And so it is with the EOS 60D that the company has once again hit the figurative nail on the proverbial head with its technology and design. In some ways, it has created a sub-category- the ‘Creative Prosumer' range.

The Canon EOS 60D is an excellent mid-range camera, sitting in between the Canon EOS 550D and the EOS 7D. If you're looking to step up from an entry-level DSLR, it's well worth a look.

The Canon EOS 60D delivers absolutely stunning quality when it comes to photographs; and it's good enough to please both amateurs and semi-professionals alike; Along with delivering nearly 18 megapixels; the EOS 60D features HD video recording; letting you create your own movies on the go.

Where the Canon EOS 50D – the 60D's ancestor – features a magnesium casing, the EOS 60D is constructed from plastic; It's still tough enough for daily use, but it's a shame that quality has been cut slightly

This 18 megapixel DSLR is the latest iteration in the Canon 10/20/30/40/50D range of mid-priced cameras. The new feature that is immediately obvious is the swivelling high resolution LCD screen.

This is such a beautifully evolved camera series that there is not much to say other than "it's just like the 50D only better." Low light performance is brilliant; Auto white balance is not wonderful but selecting a setting appropriate to the light source fixes that.

Live view is still clunky and auto-focus in movie mode is still frustrating; The instruction book warns "continuous focus on a moving subject is not possible.

The successor to the EOS 50D brings higher resolution, a handy swiveling LCD, and surprising performance even at high ISO speeds.

Excellent color accuracy; You can actually shoot at 12,800 ISO; Vari-angle LCD a real plus; Superior battery life

Still not a fan of DSLR HD video; focusing is a hassle, "Warm" indoor images with Auto White Balance, Puzzling Multi-control dial

Canon makes two expert SLRs: the EOS 7D is a high-end model aimed at pros, while the Canon EOS 60D we're reviewing today is a more lightweight and slightly scaled-down model.

High-quality build; well-defined swivel screen; Good picture quality in video mode; General responsiveness: start-up; saving shots; autofocus; Handles ISO sensitivity well; Excellent handling

Autofocus not reliable enough via optical viewfinder; Autofocus slow with on-screen viewfinder; Some nice design features lost (mini thumbstick; on/off button moved etc.

The $1,099 (direct, body only) 18-megapixel Canon EOS 60D is an update to the Canon EOS 50D, and is Canon's first D-SLR digital camera to feature an LCD mounted to an articulating arm, for viewing from nearly any angle.

Sharp, beautiful images; Fast shooting; Excellent for low-light performance without a flash; Lots of video recording options; Manual operation during video recording; Articulating LCD

No continuous autofocus while recording video; Lens makes audible noise when re-focusing during video recording

The Canon EOS 60D is great for anyone looking for a mid-range camera. It isn't as powerful as the high-end EOS 7D but the 60D shoots great pictures even at ISO levels as high as 1,600. Autofocus in generally fast although it is a tad slower in Live View mode.

: Good picture quality; decent ISO performance; HD video recording; articulated LCD screen

: Lacks dedicated video recording button; slow autofocus speed in Live View mode; slow burst shooting mode

Great performance, handling and flexibility, but the kit lens is less than impressive

Strong color performance; Lots of controls for more advanced users

Kit lens leaves much to be desired; Fairly noisy; especially at high ISOs

Sept 28th. Canon recently introduced the 18 megapixel Canon EOS 60D digital SLR, a camera geared towards enthusiast level photographers, and which serves as a successor to the Canon EOS 50D.

The 60D is probably best understood as a 'super Rebel.' It's a more comfortable, more flexible, and faster-to-use version of Canon's justly popular entry-level DSLRs. The twin dial controls, better grip, and bigger viewfinder will delight stills shooters while the articulated screen and movie...

Excellent image quality up to ISO settings unthinkable just one camera generation ago; Extremely high detail and resolution at base ISO; good per-pixel sharpness; Very good low-light performance; with low noise levels and good retention of detail; Good ergonomics; well shaped and comfortable hand...

Slow AF in Live Mode reduces benefit of articulated screen for stills shooting; White balance often excessively orange under artificial light; Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions; Post-processing options oddly arranged (and don't provide access to the Ambience options; Plastic...