Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 70D Body

Update ******** This is a response I sent to someone on another site. I simply copied it to here for others to hopefully benefit from my misfortunes. **********
So here is the skinny. My first 70D without a doubt had the center point focus problem that Canon will not admit. No amount of micro adjustment would help because it was random front and back focus. The second 70D was defective in that I had to micro adjust almost all of my lenses to +8. Canon said to not return it but to instead send it to them for a calibration. Considering they would not even admit to the original issue, I instead returned the second one for a third replacement. The only reason I did this is because I found a handful of people that received a working unit. Well I am glad I did. The THIRD 70D I received works as it is supposed to and I love it. I only had to micro adjust a couple of my lens's by 1 or 2 at most. So there are good copies out there. With that said, I have tarnished my account with Amazon and have wasted too many hours to count getting to this point.

As far as reproducing the issue at your local shop, set it up on a tripod with fast glass attached. Focus on something with detail. Set camera to aperture priority. Set to 2.8 or larger and use 2 second exposure so they can't blame you for moving the camera. Also set to ISO 100. Now take a couple shots with live view and then take some with view finder center point focus. Now display on LCD and zoom in 100%. If the shots with the center point look like crap compared to Live View, there you have it. They should look almost identical. If they try to force feed you some BS about the different type of focus systems being the culprit and that it is normal, return the unit and get the hell out of there. MY THIRD COPY CREATES IMAGES WITH EITHER FOCUS SYSTEM THAT LOOK PRISTINE AT 100% ZOOM ON THE LCD AS THEY SHOULD!!!! Do not listen to the ignorant jerks that will try to convince you otherwise.

The one thing I would tell you is do not let anyone try to convince you that it is you. Print this out and point them to the many videos online that clearly demonstrate this problem. For a $1k we the consumer deserve far better. Shame shame shame on Canon.

Good luck my friend.

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I removed a star to another wise 5 star camera due to the high number of defective auto focus units out there. This is to include my first copy. Center point focus using the view finder produced soft or blurry shots that were not acceptable on any level for my fast glass 2.8 or better. No amount of MA would correct the issue as front and back focus was random. Same shots using Live View (LCD) rendered tack sharp shots.

There is plenty of information on this issue online. Search UTube and you will find several good videos that will better explain the problem and how to identify it.

Now that I have a working 70D and my lens' are dialed in, I am see some impressive results. I wanted to love this camera and now I do. Four star will remain due to the fact of how difficult it was to get Canon and the public to accept and correct the issue. Canon still will not acknowledge the issue but it seems that many people are starting to get working copies.

If you have a 70D, I strongly suggest you try or rent or buy a fast lens and check your single center point focus at 2.8 or faster. Your kit lens is not fast enough to expose a defective focus system.
Set up on a tripod to test. Set to the fastest aperture you can (2.8 or faster). Turn off IS if the lens has it. leave the flash down and set ISO to 400 or less, preferably 100. Would also help to use remote shutter to eliminate movement. If you don't have a remote, use 2 second delay. Examine your shots. Using your LCD screen, zoom in on your taken shot and see if the focus point is soft or blurry. If it is then try taking the same shot using Live View. If it is clear, then you have the issue or your lens need Micro Adjustment. There are video online to show you how to MA your lens. If you have the defect, the MA process will be frustrating and will never be consistent in its results. You will need to have your camera repaired or replaced.

If you commit to getting a good copy, you will be happy in the long run. But it is sad to have to go to these lengths to get there.

Otherwise, really great camera.

GL

But with some caution in reference to stills shooters, whilst this is a step up from the 60d in a good number of ways, I think it's really most appealing to people who have a fairly serious interest in video.

I'm by no means a pro level video shooter, but was quite impressed with how Canon have implemented the much talked about phase detect AF off the "sensor". I've used the 7d and 60d bodies on and off for a few years, and the 70d is one of the better Canon offerings for some time.

My pros and cons list

Pros:
+ Happy with the build quality, no it's not magnesium alloy, but good quality plastics and a strong solid feel
+ On sensor phase detect works really well, it's not "as fast" as using the optical finder but it's heaps faster than the very slow off sensor contrast AF on previous Canon DSLR's. It's quite capable of tracking movements well
+ Buffer is quite decent for this class of camera. I got about 14-15 shots in raw with a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s card. Jpeg buffer is really decent too I counted over 35 shots if not a bit more with no signs of slowing
+ Touch screen works well and swivel LCD is handy for stills and video
+ Smooth autofocus with the touch screen (touch to target AF) on video this is a big step forward for serious video shooters
+ 7fps is really quite fast for action shooting and more than enough for most, not quite 8fps Canon 7d but a good improvement on the 5.3fps of the 60d
+ The 70d now has the 7d's 19 point all cross type AF system another nice jump up over the 60d
+ AF adjustments! Finally Canon came to their senses and restored this function sorely missed on the 60d
+ AF performance is very good, speed is fast (easily faster than the D7100 and older 60d) and accuracy is similar to the 7d
+ Now has wifi which allows you to control the camera remotely via iphone/android phone etc
+ Quite happy with the metering Canon's 63 zone system it's mostly on target and consistent
+ Very good battery life around 900 shots with optical finder
+ Mode dial, minor point but they put the scene modes into one area (SCN) position which is much better than before on the 60d with scene modes taking half the dial space
+ Stereo mic v Mono mic on 60d
+ I like the new AF expansion mode button just behind the shutter release, good placement
+ Really well specified camera in most ways excellent customisation, good higher spec 1/8000 sec shutter, 1/250 sec flash sync, crackingly good crisp/ clear swivel rear LCD. You really want for very little on this body it's not quite fully loaded but not far off.

