wrapping it.

For the use you're after, get the lesser camera and better lenses. The picture quality from the 600 to 60 is minimal. It's basically just camera size and build quality that change.