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PATRICK D : Is this the North American Version?SUSANNE W : Not sure what you mean by North American Version but the menu does come in many languages.KATIE L : Hi Patrick, I wasn't aware that there are other versions but I would say yes. I haven't had any trouble with mine and I love it! Hope that helps a little.FLOYD D : The 6od body I purchased was new. I looked at the discription on this camera but could not tell if it was the North America Version. Sometimes in the discription it will have USA or Gray Market. The only thing I found that suggest that it is the North American Version is in the area marked "Included with the camera". It comes with a 1 year Canon warranty. When in doubt call Adorama and ask.KENNETH M : My 60D is made in Japan, as far as I know the EOS xxD series do not have North American Version while the EOS Rebels have different geographical versions.
Shopper : What means refurbished?PERRY H : A refurbished camera is one that has been used but has been reworked by Canon to meet the standards of a new camera. Canon has begun offering a one-year limited warranty on their refurbished digital cameras. I have purchased two Canon-refurbished DSLRs. They have performed without any problem. I could not tell them from new ones. Just ensure that the refurbishing has been done by the Canon factory because those are the ones carrying the one-year Canon limited warranty. And those are the cameras you can trust to perform as new.JOHN W : I am not sure. I can only assume it was a camera returned a customer did not like, or perhaps had a defect that was corrected by the manufacturer. I have bought several cameras, all Canon from Adorama that were refurbished, and you could not tell them apart from a new one. The only thing I will mention, is they have a shorter warrant/guarantee than a new one. 3 months as opposed to a year. If you get one would might want to get an extended warranty, although I have never had a problem with any of them I purchased this way. I believe it to be a very good value.Clifford T : The camera was possibly a store demo, or a factory rep demo, or a camera returned for a problem out-of-box. The camera has been returned to the factory repair center to be repaired and/or checked out. So it comes from the repair center after it's been checked out. They normally come with the standard factory warranty (I wouldn't want to buy one without a warranty).Larry P : Refurbished means it has been calibrated to factory standards by Canon and comes with a one year Canon warranty. In many cases it is better than new, since not all cameras coming off the line receive this kind of attention. I have also bought two refurbished lenses from Adorama (28-135 & 55-250). It can save you a lot fo money.DOUGLAS V : I have purchased 5 Canon refurbished cameras and to tell you the truth I can see no difference from a brand new model.I assume many of them are returns with little or no use that are then checked for flaws,cleaned if necessary and then repackaged as refurbished.I have never had a problem with any of them and all have looked like new and performed like new right out of the box.Some of mine are going on 5 years old at this point and after the positive experience would never buy new again if a refurbished is model is available.I was so pleased with my refurbished Canon 60D that I decided to buy a second one as a backup/spare!MICHELLE H : Refurbished means that Canon has gone over each part of the camera and made sure that it works, cleaned any of the parts that needed cleaning, so that it is as close to new as you can get, while still having been used.GARY G : Refurbished means the camera was sent back to manufacturer because of a claim under the warranty. In many cases if is something noticed right out of the box, could even be at the camera store before it was sold. Could be cosmetic or something internal. Either way Canon took it back and fixed it and it is good to go. I have bought the last 3 cameras (last on being a 60D) as refurbished and saved a bunch. I never have had a bit of trouble with any of them and yes, my daughter and I use them a lot. Many times with electrical items they fail in the first few days if they are going to fail. This goes for cameras as well as computers.GARY K : If it fits your needs, a 60 D is a fine camera. To my knowledge, it is completely serviced and returned to "like-new" condition. My daughter and I have taken "tons" of pictures with no trouble at all. I think you will love it.GARY K : To my knowledge, the camera body was completely serviced and brought up to "like new" condition. It has taken "tons" of pictures so far with no problems at all. If a 69D fits your needs, It's a great value and I'm sure you will love it.
Shopper : What's the advantage of buying refurbished over used?MARK B : Less expensive, it's just like newANGEL A : You are saving money and the product in like a new one.REYNALDO G : I will say that used, you never will know how much use the camara has, or if something is about to break, refurbished by other hand means that the camara body is checked by a qualified canon tech and any part to be sustituted is with an original canon part. for me that is the difference.PERRY H : There are several reasons depending on your use of the camera. 1. I am an astrophotographer, so my camera must be modified by removing the stock IR/UV filter and replaced with an IR/UV "cut" filter to allow more sensitivity to the very abundant 656nm wavelength emission from the hydrogen-alpha present in many emission nebulae. Doing that automatically voids the Canon warranty on a new cam. I've bought both the 450D and the 60D, Canon factory refurbished, from Adorama for modification purposes. Haven't had the first problem. 2. You do not know the history of a used camera. You are assured with a Canon factory refurbished camera that it has been through Canon servicing to bring it up to the specs of a new cam. 3. A refurbished Canon cam now carries a 1-year warranty, if it's not modified or changed according to the warranty conditions as I have mine. That is really worth something. 4. They are less expensive!! 5. From my experience with Canon factory refurbished products, I shall continue to buy them. If I were not pleased with them, would I say that? Hope this helps.GREG M : The advantage of purchasing a refurbished over a used camera is when canon refurbishes their cameras they thoroughly examine every piece of the camera to confirm its functional and in good working order. In other words, a refurbished Canon is in new condition (aside from some cosmetic damages which varies from item to item.) Used cameras are not necessarily examined in that way. Adorama has some good used prices. However, I am not knowledgeable to their inspections of their used products before they resell them, nor am I aware of their warranty on used items.JOHN W : Refurbished, when done by Canon is like a new camera. I've bought three of them over the years and everyone has looked like a brand new camera. Many times I've seen where used is more expensive that refurbished.PHILLIP B : It's cheaper. You get the same warranty as a brand new camera without the full price. Mine worked like new from the first day I had it. Sent from Phillip's iPhoneMASON B : Refurbished is usually in like new condition.MASON B : It saves money.SANFORD R : I purchased a refurbish 60D body because it was much lower in price and had been factory refurbished like new. Newer a complaint.ERNEST H : Refurbished is less $$$ with same as new warranty. Many times people buy a new camera and it fails for one reason or another. The customer gets a new camera and the one in need of repair goes to the Canon repair facility for repair. They sell those repaired units as refurbished. I'm sure that the one I bought was repaired right here in VA not 20 miles from my home. One of the workers there is a customer of mine. I have complete confidence that the units are top notch in terms of durability and performance. No regrets whatsoeverLOREN R : Price cut.RICHARD R : Refurbished is typically less used, or is typically in a like-new condition, versus a used camera that can be in a more variable condition. Both are good options.CHERISH B : Refurbished has been inspected and if there was any issue it has been corrected. Often there is a warranty with refurbished items. Used is used the shutter could be worn or any number of issues. There is no warranty associated with used. DAVID T : You get a warranty in case there are any hidden problems, the camera will have ben recently serviced and the camera will not have been as extensively used as one that has seen extended use before being sold.