Cons:
- Viewfinder is a bit larger than the 60d's (very slightly) but still not 100% or quite as big/bright as the 7d's
- In terms of pure image quality you get a few extra megapixels but I don't feel there is much improvement in either high ISO performance or dynamic range v the 18mp CMOS sensor from Canon
- Still only one card slot. I've never had problems with lost images but I have to admit dual cards can be very useful
- Level gauge is good, but just single axis not pitch (front/back angle)
- Live view/video drains battery much quicker than normal finder, not a shock here but if you are doing video/live view a lot carry extra batteries (2 or 3)
- Rear dial is even smaller than the 60d when I'd prefer it to be a bit bigger
- On-board microphone whilst it's now stereo is still pretty poor like most built in mics it has poor tonal range and frequency response. Get an external mic for serious video work
- I did notice some moire on a few video clips
- Strangely there is no white balance button on the camera. Auto WB performance isn't bad, but it's not amazing either (esp lower light or mixed light sources)
- No dedicated AF assist lamp, I think it's time Canon started offering this on some models
- Yet another battery grip: BG-E14 would have been useful if the 60d's grip fitted this but it won't
- No headphone socket, might annoy video users

I'll split this into 2 camps having spent a good week or so shooting with the camera.

Stills shooters with a strong interest in Video (or primary video shooters):
Get it, the new phase detect off the sensor is very good and will change how you make videos. Touch to focus screen is also very smooth and accurate making filmic scenes for video much easier. This wasn't really possible before, and with the 18-135mm STM focus is quick and effectively silent (lens is quite sharp overall too) Yes it is a revolution for video shooters and a huge upgrade over any previous DSLR's out there for AF.

Stills shooters who don't shoot much video:
If you've a Canon 60d it might be worth a look with some nice upgrades such as faster fps, touch screen, AF micro adjustments, but I'd be tempted to wait for the price to drop.
7d users will like the

The 70D is targeted at advanced photo and video hobbyists, packing cutting edge technology and sophisticated features into a compact body. It's also a familiar camera--at least to EOS shooters--feeling like a marriage of prior models: form factor and controls of the 60D and AF and viewfinder of the 7D. Toss in Wi-Fi, enhanced high ISO, a new 20.2MP Dual Pixel CMOS and that's the 70D in a nutshell.CONSTRUCTION boasts superb fit and finish: polycarbonate body shell, matte black paint and stainless steel undercarriage for strength. Thick textured rubber and finger groove make for a secure grip. The shutter has the same metallic click-clack as the 60D and is louder than the 7D and 6D. Fortunately, silent drive mode fades operation to pianissimo, making it idea for stage and ceremonies.Like the 60D, the 70D has a crystal clear 3.0" 1,040,000 dot LCD. The big deal is the addition of touch screen ability. Touch sensitivity is as good as an iPhone 5 and ideal for LiveView shooting in dim light. The swivel LCD is handy for video and ground level macro. The only negative of the LCD is it hits L-plates and flash brackets when swiveled to the side.CONTROLS: DSLRs are about control and nobody buys one to use in full auto. Don't like the results of auto exposure or AF? They're easy to override or directly control. Plus, controls and features may be customized, allowing multiple ways to do the same thing. For example, I assigned electronic level activation to the DOF button and programmed C mode with my favorite drive, AF and exposure settings.Buttons and wheels feel solid and can be operated while looking through the viewfinder. If coming from a 50D or 7D, you'll need to adjust to the lack of a joystick, flash exposure compensation (FEC) button and white balance button. However, you can assign FEC to the SET button and a FEC scale appears in the viewfinder. Finally, the 7D's toggle switch for LiveView and video migrated to the 70D, a big improvement over the 60D's clumsy Mode dial video.AUTOFOCUS: The 70D inherited the 7D's blazing fast 19-point cross type AF array. I found it senstitive and sure-footed in most light. Canon only included three of the 7D's five AF modes: zone, manual selection and 19-point auto. Spot and expanded point AF are MIA. Nevertheless, a big step up from 9-point 60D AF.Using single point AF mode (manual selection of a single point) and a tripod, I shot test patterns both flat and inclined with several lenses. AF was highly accurate, locking on the point I selected on my inclined ruler. And it was consistent in performance from close focus to infinity. On the other hand, the 19-point auto select mode didn't do well with the ruler (flat target was fine). It was not able to guess which line I wanted in focus and varied with each shot. I expected this to happen but it illustrates photographers need to control the point of focus and shouldn't expect cameras to read their mind. All three modes performed perfectly at infinity and with flat objects.New DSLR users need to understand that the three main AF modes are not designed to recognize human faces like a point and shoot or iPhone. However, face recognition AF is available in LiveView and video modes.In real world use I found auto focus excellent. However, there are dozens of AF options and it took me weeks to figure out what worked best for me. Manually selecting individual AF points is amazingly accurate: near 100% hit rate for difficult subjects, e.g., macro or tight facial portraits (lock on an eye). On the other hand, 19-point auto-select is fast--press 'n lock--but often guesses wrong--maybe a 75% hit rate. Cameras aren't smart enough to make a choice between a rock, tree or cloud, so I avoid 19-point auto select mode and full auto. Finally, Zone focus is the best of both worlds: you pick the zone--top, bottom, center, right or left--and the camera guesses at the subject within the selected area. Zone focus is perfect for stopped down shooting with wide angle lenses and shooting from the hip, e.g., street photography, close to a 100% hit rate when used for the right situation.IMAGE QUALITY is the same as the 60D from ISO 100 to 800, i.e., great! I developed RAW images in Aperture and DPP and was pleased with the detail, color rendition and noise control. At ISO 1600 and above the 70D pulls away from the 60D with a notch better noise performance. The 70D has slightly less noise than the 60D at high ISO but, most significantly, noise is less prone to banding artifacts and more grain-like. Also, grain-like noise is easier to control with noise reduction plug-ins like Topaz Denoise: I can squeeze out another stop of acceptable high ISO over my 60D (or lift shadows more aggressively).VIDEO: I'm primarily a still photographer but shoot video occasionally. And yet I found video operation on the 70D surprisingly easy. First, contrast detection AF during video is a mammoth improvement from previous DSLRs: faster, movie servo AF grabs faces like magic and

