T2i vs 60d

Brett Sherman · December 29th, 2010, 09:54 AM

If counterbalance is the only issue, it would not be hard to add weight to the bottom of the T2i. That way you'd have the option of a lighter camera too. Whether something feels toy-like is of no concern to me. I'm only concerned with workability. My guess is that the minimal added weight of the 60D would not make a big difference with the leverage of a long heavy lens. With either body you have to support it under the lens when shooting handheld, just a slightly different place. That's not say there aren't more than enough reasons to go with the 60d. But to me weight is not one of them.

Marc Salvatore · December 29th, 2010, 10:31 AM

I just jumped on the DSLR bandwagon (Canon 60d) and after using it for the first time on a shoot last week I could not imagine doing without the movable LCD screen. It came in very handy on multiple occasions. The battery life is supposed to be longer as well.

Marc

Scott Shama · December 29th, 2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Rogers

The 60D has several advantages, to me, the flip-out screen is not one of them.
Because it's on a flimsy hinge you can't use a finder like the the Z-Finder (or others) as a third point of contact.

The larger body is nice though.

We use the LCDVF and it works fine mounted on the screen with the magnetic ring. If you position the screen like it is on a t2i (folded back against the body with the screen exposed) and attach the lcdvf it most certainly acts as a 3rd point of contact just the same as a t2i. the majority of time I shoot with the 60d I do it the same way you would with a t2i. The 60d is just better when I need to get a high or low shot. Having more ISO increments is a big plus as well.

Sam Kanter · January 5th, 2011, 01:10 AM

>>THE tiny detail here is that Magic Lantern now also works with the 60D!

Do you have verification of this (link?)

I've only seen a non-functioning version for developers.

David Quakenbush · January 5th, 2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kanter

>>THE tiny detail here is that Magic Lantern now also works with the 60D!

Do you have verification of this (link?)

I've only seen a non-functioning version for developers.

550d install - Magic Lantern Firmware Wiki

You'll need the main download, and the newest update. Both are linked from this page.

December 29th, 2010, 09:54 AM	#16
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	If counterbalance is the only issue, it would not be hard to add weight to the bottom of the T2i. That way you'd have the option of a lighter camera too. Whether something feels toy-like is of no concern to me. I'm only concerned with workability. My guess is that the minimal added weight of the 60D would not make a big difference with the leverage of a long heavy lens. With either body you have to support it under the lens when shooting handheld, just a slightly different place. That's not say there aren't more than enough reasons to go with the 60d. But to me weight is not one of them.

December 29th, 2010, 10:31 AM	#17
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	I just jumped on the DSLR bandwagon (Canon 60d) and after using it for the first time on a shoot last week I could not imagine doing without the movable LCD screen. It came in very handy on multiple occasions. The battery life is supposed to be longer as well. Marc

January 5th, 2011, 01:10 AM	#19
Sam Kanter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 205	>>THE tiny detail here is that Magic Lantern now also works with the 60D! Do you have verification of this (link?) I've only seen a non-functioning version for developers.