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2021-02-17T16:44:42

Rated 5 out of 5

You won’t be sorry

I purchased my 60D new in 2010 when I got switched to digital. In 2021 it has well over 200k clicks and still going strong. It’s been a work horse that’s made me a lot of money. The swivel screen is great for odd angle shots and makes using a remote release s breeze. Shots are sharp and the colors are true.

JERRY P.

2020-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super nice camera

I bought this camera in 2010. It still works marvelously. I used it all the time and have just starting doing astrophotography with it. Very versatile camera. Although a crop sensor, the body can accept the nice L lens. Uses SD cards which are very common.

Trigger

2017-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Rubber Parts Disintegrating

All rubber parts will melt. Rubber on focus ring. DC hole. Grips. Be warned.

Ronronpc

2017-07-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super photo quality

Easy to use,super photo quality, love all cannon products, camers,lens, printers.

Ernie43

2017-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon Forever...

I bought my canon 60d in November 2011, but in October 2016 I had an accident in a lake, my camera was completely wet, it was totally unusable. But, I read on the internet, that if I put it in a bag with rice and left it a while, it sure worked. Well, I put it in a bag of rice, and put it in a drawer. Honestly, I forgot all about it. After 5 months, I remembered the camera, I took it, I cleaned it, I put a generic battery that I have, and voila ... my camera is working !!!!!!! I am very happy I did not lose it, because with that camera, I have been able to develop my tourism business, making captures in the tours that we do. Thanks Canon, for making good quality products.

kperdomo

2017-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera

This camera has been my go to for all my challenge shots. I've even won second place with her. She's a great camera with all the umph the more expensive cameras of her day are.