Buying a new camera is so difficult... at first i couldn't decide between this camera, or taking the plunge and going full-frame with the only slightly more expensive 6D, or just waiting for the oft-rumored but finally (apparently) confirmed 7D mark II... but i went with the 70D, and I am happy with my decision, here's why:Although i do shoot a decent amount of still photography, I mainly wanted a dslr for filmmaking and videography. If you're reading this review, you already know about the 70D's insanely cool autofocusing technology. Let me tell you this.. it is worth the hype! it definitely works. Whether you're focusing on the foreground, background, or anything in between, with just a tap of the touchscreen the 70D will smoothly and decisively pull focus right to where you want it, every time, without the nasty searching/bouncing back and forth that made autofocus infamously unusable on older cameras/autofocus systems. I think that lots of filmmakers are so used to pulling focus manually that they scoff at the idea of an autofocus system doing the work for them, but it makes nailing the shot so much faster/easier, so why not?! It has facial tracking, so you can really just set the camera up, frame your scene and roll, and have all the confidence in the world that whether your talents are approaching or moving away from the camera or whatever, they will stay in perfect, crisp focus. This allows me to shoot faster lenses at really wide apertures for that glorious shallow depth of field all dslr filmmakers lust after, and not worry about the talent's face going out of focus with the slightest head bob.I bought the 70D body only without the STM kit lenses most are shipping with. On my nifty fifty canon 50mm 1.8 i get fantastic image quality, but the lens motor does make a bit of noise, that can sometimes be noticeable. This is the same with my Tamron 28-75 f2.8 (fantastic lens for the 70D, by the way)(<-- SAD DAY!It's actually not, see edit below) but it doesn't matter much to me since i record audio separately away from the camera with a zoom recorder anyway, and just sync later in post, but apparently these new STM lenses are whisper quiet, so they would take care of that focusing noise, if it mattered to me. At some point i plan on purchasing the 40mm 2.8 STM pancake lens, because i hear it's a great bargain lens for this camera, and it wouldn't hurt to have that silent shooting option if needs be, but for now the main lenses that i use, the 50mm and 28-75mm, are just fine on the 70D.I also really like the articulated touch screen, it is so convenient! My first night of shooting with the 70D i had to stand on a rickety ladder and hold the camera up above my head to get the shot that i wanted. On a normal camera this would have been impossible as i couldn't see the screen, but not on the 70D! it was a cinch to simply flip out the screen and rotate it down to easily pull focus and see what i was filming. It can also be very useful when you have to be in front of the camera, and are still trying to control what goes on behind it, as you can just rotate the screen all the way forward, and not to have to pester whatever unlucky friend you roped into helping you film your project every five seconds about what the shot looks like, lighting, focus, etc.I have read several reviews making the bold claim that the 70D is in fact the greatest APS-C sensor camera...ever. I have to say that from the little time i've owned it, i can see why. In the past i have mostly shot on on an older 7D. Head to head, the 70D barely edges out the 7D, but yet the 7D is still like four or five hundred dollars more! The 70D gets you 2 more megapixels, the articulated touch screen, wifi onboard (which i have yet to use, but still) and of course the wondrous video autofocus, as well as the ability to shoot stills in live mode, which is very cool. Both cameras are weather sealed, so there's that. I do miss the solid built-like-a-tank magnesium body of the 7D, but the 70D is simply a better camera all around, and as it should be, it's like 5 years newer!Some reviewers have mentioned that the quick control wheel/dial thing feels cheap and rather chintzy, and i have to concur, it's definitely the 'cheapest' feeling part of the 70d, but with the the other dial on the front near the shutter button as well the touch screen i never really have to use that dial anyway, so it's not really a big deal.Photography wise, i am getting fantastic photos, as i expected. A nice fast frames per second shooting speed and a large enough buffer make shooting lots of pictures very quickly in RAW a breeze, and thus far the camera has performed very well in low light conditions. I have yet to really test the high iso-to-noise ratios, but i expect to perform decently in this aspect as well.Overall, i am very, very pleased with my purchase of this camera. If you're into filmmaking and can't afford a full frame camera, this is the one for you. The autofocus makes eve

Second Update (3/15): I tried another sample and phase detection autofocus works a lot better on this one. Maybe not as good as I would expect, but the keeper rate is considerably higher. If this would have been my first copy, I probably would have never noticed (as I would not have looked at it that critically). The noise is surprisingly a little worse than on my first copy and matches that of my T2i exactly. So I bumped it up a star, but not back to the original 4 stars, given the existence of QC problems and lack of improvement in sensor performance.===========================================================================================================================Update: While I was able to get some nice shots in earlier sessions (primarily with the 400mm lens), I did encounter the autofocus problem now that others have noticed with faster lenses. It seems to be limited to the center autofocus point, but in certain shooting situations, it missed focus in about 30-50% of my shots. In comparison, my old T2i, while not perfect, missed only 3% with the same shots and lens and the 6D was perfect. I wanted to like it and gave it a few more tries and chances, but the results were consistent (in a bad way). Not acceptable in my book.===========================================================================================================================I understand that the "game changing" capabilities of this camera are on the video side, but I don't shoot a lot of video and there are plenty reviews out there on that topic. Just briefly, I did try it out and it is a tremendous step up. I was able to take well focused and shake-free footage with both the 18-135mm STM kit lens as well as my 24-105mm L lens, without really trying much...My main review though is for the still image use and comparing it to my aging T2i (which this will replace) and my Canon 6D. I have not had the camera for long, so I'm not covering close to all features, but focus on the primary ones (80/20 rule).It was between the T5i, 60D and the 70D for me, prior to picking the 70D.Pros:- While just a bit smaller, the body is almost identical to the 6D, with similar layout and pretty much the same feel (which I love). For some, who want more ruggedness, such as found in the 7D or 5D's, this might be a negative. However, if I look at my trusty Rebel T2i, which has been used in rain, on the beach, thrown in the backpack on many bike rides and abused in hours and hours of astrophotography sessions (usually covered in frozen dew), it still looks and behaves almost like new. So I think the 70D will do just fine.- Touch flip screen. I like my buttons and I am slow to adjust to what the touch screen offers, but I am catching on. Especially selecting the focus point by touch is a nice feature. Responsiveness is just as good as on my iPod Touch.- Auto-focus. I have not explored it in detail, but out of the box it works great. I often take photos of birds in flight and I got a lot more keepers compared to my other bodies. The camera was tracking nicely when shooting a low flying eagle against the background of trees and fields.- 7 fps. Works like a charm (after I got used to the somewhat tinny sound of the shutter).- Good kit lens. Comes surprisingly close to the 24-105mm L lens, but with a wider range and a lot lower price. I posted a separate review under the individual lens item on Amazon. In summary, well worth it the extra money.- Wireless. Same as the 6D. Using your smart phone or iPad/iPod as a remote, without much complications, is something that I got hooked on with the 6D.- Long exposure behavior (I use it for astro pictures at 2-5 minute exposure) is really no difference to the already great T2i. Some stated concerns that the new sensor design (with the split photodiodes per pixel) might have a negative impact here. But based on first tests, it does not.Cons:- Image quality is pretty much the same as with the T2i. Now, the T2i has great image quality (especially based on the year when it came out), but noise and dynamic range are practically the same. In fact, I can't tell the difference between unprocessed results from both sensors, even at 100%, for ISO 800 and below. Only for higher ISO and longer exposures one can see a little improvement (but not much more than you can expect in variances from the same sensor model). The only significant difference is that DPP takes a lot longer to generate the high definition view... Now, in a way, that still justifies having a full frame camera (and I prefer the smaller APS-C sensor for astrophotography and wild life), the 6D is just an order of magnitude better when it comes to image quality, but one could have hoped for some improvements over the last 4-5 years here. Others have done it.Note: Some report significant low light performance improvements over the older 18 MP sensor, but you might want to check the noise reduction settings in DPP. For the same camera setti

