Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 70D — 434 отзывов, плюсы и минусы

Before I review some of the features of this magnificent camera here is my background. I am an intermediate level family photographer with advanced knowledge of computer software and tech gadgets. Canon 70D is my first DSLR which I got about a week ago. Previously I had film SLR, several advanced digital cameras and camcorders. I needed a DSLR which can capture videos and take photos in low light. I have to say this is a wonderful camera which suits my needs. Every good thing you read regarding this camera's focusing ability, video capabilities, LiveView (LV) shooting is mostly true. There are a few shortcomings, most of which I think can be corrected with future firmware updates (if Canon wishes).1. The Wi-Fi feature is great for sending photo to your phone or tablet or email or sharing on social media sites but it needs to be disabled manually for movie shooting and USB connection which is very annoying. Wi-Fi should automatically get disabled when switching to Movie mode or when USB cable is connected (with a pop-up message).2. I miss the AF assist light. Good thing is the strobe flash AF assist has a good range and works with most lens but the strobe flash AF assist has some limitations as mentioned below (apart from startling your photographed subject).3. LiveView (LV) focusing is absolutely brilliant with the touch to focus capability. But in low light AF assist strobe fires only in ViewFinder (VF) mode and not in LV mode. Hence in low light, in LV mode the camera will not focus at all! After communicating with Canon support, I tried the P mode and found in P-mode only if AF quick mode is selected, AF assist works. However in AF quick mode you cannot select a region to focus (tap to focus)!4. The horizontal level indicator is a neat feature but in LV mode there is no way to show the level while shooting (as an overlay).5. Also I didn't find a way to enable/disable flash using the "Quick Control" button in advanced modes such as P. It is however present in basic modes such as A+!6. While capturing video if you want to take a still photo, there is quite a few frame drops (about 1 sec as mentioned in the manual) even when using SD card with 95mb/s speed. My old Canon camcorder has "Dual Shot" without any frame-drop. I wish Canon could implement "dual shot" in this camera as well.7. In LV mode, when you are switching between still photo shooting modes using mode dial, LV switches off which is somewhat annoying.8. The 19 cross-type AF points is more than what I need but there is no way to select the AF points in Basic modes (A+, No Flash, CA) when using VF. I think including this option (at least in the creative auto (CA) mode) would have been a good thing for novice users.9. Lastly, I think it would be really convenient, if in VF mode, when you are switching shooting modes using mode dial, the LV panel could automatically show the information about that shooting mode. This will be really helpful if you are using SCN mode as there is no way to know what scene you have previously selected in the top LCD.In summary this is great camera for taking excellent quality photo and video in most situations (including low light). As Canon has incorporated so many features in this camera for the LiveView (LV) shooting, I think they need to include all the features of ViewFinder (VF) shooting in LV mode and tweak the firmware a little bit. Also I have to say, I am extremely glad I made this purchase.UPDATE (9/24/2013): Regarding electronic horizontal level indicator. It is possible to show it as overlay in Live View (LV) mode but only when you are not using "face detection + tracking"!!!Also when you are using continuous shooting in LV mode the screen becomes blank! The canon customer service said it is not possible to capture image and show the live view at the same time. This means continuous shoot is not useable in LV mode!

I went the Canon DSLR route due to looking at astrophotography. The entry level camera recommended on a particular website, at the time, was a Canon Rebel XS. The website was of course outdated. However, I found a Rebel XS on clearance, and so bought it. After accumulating four lenses, I kicked myself for not waiting to buy a Nikon instead. It had all the bells and whistles and the Rebel XS was bare bones. I didn't realize how bare bones until after I bought it. It did force me to learn how to do things manually, however, rather than depend on Nikon's automatic features such as snow, sand, fireworks, etc. scenes mode.Earlier this month, I decided to get a new camera. Of course it had to be a Canon that could fit my previous four lenses. So I looked, and was going to get a 60D, but the online store was out of stock. So I found the 70D. I liked it more because it boasted the auto focus mode like a camcorder, and could shoot video, something sorely abesent on my Rebel XS but prevalent on my earlier model point and shoot camera that was made before the Rebel XS came to market. I did a comparison at a certain website, and the only thing that the Rebel XS beat the 70D in was weight, and that it could turn on and be ready to go just a little bit quicker. I also got the 18-135mm STM lens for video. The lenses I have are very noisy despite two of them being hypersonic motors as their focusing.My only real upset with this is that the infrared remote requires me to be in front before it will take the photo. Maybe it is something all cameras with an infrared sensor has problems with. I was able to utilize the wireless aftermarket shutter remote that I bought for my Canon Rebel XS, and use it without having to manually switch the camera to turn on the infrared sensor and wait for the two second mark. That was a nice surprise, because I thought it wouldn't work.I still have to get used to the focusing bit. Some photos, like one reviewer said, are indeed soft, and I notice it on the black rectangles/squares when I thought it was in focus in the viewfinder, and the photo simply is not. However, the viewfinder size, as well as ISO setting is way beyond my Rebel XS, with a few nice features (Miniature mode and HDR mode is my favorite) thrown in. I wouldn't say the photo quality is much nicer in my opinion, because I have printed out two 11x14s and I really cannot tell a quality difference from 10 MP to 20.2 MP at that size. It could also be attributed to the glass I'm using. I saw one man with a Canon T3i taking photos with a Class L lens while I tested my 70D at a butterfly exhibit (Florida) and so I believe he was getting better photos with the glass being a lot better.For the Nikon users whom might get on here and say that this particular camera sucks, I've been to three different tourist attractions, and for some reason, I've seen only one or two Nikons in a sea of Canons. So apparently Canon is doing something to win over these tourists to Florida. I even helped a woman with her Canon EOS 60D due to it being very similar to the 70D.

so far so good. about an hour of use, my rating may change. a few tips. I wanted to buy this camera through amazon because I really like how they ship, BUT they do not take pay pal (they should) so I decided to go with one call via eBay for 999.00, no state sales tax. I am from NY and the taxes here are outrageous. I sold my canon 5dmark ii to get this camera, I also have a t3i.I love the speed of this camera shooting jpeg with a fast sd card , that's right you should have a fast card (80 mb's will do) for this camera especially shooing RAW (lab tests later) video tracking was decent with my 28-105mm canon lens. tracking will vary do to lens speed and shooting conditions. being a videographer for many years DSLR'S have a way to go to match pro-Sumer video cameras.this camera feels good in my small hand and the weight is just right. I am not a big fan of touch screen operation because the screen gets smudged in a hurry, being anal retentive/ a clean freak this gets annoying to me but I will make the best of it.* always put a screen shield on this camera ASAP you'll be glad you did.the 3 main reasons I sold my 5D mark ii was it didn't have a swivel screen , I love the swivel screen, its a must for video shooting. the on camera flash. I have an external speed light/flash I just really never find myself using it. I feel I have most shooting situations covered with the on camera flash although it has its drawbacks. camera 7 FPS is awesome + 20 MP is pretty cool.one problem I did encounter is the battery charger. I put the dead battery that came with the camera on the charger and left it to charge thinking nothing of it.4 hours later I see the battery still blinking rapidly ....ooops I guess I should read the directions. the directions state if the red blinking light flashes rapidly its not charging . its not charging ? I have never heard of this.why is there a communication problem between a new battery and the battery charger?...following the directions I separated the battery from the charger and put it back on....still blinking rapidly.....repeated this action again and finally the battery started to charge. NOT COOL.I have 2 after market batteries that would no charge on this charger .Bummer I then ordered an aftermarket charger for 5 $ no big deal. keep in mind that this battery charger is the same battery charger that comes with the 5dmark ii 7D and a few other models. I should be able to charge after market batteries on this charger.sample picture from my sigma 170-500mm on auto where beautiful.l this camera raised the level of usefulness on this sometimes tricky to use lens. The in camera aberration and ISO reduction really works. I will update after I put this camera through a more rugged workout .

