Future Shop: Canon 60D 18.0MP Digital SLR w/18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, Extra Battery & Bag $899.99

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Future Shop: Canon 60D 18.0MP Digital SLR Bundle

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Here's a pretty good digital SLR bundle posted by forum user handaman. For a limited time, you can pick up the Canon 60D 18.0MP Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, Extra Battery and Bag on sale at Future Shop for $899.99. This is an excellent price for what's included and should be considered by those who are looking to pick up a new camera. Normally, you're looking to pay around $1400 for everything included so you'll want to take advantage of this deal while you can.

Though there are other newer consumer bodies available, Canon's 60D remains a popular choice due to its build quality, high megapixel count, frames per second output and ISO range. The bundle is a little more expensive than the newer Canon T4i, but price doesn't always tell the story when it comes to cameras. You'll want to do your homework, compare features and make sure you invest in the right camera.

All in, this is a solid deal considering the lens has a pretty decent range and the battery and bag are nice additions for those who don't have existing equipment.

The deal is live now but expires on January 3. Free shipping is available.

Source: handaman via the Hot Deals Forum

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- repatch
- For those of you looking for the Canon 60D, I came across this deal on a kit with the 18-135 Lens, Extra Battery , and DSLR Bag.
  
  http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/canon-canon-60d-18-0mp-digital-slr-camera-with-18-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-lens-extra-battery-dslr-bag-eos-60d/10232635.aspx?path=7760bd60ee0767db81f92a3e3112588 een02
  
  I tried to search the rfd forums but did not find this anywhere, what do you guys think?
  
  Price Comparison with other retailers.
  It's a good deal, whether it's the deal for you it depends.
  
  The T4i is very much the same body (while the 60D is technically one level up from the T4i, the T4i has many newer features that makes it very comparable). So, with that said, for that price you can get the T4i with the STM lens. This is important if you are at all interested in video. I have both the non STM and STM version of this lens, and while the glass is identical, the focusing is COMPLETELY SILENT on the STM, while on the non-STM it makes quite a racket in videos.
  
  My personal opinion is either go with the T4i and STM lens.
  
  TTYL
- purespin
- Is this the cheapest price for 60D?
- BrianRFD
- This is a pretty sweet deal for the bundle. Picked up the 60D body last year for $800 AFTER a price match and a trade in. Should have waited a year and gotten so much more for my money. Oh well, those are the breaks!
  
  Good deal for anyone looking to take advantage of it. Posting to the front page! Thanks OP.
- r22yu
- This is important if you are at all interested in video. I have both the non STM and STM version of this lens, and while the glass is identical, the focusing is COMPLETELY SILENT on the STM, while on the non-STM it makes quite a racket in videos.
  Not true, the STM glass has better image quality in every way as well as an electronic manual focus override.
- frugalcanuck
- Body only has been as low as $799 earlier this year, but for this bundle, the price is great!
- repatch
- Not true, the STM glass has better image quality in every way as well as an electronic manual focus override.
  I have both the STM and the non-STM, I can't see any visual difference.
  
  The specs might show a slight difference, but I've compared the two lenses on the same body with a bunch of different focal length and aperture combos and I couldn't find any sort of visual difference, whether in the middle of the field or the fringes (and this was looking at RAW images since the T4i does in body lens corrections on JPG).
  
  One VERY minor difference is macro distance, it's 0.45m on the non-STM and 0.39m on the STM. Minor, but welcome.
  
  The focusing is a source of VERY much confusion out there, so, having both I will clear it up:
  
  The non-STM lens uses a DC motor: to override focus you have to disable AF, otherwise you risk damaging the lens.
  
  The STM version has NO "normal" manual focus. The focus ring is an input the a computer that actually activates the stepper motor that moves the focusing element. Turning the ring doesn't physically move the lens through mechanical means (there is no stop on the focus ring, you can rotate to your hearts content, kinda unnerving to people used to manual focus lenses). With the switch set to AF the focusing ring does NOTHING, it does NOT override the focus the AF system has selected (there were reports that this lens supported MF override like the other upper lenses, it doesn't). To MF you have to flip the switch.
  
  As a minor con for the STM lens: since the focus is electrically driven you CANNOT focus this lens without power being supplied to it. So if you're camera is off, no focus. If you use a macro extension tube that doesn't pass the contacts from the camera you will not be able to focus this lens. It's a minor point, but can be important to some.
  