Cyrilda

2016-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Great Step-Up Camera

I used a 10D, then a 30D and was thrilled with both but this 60D is easily the best of the lot. It fits my rather large hands better than the Rebel T3 I also owned for a couple years (the T3 is a great beginner camera that I give five stars to and is therefore more comfortable to use. The 60D has a much better viewfinder than a Rebel and better focus points. Noise level is low throughout the ISO range. Image quality, of course, is excellent. I love the flippable viewing screen. My only complaint is that Canon decided to move away from the Compact Flash card to the Secure Digital format cards. I guess to make it more amateur friendly. Anyway, this is a great camera.

djohnfot

2016-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A really good overall camera.

I bought this camera new May 2012 and it has performed flawlessly since. The flip out screen is very nice for awkward angle shots, the shutter is quiet (quieter than my 70D and the 9 point autofocus is fast very accurate. Autofocus via live view uses contrast detect and is quite a bit slower but accurate. Exposure metering is very accurate and plays well with my Canon flashes. (580 EX II, 420 EX and 270 EX II) The IR wireless slave flash control is very useful. Does not focus like a camcorder when shooting video. Need a 70D, 7D MkII or Rebel T4i or later for that. (See my 70D review). Ergonomics and menus are very good. You can repurpose most of the buttons on the back too. Uses "multi controller" as opposed to a joystick on previous xxD models. Nice fit for my hands and my wife's who inherited this camera when I got a 70D.

Mr N.

2015-10-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is product is awesome!

This product is worth buying. One of the best cameras in the market. Nothing better than this.

Shubham

2015-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all around camera

I bought My 60D 3 months ago.Brand new to me and I have not regretted the money well spent, The egonomics for one are good for someone with large hands, the grippy texture helps to hold the solid heft of the camera with a 70 to 300 EF lens at work..this is no studio queen..this is out of doors, on the field and in the weather. Never fails. Ive two lenses..the mentioned 70 to 300 and an 18 ro 135 EF-S. Beautiful captures in extremely low light conditions, If you work your craft, get to know the Camera,you will not be disappointed with the excellent results. Lightning shots, stars, eclipses..all are in your grasp. Sunsets are an extreme joy to capture in full manual mode. Colors are rendered faithfully as you desire. In full auto mode, it is easy to get the wow factor shots as well. Video is a wonder as well. Need a Black and White movie? Why yes, again, in full manual mode, you can. There is only one drawback.. A monaural mic. That is easily rendered moot by adding any stereo mic available to be kitted to the 60D. Shoot both Jpeg and RAW, single and both at same time. This Camera will go where ever you are ready to go..when you are ready to go. The Battery life of the OEM battery is amazing! As for bumps,and bruises..sadly i dropped it last week. The material is physically discolored..that is it. The Camera works perfectly, the fall was onto the floor from the center console of a 11 F 250 onto the rubber floormat..a distance of around a foot. It may not sound like much...but it did impact, and still works. I would recommend this Camera to everyone.

Ranchhand

2015-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

My favorite camera so far

This is my 4th Canon SLR and I love it! I got the 60D when it launched and I have not been disappointed yet. It's a little heavy, but I expect that in a good product. I use it for weddings, portraits, landscapes, macro, travel, sports, everything. It goes with me everywhere I go. It's easy to use, there is a ton of different functionality so you can personalize it to your needs. Paired with the right lens you can capture absolutely amazing photos. I am more than pleased with this camera. I am sure there are bigger and better out there, but for the price and options it's a great investment!

Tweet150

2015-05-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best camera purchased

Best camera I purchased. Easy to use features. Manual feature is like the old canon cameras.

peos60d

2015-05-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Just OK

I was forced to purchase this after my 50D broke and by that time, that model was discontinued. My biggest gripe witht he 60D is the mirror shake. I do a lot of macro where the detail and sharpness really count and more often than not, the image is not crisp from the mirror vibration. It's on a tripod and I use a remote shutter release. There should be no blur. It's terrible in low light situations, producing very noisy images. I also don't really know why Canon is such a big fan of the HD video. Unless you're doing interviews where the subject is stationary, it's pretty impossible to take usable video on this because while there is autofocus, it is not constant and is very slow. Canon, you should just stick to pictures. If someone wants video, they'll buy a camera specifically made for it. Despite the gripes, I have been able to get some pretty decent pictures. The movable screen has helped in a few situations where I needed to put the camera over my head and needed to compose my shot or if I was on the ground taking a picture of a flower at an upward angle and couldn't look through the viewfinder. Overall, I'm disappointed with the performance of it. This camera definitely wasn't worth what I paid for it. I can't wait until I can afford the 5D Mark III.