Background info on my experience/use: semi pro portrait/event photographer, professional landscape photographer. Cameras past and present: canon 5D mark III, Canon 7D (owned currently), Leica M3 35mm film, Canon 60D, And Canon t3iThe nitty gritty on this camera after a week of use:Build/functionality-Its a solid update to the popular 60d dslr. Smaller profile than its predecessor however the grip and feel of the camera still remains solid. And much more girth than its younger siblings in the Rebel series. The redesign of button locations on the rear of the camera make for a fluid interface to the menus screens while maintaining the appeal that higher quality SLRs have had with dedicate Aperature and Shutter speed wheels. The added perk of the New touch screen technology from the T4i and T5i have greatly improved the speed to many obscure functions sometimes needed in the depths of software. Its actually pretty fantastic to say the least.Photo Quality-With the addition of the newer Digic 5+ processor the picture quality is only gradually enhanced from the previous Digic 4 of the older generations and 60D. What you will notice a difference in is the rate at which photos can be shot and processed. 7 fps puts this camera closer to the 7D in respects of action photography. I did have high hopes for better low light photos with a new processor since the 60D essentially used a 4 year old unit but unfortunately they look almost identical. It seems you will need to step into a full frame like the 6d or the 5D mark ii & iii to get a substantial difference in quality above 1600 ISO that only a larger sensor can provide.Video Quality-What really sets this camera apart from the rest of the line up(except the 5D mark III) is its incredible ability to process video (and with touch screen focus!!!) Its active autofocus tracks well with lenses. Multiple modes allow you to change focus settings quickly thru simple strokes on the screen. This camera has built in stereo recording unlike the mono of the 60D. It does however lack a good amount of creative features within the camera for video recording. But lets me honest, most of us who do photography and cinematography often do all of our editing from computer software outside of the camera ie lightroom/photoshop etc. With the STM lenses its fairly quick in its focusing and extremely quiet since they were design specifically for camera bodies like the 70D, t4i, and t5i in a video application. Most of my lenses are USM or L series which make for much quicker focusing than even the STM but do sacrifice a bit of more noise (still much better than the cheap kit lens tho).Overall this camera is a solid performer. It is a jack of all trades. Photos to video, it does a dang decent job on it all with a big emphasis on the video side of things. In short. If you need an all around camera this is it. If you need a camera for only still photography you may be better off buying a 7D or full frame camera for the money even tho it does do a "pretty good" job much like the original 60D. Either way you cant lose. I promise.********To anyone using Lightroom 4.4 or lower this camera is not compatible with the CR2 aka RAW files for editing. If you shoot RAW you will need to buy the new Adobe Lightroom 5 and update it to the 5.2 version to even get it to view. Anyone shooting in jpeg will be fine.

Over time I have migrated up the line of Canon DSLR cameras from the early Rebel series through to the 60d (the 70d predecessor). As such I am heavily invested in Canon compatible lenses so any thought of switching to another brand of camera body such as Nikon or Pentax is really out of the question. So for anyone comparing the 70d to any cameras from competing camera manufacturers this is not the review that you will find most helpful. But for those who may be considering moving up the Canon line or hopping in for the first time hopefully I can help. From the first use the 70d is an impressive camera. It looks, feels, and can operate much like the 60d that I owned previously so I could use it right out of the box. But as I become more familiar with the 70d I am finding the upgrades from the previous generation are significant and useful in actual use. The touchscreen is much more than a gimmick, it is my go to method of set up when I turn the camera on. I can immediately see my settings and make alterations with a touch of a finger. I find autofocus to be faster and more accurate with all my lenses than had been the case with the 60d. I appreciate the ability to fine tune the autofocus plus or minus if any lens combination were to yield consistent front or back focusing issues. I really like the revision to the autofocus point selection options in the viewfinder. Gone are the red dots that the 60d had replaced by what I find to be more useful squares with increased options for point selection including a zone focusing mode that the 60d lacks. Net result is that I have more "keeper" shots than before. I tend to default to the viewfinder for my composition but the Live View option on the 70d is so good that I am using it as well. Simply compose a shot, touch the specific point on the Live View screen and the 70d can be set up to quickly focus on that spot and shoot. The sensitivity of the autofocus points in Live View is also excellent, arguably more accurate than what can be achieved through the viewfinder. Finally a word about Video performance. Spectacular! Again the upgrade from previous models is significant with better focus tracking and wonderful HD performance. One caution, some third party lenses may not work well in Video mode or may have other compatibility issues with this camera that did not show up on the 60d. My Tamron 28-70 VC and 18-270 PZD for example failed to record video with this camera body. In my case Tamron service was aware of the issue and under warranty upgraded my lenses firmware and now everything works perfectly. But I suggest checking first if you intend to use third party glass on this body

I am an amateur photographer and my new 70D that I purchased a couple months ago at B&H has been doing the same underexposure stunt that so many others have experienced (For example, see in depth discussions by searching the internet for Canon 70D bounce flash underexposure).This occurs whether I'm bouncing the flash off a white ceiling that's about eight feet high or using a Sto-fen diffuser attached to my Canon 430ex II in E-TTL mode.Whether the lens being used is the Canon 15-85 or the 55-250 STM, all low light indoor photos with the diffuser attached and with the flash head tilted 45 degrees, or 180 degrees, or direct facing are very underexposed. Same results with bouncing the flash off the ceiling. The photos are even more underexposed when I'm zooming in on the subject.However, If I use Flash Exposure Lock(FEL) before snapping the photo, they all come out looking great, zooming in or not. Without using FEL, the pictures are way underexposed.If I use the same flash setup in the flash's manual mode, without using FEL, and adjust the power down to say 1/2 or 1/4 or somewhere in between, the photos seem properly exposed (as long as I dial in the correct flash power adjustment). With a zoom that has a variable aperture, it's a hit and miss approach and quite cumbersome.Also, I tried the same lenses attached to my Canon T3i taking the same photos as I did with the 70D using the same flash and diffuser without using FEL. The photos all came out looking perfect with no underexposure whatsoever. Then I tried using FEL with the T3i. There was no difference between using FEL and not using it on my T3i. All photos with and without FEL were properly exposed and looked great.I use bounce flash indoors a lot for our one year old granddaughter. I never had this problem, or any other issue, with my T3i. I guess I'll have to resort to FEL use, but that amount flashes takes a toll on an infant. She begins to cry after a few photos if I'm using FEL for each one. Plus, it's hard to get candid shots when an FEL pre-flash is being used.This isn't what I bargained for when I "upgraded" my camera body.I'm now wondering if this will negatively effect exposures on outside fill flash photos with a diffuser attached.The fact that Canon hasn't addressed this yet is disconcerting to say the least. Unless they come up with a fix fairly quickly, I'm not sure I'd ever buy another Canon camera after this.

