Upgrading from a Canon EOS Rebel XSi to the 60D?

I have the Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55 mm and 55-250 mm lenses. Would these lenses work well with the 60D? I would be by the 60D for it’s video capabilities.

I’m new to the DSLR world but I know I what I want to use to film (or record) with.

Answer by Jim A
You’re right, the 60D does not “film”, it records.

There are newer cameras out there for video in a dslr body – the Canon t3i comes to mind. I shoot a t1i and really delight in it. But if you the movable screen and audio in then I’d suggest the t3i.

Yes your EF or EF-S lenses will work fine.

Answer by DSLR Expert
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Video can be captured at a digit of resolutions and frame rates for numerous applications. It can capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97 fps), 24 (23.976 fps) and 25.0 frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Video footage is saved as MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD through the EOS 60D DSLR’s HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50/60 fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50/60 fps)–24/30 fps delivers cinema-like motion, while 60fps is perfect for footage being uploaded to video-sharing websites. The EOS 60D also has a built-in microphone for simple mono recording and stereo signal can be recorded through a self-powered external microphone.

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It shows the standard battery life and shots remaining, but I have to look thru the viewfinder to see what I want to shoot. In the instruction manual it shows me being able to view the subject in the LCD screen- just don’t know how to do so.

Answer by Jim A
It’s called “live view” and it’s a gimmick. Any serious photographer, not just a “snap” handgun, will always use the view finder – it has the most accurate information because you see exactly what the camera will see.

Answer by David M
You can’t. You need to use either the P, TV, AV or M modes. The P is basically like auto.

Now as Jim said you shouldn’t be by live view for normal picture taking. This is a sure recipe for blurry photos. You can’t hold numerous pounds of camera at arms length without camera shake. Live view should only be used when the camera is mounted on a tripod or when you simply can’t get your eye to the viewfinder.

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