Canon 60D DSLR

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For better or for worse, I bought this camera today.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732048-REG/Canon_4460B004_EOS_60D_DSLR_Camera.html



Here are reviews on it.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_60d_review/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos60D

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372777,00.asp

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/60d.htm

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_60D/

It was in stock. And, the HD video modes impressed me. In addition to its new still capture capabilities, the EOS 60D features Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p. Native 24p recording helps videographers achieve a more cinema-style look for their footage without the need for post-processing.
 
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Thanks Jeff. I will eventually get a collection of lens for the camera. But, the included lens itn'y bad for a starter lens.

As I said in another post, I bought it to fill a need to have a decent camera to shoot BTS footage and artistic commentaries. I also wanted something besides my Sony Cybershot to shoot promotion stills. This camera seems to be that happy medium.

My DP has more high-end cameras for shooting actual film footage for our productions.
 
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Here's what I went with

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Thanks, Knightly.

I downloaded the firmware update and am following the instructions. I expect to spend the next few months learning the camera inside out. It handles relatively easily. I see what the instructions say about the SDHL memory card is true. Allow a good 5 seconds when installing the card for it to register with the camera. There is a red LED that flashes along with a beep when the camera is ready after the card is installed.

I went with a Scan Disk 32 Gig card.
 
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That's what I shoot with. Class 10 or higher for video. If you find oddities that you'd like some insight on, I've spent quite a bit of time in the settings and figuring the beast out as it was a whole new thing after a decade of my old camera.
 
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Thanks Kightly. So far, the DSLR features using it like a SLR camera are easy. I have 3 SLR cameras. So, I have experience with that end of it. It is similar to my Nikon N50 camera in a lot of ways.

Chances are, I may need help when I start using the video features. But, I have experience with my Canon HV30 and my old GL-1. So, I'll see how that goes as I start shooting some test video footage.
 
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I got a 60D a few months ago for my trip to California: taking pictures and shooting videos with one device.
I also got the heaviest Gorilla tripod which I can turn into a DIY shouldermount.
Great for fun stuff and BTS.
Haven't used it for big productions yet. Then I still prefer my EX1R or a C300 or other pro camera.
I installed Magic Lantarn as well: great for timelapses (at night) :) (AlthoughI'd like some more control)

I got a 18-200mm 3,5-6,5 Sigma lens. Not very fast, but very versatile.
And a 1.8 55mm from Canon: very fast and very cheap.
 
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I had the pleasure of having 2 60D's for the first episode of my webseries, comparing it to the 600D I believe there is better noise performance, however in terms of video, there isn't much to be desired for if price is an issue, the only thing I would say is maybe there is slight improved picture quality, but then again it was the first time I had decent lighting available so perhaps more tests needed, but I would definitely shoot with it again. just wouldn't upgrade to it..
 
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Thank you, 8salacious9.

In my case, price was an issue because I have been paying off very big medical bills from an illness that put me in a hospital for ten days with lots of followup doctors visits and visiting nurse services.

So, I did the best I could with the expenses I had to pay. I also put off shooting this year to get caught up. I just want to end the year with some investments for future shoots.
 
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