I purchased this camera as an upgrade from a Rebel XT. I bought the body only as I already wanted to get the Sigma 18-250mm lens. This has turned out to be an excellent walk around lens for this camera!
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The camera itself is very versatile. The wide ISO range and low noise (for an APC sensor camera) lets me take great pictures in most lighting situations. The auto focus works very well, though it does slow down as the light falls off. The tilting screen is very useful for all sorts of unusual angle pictures and the touchscreen menus are nice to work with. The touch focus and shoot mode in Live View is quite useful. I also like the quick function button that brings up the relevant shooting options in one convenient screen so you can make speedy changes when shooting.
I have not yet used the camera for video so I can't comment there.

I have used the WiFi with the iOS version of the EOS Remote App. It works nicely, but the app could do more, such as time lapse photos for example. It is handy to be able to remotely view what you see through the lens, access camera settings and trigger the shutter.
I definitely recommend getting extra batteries for the camera.

These ChiliPower batteries were reasonably priced and came with a charge that includes a 12 volt car adapter all for less than the Canon battery. So far their life is good!
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I also recommend the Fotasy sling strap as an affordable alternative to the Black Rapid straps. These sling straps are much better for walking around than the standard strap that comes with the camera.
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I have also picked up some decent Tiffen filters for the lens at extremely reasonable prices for the good quality filters. I got 62mm, but you may want to get 72mm and a 62-72mm adapter to eliminate the possibility of vignetting at the wider angles.

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2. Tiffen 62mm Circular Polarizer - really helps with landscape photography
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3. Tiffen 62mm UV Protection Filter - basically protects the lens element from scratches.
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I would also recommend getting an alternative to the manual such as Nicole Young's book: Conon EOS 70d: From Snapshots to Great Shots. I got it in Kindle format and have it on my iPhone so it is always with me in case I need some ideas on ways to setup a certain shot.
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After using my Canon Rebel T1i/500D for about 4 years, and investing in some nice lenses (EF-S 18-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM) I decided I needed to upgrade my camera body and take advantage of some of the latest technology to improve my shots. I have had the Canon 70D for about a month now, and I am super happy with my purchase so far.I had two main reason for wanting an upgrade to my camera body: (1) I wanted improved AF options, as with the shallow depth of field of some of my lenses, I often had a hard time using the AF on the T1i and getting the right object in focus. The T1i has a limited number of AF points, no Cross-Type points, and manually selecting the AF point is not easy on the T1i. (2) I have started shooting more video with my DSLR, and I was intrigued with the Dual Pixel auto-focus ability of the 70D. When choosing a new body, I narrowed my choices down to the 6D and the 70D. In the end, I chose the 70D because of the increased number of cross-type AF points (19), and the new Dual Pixel AF for shooting video, and it comes at a lower price (while clearly sacrificing some of the image quality of the full-frame sensor on the 6D). I also got to keep all my current lenses with the 70D, whereas my EF-S lenses would not have worked on the 6D.After shooting with the 70D for a month, here are my impressions so far:Pros:-AF! The Auto-Focus is light years ahead of the T1i, and my shots have improved significantly as a result. I love the ability to switch quickly between the 3 different AF options by hitting the small button next to the shutter release button. I usually leave it in the Auto-Selection AF mode, and found that the 19 cross-type AF points do a MUCH better job of auto-selecting the focus points. When the camera doesn't select the right objects, I usually switch to single-point selection, and then use the toggle on the back of the camera to move to the correct point. I can do all of this in about 1-second while still looking through the viewfinder the whole time.-Flip-Out Touch-screen LCD: I didn't realize how much I would like this, but I really do. I have used the flip-out option several times when shooting at odd angles using the LiveView option, or when shooting video. The touch-screen also works very well, with all the familiar gestures from your touch-screen phone (swipe to view next photo, pinch to zoom, etc.). I also like that in Live-View, I can simply touch the screen on the point I want the camera to focus on, and the camera focuses to that point and releases the shutter.-WiFi: I have found the WiFi most useful for using the EOS Remote app on my iPhone to remotely view photos, or control the camera from my iPhone. Similar to the camera's own touch-screen, I can use a "LiveView" on my iPhone and simply touch my iPhone screen on the focal point and the camera focuses and releases the shutter. You can also remotely change all the settings of the camera from the phone. I have also used the WiFi to transfer photos to my computer, but its pretty slow, so I usually just use the USB cable instead.-Drive Modes: The camera has a lot of great drive modes, including a burst-mode of 7 per second. I also like that is has a silent drive mode, which is something I didn't have on the T1i and is great when shooting during a quiet event.-Dual-Pixel AF with video. This works as advertised, and I found playing the the 3 different AF options to be really easy to use and intuitive. You can either have it auto-focus and track faces (works well if the face isn't moving too fast), AF zone mode (meaning you choose a certain zone of the screen and the camera focuses on whatever moves into that zone), or just touch a point on the screen and the camera will focus to it until you touch somewhere else.-Viewfinder: The viewfinder is light years ahead of my T1i. I can tell much more easily if I am in focus and I also have enjoyed using the level option (a little icon tells you if you are holding the camera level or tilting it to one side or another).Cons:-The camera is much bigger and heavier than the T1i. In some ways this is better to balance out the weight of some of my lenses, but still it is definitely heavier and larger than what I am used to holding/carrying for the last 4 years.-Plastic-feel - I was hoping for over $1,000+ camera-body that it would feel less plasticky, but unfortunately this one does not. I guess you need to move up to the 5D to get a more metallic-feel to the camera.-Focus noise in video. While the AF works well in video, unless you have the new STM lens, the focusing makes a lot of clicking noises that are picked up in your video. My USM lenses are really loud in the video. I really wish now that I had gotten the kit-lens so I at least had one STM lens for shooting video, especially when I know I want the ambient audio to sound clean and am not just planning to dub over music or something.-Only one card slot. Would have