I have had this camera for a little over a month now and am only working with the kit lens and body right out of the box. I am not using any hot shoe flashes, extra lenses, filters etc., which is the best thing about this camera - it is superb right out of the box as a stock set up. And, I do mean superb. I have owned Canons for about the past 20 years and have to say this is the best I have owned yet for the price point.The stock lens: Excellent lens for a kit lens and truly responsive in terms of focus vs. stabilization and lighting. This, of course, also works in conjunction with the sensor and chip. But, this is a nice, solid lens at a good cost.Video: The primary selling point on this is the focus when using video. I have to try pretty hard to trick the camera in order to see any focus problems when recording video. It's easier to trick the camera in low light, but I think this is the best video I have ever shot with a camera. The audio seems to be on par or above with most cameras in this price range. But, a nice shotgun mike would probably make a nice addition for the serious videographer. I've never considered myself a serious videographer, but this camera could change that.Battery Life: Battery life seems very good and I am still working off the same charge from when I pulled the camera out of the box about a month ago. However, to me this has never been an issue since I ALWAYS carry a spare battery. I may consider a battery grip for this camera and have owned a couple of Canon battery grips with previous Canons. As a result, battery life has never been much of a concern for me.Speed: The speed of the camera is excellent and I have worked in situations where I fired a number of bursts with great success.Form Factor: I think this is a nicely sized camera and the controls are very well placed for my hands. Everyone has different hands and mine tend to be a little smaller. But, I do like the size and feel of this Canon. It is significantly larger than the Rebels and I think that is what I like about it since I always felt the Rebel was a bit small.On-camera Flash: The last thing I'll mention is the on-camera flash. It's the best I have used yet. Hands down. I am not a big flash user because I shoot a lot of naturally lit subjects. But, I have used this one with a lot of success and am pleasantly surprised at how well it works.Overall, I can't say anything bad about this camera. I wish I could offer up something constructive. But it appears as though Canon got everything right in this one. Even the interface...though I am sure there will be plenty of nit-pickers out there, the interface is pretty intuitive with minimal use.This is truly the best Canon I have ever owned.

Canon would like you to know that they can make a 40 megapixel image sensor. They just see no reason to, as they have better things to do with chip real estate.Canon's finally delivered a DSLR that combines the best of still shooting and video without compromising either, although it seems to have knocked their product matrix sideways by rendering the 7D irrelevant. For sports photographers, the blisteringly fast frame rate for still shots is competitive with some very expensive gear indeed. For videographers, video quality is excellent and isn't limited to the 4GB/12 minute shot limit that previous Canon cameras were stuck with; the half-hour recording time is more than enough to make sure you can get a long sequence all at once without having to worry as much about losing some of it between shots. And the autofocus function is one of the most sophisticated I've seen -- the touch screen enables insanely easy spot focus, and though I've not tried it myself, my understanding is that it does quite well with moving objects. Canon has also chosen to opt out of the megapixel wars once again; 20.2Mpx is only a modest upgrade from the 18 that was standard on their previous generation of APS image sensors, but you'll need to invest in some extremely expensive lenses in order to have a reason to care about the difference. (Incidentally, the new 18-55mm STM kit lens is sweet -- fast, silent, and straightforward. It is focus-by-wire, though, so if you're not a fan, get the body without a lens.)It does have a few downsides, but I don't feel like they really affect the star rating. One is that the wifi function is absolutely byzantine -- you will definitely want to read the (separate) wifi manual, and at least in the initial firmware it lacks the web interface that the Wireless File Transfer modules for Canon's higher-end cameras have. (It also supports EyeFi cards, presumably because Canon already had the drivers in the OS build and didn't see a need to take them out.) Another is that I have yet to find an on-screen live audio monitor; Magic Lantern has traditionally provided this as a third-party addon, but they have yet to hack the 70D, so you may have to do some black magic with cables and headphones to get usable audio monitoring. (It also does not yet seem to be supported by gphoto, meaning that using it on a Linux system is likely to be exciting in all the wrong ways.)So, on the whole, this isn't yet a hacker's camera, but for pretty much all regular purposes, it's damn close to perfect. It's pricier than the Rebel series, but if you've got the budget it's worth it.

Please note that this review is just my personal opinion and I might be wrong. Also I have not compared it to any products by Nikon - the review below is only for Canon folks.I will start with the negatives first.The Ugly:Plasticky Dial :Canon- Please use metal for the heavily used parts.The Bad:Noise: There is considerable noise in low light both in photos and videos.(realistic low light conditions like indoors during evening time) . Not sure why canon is trading noise for megapixels.I am very disappointed with the amount of noise at this price pointMoire: It was unbearable in some shots (especially the Ocean shots)LowLight Focus: Even with 50mm/1.4 the camera struggled to get focus of dimly lit subjects.Lemon: After using my camera for 10 days the buttons on the back (Menu/Playback/Q) stopped working. They worked again when I tilted the camera at an angle and this might be because of some loose contact . I am in the process of getting the device replaced as it is still within the return time-frameThe Good:It has everything except a full framesensor.Video AF was excellent. (with decent light conditions)Color Saturation and Image quality were good (with decent light)7fps was fast enough for me.Weather resistance was useful.Tilt screen was useful.18-135 lens image stabilization seems to be good. during some video shots I didn't expect the video to be stable but i was surprised to see a decent shot.Pricing was goodConclusion:All the ugly and bad points (except for the lemon part) seems to be been done intentionally by cannon to balance their lineup.I was split between 6D and 70D and ended up buying 70D as I will be using all those bells and whistles than the full-frame. This is just my personal preference. In general Full-Frames are better.Most likely in a year or two we will see a full-frame from cannon having the same 70D features. that is a combination of 6d and 70d (today that is 5d, but expensive for non-professionals)Advice:For Families:if you are looking for a camera to get family photos(events and travel) and are trying to buy DSLR please do your self a favor and try the mirrorless cameras first (Cannon should be coming out with a new EOS-M soon) . DSLRs come with a lot of baggage. All the beautiful photos that u see online are not only using DSLR but have considerable stabilizing equipment and do not forget that the photographer has considerable experience.For Hobbyists/Enthusiasts/ Price Conscious:This is a good camera for us till a full-frame with Video-AF is released by Canon.

