All About the Info Button on Canon 60D

The info button on the Canon 60D provides data to the camera operator before, during and after images are shot.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs The Canon 60D is a prosumer digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera from Canon's EOS line.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801e8288  It is used to shoot stills and capture video.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801e8288 The camera comes with a battery pack, charger, USB interface cable, stereo audio-visual cable, eyecup, instruction manual and software.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d#BoxContent Lenses must be purchased separately. Other optional accessories include memory cards, battery grips, cases, remotes and mounting accessories.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d#SuppliesAndAccessories The limited warranty is valid for one year.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d#ServiceAndSupport 

The Canon 60D was released on August 26, 2010.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801e8288 The camera is compatible with both the Mac and Windows platforms.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d#DriversAndSoftware It is sold on the official Canon website and by authorized Canon dealers.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/where-to-buy-consumer  The suggested retail price is $1099.00.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801e8288 

Step 1: Use the Info Button to Display Basic or Detailed Data

Press the info button once to display basic data about the Canon 60D. The screen shows the battery level, ISO setting, approximate remaining images, exposure compensation meter, F-stop and shutter speed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs 

Press the info button twice for a more detailed list of information. The additional data includes frame size, frame rate, approximate remaining footage time, still quality, auto lighting optimizer, white balance setting, picture style and auto-focus mode. It also displays movie mode and camera drive for shooting stills.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs

Step 2: Use the Info Button to Display the Histogram, Electronic Display or Reset

Press the Canon 60D info button three times to display a histogram.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs  According to PhotographyReview.com, histograms give the photographer a "complete and accurate representation of the exposure and light values in a scene."http://www.photographyreview.com/histogramguidecrx.aspx 

Press the button four times to access the the electronic level display, which functions both vertically and horizontally. Press it five times to clear the screen.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs 

Step 3: Use the Auto Button during Playback

The Canon 60D info button functions in playback similarly to the way it does in preview mode. Press the button once for basic information, including image or movie title, duration, number of files and the position of a particular file.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs 

Press the button twice to display a histogram with detailed information about your content, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, picture style, color space, date, time, frame size, white balance and movie mode setting. To display the RGB levels with the histogram, press the info button three times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXb8027EWfs 

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