I thinking ill go with the 60d and put the extra money towards better glass. The plastic body is the only thing i dont like about the 60d, that and the. We compare these two cameras to determine which is the better buy. They do cost a bit more than efs lenses due to being larger. This doesnt affect anything except perhaps your collection of cf cards. Physical specs and body features comparison size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. The 60d uses the sd memory card like the 550dt2i, not the cf card of the 7d and 50d. Nov 10, 2010 canon has unveiled the eos 60d midlevel dslr, replacing the eos 50d. With teleconverters both cameras can focus to f8 and theyre both weather re. T2i for peolpe with mercedes reams yet toyota budgets. Unboxing and shooting with the canon 60d filmmaker magazine. The nikon has more points but the 7d has all crosstype points. Jul 23, 2018 if youve ever wanted to know how many shutter actuations a canon camera has, the new eos inspector 2 mac app makes it easier than ever for a long time, to get a true shutter count on some canon cameras, youve had to nerd out and download java apps and learn out how to use terminal. The 7d 60d t3i which all use the same sensor, essentially have moderately good lowlight performance, but its not outstanding, and it tends to be a little noisier in the shadows.
See more ideas about canon 60d, canon and camera hacks. A cloudbased production management software, studiobinder offers a modern interface to write screenplays, create and send call sheets, shooting schedules, breakdowns, contact management, shot lists, storyboards, and other project management tools. Burst rate 58 largefine jpegs, or 16 raw images first eos camera ever. In this section, we are going to illustrate canon 7d and canon 70d sidebyside from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. More info cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries. Both are dslr digital single lens reflex cameras that are equipped with an apsc sensor. Canon eos 80d vs 70d why the new dslr is worth the money. Canon 60d to be replaced in two weeks with semipro 70d. The camera comes with a digital 5way image stabilization system that is available when shooting videos.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. You can not be serious to compare image quality by showing two complete different pictures. Compare the canon eos 60d vs the canon eos 7d snapsort. We will asset the key differences between the two models for anyone considering purchasing either camera. Lupo, 7d would be in my budget once i sell off my nikon gear, but im feeling the 60d would be a better fit for my needs. Mar 07, 20 there have been many reports over the last few months of dwindling canon 60d stock which can often indicate that a replacement is on the horizon. In this video michael gives a quick comparison of the canon 70d and the canon 6d. It was one of two original cameras that came with the revolutionary dualpixel cmos autofocusing system. Dslr in documentaries matts report from silverdocs docs in. Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i or. Sep 20, 2010 i am thinking about upgrading from a canon 50d to either a canon 7d, 60d or maybe even the new nikon d7000. Jul 19, 20 the leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1.
The t3i and t2i use the smaller lpe8 battery with less capacity than the lpe6 battery used by the 60d and 7d. Weve spoken about canons future product line, and how a 7d mark ii might fit in, and while there. I am thinking about upgrading from a canon 50d to either a canon 7d, 60d or maybe even the new nikon d7000. In todays article, we will compare two midrange digital slr cameras from canon, the eos 60d and eos 70d. To get the best high iso results, you have to be careful to avoid underexposure at all costs with any of these cameras.
Sep 22, 2010 54 thoughts on canon 7d vs 60d vs 550d t2i insane artistry. That does not mean you cannot shoot a decent video with the 5d, 7d or 60d, but. The main difference between the eos 70d and the eos 7d mark ii is that the 7d is designed to be a speed demon. I am buying this primarily for the video as i am a filmmaker and like the hd 24p video function. Nov 08, 2010 offer extended for both eos 7d and eos 60d, now ending on 01082011. Tiltswivel vs none tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility. Snapsort compares the canon 6d vs the canon 60d to find out which is the winner. Eos cameras support download drivers, software, manuals. A while ago we wrote an article about this topic for the canon 7d and 5d. I shoot with a canon 60d which is a midrange camera in terms of cost. A camera may well be able to take a high resolution image, but the performance determines how rapidly it can take another and the speed of focus and accuracy of focus. When the canon eos 60d was introduced, critics placed it firmly between the 550d and the 7d but is said to more closely resemble the latter, probably because they have the same resolution sensor. The canon ifc200u usb interface cable enables you to transfer your camera pictures to a computer fast.