Matt A.

2015-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic camera

I personally enjoy the physical body of this Canon camera over the other cameras I own. And the adjustable display screen is also an extremely useful tool to have while filming or using a a tripod. Overall, I am quite satisfied with this Canon product so far!

JG

2015-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

Even though I just got this camera I love it. There are so many features that it is not an easy camera to learn but my experiences with using the XT, XTi and Xsi have smoothed over the edges. I wouldn't have wanted to come into this camera cold. Before I actually got the camera I downloaded a pdf of the users guide. This is one of those rare times when I would advise anyone interested in this camera, or any of the advanced Canon EOS cameras, to READ THE MANUAL.

jpmalonesr

2015-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Beginner & in love

I'm in love. I haven't taken any class and this is my first camera purchase and I love it! My goal is the 5d mark iii

Ambereull

2015-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product!

I recently received a Canon 60D for Christmas, replacing my Rebel Xti. This camera is brilliant! My favorite features include the ability to shoot in low light situations with ease, and the ability to shoot both jpg's and RAW in one shot is amazing! That battery power is also amazing. I spent two weeks on a Caribbean cruise, and took well over 250 shots, and still had half the battery life left. And the shots were crystal clear, using my two Canon zoom lenses. Thanks, Canon, for a fine product. I can't imagine why Canon has stopped production of this camera!

ImaClickin

2015-02-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My first DSLR

It was a gift from my mom, my very first DSLR and she made the made the best decision in choosing this camera. Of course she asked my uncle for help as he is a professional photographer and he recommended this camera because its just perfect for an amateur like me.

Syd

2015-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Camera I owned!

This is a top of the line Canon. The pictures are stunning!!!!

Rocka

2015-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

More than even expect

Best give ever . It fills everything I need .love it

Dexterlivemusic

2015-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Purchase Ever "My First DSLR Camera"

For a starter to begin with using DSLR Camera, this is the best shot. It is very user friendly.

Balaji

2014-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

This camera is great with lots of great features. A major upgrade from the t4i. Takes great pictures and video.

matt2848

2014-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great start out camera.

Great to start out with. Easy to use and great camera for the price.

A P.

2014-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice

I have had this camera for a couple of years now and it has never let me down. Speed and stabilization is great. I am not a camera geek and can only tell you the pictures are wonderful. Any bad pics have been all my fault. Does more than I ask of it. I have never been happier with a purchase. It has also taken its share of beatings - although I have not dropped it from a height. I carry it in a backpack and tend to throw it in my car when I am on the go. I hope to save my money for a larger lens to take even better wild life pictures. All in all, could not be more satisfied.

kat

2014-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Why should I upgrade to a 7D Mark II?

I started out my Canon camera purchases with point and shoot models when digital cameras first came on the scene. My first DSLR was a Canon xsi. I really feel in love with that camera and shot many thousands of shots without a problem. Many of them turned out so well I entered several in contests and they at least got published. Now I was a committed Canon fanatic with my EF compliment of lens, I decided to upgrade to a 60D. I have had this camera now for about three years and have shot thousands of photos with it. I just love this camera! The quality of the photos I take, even cropped and brought into LR and PS are simply amazing. I am now in a position to upgrade to one of the newer Canon models. As a member of Kelby One when I saw Scott Kelby review the Canon 7D Mark II, I almost bit the bullet and decided to purchase one for myself for Christmas. I liked how all of my lenses would fit the camera body and the fast shutter speed and low light performance almost got me hooked. Then I started getting more serious about the purchase by looking at the features of my 60D vs the new 7D Mark II. First of all, I didn't like the fact the 7D doesn't have an articulating monitor screen. Next I didn't think I really needed that much more speed in burst mode vs my 60D that I have found very acceptable. Lastly, I know it must be great to be able to shoot without noise in the much higher ISO setting with the 7D, but is it really worth me to upgrade at this time. The final conclusion is my decision to stay put with my trusty old 60D and perhaps put my money into a couple more lenses. I really wish at least Canon had put the articulating monitor screen on the new 7D Mark II. I use mine a lot, especially when I shoot video and get in a position when the camera fixed screen just isn't going to allow me to see my shot.

tomcat

2014-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very happy with this!

