The improved DIGIC 4 Image Processor ensures that images are captured, processed and saved with remarkable speed. The 60D offers a 9 point Cross type auto focus system, a 63 zone metering system, it can shoot at 5.3 shots per second, has a large 3 inch LCD monitor that can be swiveled and rotated offering multiple shooting angles when in live view, and has HD Movie mode as well.

• Specifications:
• Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
• Recording Media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*))
• *Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be approved in all regions, or from one region to another, please contact the card manufacturer for status of approval in the country/region of use.
• Image Format 0.88 x 0.59 in. / 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
• Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
• Lens Mount Canon EF mount
• Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
• Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 18.0 Megapixels: 5200 (H) x 3462 (V) pixels
• Total Pixels Total pixels: Approx. 19.0 Megapixels: 5432 (H) x 3492 (V) pixels
• Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
• Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
• Low Pass Filter Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
• Dust Deletion Feature
• 1. Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
• 2. Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
• 3. Manual cleaning of sensor
• Recording Format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.3
• File Size 1. Large/Fine: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456)
• 2. Medium/Fine: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3456 x 2304)
• 3. Small 1/Normal: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728)
• 4. Small 2/Fine: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)
• 5. Small 3/Fine: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
• 6. RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456)
• 7. M-RAW: Approx. 10.10 Megapixels (3888 x 2592)
• 8. S-RAW: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728)
• Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
• Backup Recording N/A
• File Numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
• Color Space SRGB, Adobe RGB
• Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
• Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
• Auto White Balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
• Color Temperature Compensation
• White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
• White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
• Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
• Color Temperature Information Transmission Provided
• Type Eye-level pentaprism
• Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 96%
• Magnification Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) / 27.0° angle of view
• Eye Point Approx. 22mm (At -1m-1 from eyepiece lens center)
• Dioptric Adjustment Correction -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
• Focusing Screen Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)
• Mirror Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
• Viewfinder Information
• AF information (AF points and focus confirmation light), Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, Spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority (D+), Monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2-digit display), white balance correction, card information), Electronic level (Horizontal only), Battery check
• Depth Of Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
• Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
• AF Points 9 (Cross-type, Center AF point with dual cross sensor for f/2.8)
• AF Working Range EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
• Focusing Modes Autofocus, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
• AF Point Selection Automatic selection, manual selection
• Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
• AF Assist Beam Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
• Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery*.
• * With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.
• Metering Modes Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes: Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
• Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at center) Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of viewfinder at center) Center-Weighted average metering
• Metering Range EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
• Exposure Control Systems Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Manual exposure, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
• ISO Speed Range ISO 100 - 6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments)
• - ISO 12800 can be enabled with a Custom Function.
• - With [Highlight tone priority], the ISO speed range will be automatically set within 200-6400.
• 1. In Creative Zone modes, the maximum settable ISO speed (400-6400) will vary within the automatic ISO speed range.
• 2. If overexposure would occur with fill flash, ISO 100 will be the lowest set.
• 3. In the (P) and Basic Zone modes (except Night Portrait), bounce flash will be set automatically within ISO 400-1600 (or maximum ISO speed limit).
• Exposure Compensation Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
• * Indicated up to ±3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
• AE Lock 1. Auto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
• 2. Manual AE lock - With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
• Shutter Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec.
• 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay (self-timer/remote control) For Remote Switch RS-60E3
• Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
• Shutter Speeds 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec. 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
• Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
• Self Timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay (self-timer/remote control)
• Remote Control For Remote Switch RS-60E3