The 60d is great is your shooting intermittent shots, and they are somewhat. The 7d mark ii has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the 90d provides 32. Whats the difference between the canon eos 70d and the. We have created an open framework, licensed under gpl, for developing extensions to the official firmware.
The eos 7d features a magnesium alloy body that is dust and weather. Its really going to come down to personal taste, regardless of what anyone else tells you. The 60d uses the lpe6 battery like the 7d and 5d, which is a nice feature as this battery can often last through a full day of shooting. The t3i is smaller and lighter than the 60d, which in turn is smaller and lighter than the 7d. Pixel density is a measurement of a screens resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch ppi on the screen. Canon eos 7d vs canon eos 60d page 4 of 7 what digital.
Robert jackson, amateur filmmaker, wedding videographer. Canon 5d mark ii vs canon 5d mark iii for filmmaking. If you get a 60d, be sure to upgrade the firmware to version 1. Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i or 60d. Canon 600d, one small step for canon one giant leap for nobody. Canon eos 6d mark ii dslr digital slr camera 1897c002. Canon 70d vs 7d vs 60d jul 19, 20 walked into my local camera shop yesterday and was wanting to look at a 7d or 60d. It applies when buying the eos 60d body only or the eos 60d camera kit with canon efs 18.
Today was my first real test of the 7d, and i am unimpressed. Yes, you almost need a university degree to use all of photoshops functionality, but i suspect that most people who visit this site would never want to use it to the max. If the 60d turns out to be a disappointment for me then ill look at my upgrade options. However, i will add that the 7d also has better video aside from the nikon doing the continuous focus thing and af. I mentioned my friend earlier, but there is also my cousin who is a filmmaker, and he purchased a 7d exclusively for video as well. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Magic lantern firmware magic lantern is a software enhancement that offers increased functionality to the excellent canon dslr cameras.
Matthew gore september 18, 2010 recently, i published a quick comparison of the new nikon d7000 and the equally new canon 60d, both similarly priced midrange cameras from their respective manufacturers. Using canons software for photo editing canon 60d forum. Aug 06, 2014 the better late than never guide on how to setup and use the eos 7d for filmmaking. However, following the launch of the eos 7d, the 60d has been repositioned in the market, so isnt a simple upgrade to its predecessor. The biggest difference between the 60d and the 7d is the processor that they use. I am aware that the 7d 60d is cropped so that can be a disadvantage for my lens. And answer the question, is the newer body worthy of an upgrade for existing canon 60d users. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. For more questions, please visit this video contains following. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience. Which camera is better for filmmaking, the canon eos m50 or the canon rebel tzi. Magic lantern is loaded onto your sd card and does not affect or tamper. Magic lantern for canon five kickass features for filmmaking. Though the 1080p video looks great, it comes with one caveat.
Canon eos 7d impressions for filmmaker wannabes engadget. Beginner filmmaker starter kit for canon eos dslr 5d mark ii iii 6d 7d 7d ii 70d 60d t6s t6i t5i t4i t3i sl1. Please select your eos camera below in order to access the latest downloads including software, manuals, drivers or firmware. The one caveat that i can see so far is that the 7d is rated for 150k shutter actuations, while the 70d doesnt seem to have a number provided. As a former program director for a short film festival, i can tell you that we. T2i for peolpe with mercedes reams yet toyota budget. Im considering an astrophotography camera, and therere current people selling the cameras above at reasonable prices. I bought the 80d because, basically its the 7d ii but lighter. Canon 70d and 7d features same af system, both camera features 19 point af system, but due to dual pixel af technology the canon 70d does fast af during live view and movie mode phase af system active during live. Much is the same, but there is a single critical difference that makes a strong case for the mark iii.