I received my 70D ahead of ETA; thank you Amazon. The camera takes great pics especially in low light and great movies as well. I have not tried any of the movie editing capabilities; will report later. I am using the 18-135m kit lens.Please take the following comments with a grain of salt as I have only had this camera for one week and have only shot ~2500 pics so far. Interestingly enough the battery still has a charge left after all the pics and a dozen movie clips of some 41sec to 2min duration. I should note that I used the viewfinder primarily rather than the LCD screen for the pics.I found it very frustrating that the camera does not have a dedicated button for movies. Instead, you have to flip the switch and use the live view mode. I was attending a concert and wanted to alternate between pictures and movie clips. I had to switch back and forth and was frustrated as I prefer to use the viewfinder but HAVE to use live view for movies. I am comparing this to my Lumix FZ200 which takes just as good movies with a dedicated button and has a 600mm f2.8 Leika lens and cost 1/3 the price of the 70D. That is why I took one star away.I found the touch LCD and touch control screen on top of the 70D quite useful and adapted to them quickly. Not only do these allow you to change settings as needed, but this is also an excellent training tool in learning the trade offs and influences on each other when you change the various parameters (aperture, ISO, speed, etc.).As a side note, and not related to the 70D itself, I also ordered a lens hood and assorted filters [make sure you attach a UV, or other, filter immediately to protect the lens]. The lens hood I received was poor. Be careful and make sure that the hood you get can be applied together with the lens cap! This one did not go on if the lens cap was on, nor could you put the lens cap on if the hood was attached. It goes without saying that the hood was not reversible. Get a snap-on one rather than a screw on type.

I have several Canon Cameras. I'm a pro. My specialty is product and jewelry photography, and some fashion. For Fashion I use Nikon D800, for everything else, Canons. Anyhow, we make promotional videos and have been using the 5D Mk ii and iii, and they are great, but auto focus is troublesome at best. So when I read about the 70D I decided to go for it with the 18-135 lens and a super fast 80mb/s transfer rate memory card, are real must for high end video. I chose the Wasabi spare batteries over Canon, always do because they are better than the original Canon Batteries and a lot more affordable, must have spares, and that was it for the purchase. When the camera arrived I jumped right in. If you have experience with Canon cameras it is easy to adapt. I went through everything without reading the manual, and then hit a snag with video audio levels, so then I went for the manual which was no help, so then to the info Disc that comes with all Canons. Ahhh, there it is. It is the single issue I have with the 70D... the audio control is buried and also not as flexible as it needs to be (NEEDS TO BE, hello Canon, READ THIS).Otherwise the video on the 70D is light years ahead of anyone else in DSLRs. The focusing system is killer, image quality is superb, and the audio, once found and set is sufficiently good, it is stereo.The still shots from the 70D are in line with a 5D mark ii. You can read the specs for the other features, that's not my job here.Some people said the camera feels cheap... not at all, not sure what crawled up their pipe to make them say that... you buy a 70D because you're not buying a 5D mk iii or 1DX. The one complaint I have of all Canon cameras is the software... it is lame compared to Nikon Software (they offer priced pro versions, Canon does not) you have to have PhotoShop when you have a Canon, and it makes no sense because I know Canon could easily enhance their editing software (NEEDS TO BE, hello Canon, READ THIS). Keep it in context and the 70D is the best all around camera Canon has ever made by far. I paid $1,199 on Amazon, look for that price, the package deals are not good deals yet, maybe in a year, but for now get the 70D with the 18-135mm STM lens and be super happy.

I just received my new CANON 70D a week ago. I have been reading every review that has come available on the Internet and also You-tube. I have also talked to a few Professionals who use CANON equipment to get their view. I will not bore you with all of my talk, but I will give you some things that I have found out since receiving my unit.AUTO FOCUSThis is a huge jump from my 60D. It has the 7D - 19 point AF and all cross point. It makes for a fast AF and cleaner photo's. I am amazed at how many more AF points lock onto a subject when using the auto focus sequence.DUAL PIXEL, LIVE VIEWI would think these go hand in hand, and they work quickly and well. The camera is quick to focus, acquires moving subjects and allows for great photo's. Very impressive upgrade from the LIVE VIEW on my 60D.VIDEOI shot a video today while at the zoo and the clarity was excellent, so was the color saturation. Full HD is by default and it is excellent for what I will use it for when traveling. I also was not using one of the new STM lenses and when zooming in and out, there wasn't any noise on the video. I was not using an external mic.I have tried all of the scene modes and found them to be a good selection. I like the HDR mode and also the multiple photo mode, something I guess people have been interested in seeing from CANON. I have been very impressed with the camera. It is a good upgrade from the 60D, it has much more to offer and the higher PIXEL Count shows up in the photo's, as does the increased FPM. 7 FPM seems so much faster than the 5.3 of the 60D.I have already recommended this to a couple of my friends who are looking into upgrading their equipment.11-07-2013I wanted to let people know that I am getting about 950 photo's and about 25 minutes of video per battery charge. I am not using Wi-Fi right now.3-9-2014went to the NUCLEAR COWBOYZ show and shot over 45 minutes of video and about 150 stills. Many of my video was at ISO 6400 as this was an indoor event. Outstanding quality with my 24-105mm, f/4, 'L' lens. Most of the stills were at ISO 6400-12800 and shot in sport mode for high speed. The quality is very good in the stills [I do not blow up to 10 times], and the video's were very good. I was amazed and the people who watched my video's in HD were surprised. Once more I know that I have a very good camera.

TOUCHSCREENI love the touchscreen on this camera. It's surprisingly accurate, responsive, and fluid. For previewing pictures, it recognizes pinch and zoom and swipe gestures. It's large and bright with a very sharp display.ISO CAPACITYThis camera has amazing ISO. I spent Christmas at a relative's house with a new baby. Unfortunately, the whole house was dimly lit, so I was glad the 70D had some great ISO. I used 3200 ISO with a 60-80 shutter speed to get the exposure right and came away with some great baby shots. The noise in the photos is minimal and the color in the photo is still vivid and accurate.WIFI CAPABILITY & SETUP EFFORTAt first I was disappointed with the WiFi on this camera because it was kind of complicated to set up the first time (no thanks to the vague instruction manual - try YouTube for better tutorials), but once I had it set up, it's been great and connects quite quickly when WiFi is enabled. If you're out in the field without Internet, you can set the camera up to act as a WiFi access point to preview or transfer photos to your smartphone or tablet. However, if you're downloading pictures to your device, a real internet connection will be faster than using the camera as an access point. I think there is room for improvement with the WiFi system and I'm sure they'll be streamlining it in the future.KIT LENSI haven't used the kit lens much so I can't elaborate on it a lot. I usually shoot with a 24-105mm lens, so this lens feels a little cheaper than the L quality I'm accustomed to. But overall, it seemed like a nice lens and shoots nice pictures.BATTERY LIFEWithout WiFi the battery life is quite good. I could probably do an entire day of shooting with the WiFi off without changing batteries. With WiFi on (especially when the camera is acting as the access point), the battery goes pretty quickly. However, as long as you have a backup along, you'll be fine. I purchased two off-brand batteries as backups to the Canon battery, and I've never been left stranded yet and I use the WiFi a lot.SUMMARYOverall this is a great camera and I highly recommend it!

