Canon Eos 600d Vs 60d Battle Of The Flip Screens

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When the Canon EOS 60D, I had to admit that I was amongst those who felt that the variangle LCD on it was mainly a gimmick to establish its raison d tre between the popular 7D and 550D. When we have the Canon EOS 600D came into the picture, I had to ask that while I was no longer questioning the reason of including a vari angle LCD, was Canon trying to kill their 60D sales with this release.

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When the Canon EOS 60D, I had to admit that I was amongst those who felt that the variangle LCD on it was mainly a gimmick to establish its raison d tre between the popular 7D and 550D. When we have the Canon EOS 600D came into the picture, I had to ask that while I was no longer questioning the reason of including a vari angle LCD, was Canon trying to kill their 60D sales with this release. After all, I did suggest that getting theCanon EOS 550D instead of the 60D may be a better idea. With the improvements in the EOS 600D, does the Canon 60D still have a chance.

While most of the specifications are identical such as the vari ...
... angle LCD, the image sensor, the image sensitivity, metering system and much more. However, there are also some key differences which cannot be ignored such as the availability of the built in wireless flash control on the Canon EOS 600D or the 9 point cross type sensor AF system of the Canon EOS 60D. To be honest, those are really the main differences between the two cameras when you take away the top LCD and the more robust body of the 60D.

So which to choose Canon EOS 600D or 60D

When you take into consideration that the price difference of the two models is about 140 pounds based on SRP between body only prices, then its easier to accept the choice of the more compact and lightweight version. You will also benefit from some new modes but the video modes could probably be applied via a firmware update on the Canon EOS 60D if Canon so choose. Therefore, while the digital zoom in movie mode may rock big time, it may not be a difference that would last a long time solely in the 600D.

Wireless control Both has it for some reason this refused to get into my head my bad Taking another look with this in mind, the 60D is the clear choice for those looking for a second camera to complement their primary camera for video or still shooting with the flip screen advantage. There is also the AF system where the 60D delivers all 9 points using cross type sensors rather than just the centre one on the 600D. Weve yet to fully test the performance impact of this but the 60D does seem to focus faster in general use. You have to be honest, its not likely that someone using a 1D Mark IV is going to consider a 600D as a secondary so it would have to be either the 7D or the 60D.¬ With the 60D, theyve got the variangle for the movie shooting so that may make it a better choice.

Choose the Canon EOS 600D

If you want a full feature DSLR that encompasses all that would be required to take you from rank novice to serious enthusiast without breaking a sweat. You wont have to worry about changing camera body for a while and can explore the movie making as well quite easily.

Choose the Canon EOS 60D

If you require a more robust body and better camera handling. The top LCD is really a must and the better focusing will make a long shoot far smoother.

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