Canon 60d vs t3i for a begineer

[dianrizalni]

I have 60D after upgrading from 1000D. And from what can I say, it was worth the money.

 

[KmH]

In addition to a more robust body with more dedicated controls, the 60D also has better optics in the viewfinder.

What about the 60D all plastic body, makes it more robust than the T3i all plastic body?

 

[TwoTwoLeft]

The plastic on the 60D is reinforced with fiber, while the Rebels are straight plastic. I shot with a T2i for a while and now have a 60D. There defiantly is a difference in the materials. The 60D casing just feels more solid. It feels just as tough as any alloy body.

 

[PhotoFrenzie]

Thanks for all the replies. I decided to just bit the bullet and get the D7000. Mostly because of the weather sealed body and I already had some Nikon lenses. But thanks for every ones help.

 

[CanonEOS]

Thanks for all the replies. I decided to just bit the bullet and get the D7000. Mostly because of the weather sealed body and I already had some Nikon lenses. But thanks for every ones help.

So why ask the members about Canon if you had Nikon lenses in the first place? it seems to you was going to Nikon anyway you just want a debate on the two cameras listed

 

[KmH]

The plastic on the 60D is reinforced with fiber,...

Where does Canon mention that, and what kind of fiber?

Though dpreview notes the 60D lacks a metal body like the 50D has, they only note the 60d body is plastic, and don't mention any fiber being added to the plastic.
Canon EOS 60D Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

However, they do note about the 60D body

The body is noticeably smaller than the EOS 50D, and has the same plastic-over-metal construction as the EOS 550D (Rebel T2i).

Canon EOS 60D Review: 3. Body & Design: Digital Photography Review

 

[TwoTwoLeft]

I read that the actual material was a fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin.

I'm trying to find where I saw that.... Since I don't really want to bust mine open to find out....