This is a great camera and the packaged kit lens is quite good if you get the 18-135mm. The price is a little high at $1500 but chances are you can snag it for $1200-1300 sometime. I thought strongly about buying this or the Nikon D7100. In terms of dynamic range and overall still quality/sharpness the 7100 is a little better. If pictures are really your only concern than you may be better off with that model. In terms of an overall package though - the 70D is hard to beat at this level.I give the final edge to the 70D based on the complete package you get. IQ - the 7100 is a touch ahead. The 70D is better in many areas though - namely usability. The 70D is so easy to use and change settings with, thanks to the capacitive touch screen which is just like the touch screen on a nice smartphone. The 70D has great high ISO performance with usable shots up to about 6400 ISO or maybe even a touch higher (personal use of course). The 70D is one of the best cameras when it comes to video as well. This is one area where the 70D beats the D7100 quite badly. Pair this camera with an STM lens and you've got camcorder like video on a DSLR.The 18-135mm kit lens gives you a great range as a walk around lens. For casual photographers this lens + a fast prime (50mm 1.8) will probably be all you'll ever need. If you're into other types of photography such as landscape photography then you'll want a 10-22, 11-16, or a long telephoto for wildlife like a 55-250 (budget option), etc. There's a good bit of distortion on the wide end, but if you're a casual photographer it doesn't matter much, and you can always fix it easily in lightroom or photoshop. The lens is relatively sharp, especially for a kit lens.Overall, if you think you might ever want to shoot video then I'd definitely take this over Nikon, Sony, or any other manufacturer's current offerings in the price range. If IQ in still photos is your only concern then you may be better off with an offering from Sony (such as the A77) or the D7100 from Nikon.

Go read a professional review for real information, way too much to cover here. I will give a few impressions:Coming from an older, cheaper rebel, this one is so much nicer. The size is larger - almost fits as nice as the full frame ones in your hand. Yes it is heavier, but I really don't notice the weight difference in use. The power switch is opposite, that takes some getting used to. The items that really make a difference - the shutter speed is so much faster, almost too fast. I get 2 or 3 shots when I only want one - although that does work in my favor from time to time. The "mode" dial requires a push and turn to change - this is so nice, I can't tell you how many pictures I lost due to the dial turning while putting/removing it from the case before I realized what had happened. The ability to tune the focus on a per-lens basis - way cool. The WI-FI function is not very easy to use, and really slow - not something you'll use to download 100+ shots. The focus system is also a huge step up from older rebels, although I would have preferred the center pattern selection to be a tighter grouping - I still find I have to use single center focus point for soccer games. A word about the lens bundled - yes it is silent, I means really silent when focusing - like spooky silent. It does the camcorder focus hunt from time to time (although there are deep menu options with this camera to influence the focus selection criteria (although not as many as the 5D Mark III's...), you'll probably never dig that deep to change them in real time shooting situations.). Now if Canon would ever release the updated 100-400mm lens.....

I love this camera.I find myself often grabbing the 70D instead of my 6D (a full-frame model) for casual shooting because my EF-S 18-135mm STM lens gives me a broader zoom range than any EF lens I own, because the camera has a built-in flash, and because the autofocus for video mode works very well. When I get serious about my pictures I nearly always use my 6D for its better low-light performance, cleaner images, and better control over depth-of-field, but I find myself using my 70D a lot more than I ever thought I would. It's a great all-around camera.No crop-sensor camera can match a full-frame camera when it comes to overall quality of image, but if your budget doesn't allow you to purchase full-frame, or you're doing wildlife photography (where the focal length multiplier works to your advantage), I wholeheartedly recommend the 70D. Great image quality, easy to use, super fast in every way.If you're debating between this and a Nikon model, here are the differences... Canons focus quite a bit faster and do a better job with coloring of skin tones. Nikons have the advantage when it comes to color for landscapes (particularly in the greens), and they have a better flash system. Nikon tends to put more features into their cameras at a given price point, where Canon focuses more on the tried-and-true, making the cameras easy to use in favor of throwing every bell and whistle in. Neither holds a particular general advantage when it comes to lenses -- both are great. You aren't really going to go wrong with either system.

I consider myself an avid photographer. I currently own a Canon Xti + Tamron 17mm-50mm f/2.8 lens. I also own a Canon PowerShot s95. I am extremely happy with both cameras. Because my wife and I recently had our first born child, I started searching for a low light camera + lens combo that is capable of autofocusing during video, which the s95 cannot.My search brought me to the 70D + EF 24mm f/1.4 II USM lens combo. I'm not going to restate all the excellent attributes of the camera and lens. I took some amazing natural light / low light pictures and video of my daughter with the 70D + EF 24mm f/1.4.However, I couldn't see myself lugging that thing around everywhere. I can put the s95 in my pocket; can't do that with the 70D + EF 24mm f/1.4. The more I thought about it, I realized that the hefty 70D + EF 24mm f/1.4 would get in the way of me taking the pictures and video I want to take. Simply put, I upgraded the wrong camera. I should've bought a replacement for the Canon PowerShot s95.So I sent the 70D + EF 24mm f/1.4 back and purchased the Sony RX100 II. I've always been a Canon loyalist. But I decided to buy the Sony because of all the rave reviews I've read; it should meet my needs (hasn't arrived yet). But I haven't completely abandoned Canon; I also picked up a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM that I'll use on the Canon Xti body.Bottom line: the 70D is a fantastic camera. But to justify the expense, make sure you're going to use it to its fullest potential. Something like a Canon Rebel T5i + Canon EF 28 mm f/1.8 USM may be just what you need.

This camera replaced my Canon 60D, which now serves as backup. The image quality is excellent, with good, low ISO noise up to ISO 3200, and, with good noise-reduction software, up to 12,800.Although I bought it for ISO 25,600, where the image quality is adequate with noise reduction, I find its video features very good. Most useful is its ability to autofocus while shooting video. With my 60D, I had to focus manually, or use autofocus in still-picture mode before switching to video. I don't shoot much video, but when I do, I like the capabilities of the 70D.I can think of three features that might be improved:1) The camera does three-shot HDR (high dynamic range) by combining three images at different exposures. But to do this, it is necessary to switch from RAW to JPG output in one camera menu, the enable HDR in another menu. The camera could do this automatically. Further, I would like the camera to save one of the three exposures as a RAW or JPG image for me to work with on my computer.2) The camera has more options for choosing autofocus points than I know what to do with. The 60D was simpler; I could choose any one autofocus point or use all of them merely by turning one dial on the camera. The 70D requires me to push some buttons first.3) The camera is a bit heavy, but then, so was my 60D. I new this before buying the camera.

Awesome camera. Purchased to have a graphic designer friend (also a casual amateur photographer) do an engagement photo shoot of me and my fiancé, figuring for the cost I would save of hiring a true professional I would have a great camera to show for it at the end of the day. The photos came out amazing. I myself am very much an amateur and this is my first DSLR - while this is not the most basic in Canon's line-up, as with a lot of tech, I tend to go with the more pro-sumer models so there is plenty of room to grow before needing to upgrade down the line. I had been waiting a few years for Canon to release the perfect model with the right feature set for me, and the 70D is it. There are a lot of auto or semi-auto modes good for the beginner, as well as full manual controls (which is really why you would want to buy a camera like this anyway). The camera has excellent build quality without being too heavy. Live view looks great on the articulating screen, though I surprisingly quickly realized I much preferred the viewfinder (which also incidentally saves a TON of battery power - during our shoot we shot 478 photos (without flash) over 2.5 hrs, almost exclusively using the viewfinder, and included battery was still full when we were done). The included 18mm-55mm kit lens is, well, the included kit lens; no frills but sufficient to get you started. Have not played with the onboard wi-fi yet, nor the video which is actually supposed to be one of the major strengths of this model. All in all, very satisfied with this purchase thus far, and looking forward to capturing many memories to come with this camera.