Being an avid Canon EOS fan, I was so excited when this camera was announced.

Most of the very helpful reviewers here on Amazon go in great detail, so I will leave this review short. The specifications can be viewed on Canon's website anyway, so its useless to copy and paste!!
However I will try to highlight certain key points.

The Canon 70D is a first in offering true and effective video implementation (with unparalleled autofocus on DSLR cameras). Modifications to the body will appeal to videographers in particular. The 70D takes the good of EOS series cameras and introduces a new awesome sensor. What sets this sensor apart is the 19 point "dual pixel focus technology" which nails focusing.

I have tested the camera for a few days and there are many things I like about it. Image quality is nearly on par with the best EOS offering. The articulated capacitive touchscreen comes in so handy, (albeit some might find it awkward to use whilst shooting video due to the camera weight). However I have found it to be a blessing! It is fast, responsive and simply a joy to use!! The touch to focus works brilliantly as it makes transitioning from foreground to background look so professional. The same applies for stills. Once I got used to navigating the intuitive display, I really wished I had it on my 7D.

As already mentioned, the new sensor on the 70D is revolutionary: every pixel is divided in two, offering "phase detection" in live view (during video). This technology is much more reliable and faster than contrast detection (which occasionally tends to hunt before acquiring focus lock). In the few days of ownership I really enjoyed the experience. I am comparing it to the 7D which is a bit unfair, yet I do not own (and never used) the 60D. So some of the pros listed below are in relation to the 7D.

Pros:
- Outstanding image quality.
- Revolutionary Dual pixel CMOS AF sensor (80% of which are in use for phase detection)
- Articulated capacitive touch screen, especially useful for video.
- Outstanding bokeh effect, thanks to the large APS-C sensor. Same size sensor as on the 7D
- EF & EF-S lens compatibility
- WiFi (Can be controlled remotely by app on phone)
- Uses SD cards rather than the more expensive CF cards (used on 7D)
- Bundled with an 18-55 mm IS STM lens.

Cons:
- No headphone jack for audio monitoring during video
- Build quality not as good as 7D which sports a magnesium body
- 98% viewfinder coverage

Considerations:
- STM lenses are specifically optimised for video. Apart from the super silent motors, the front barrel does not rotate, making it ideal for polariser filters.
- Image stabilisation is not on par with new generation camcorders.
- This offering comes bundled with an 18-55 IS STM lens and thus is worth serious consideration. If you had to buy the separately you will pay more. The 18-55mm is a very good general purpose lens. One has to factor in the crop sensor, so in reality the lens is around 29-88mm which makes it even more appealing.

If you are looking for your first EOS camera than this will fit your needs, no doubt. It takes pictures which are arguably as good as the best EOS camera. The crop factor is great for that extra zoom reach, and its center pixel density is higher than the EOS MKIII, thus capturing more detail noticeable at the center of the frame. (MKIII is full frame so has less pixel density). Pixel peeping !!!

If I had to chose between the 60D and 70D I'd obviously go for the latter. Yet I would not pick the 70D over the 7D. I love the 7D's solid construction and the professional photography oriented weatherproof magnesium body. And for fairness sake the 70D is not meant to replace the best selling 7D, which has regained it's appeal after the firmware upgrade (Ver.2) a couple of months ago. My guess is that we shall see a 7D Mk II in the future.

As on 11th April 2014, no other DSLR comes close to the EOS70D as far as video capabilities go. You would probably need to dish out way over twice the amount on a professional video camera to get the equivalent video quality of the EOS 70D.

Highly recommended to videographers seeking best possible image quality at a great price.

But with some caution in reference to stills shooters, whilst this is a step up from the 60d in a good number of ways, I think it's really most appealing to people who have a fairly serious interest in video.

I'm by no means a pro level video shooter, but was quite impressed with how Canon have implemented the much talked about phase detect AF off the "sensor". I've used the 7d and 60d bodies on and off for a few years, and the 70d is one of the better Canon offerings for some time.

My pros and cons list

Pros:
+ Happy with the build quality, no it's not magnesium alloy, but good quality plastics and a strong solid feel
+ On sensor phase detect works really well, it's not "as fast" as using the optical finder but it's heaps faster than the very slow off sensor contrast AF on previous Canon DSLR's. It's quite capable of tracking movements well
+ Buffer is quite decent for this class of camera. I got about 14-15 shots in raw with a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s card. Jpeg buffer is really decent too I counted over 35 shots if not a bit more with no signs of slowing
+ Touch screen works well and swivel LCD is handy for stills and video
+ Smooth autofocus with the touch screen (touch to target AF) on video this is a big step forward for serious video shooters
+ 7fps is really quite fast for action shooting and more than enough for most, not quite 8fps Canon 7d but a good improvement on the 5.3fps of the 60d
+ The 70d now has the 7d's 19 point all cross type AF system another nice jump up over the 60d
+ AF adjustments! Finally Canon came to their senses and restored this function sorely missed on the 60d
+ AF performance is very good, speed is fast (easily faster than the D7100 and older 60d) and accuracy is similar to the 7d
+ Now has wifi which allows you to control the camera remotely via iphone/android phone etc
+ Quite happy with the metering Canon's 63 zone system it's mostly on target and consistent
+ Very good battery life around 900 shots with optical finder
+ Mode dial, minor point but they put the scene modes into one area (SCN) position which is much better than before on the 60d with scene modes taking half the dial space
+ Stereo mic v Mono mic on 60d
+ I like the new AF expansion mode button just behind the shutter release, good placement
+ Really well specified camera in most ways excellent customisation, good higher spec 1/8000 sec shutter, 1/250 sec flash sync, crackingly good crisp/ clear swivel rear LCD. You really want for very little on this body it's not quite fully loaded but not far off.

