Canon EOS 60D DSLR announced and previewed

Canon has unveiled the EOS 60D mid-level DSLR, replacing the EOS 50D. However, following the launch of the EOS 7D, the 60D has been repositioned in the market, so isn't a simple upgrade to its predecessor. Instead the 60D is a smaller camera featuring an articulated screen and plastic body shell and utilizing SD memory cards. It combines the 18MP CMOS sensor and 1040k dot 3.0" LCD from the EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) with the AF system from the 50D. Meanwhile it gains the 7D's HD movie capability. We've had a chance to use a pre-production 60D so have prepared a hands-on preview, including sample images and movies.

Source : http://www.dpreview.com/news/1008/10082620canoneos60d.asp

Nikon releasing entry model, Canon releasing semi-pro model :O.

dont understand why they remove the metal body!!!but seems like 7D is more superior with this as a slight improve of the entry level 550d.

Should be sub RM4K pricing.

This 60D is probably to go head on with D90. Entry level with a little of semi pro features such as twin dials etc.

Plastic Body
SD Card
5.3fps
smaller size
removed joystick

Its the same level as a D90, between entry and semi pro.

I want to cry edi la.....T>T