I received this camera for Christmas. I am a hobbyist photographer, not a professional. I have an EOS 50D which I have liked a lot and shot thousands of pictures that were sharp, generally well exposed and focused and the camera is rock solid. The 70D is a little lighter weight and the grip on the right side feels much better, very comfortable for my hands. The menu and controls are a little different so there is a learning curve in using the camera. So far it feels faster in focusing and setting exposure, The focusing has many more points to consider and required me to adjust to use it effectively. The colors are better and exposure is better and requires less adjusting later. I really like the level feature and it has almost eliminated straightening photos. The swing out LCD is a nice feature that I had way back when on my Canon PowserShot G3 that I liked and missed when Canon discontinued the feature. I am glad to see it back. I haven't used the WiFi or Movie features yet. I plan to set up WiFi but am not sure it will improve my work flow. It will be interesting to give it a try. Movies have not been a medium that interest me, but now that it is available I plan on learning about it and giving it a try. Bottom line, the camera is more complex than the EOS 50D and requires more study and experimentation to get the most out of it.

I have used many DSLRs including Nikon. I was always hesitant to purchase one because of price and i didn't think it would change the way i took pictures. I actually purchased a T5i because of an amazing Christmas deal. But when i read a review of the 70D online, and understood the differences, i immediately knew i needed to step up to a mid-range body.The 70D is an amazing camera. Some of the stand out features are the vari-angle touchscreen lcd, wifi, 19 autofocus points, live view auto focus (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) and the the burst rate is high and consistent.I also love the fact that you get add'l buttons such as dof preview, af, drive, iso, meter mode, af on, ae lock and af point selection. These buttons are customized via the custom controls and i have mine set up for back button focusing.If you have already mastered your Txi Rebel or other entry level DSLR and want to step up without going to a full frame, the 70D is the best choice.

This review is coming from someone upgrading from a Canon Kiss X4 (T2i/550D). I've had the T2i for around 2 years and even though it can take great pictures (IMHO) I find the camera lacking, mainly in focus points and burst/buffer. I mainly shoot sports (often basketball) and events, so low light performance is important for me. For sports I shoot 1/400 upwards and up to ISO 3200 with the T2i and with post processing I turn in a lot of good shots. On the 70D, I shoot the same settings (for now) but ISO 3200 shots look cleaner and I've had a lot more shots that did not need any post noise reduction. Also, I've had a lot more in focus shots, the focusing system is leaps and bounds what I was used to. Using my trusty EF 85 f/1.8 shooting sports has never been better. I was thinking of waiting for the successor to the 7D, but I figured if and when it does arrive I probably can't even afford it. Anyone coming from a Rebel body will feel this is a significant step up. Highly recommended.UPDATE 11/11/13: A month using this camera and I am very pleased with the performance. Battery life is almost twice than the T2i. Read some reviews and most are saying the image quality is incremental from the previous 18MP Canon but after editing hundreds of RAW files the noise is well managed and colors seem more vivid. I tried to keep my T2i ISO at 800 (or lower) as much as possible, with the 70D the 1600 is the new 800. On a side note, I'm glad that I am able to use a 3rd party (Photive) battery for this. I had second thoughts but turns out the Canon charger worked and battery had no issues whatsoever.

I was on the fence with buying this as I had the 60D as my 2nd camera, and didn't know if this would worth the extra cost to upgrade, but it was and is. I LOVE this camera. The autofocus in video is AMAZING... I have been using this camera mounted on a 10 foot jib crane, and finally can get video camera quality focus on a DSLR. It's seriously one of the smartest upgrades I've ever made. I also own a 5DMIII, and that camera is amazing as most owners of it can tell you, but still, the auto focus on the 5DMIII isn't in the same field as the 70D. Which is saying a lot as the 5DMIII cost me over $3,000.I read some reviewers saying that "True Film Makers" or "Photographers" will never use auto focus, and they just make me laugh. I'm a professional film maker and photographer, it's what I do for a living, and I can say that if you find a tool that helps you achieve the end result you are going for, simply and affordably, then get it. This is that tool. I honestly favour this camera to my 5D, and I wish it was in my possession a long time ago, as I can think of a dozen projects it would have helped having dramatically.If you're looking at upgrading from the 60D or Rebel series DSLRs then don't think about it, buy this. If you have a 5D and you're thinking of this as a 2nd camera for your kit then you NEED this one. I am über satisfied with this purchase and would make it again and again, in fact I'm most likely going to be buying 2 more 70D bodies for a project coming up. At the price you get more bang for your buck than any piece of equipment I've purchased thus far.

I bought the Canon 70D upgrading from a Nikon L820, for the purpose of enhancing my abilities in photography. I studied for about two days before picking this up, never used a DSLR, and it is incredibly easy to use. I only shoot in manual, I don't see an advantage with the other modes. Most people know when it is time for them to upgrade. If your camera does not do what you want it to, it may be time. My Nikon L820 only takes good photos with the flash, or in great light, and its video was just terrible. The 70D takes amazing pictures with its 20.2 MP sensor, video looks exactly as seen by the naked eye. Although video does have moire when filming fine lines or even lines that are close together. While filming landscapes or indoor environments pretty much non existent. Auto focus is great, manual focus is great. Video is about average when indoors or in low light, but that's to be expected. First DSLR, worth every penny!If I can figure out how to put up pictures I will definately do so.

I’m impressed this camera automatically takes bracketed, different exposure shots and combines them into one image three different ways – ranging from (1) fully automatic, (2) some control (both in-camera processed), then (3) auto taken for post processing in software such as Photomatix. (1) Fully automatic uses the Special Scene Mode (SCN) called HDR Backlight Control mode. Three continuous shots are taken at different exposures then in-camera processed into one JPEG image, with a wide tonal range, that minimizes blocked-up shadows and improves highlights. (2) With more control options, use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting mode found under the camera 4 tab. Again, three images of different exposures are automatically captured then in-camera merged resulting in a single JPEG image. This mode allows selection of the exposure range to as much as +- 3 EV. It also allows for doing this once or for every shot until the setting is disabled. You can also select whether the images are Auto Image Aligned (in-camera) or not. (3) The camera also does Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB). Under the camera 3 tab, turn the dial to set the exposure range. In the Custom Function Settings C.Fn 1-5, the number of shots taken with AEB can be changed from the usual 3 shots to 5 or 7. When set at 5, you can vary the exposure all the way to +-6 EV. Shots can be taken in RAW and/or JPEG, saved to the memory card for post processing in your favorite software.

It was time to upgrade from my trusty, but dated 20D. The 70D has proven to be just what the doctor ordered; namely, way more megapixels, larger and articulated LCD panel, a useful touchscreen for making adjustments on the fly, enhanced focus point layout, many of the same controls I am used to, etc. One very fine feature is the ability to use the LCD screen to provide extra sharp focus. Just hit one button, pull out the screen and zoom in to the area you wish to be in perfect focus. Note, not every AF lens in your bag finds 'exact' focus in the real world! That can be a big deal when you are doing the family portraits, for example. The list of adjustments and features available are more extensive than I am willing to describe here. (It is always wise to download the .pdf operating manual before you buy, IMHO.) This camera also has capabilities to take HD movies, although that is not my personal reason for buying this camera. Most of my work is done with a tripod and with a cable release. Highly recommended by this experienced amateur.