  TTYL
- purespin
- Thank you repatch for the info.
  
  I won't shoot video that much. I guess it won't make a difference for me.
- lexar123
- I read somewhere that they are liquidating the 60d since Canon will likely announce at CES the replacement 70d version. (this is a rumor so not certain, but looking at the dropping prices it seems likely)
  
  If that is the case then probably prices will drop even more. Also the 70d will use new technology so maybe worth the upgrade... So maybe not the best time to pick one up.
- r22yu
- I have both the STM and the non-STM, I can't see any visual difference.
  
  The specs might show a slight difference, but I've compared the two lenses on the same body with a bunch of different focal length and aperture combos and I couldn't find any sort of visual difference, whether in the middle of the field or the fringes (and this was looking at RAW images since the T4i does in body lens corrections on JPG).
  
  One VERY minor difference is macro distance, it's 0.45m on the non-STM and 0.39m on the STM. Minor, but welcome.
  
  The focusing is a source of VERY much confusion out there, so, having both I will clear it up:
  
  The non-STM lens uses a DC motor: to override focus you have to disable AF, otherwise you risk damaging the lens.
  
  The STM version has NO "normal" manual focus. The focus ring is an input the a computer that actually activates the stepper motor that moves the focusing element. Turning the ring doesn't physically move the lens through mechanical means (there is no stop on the focus ring, you can rotate to your hearts content, kinda unnerving to people used to manual focus lenses). With the switch set to AF the focusing ring does NOTHING, it does NOT override the focus the AF system has selected (there were reports that this lens supported MF override like the other upper lenses, it doesn't). To MF you have to flip the switch.
  
  As a minor con for the STM lens: since the focus is electrically driven you CANNOT focus this lens without power being supplied to it. So if you're camera is off, no focus. If you use a macro extension tube that doesn't pass the contacts from the camera you will not be able to focus this lens. It's a minor point, but can be important to some.
  
  TTYL
  Image Quality: Well you guys can judge for yourselves.
  http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...CameraComp=474
  http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/77...8135_3556stmis
  http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/len...-135mm-stm.htm
  
  Manual Focus Override: IT DOES WORK. You have to set the AF mode to "One-Shot". Then when you half depress the shoot button it will autofocus, with the shoot button still held down, you can now adjust your focus manually (yes it remains silent due to the STM).
- Petroman
- I read somewhere that they are liquidating the 60d since Canon will likely announce at CES the replacement 70d version. (this is a rumor so not certain, but looking at the dropping prices it seems likely)
  
  If that is the case then probably prices will drop even more. Also the 70d will use new technology so maybe worth the upgrade... So maybe not the best time to pick one up.
  Well, that is always the case. There will always be a newer super duper camera, with the older model being cleared out. You have to buy what works for you in a specific budget.
  
  One thing good about T4i is the new touch screen, otherwise build wise 60D is better.
  
  So would 60D with STM lense be a better package, if we can find one.
- Jimbobs
- ....The T4i is very much the same body (as the 60D) .......
  Don't the 60D and the T4i have very different bodies? The T4i has the body style of all Canon entry level cameras while the 60D has the body style of all their higher end models.
- Petroman
- Don't the 60D and the T4i have very different bodies? The T4i has the body style of all Canon entry level cameras while the 60D has the body style of all their higher end models.
  True, D60 is better body wise and has an LCD on*top, plus easy exp comp buttons. But for now the T4i is better equipped to use the STM lenses in video.
- betamaxman
- For anyone interested the T4i with the 55 lens is only $599 until the third.
- ignoreme
- For anyone interested the T4i with the 55 lens is only $599 until the third.
  I believe T4i(18-135) for $750 is better than D60(18-135) for $900. T4i do D60's job but lighter, and its video function is way better. Luckily I took the last T4i(18-135) this evening at the Yonge/Dundas FS.
- lexar123
- I believe T4i(18-135) for $750 is better than D60(18-135) for $900. T4i do D60's job but lighter, and its video function is way better. Luckily I took the last T4i(18-135) this evening at the Yonge/Dundas FS.
  For auto focus video on T4i you need the 18-135 STM lens which is not the one included. So your video is no better off then the 60d.
- go77306
- 60D is outdated, I would recommend 7d or 6d
- boyoflondon
- 60D is outdated, I would recommend 7d or 6d
  How is that even a relevant recommendation? 6d body alone is $2k+ while we're talking about a $900 combo here.
- RunOrDie
- What about Nikon D7000? Or is this thread dedicated to Canon shooters? :P
- niuroufensi
- is 7d old than 60D
- repatch
- is 7d old than 60D
  Yes, by about a year, click on DSLR Timeline near the bottom:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS
  
  Note thought that age shouldn't be the only thing determining choice.
  
