Canon EOS 60D

Expert testers don't hesitate to recommend the Canon EOS 60D. With the same superb image quality as the entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T2i (*Est. $700 with kit lens) -- plus faster burst shooting, remote flash ability and a bigger viewfinder -- reviews say it's a nice step up for enthusiasts. It lacks some of the advanced features you'll find on the pricier Canon EOS 7D (*Est. $1,350 body only), but reviews say most enthusiasts won't miss those -- especially with a 1080p movie mode and swiveling LCD screen, features that were missing on the previous Canon EOS 50D.

The tilt-and-turn, 3-inch LCD screen proves useful in tests. For example, it can help when following action on video, shooting at an unusual angle or bracing the camera against something. It's not as useful as it could be, though, because autofocus works sluggishly when framing a shot with the LCD screen rather than the regular viewfinder, testers say. Other common complaints include the switch to a less solid-feeling plastic body and a four-way control dial rather than the joystick the Canon EOS 50D uses. The Canon 60D also lacks continuous autofocus in movie mode, a key advantage in the rival Nikon D7000 (*Est. $1,200 body only). However, the Canon EOS 60D's outstanding images and low-light prowess (producing nice 5-by-7-inch prints all the way up to ISO 12,800) make this camera an easy pick among top experts.

We found no shortage of thorough, objective reviews of the Canon EOS 60D. Experts at DPReview.com, Imaging-Resource.com, PhotographyBlog.com and PopPhoto.com all test this camera in great detail. Everyday users post their opinions of the EOS 60D at Amazon.com.