You can read long detailed reviews elsewhere, I just want to add my two cents. At first I compared the Canon T5i to the Nikon D3200 and settled on the Nikon, but when I went to hit the order button the price of the Nikon kit had gone up by several hundred dollars so I went the next level up and started over. After much research I settled for the Canon 70D over the Nikon D7100. As a straight up still camera, the Nikon holds the edge, but when all things are considered I thought the Canon the better fit for me.I really like the built in wireless. You can use it with the Canon apps to take simple shots or the third party DSLR Controller app (Android) and control many if not most of the 70D functions from your droid phone or tablet. The autofocus with the STM kit lens is so quiet, you think is must not be working. It also works perfectly while shooting videos where the focus changes during the shot. Absolutely no noise from the lens is picked up in the audio. The onboard flash is weak, but when coupled with the Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash they can work as a master/slave team and “talk” to one another to provide superb results.The Canon 70D is a technological masterpiece. It produces excellent quality stills and videos under a variety of conditions. I highly recommend the product.

I had this on my wish list for a short time when I noticed the price reduction, and I snapped it up . I am upgrading from a T5i, and this camera is seriously amazing ! I would advise that you learn how to use it first, by reading the books available . I have NO problems with the autofocus , and the pictures are crisp and sharp as ever . I saw people complaining in their reviews - Again you have to know what you are doing .This is not a point and shoot . Also I got a spanking brand NEW camera from Amazon .It's a good thing I ignored some of those negative reviews and am now the owner of one superb camera . Now if only Amazon can get the Tamron 150-600mm for my 70D !

This is an excellent camera. I will not go into all of the great features of the 70D since there are plenty of posts to extoll its virtues. However, let me give a little advise.Even if you already have compatible lenses, I encourage you to get this camera WITH one of the kit lenses, not body only. Here is the reason: the two options for kit lenses are STM lenses, which are made to be absolutely silent during autofocus. And on the 70D, the autofocus is used a LOT during video capture. My non-STM lenses are very very loud when I use them on my 70D to record video - enough to make them nearly unusable for video. So I highly encourage anyone who is looking to get a 70D to get it with one of the kit lenses. When purchased with the body, you get a nice discount on the lens. I have the 18-135 and it is a great lens. Canon does not have many STM lenses at the moment, so don't expect to find many alternatives for video other than the kit lenses. I hope this helps.I upgraded from a 20D, so this is night-and-day difference for me. Also, the amazon price was $1200 when I bought it - and I am surprised that the price has dropped at all. Great deal on a great camera.

I have purchased a series of Nikon DSLR cameras over the years, but decided to purchase this Canon EOS 70D camera based on the good reviews of its video capability. I have not been disappointed. Videos are excellent. However, I've been surprised to find that the thing I like best about this camera is it's ease of use, particularly Canon's implementation of the LCD monitor touch screen. Every feature of the camera can be easily and rapidly accessed on the LCD monitor touch screen with no menus to manually scroll through. It even implements iPhone-like viewing of images you have taken. Simply squeeze two fingers together to display more than a single photo, of drag your fingers apart to return to a single photo. Going from Nikon to Canon is like going from a Microsoft PC to an Apple PC. It just works. It is a joy to operate.

I got one that has the focus problem. Based on all the great reviews, it may only be only some batches - I do not know. All I know is that sometimes (15% of the time) I get a nice clear picture, but most of the time the pictures are out of focus. This occurs with or without a tripod, and both with manual and autofocus. I have tried most of the tests, micro-adjustments, and other recommendations for those with similar problems, but nothing gives me a consistent focused picture.

I am coming from a T3I (which I was more than happy with the image quality but needed more features). But when I got this 70D I just could not believe how sharp the pictures are and the colors are so true! I have been using the 55-250mm IS STM and 18-1235mm IS STM lens with this camera and the whole set up works fantastic. I did not think I would like the touch screen but it turns out I use it most of the time to adjust my settings. The video and shooting autofocus work great although I have had a few times where it would not autofocus on something usually in really low light conditions. When I posted some pictures on facebook all my friends and family commented on how much my photography has improved (they didn't know I got a new camera) I like to photograph wildlife, and the pictures of birds are just amazing you can see each fiber in their feathers and the small cracks in their talons. I find myself constantly looking for things to photograph just because it seems like each photo pleasantly surprises me. The shutter speed and FPS work great so that I can freeze the birds midflight and get tack sharp photos too. I highly recommend this camera!

I've owned a lot of different DSLR cameras like the Rebel XT, T3i, 5DM2, SL1, and some Sony NEX and Panasonic FZ cameras too. I've had my 70D for about two months and like others have said this is darned near a perfect camera. I love the video this camera makes, its a game changer with the new sensor and Canon STM lenses that are completely silent while taking video. I have the 18-135mm STM and its a stellar all around lens. This camera makes taking pictures or video in low light easy, no visible noise at even very high ISO. The swivel touch screen makes changing modes very easy, no more menu diving for most adjustments.Yes this 70D is a major breakthrough with its duel sensor, its the fastest focusing camera I've ever owned and the focus is perfect all of the time or at least 99.9% of the time. Great burst rate of 7fps and the on board flash works well. This camera will serve me well for quite a few years I suspect.

I purchased the 70D with the 18-135mm lens a few months back and paid much more than Amazon's current price of $1,249. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MID-LEVEL dSLR AT A PHENOMENAL PRICE! Since my purchase, I have continually checked features and pricing of comparable cameras from Nikon and Olympus. They are higher priced and do not have the quality of this camera. While it may take a while for a beginning amateur photographer to learn how to use all the numerous features, it is well worth the learning experience. Being able to produce high quality photos, however, is almost immediate, thanks to the many automated controls built in. And while this camera has only been on the market for a short time, there are already numerous how-to books available written specifically for the 70D. I know you will enjoy working with this camera. It certainly justifies the high ratings.

This is the third Canon DSLR that I have used (20d way back when, 7d more recently, now this), and I think it may well be the best in just about every respect. The good/bad is that it is feels much lighter than the 7d, and as a result I decided to take it with me on a quick trip to Europe. The "bad" part of this is that I have to agree with the reviewers that complain about the control wheel feeling "cheap". It does, and it scares me, but so far it has worked flawlessly. Beyond this however the camera has more than met my expectations straight out of the box. The extra pixels are immediately noticeable when you crop a picture, the added speed makes photographing wildlife or difficult indoor situations a breeze, the autofocus is downright spectacular. I find that getting used to the touch screen may take some time & again I worry a tad about the durability of a screen that can be rotated six ways from Sunday, but the controls are all in the right places & the menus on the touch screen make sense and are easy to get through. Overall I would say that if you are looking for a really spectacular DSLR under 2000 bucks, look no further!

