The Canon EOS 60D is a fun camera to use. I am a big believer that it isn’t the camera that makes a great photograph. It’s the photographer. But I have to tell you the truth; it sure helps to take better photos with an awesome camera like this pro-sumer camera. My favorite thing about this camera is it’s ease of use. Most “pro-sumer” cameras start to lose many of the “auto” features. So now you can step up to more pro features like faster shutter speeds and better color saturation while still utilizing automatic settings.
I took it out recently to take some photos of my kids. I kept them busy with a couple of fun activities. Watch my photo tips for kids video here. I used my “double bubble" technique, which is giving kids bubble gum and soap bubbles . . .uh, not at the same time though! With the Canon 60D I was able to snap some fun shots of my daughter blowing bubbles with bubble gum. Remember the key to any good photo is being ready to take the photo at a moments notice. It isn’t necessarily the bubble being blown but be ready for when it pops! With the soap bubbles, my son always has fun. Be sure and set the camera on sports mode because soap bubbles come out of the wand much faster than anticipated.
Now one of the MAJOR advantages the Canon 60D has over other cameras is the ability to shoot in low light. This is key in today’s times to have a more natural and realistic look to your photos. Take a look at this photo I shot one evening my family and I around a campfire. I snapped a quick photo of the s’more I was about to bite into. Can you imagine how bad this photo would be if a flash had been used? This Canon captured the essence and mood of the evening as it was happening.
The HD video is awesome, PLUS it has the articulating screen so taking photos or video is so much easier than getting down on the ground or having to stand on higher ground. So if you re ready to step up your photography level but still want a bit of automation the Canon 60D is a solid choice for you. Follow me on facebook at www.facebook.com/qvcdavejames for more photo examples!