4 Reasons to Buy the Canon 60D Over the Canon 550D (T2i)

http://www.artoftheimage.com - With the Canon 60D available at some great prices right now, many people are asking whether they should buy the 60D instead of the Canon 550D. Here's four reasons to buy the Canon 60D over the Canon 550D (T2i).

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• Canon 550D
• Canon EOS 550D
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• T2i
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[overpolished]

You did not mention the ability to turn off AGC. I find this to be a very nice feature for video.

[ArtoftheImage]

@overpolished - Thanks! I kinda over-looked this as it's not something I've used or had a problem with. I use a Rode Shotgun mic and the AGC has never been a problem with it, but you're right... it's a great feature to have!

[wild12mild1]

Thanks for the good review. Are you sure about both cameras having the same autofocus system? I think the 60D uses 9 cross-type sensors and the 550D uses 9 sensors with the center sensor being cross-type and extra sensitive with a lens at and faster than 2.8. The 60D also allows you to manually adjust your audio for video. Also, the 60D has more white balance options than the 550D which is also great for video. Keep the videos coming.

[ArtoftheImage]

@wild12mild1 - Yes, you're right. The 60D has the 9 cross-type sensors, but I'm mostly a center point / focus recompose shooter so that doesn't really make any difference for me (or I did think it should anyway... so far the 60D I just bought seems to have noticeably better AF and the only difference I can see in the specs is the extra cross-type sensors).

The white balance options are good!

[eq5uinox]

what would you reccomend D7000 or 60D for quality price and as first DSLR???thanks...!!!

[ArtoftheImage]

@eq5uinox - Tough call! The D7000 has better warranty and a higher ranking sensor on DXOMark.com, but, that said, I'm really liking my 60D. The articulated screen rocks! I also got my 60D for over $300 less than my D7000, so that's a factor too. Play with both, look at the lens offerings of both Canon and Nikon, and see which one you like better. They're both good cameras.

[arvindsoorada]

why is he making his eyes so big ? is he hypnotising us !!!!!!!!!

[flashportalnet]

1 word.

Magic Lantern for 550D

[QRiNXpictures]

you can now get 8000 shutter speed with magic lantern for the 550D

[cincoinspiraciones]

well, to me this is not a review other than reading spec sheets. What about the lousy touch of the 60D botons for example? Have you actually tried both cameras yourself? used them in real life. This way of reviewing will always give the more expensive camera as a winner. I honestly think that de 60D is a pointless "bastard" camera, no feature is so good enough to justify the price difference. I'd recommend the 550D or make a financial effort and get a 7D.

[xtype64]

thats why they created the 600D :P

[MattnDrewProductions]

how many wedgies did you get in highschool?

[skatebaker321]

no offense but i just want to punch you in the face real hard

[BJrandom]

I'll have my picture medium raw, please.

[WondersNassiri]

Which is best quality for video recording?

[antoninafedotova]

so witch 1 is better?