T3i vs t4i vs 60D

starkyrulz wrote in post #15347375
i do not understand how many of the folks above actually used the t4i for an extended period. The t4i looks good or paper, its AF is better than t3i though with a fixed center point there is nothing much to choose between the three. The 60d is better to hold and shoot not puny as the t3i or t4i - i have used the t3i for over a year with 13k clicks so far, used a friends 60d fairly often and got a t4i for another friend. Believe me the 60d is worth it - the only thing going for the t4i is the continuous AF (which i did not test since I am not into videos) - if I were shooting and had the option of just 1 camera, i will pick up the 60d

The aftermarket grip makes all the difference and provides space for two batteries or 6 aa batteries.

Great information guys, thank you!

Ahhh I am famously Indecisive ! Leaning toward the 60d....seems like more of a photographers camera....price and Continuous AF, STM lens are the selling points on the T4i.

The ergos on the 60d are appealing too. It's just too hard to pick!

Thanks again, I have some good info to work with!

Braddock54 wrote in post #15347538
Great information guys, thank you!

Ahhh I am famously Indecisive ! Leaning toward the 60d....seems like more of a photographers camera....price and Continuous AF, STM lens are the selling points on the T4i.

The ergos on the 60d are appealing too. It's just too hard to pick!

Thanks again, I have some good info to work with!

Just used my 60D today and used both wheels a lot. Definately worth it. The T4i sounds ok but the 60D is close to professional (semi?)!

If you like landscape photography, the built-in electronic level in the 60D is another great feature. I use it all the time when on tripod. As mentioned, battery life on the 60D is awesome!

There is a love story between me and the 60D
i bought the 60D three times
and i still love it and i feel i want to buy it again and again and again

hi 1Tanker
i saw your gear list
is the 300L lens good with the 60D ?
and with the 1.4 extender ?
on my 7D is great
what about the 60D ?
Thanks

moltengold wrote in post #15347824
hi 1Tanker
i saw your gear list
is the 300L lens good with the 60D ?
and with the 1.4 extender ?
on my 7D is great
what about the 60D ?
Thanks

Hi Ahmed. Yes, the 300L works well with the 60D. Of course, AF won't be as good as the 7D. I use it more with the 1.4x tc than without, but AF takes a bit of a hit and i find it works much better stopped down a touch to f/6.3.

Thanks a lot Kel

Don't forget that the 60d can also trigger off camera flash.

dengalang wrote in post #15350261
Don't forget that the 60d can also trigger off camera flash.

T3i and T4i have built-in Speedlite transmitters too.

1Tanker wrote in post #15350572
T3i and T4i have built-in Speedlite transmitters too.

Doh! Hahaha i knew that

Thanks for all your input! Great forum.

kenshap wrote in post #15347182
The video AF in the 60d is a miss affair.

IMO, the reason to get the t3i is cost only. The 60d has a bigger body, better burst rate, some fine control over the picture taking process. The t4i has many features over the t3i, notably the nine point cross type AF system that locks on with fast lenses like a dog on a bone.

The t4i is the darling of the rebel line, with the best AF according to lens rentals. Is two years newer electronics than the 60d, with some features the 60d doesn't have. (Although I can't remember them at the moment) an inexpensive third party grip transforms the t4i completely. The t4i is lighter than the 60d: to some, that may make a difference. IMO, picture iq goes to the t4i, although that is a matter for infinite debate.

My advice is to handle them both, compare the feature set and price and see what is important to you.

Edit: the touch screen on the t4i is awesome...I first thought it was a gimmick, but it's a real time saver.

The video on the 60D is terrific. The major advantage on the T4i with regard to video is the auto focus, which although an improvement, is still far from perfect. It's somewhat hit and miss, and limits you to using one of the STM lenses. Its still best to manual focus when using video.

Many of the new features on the T4i were already on the 60D so this new Rebel makes a choice between the two a bit more difficult. Additionally, though, some of the new features provided in camera are for effects that are probably better handled in PP. Altogether the T4i is a great little camera, but I believe the 60D still betters it is a few significant ways. The size is bigger as you point out and as a result fits much better in the hands of many people. Its balances better with heavier lenses, it has a better view finder and a faster shutter speed. And.. most importantly, it has the second wheel on the back. When you start realizing the potential and ease of use of the back wheel, it's really difficult to go back to the buttons on the Rebel bodies, and I own two of them. The top LCD is also very useful. The ISO on the 60D is adjustable to 1/3 stops. The T4i has higher ISO capability, but like all Rebels, it is adjustable in only whole stop increments.

I've played extensively with a T4i and 18-135 STM and this combo is a lot of fun. Both cameras are terrific, but for day to day walk around use and for video , I still prefer my 60D with a 15-85 USM attached.

For anyone debating between the t3i,t4i and the 60D....grab the 60D, you will not regret it!

Just picked one up locally...upgrading from the t1i...world of a difference! MUCH easier with the dual wheels, you get used to that QUICK!

DarkPhantom wrote in post #15352017
For anyone debating between the t3i,t4i and the 60D....grab the 60D, you will not regret it!

Just picked one up locally...upgrading from the t1i...world of a difference! MUCH easier with the dual wheels, you get used to that QUICK!

Agree 100%