Just recently bought the refurb'd 60D. Already extremely happy with the purchase. I'm upgrading from a T3i. Everything from how the camera feels to image quality is better. I know both cameras have the same sensor, but the 60D images are still better than the Rebel's. First, the camera fills my hand better and feels more balanced. Second, I love the more choices for ISO selection. Third, even though there are still only 9 focus points, they are all cross type points on the 60D. Fourth, looking through the pentaprism viewfinder is so much nicer than on the Rebel, and the focus points are a lot more visible. Also, when I preview a picture on the LCD it highlights which focus point I used. Last, and this may sound weird, but the shutter sound on the Rebel just sounded kind of cheap and "chirpy". I really like the way the 60D sounds and it also has quiet mode as well for sensitive situations.

calebbodaniel

2014-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A wonderful DSLR camera, mediocre to poor support utilities. Love learning more about my 60D, however on a Mac, EOS version 2, the photo transfer program, has an annoying "feature". Every time you manually run the program it insists on re-installing itself in the Mac's bootup "Login Items" list running in the background whenever the mac is booted. This degrades OSX reliability, is a security issue...yada yada and is not what this user wants EOS to do. It can not be disabled in EOS preferences, forcing the user to enter System Preferences to manually delete EOS from the Login Items list... every time... a pain. Looking for a replacement photo transfer program and will inform Mac and photography website forums about this program's un-user-friendly behavior. Otherwise I love my 60D and have carried it on travels to 3 continents.

mark-in-seattle

2014-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon is the best

Since I've been using my Canon EOS 60D, I've always shot Manual, Raw, and on a Tripod; shooting with this Canon gives you all of that and more. The operation of this camera is very easy (just remember to read your manual and shoot every day; controls are logically placed to where they are most convenient to the photographer to use, even while looking through the viewfinder setting up the shot. The resolution given by the 18 mega pixel sensor is outstanding (it definitely shows in the work I've done in school with this camera). With this Professional Canon camera you can't go wrong.

DonutStick

2014-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

canon follower

I love my Canon Cameras. i love the look, the size and features of my EOS 60D. my only problem is taking pictures in LOW LIGHT. pictures are much too dark. Any feedback on how to shoot better pictures in a low light setting.

M C.

2014-08-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome...great value.

Upgraded from T3 to the 60D. Wonderful quality, fast continual shooting. The clarity and color are fantastic !! Easy to use. Love the flip out LCD screen and built in level.

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A really good overall camera.

By Mr N.

I bought this camera new May 2012 and it has performed flawlessly since. The flip out screen is very nice for awkward angle shots, the shutter is quiet (quieter than my 70D and the 9 point autofocus is fast very accurate. Autofocus via live view uses contrast detect and is quite a bit slower but accurate. Exposure metering is very accurate and plays well with my Canon flashes. (580 EX II, 420 EX and 270 EX II) The IR wireless slave flash control is very useful. Does not focus like a camcorder...

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Super photo quality

By Ernie43

Easy to use,super photo quality, love all cannon products, camers,lens, printers.

With the new EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use. It features an improved APS-C sized 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, a new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and excellent color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations.

The new Multi-control Dial enables users to conveniently operate menus and enter settings with a simple touch.

The EOS 60D also features an EOS first: A Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (1,040,000 dots) monitor for easy low- or high-angle viewing. An improved viewfinder, a number of new in-camera creative options and filters, plus HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV all make the EOS 60D invaluable for the evolving photographer. With continuously curved surfaces, user-friendliness and exuding solidity and refinement, the EOS 60D is true digital inspiration!

What's in the box:

  • Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera Body
  • Eyecup Eb -Camera Cover R-F-3
  • Battery Pack LP-E6
  • Battery Charger LC-E6
  • Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
  • Interface Cable IFC-130U
  • Wide Strap EW-EOS60D
  • EOS Digital Solution Disk
  • Software Instruction Book CD
  • Camera Instruction Manual
  • Canon 1 Year Warranty