Cons:
- Viewfinder is a bit larger than the 60d's (very slightly) but still not 100% or quite as big/bright as the 7d's
- In terms of pure image quality you get a few extra megapixels but I don't feel there is much improvement in either high ISO performance or dynamic range v the 18mp CMOS sensor from Canon
- Still only one card slot. I've never had problems with lost images but I have to admit dual cards can be very useful
- Level gauge is good, but just single axis not pitch (front/back angle)
- Live view/video drains battery much quicker than normal finder, not a shock here but if you are doing video/live view a lot carry extra batteries (2 or 3)
- Rear dial is even smaller than the 60d when I'd prefer it to be a bit bigger
- On-board microphone whilst it's now stereo is still pretty poor like most built in mics it has poor tonal range and frequency response. Get an external mic for serious video work
- I did notice some moiré on a few video clips
- Strangely there is no white balance button on the camera. Auto WB performance isn't bad, but it's not amazing either (esp lower light or mixed light sources)
- No dedicated AF assist lamp, I think it's time Canon started offering this on some models
- Yet another battery grip: BG-E14 would have been useful if the 60d's grip fitted this but it won't
- No headphone socket, might annoy video users

I'll split this into 2 camps having spent a good week or so shooting with the camera.

Stills shooters with a strong interest in Video (or primary video shooters):
Get it, the new phase detect off the sensor is very good and will change how you make videos. Touch to focus screen is also very smooth and accurate making filmic scenes for video much easier. This wasn't really possible before, and with the 18-135mm STM focus is quick and effectively silent (lens is quite sharp overall too) Yes it is a revolution for video shooters and a huge upgrade over any previous DSLR's out there for AF.

Stills shooters who don't shoot much video:
If you've a Canon 60d it might be worth a look with some nice upgrades such as faster fps, touch screen, AF micro adjustments, but I'd be tempted to wait for the price to drop.
7d users will like the 70d's pe

This is my third Canon. Before this I had the T2i, then the T4i, which is nearly identical to the T5i. Don't get me wrong, those are great cameras too, but the 70D is in an entirely different class.

When Canon introduced autofocus in video mode in the T4i / T5i models, I jumped at the chance to upgrade from my T2i. I hated that previous generations couldn't do it, but what I soon discovered was that although they introduced autofocus with those models, they perfected it with the 70D.

In side-by-side comparisons, the 70D's revolutionary "Dual Pixel COMS" autofocus system is WAY better at not only grabbing focus, but keeping your subject in focus as you or the subject moves around. If you shoot a lot of video, this is clearly a better choice. The auto-focus feels almost like a camcorder. You can move around and it will do a fair job of keeping your subject in focus, with minimal effort.

I should point out that the Dual Pixel CMOS auto-focus system is mainly useful in video mode, unless you like to shoot in "Live Mode", rather than using the eyepiece. Basically, the Dual Pixel auto-focus is only active when the lens is open, so you can't use it when you use the eyepiece.

Here a a few of my favorite features:

1. Great video auto-focus.

2. Amazing light sensitivity. I shot 500 shots at dark party without a flash and they looked great with very little noise. I compared photos with other people who had DSLRs that night and there was no comparison. The 70D shots were clearly better by a wide margin.

3. Flip-out touchscreen. Let me say this. I didn't think it would be a useful feature at first, but now I can't imagine using a camera without it. First, flip out screens are a must if you want to get into the shot and see how you are centered. Second, the touch screen not only makes editing, zooming and deleting photos easier, but it also makes it super easy to tell the camera what to focus on. If there are three faces in the shot and one person starts talking, you can just touch their face and it moves the focus to them. How cool is that?

4. More buttons. Although this may sound contrary to my last remark about how the touchscreen speeds up certain tasks, there are clearly times where you need a dedicated button. Coming from a T4i, that's something I didn't expect to like. I like having dedicated buttons to change certain settings like the focus point and the combination wheel / arrow navigation is far more flexible than the buttons alone. I can scroll through an entire nights shots using the dial the camera responds so quickly that it's almost like watching a time lapse movie of the entire event.

What I didn't like...

1. WiFi... I had hoped it could be used as a live preview in video, but that's not supported at all.

2. WiFi... Hard to use. I've had a computer since the 70s, so I'm quite comfortable using technology, however I found that there were way too many steps in getting the WiFi features to work.

3. Battery indicator. I've had this problem with previous models. The battery indicator is on-sreen and in the viewfinder, but the camera doesn't do anything special to warn you about a low battery. I've been caught off guard a few times because I wasn't paying attention. I think it should beep or flash ahead of time to give you time to change it. I'd hate to be in the middle of something important as the battery suddenly shuts down.