Lots of great positive reviews on here. Here are some cons to think about if they effect you:- Cannot sync full sized JPG and RAW files to Android- Cannot directly upload to Facebook or my TV via DLNA- Cannot take video while WIFI is enabled- Does not support USB 3.0- No IR focus headlight. Uses flash for low-light focus which will blind your subject.- Image quality in low light a bit noisy- Auto-Focus on the center focus point required +17 manual focus adjustment with a new 50mm f1.4. Note, MFA adjustments only apply to P, Av, Tv and M modes.Search for Youtube video "70D Bad Focus Issues" by CameraRec Toby for more info on the focusing issue.

My main camera is the Canon 5D Mark III and currently have been using the Canon 7D as my backup camera. I purchased the Canon 70D to compliment/replace my 7D for my video/photo projects.I have been very pleased with the 70D and do have a full review on my website learningcameras.com with sample images and raw files for download so you can see the quality.Overall, the camera is an improvement in every way from the 60D and even an improvement on the 7D in terms of image/video quality. Noise levels are low, even when shooting RAW and the video quality is great though not a vast improvement. It did suffer from moire so keep that in mind. Noise levels in video were an improvement on the 7D but about what I have seen from the Nikon D7100 which is good up to 1600-3200 ISO. The live view AF works perfectly and was tracking objects without an issue. It works even better when tracking faces which is nice. Overall the camera is a great improvement and a worthy competitor to the Nikon D7100. The Nikon D7100 has a bit more pro feel, build, and features like dual SD card slots, but the Canon 70D held its own with more consumer friendly features like great video AF and WiFi.

I had a Canon Rebel T3 and was looking to upgrade my camera. Really liked the higher MP count and the fact that this camera had a touchscreen. Yes, it is a crop sensor, but that just means I have to stand back a little farther. For what I typical shoot, this hasn't been a problem. The addition of the touch screen makes it much easier for me to adjust settings. As with most Canon cameras, this has tons of settings that can be adjusted to suit your needs. The higher MP count is great... if you plan on making large prints. For most people that will buy a camera just to put pictures on the internet, the 20.2 really wont' make much of a difference to them. But for photographers, both pro and enthusiast, that want the ability to produce some nice size prints for clients, this camera will definitely do the job. The camera is comfortable to hold, and is lite but doesn't feel cheap. I believe it is still mostly plastic, but is well built. I am definitely happy with this purchase.

I have been a prosumer photographer for years. In 2008 I got my first DSLR, Nikon D90. A month ago I sold it and upgraded to the Canon 70D. Part of my work is product photography and the 70D is working great. Great exposure, focus is good and the ease of wi-fi file transfer is icing on the cake. Battery life is great with the wi-fi turned off. I shoot, then turn on the wi-fi to download the images to extend battery. I have not had the opportunity to fully test the video capability, but the few short clips I tried looked great. I do like the active focus while filming. The kit lens (18-135) is quiet. I haven't edited any of the video, so I do no know if the lens sounds show up on the video.

Moving from a Canon 50D to the 70D, I've had a lot of learning to do, but it's been enjoyable and worthwhile. The 70D's sensor and focusing are so much better than those of the 50D that the photographic experience is much more enjoyable for me. (Disclaimer - my use is for action shots; someone who takes landscapes and photos of other relatively static subjects would probably be completely satisfied with the 50D.) Image quality and high ISO performance are a delight, and the improvements in how the cameras Menu and its many features can be accessed make it easy, almost intuitive, to use most of the camera's many features. Very highly recommended.

I'm an upgrader and a long time (10+ years) of the rebel line. I was impressed when the T-line came out. This one ups the ante for me. I'm by no means a pro, but the gamut of features on this camera makes it possible for 'semi' shooters to expand their creativity. The wifi function may be on the novelty side for now, but I see it to have a BIG potential. I have a NAS, I find it very convenient to transfer my files into it without turning my PC on. For those days you just want to off load the card and deal with post-processing later on.I've had Canon most of my photography hobby days, so needless to say image quality is my #1 like about Canon. This one continues that tradition. I will post some pictures later.It's a little bit pricier that the rebel line of course. This is the camera for you if you have been holding off upgrading to a higher line...Canon has taken some of the best features of their camera lines, form the 1D to the Rebel line and put it together in a nice package.

Very happy with this camera. For reference have used a 1DS MKII, 10D, 20D, and 60D previously and am a prosumer user. I used a SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB SDXC card. These are my impressions after 3 days of use. I was most interested in the new continuous focus while shooting video...especially with non-STM lenses. I bought the 18-135mm STM lens as a package. I used my 85mm L lens and shot at f/1.2 and 35mm L and shot at f/1.4 to really test its ability. The camera was able to continuously focus very well. When it did lose the focal point I was able to quickly redirect it without stopping the action. Big improvement over the 60D. The 18-135 STM was very smooth and was more accurate at maintaining focus. It won't replace a small handheld video camera anytime soon for most casual occasions....but someday it might. I used the Wifi functions on the iPad 3/Macbook Pro. A big plus is that you can touch the LCD to type in passwords, etc. It worked as promised with a solid Wifi connection. I used it for remote shooting and transferring files (1.5MB/s in my nonscientific tests).

I researched this camera well online before deciding to purchase. Most reviews made it sound like a great camera. Took it out for trials 3 times and was disappointed with all 3 shoots. Video focus tracking only worked half the time when handheld. Quality of the videos was not full HD when viewed at home. Photo colors were not true unless taken in direct sunlight. You expect much more from a 20.2mp camera. Half of the still photos were not clearly focused. I have cheaper canons that do a better job. Might have received a flawed unit or the kit lens is junk, but I'm sending it back for a refund. See the Amazon review by Mr. Ralph J. Secoy. Same issues.

I actually was planning to purchase the Rebel T5i when I noticed this camera was on sale. Nice upgrade from my Rebel T1i. I couldn't be happier with it. I've only had it a few weeks, but so far it has worked very well. The autofocusing system works nicely and focuses much faster than my Rebel. But the main thing to me is the DIGIC 5+ processor makes the camera so much faster and takes much better night shots than my Rebel. I know this is not comparing apples to apples, but it is an awesome camera. I'm so glad that I decided to upgrade.

If you are after an excellent camera for getting into professional shots this is the one I would recommend. I have tried a number of other cameras but found that none compare to this one.

Replaced a 50d which I loved, until that rogue wave hit me. Anyway this is a great camera with too many features to mention. Haven't found one thing I don't like.

Do not buy a 70D from Amazon. I bought two and both were defective out of the box. I ended up driving to Best Buy and buying one that was okay.I own about $10,000 worth of cameras and lenses, many of which I attempted to buy from Amazon. The overwhelming majority of the camera equipment I've bought from Amazon has been defective. I'm honestly beginning to wonder if Amazon buys some manufacturer's QC rejects for a discounted price.Triple check everything you buy from Amazon for defects and also verify that you haven't bought a counterfeit item. I frequently catch counterfeit products and I destroy them prior to returning them for refund. I encourage you to do the same.

I upgraded from a Canon T2i and this camera is awesome. It's bigger than the T2i and the upgraded features are excellent. Love the flip out rear touch screen LCD. The STM lense is super quick and very quiet which great for video work. The auto fucus is just what I wanted and a large reason I picked this camera.I used this in an all day wedding/reception recently and it was flawless.