  FWIW the 7D, 60D and 650D (T4i) all use the same sensor, and have alot of features in common. What you REALLY get with the 7D is much faster FPS and of course being a single digit body way stronger build quality and environmental sealing (when used with the right lens of course). OTOH, it is quite a bit more expensive (although prices have dropped for both the 7D and 60D like crazy recently).
- pompoco
- Depends, the 60D is a little over two years old and the T4i is the new kid on the block.
  Same sensor doesn't mean same IQ as the surrounding and supporting systems are at least as vital to the final image as the sensor itself. like metering system to calculate the exposure settings, firmware for in camera processing, Af system to determine where to focus,etc...
  Also the 60D and T4i don't have the same sensor but the last generation of DIGIC 4 share it (T2i, T3i, 60D, 7D).
  
  IQ wise they're pretty close but ergonomically the 60D is leaps and bounds ahead of the T4i. Firstly the Viewfinder is Prism instead of mirror fed and lets more ligh through making for much brighter viewfinder. AF and metering are great on both, the TOP LCD has all needed finctions toset and shoot and you can fold in the svreen a battery charge with limited reviewsand few liveview on the pictures lasts me anywhere between 1200-1400 exposures. Both are able to remotely fire speedlights no difference here. the touch screen is nice but IMHO only useful for video and liveview magnified detail focusing. Sweet but not really THAT useful.
  Feature wise the T4i has some nice addditions and comes out ahead.
  Core functionality and IQ is basically the same
  Ergonomically the 60D is quite a bit ahead and just lets you shoot more comfortably.
  So basically it comes down to features vs. ergonomy...
  
  Not to forget that these are able to resolve details and light at a level that is amazing compared to just 5 years ago, most of us will never use these vbodies to their fuill potential and the quarreling on features o I are practically ridiculous IMHO as we're b**ching on such a high level over practical non issues. There is really no bad DSLR out there anymore (for years already). These are all able to resolve better detail than old 35mm film in lower light than ever possible and all possibly handheld... never good enough eh?
- norgos
- the t4i is much better in terms of features, inferior in build
  
  however, i'd say boxing day deals for the t4i were warm at best. even with the 18-135mm lens. nothing to go nuts over.
- Bakeapple
- Hi..just did a search on Nikon d7000...and your post popped up...last day for Henry's d7000 with 18-200mm -- good price ~1400...no doubt new models will be coming out, hence discount..but I have been thinking about this purchase for the past month, and will purchase today. Regards.
- alwaysbuylow
- the t4i is much better in terms of features, inferior in build
  
  however, i'd say boxing day deals for the t4i were warm at best. even with the 18-135mm lens. nothing to go nuts over.
  Compare to last year Boxing Day, actually the price now is pretty good already. Last year Boxing Day you could only buy a T3i with 18-55mm lens for $699, this year you can buy a T4i with the 18-55mm lens for $599. $100 cheaper plus it is a T4i.
  
  http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...82df64fc cen02
- repatch
- Ergonomically the 60D is quite a bit ahead and just lets you shoot more comfortably.
  So basically it comes down to features vs. ergonomy...
  I'd agree with you in most areas, but there is one benefit of a "cheaper" body: the 60D/7D are heavier (the 60D and 7D are close to the same, about 1.7lbs, the T4i is 1.27lbs). While that's a good thing for balance when using a really nice lens, when travelling it can make a difference.
  
  I just came back from a week long trip with the T4i and I gotta say, the weight difference mattered. I was able to carry the T4i for the whole day without any sort of fatigue. The 60D/7D would have most certainly stressed me a bit more. It's still heavier then my first DSLR (the XS, only 1 pound!) though, well worth it when you look at the results though.
  
  TTYL