This is going to be short, since I've not had the chance to do a whole lot of shooting as yet. Consider it a "just out of the box" impression. I already have a Canon 5D Mk III, and a number of L series lenses. I wanted a "backup camera" for video shooting, and I was intrigued by the new auto-focus system offered on the 70D.So far, I'm extremely pleased with this camera. The 18-35 mm kit lens gives a lot of range, and I tested the camera out with my other lenses. The L series lenses work very well, and auto-focusing is fast, smooth, and doesn't search around much even in very low light. The camera is not as heavy as the 5D Mk III, but feels solid enough, and not all that different in the hands. Even with the 70-300mm f4-5.6L IS USM zoom - my heaviest lens at the moment - the camera feels surprisingly balanced.The crop sensor obviously changes the effect of the lenses, but having a full sensor and a crop sensor both, it's like having 2 sets of lenses. My 70-300mm zoom now has an effective reach up to 480 mm (on the Canon 70D) due to the crop factor of 1.6. To me, this is kind of a bonus, though not in itself a reason to buy the camera. Smaller sized sensors result in an apparent increase in focal length, and a greater depth of field, but this is a generalization and each lens has its own properties that affect the image as well. Read the reviews of individual lenses when considering how each one reacts to different types of camera bodies.The main thing to take note of is that while the Canon 70D will accept all the EF and EF-L lenses, it is designed to use the EF-S series lenses as well. In fact, the EF-S series lenses are custom tailored specifically for the Canon 70D and (as far as I know) other APS-C crop sensor cameras made by Canon. These lenses - and the kit lens is one of them - will not work on a full frame camera like the Canon 5D mkIII; the rear element extends back into the camera body in a way that makes it impossible to attach lenses of this series to full frame sensor cameras. Even if they could be attached, I suspect the captured image might suffer from serious vignetting and other problems.For a thorough understanding of how the APS-C, full frame and other types of sensors interact with various lenses, I highly recommend doing some research on the web. There's a lot of good information out there, and this is a fairly involved subject that I don't even want to attempt to dive into here :)One thing I couldn't figure out before having the camera in my possession deserves a mention. This is my first experience with a fold-out LCD screen on a DSLR, and I had no idea how the display would deal with flipping around 180 degrees. Would it be upside down? This was the first thing I tried, and the screen auto-flips when it is rotated. Maybe everyone else already knows this - but I didn't! Anyway, the fold-out display is a great feature, and it also folds face-in to protect the display when not in use.The ability to touch various points on the LCD display while in Live View or shooting video, and shift focus while shooting is - to me at least - worth the price of admission. If Canon eventually updates the 7D and/or the 5D Mk III, this functionality would be most welcome!Purely as a "gut reaction" - I really like the 70D immensely. And it seems a very good value for the price. This may actually become my preferred "walk-around camera, though time will tell.EDIT - 10/22/2013: I've spent a lot more time with the camera now, so I can add to my earlier comments.While I purchased the 70D mainly for shooting video, I recently used it to shoot bracketed exposures for HDR (high dynamic range) panoramas. A friend of mine had a nodal camera head (The "Ninja" head) which allowed for precise rotation of the camera to cover a full 360 degree field-of-view. The Canon 70D allows for up to 7 bracketed exposures via the AEB controls. The plates were shot in the RAW (CR2) format, using the kit lens, and stitched together using PTGui software.After some initial trial runs, where we ironed out the kinks in the whole process, the results were exceptional. For those who may be wondering "why do you want a 32 bit HDR 360 panorama at 10k-16k resolution?" it is used to create realistic lighting and reflections in a 3D/CG software (i.e. Modo or Maya, for example). The 3D scene can be lit entirely by the 360 panoramic image, producing a very convincing result.At any rate, the Canon 70D delivered terrific results doing something I didn't even foresee when I bought the camera. I will try and upload some of the tests (where the photographic panorama serves as both background and light-source) if I can figure out how to do so on the Amazon site.EDIT - 11/9/2013: A note to anyone who intends to shoot green screen (for color keyed composites) or do precise color grading in post production: The video output from the 70D is not YCbCr 4:2:2 compression. This is not apparent to the naked eye when viewing the video footage, but it becomes an i