The cable connects to your camera and to the usb port on your pc or mac computer. Canons latest offerings can be confusing especially between the t2i, t3i, 60d and 7d which all sport the same 18 megapixel. Tiltswivel vs none tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting. Efficient equipment for independent filmmaker with panasonic dvx 100 or canon 7d. The first is an unboxing video and comparison with the canon 7d. The canon eos 80d vs the canon eos 7d mark ii the 70d was already a formidable camera, one which many enthusiasts found considerable joy to shoot with. I thought that the improved, more sophisticated focusing with the new 7d would allow me to get better bif photos. But seroiusly, not the quality compared to 5dii and 5diii. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. Hes already produced a few films, from shorts to documentary, with it. Instead, to get a 30fps mode, we had to switch down to 720p, sadly giving us less resolution to work with. That said, the 60d is probably better for video than the 7d because of the magic lantern firmware, but it is also available for the 5d mark ii. Snapsort compares the canon 60d vs the canon 7d to find out which is the winner. The software matches the audio from the camera with a separate audio track.
Dec 17, 2019 a cloudbased production management software, studiobinder offers a modern interface to write screenplays, create and send call sheets, shooting schedules, breakdowns, contact management, shot lists, storyboards, and other project management tools. I havent gotten a solid confirmation on this yet, but a dude i talked to said the 60d monitors in hd. Screen this tab shows the measurement values and graph derived directly from a raw image when displayed on a computer screen at 100% magnification i. A number of rumors have surfaced recently regarding the possible replacement, the 70d, and where that camera will stand in terms of canons lineup. Canon eos 60d vs canon eos 50d canon eos 60d vs canon eos 7d lets read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how canon 7d and canon 50d compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you. The 7d is less expensive and has an internal flash. Im not quite sure i can trust him as a source, though, cuz it was a brief conversation, and since he was a still photographer, not a filmmakervideographer. But what it does have is the ability to stabilize a footage when shooting handheld and even when moving with the camera. The canon eos 7d mark ii and the canon eos 90d are two enthusiast cameras that were announced, respectively, in september 2014 and august 2019. This suggests to me that there might be a firmware update coming in the future for the 7dmaybe.
Ef lenses work on the the 70d and 7d mark ii cameras, so you could start investing in them if you foresee yourself buying a fullframe camera in the future. Well, ive shot a short on a 7d, and here are my thoughts. Even more surprising is the 7d s lack of hd crop mode since it has the same sensor as the 600d. I was ready to get a 7d come summertime because i wanted a body that can mount my efs lenses and also shoot 30 fps 1080 video, but now im in dilemma between the 7d and t2i. Students in our online filmmaking program have a tutorial entitled using lenses. The 7d is supposed to be the flag ship but there seems to be a lot of good arguments for the 70d over the 7d, and the 7fps vs 8fps is not an issue, nor is the cost difference. I briefly switched from photoshop to canons software when i bought my 60d, but soon reverted back. For several years i have enjoyed photographing birds using my 60d and canon 100mm400 mm zoom original version. I dont like the rebels small grip and body size, but the 7d, even used, would put a dent in the wallet. The canon eos 7d and canon eos 60d are two of canons top dslrs, offering very similar specs in some areas.
Efficient equipment for independent filmmaker with. Instead the 60d is a smaller camera featuring an articulated screen and plastic body shell and utilizing sd memory cards. The tutorials make it a breeze to get the hang of the basics such as. They all have been moded with baader filter and at a similar price, which one would be better for dsos. So its all software, and had canon done it earlier theyd have been in a much stronger position versus the gh2. Steven and matt went through a comparison of the different cameras that are available. Kim at orange wedding films containing info on the new canon 60d. Unlike its rivals, the canon 7d and 60d, the d7000 cant record 1080p at 30 frames per second. Comes standard with the eos 1ds mark iii, 1d mark iv, 1d mark iii, 5d mark ii, 7d, 60d, 50d, 40d, rebel t2i, rebel t1i, rebel xsi and rebel xs. Sadly but not unexpected is the single digic iv cpu instead of the dualcpu 7d and 1d mark iv. Magic lantern is not a hack, or a modified firmware, it is an independent program that runs alongside canons own software.
Canon 7d vs panasonic hmc40 vs canon rebel t2i videomaker. In reply to dlsrmovie sep 25, 2010 7d video is very good, i recently shot a short film for the 48 film contest on 7d and it worked great. When shooting video with a dslr, you want to shoot in full manual with your shutter speed set to 2x the frame r. Which camera should i upgrade to, canon 6d mark ii or 7d.
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