Canon EOS 60D adequate for feature film?

[kshirka]

I am a current film student and the best camera my department has is the Canon EOS 60D. I have been toying with the notion of spending the spring semester making a feature film (a suspense thriller), but the 60D is a slightly older model and not a professional video camera.

Is such a camera adequate for making a feature film? Will the fact that I'm using this sub-professional piece of equipment hold my film back from being profitable/being accepted into film festivals?

Your advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[AnonWriter]

Is such a camera adequate for making a feature film?

The short answer is yes.

 

[itarumaa]

I would advice to spend extra money to audio gear and mixing, not a new camera.

If you want to get to film festivals, then proper 5.1 mix (for thiller) is way more important than the camera you use.

 

[brunerww]

Yes, you can.

Here are 5 successful features shot with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras (e.g., Canon 7Ds, 5D MarkIIs and the Panasonic GH2):

http://lightsfilmschool.com/blog/5-successful-dslr-feature-films/2205/

Cameras don't make feature films, filmmakers do.

Good luck with your feature and best of the holidays!