I like this camera a lot. It's a vast upgrade from the 60D, combining the best features of that body, the T5i, 6D, and 7D, with superior movie motion tracking. It's the first DSLR I can recommend for amateur video without a caveat for slow autofocus. Shooting stills from the rear LCD still favors mirrorless and hybrid bodies, but employing the 70D's viewfinder pulls the advantage back to Canon.I've listed the history of this line so you can get a feel for where it slots.MODEL EVOLUTION:==== 50D /200815MP9-point AF, all cross-points6.3 fps, 16 raw96% viewfinder640 x 480 LCDAF micro-adjustmentAF joystickFlash sync socketCF memory cards==== 60D /2010+ 18MP+ 1080p/720p/480p movies+ Mono mic+ 720 x 480 LCD+ LCD articulates+ Metering improved+ White balance improved+ Wireless flash control+ HDR / MSNR / exposure merge+ Raw conversion and filters on-camera+ Movie crop zoom (7X, 480p)+/- SD cards+/- simplified button layout-- 5.3 fps, 16 raw-- no AF joystick-- no AF micro-adjust-- no flash sync socket-- lesser build==== 7D /2009+ 19-point AF, all cross-points+ 8 fps, 25+ raw+ AF joystick+ AF micro-adjust+ Magnesium chassis+ 100 % viewfinder+ Flash sync port+ Weather-sealing(ish)+ Video sound level adjustment+/- CF cards+/- larger-- 640 x 480 LCD-- LCD won't articulate-- Movie crop zoom-- HDR / MSNR / exposure merge==== 70D /2013+ 20 MP, noise improved+ 'Dual Pixel AF' in Live View+ LCD articulates+ LCD touchscreen+ 720 x 480 LCD+ Wifi built-in+ Silent-shooting w/ viewfinder+ Scene Intelligent Auto mode+ Stereo mics+ Video compression improved+ Movie crop zoom (3X, 1080p)+ HDR / MSNR / exposure merge+/- SD cards+/- smaller+ /- weather sealing+/- simplified button layout-- 7 fps, 16-23 raw-- no AF joystick-- no spot-AF or AF-point expansion-- no flash sync port-- lesser buildViewed from another angle, here's where we've seen the major features before:* 20MP sensor* Dual-Pixel AF* 16-shot raw buffer, 60-shot jpeg buffer (60D)* 19-point AF system (7D)* Swivel LCD screen (60D)* Touchscreen LCD (T5i)* Simplified rear control layout (6D)* Wifi (6D)* AF micro-adjustment (7D)* Stereo microphones (T5i)* Silent shooting through the viewfinder (5D III)* Movie crop zoom (T3i)* IPB and ALL-I video compression (5D III)* On-camera raw conversion, movie editing, and effects preview (T5i)* Scene Intelligent Auto mode (T5i)It's like a greatest-hits album; there's almost nothing from the parts bin that hasn't made an appearance.HANDLING AND NEW FEATURES:No surprise: it feels like a 60D. Small compared to the 40D/50D/7D, but without the handling compromises you'd see moving to a T5i. General build is fine except for the mushy buttons. It isn't brickish like the 7D and the other two to a lesser extent. The difference shows up on the scale: this body mirrors the 60D and weighs 6 ounces less than the 7D, splitting the difference between that and a T5i. Good for travel, though lens weight tends to dictate the DSLR experience at this level.Canon has rejiggered the button layout to match the 6D. A new button near the shutter changes AF modes. Five buttons have switched functions relative to the 60D. Menu adjustments are faster because you can use both thumbs. If you're shooting multiple bodies, the 70D pairs best with a 6D, and the 7D with the 5D III. Earlier bodies require more acclimation.Coming from the 40D/50D/7D, I'm not keen on the rear dial and D-pad. The dial works, it's just small. The D-pad, though, is at least an inch from the AF-on button. If you're using it for direct AF point selection and the AF-on button to AF, you'll wear out your thumb in a hurry. The 40D/50D/7D all have a separate hat-switch in a more ergonomic position. That aside, there's the question of weather-sealing. Regardless of what Canon says, pretend it's a sieve if you're in more than a drizzle. The 'it got wet' repair isn't cheap and the kit lenses aren't sealed.The big addition for the 70D is the touchscreen. The implementation is straight from the T5i: if you can adjust a setting with the physical UI, you can adjust it by touch. This significantly lowers the EOS learning curve. The touchscreen is capacitive and almost as responsive as a modern smartphone, unless you're wearing non-conductive gloves.How does touch change things in practice? If you're a novice, it makes things accessible. Press the Q button to pull up all the major camera functions and tap to adjust. If you're more advanced, it simplifies autofocus. You don't have to place focus points on your subject or pan a focus box with the D-pad. Just tap. It's so much faster. This yields huge dividends when coupled with LCD articulation for off-angle shooting (of high or low objects), studio shooting from a tripod, and most especially with movies, where you have no time for adjustments and don't want to shake the camera by mashing buttons. Picture review also benefits. Phone gestures (e.g., pinch zoom, swiping) make checking focus vastly quicker and more flexible than on any other non-touch EOS camera.W

I wont get into a detailed review becasue there are so many good ones. I will comment on my experience comparing my 7D against a Nikon. I tend to agree this camera is a 4 to 5 star, that might not be enough for me anymore.

The still photos are simply not near as good as the Nikon 5100 and I assume up, but the camera overall has been good enough for me because the video is so cool with the STM lenses. I use the vid for the kids concerts! After almost a year using the 70D if I was going to do only still photography I might pass on the 70D and get the Nikon. Because I am starting to take a lot more stills I am now on the fence with this camera. If someone is going to do both stills and video this camera is a no brainer. The video on this is great for a camera.

I have missed some shots and under certain conditions I just couldn't get good shots(different lighting inside) or it took a lot of work to get shots I could actually use. I love the camera, but still shots compared side by side with the Nikon 5100(discontinued)the 70D leaves a bit to be desired. If you dont see 8x10's side by side I doubt anyone would see a difference under most conditions. I was proved wrong by a Nikon owner in my home studio, I had to eat crow and that was difficult because I paid so much for the camera.

My Canon 70D just does not take the pics the Nikon 5100 takes, I assume the 5200, 7100, 7200 are that much better. The still photos are not as sharp nor alive as the Nikons . Sometimes I have to take 50 pics of my products just to get 5 good pics with the 70D and I have to work at it. With my friends Nikon I basically press the shutter and 98% of the stills are useable. The Canon has about a 75% keep rate on average for family pics(far less for my product pics where I need be more picky) becasue many photos are out of focus. I am sure a pro could make of the difference in manual, but it's a whole lot of work. If the Nikon requires less manual setting control for the same shot that tells me this particular Canon is lagging behind. In short the Nikon just takes better stills, easier. On automatic the Nikon kills my 70D. I wasn't happy about those results. No matter what, under perfect or non perfect conditions, for me at my house, the 70D at best only took stills almost as good as the Canon 70D, never better. And most often not near as good.

Had my friend never bragged and come over and proved this to me I might be a lot happier. At least now I know that some of the poor shots I was(and am still) getting with my 70D are not be totally due to my inexperience(that's what I was attributing it to) because his Nikon gave me far less trouble and better results. He paid a whole let less for his camera as well. So many times I heard or read it's the user, that might be, but using the Nikon I produced better shots more often, it is what it is.

I am not a pro so someone really good could probably get a lot more out of the 70d, but for now I am thinking of selling. It's hard becasue so many people want to pay me 50% and I will never sell it for that. I have all the STM lenses and am happy using those the most. The L glass lenses are basically crap with this camera, I am glad I didn't buy any L glass and just borrowed a few from a friend to try out. I have the best luck with the 135 STM lens by far.

For vid this camera is great, no complaints at all. Tracking the kids faces for plays and staying in focus without a lot of noise is great and may be reason enough to get this camera if you dont want a separate camcorder and DLSR. In my opinion and after using it almost a year for straight still photography this is not the best choice of DSLR.

I've upgraded from a t1i, so I am VERY happy with this camera. It's a great camera, but enough people have brought up its strong points, so here are some things I am disappointed with that I haven't seen in the reviews.

In Camera HDR will only work if you're shooting in JPEG! And it won't save the individual shots, only the final blended image. I never planned on using the In Camera HDR image as a final image to begin with, but I thought it would be awesome to take HDR photos, then see a little preview of the result before going back home to edit. But it is still a neat little feature. I'll just have to take more steps while shooting to utilize it. Switch to JPEG, shoot the In Camera HDR, enjoy the preview, then go back to RAW and shoot for the real HDR photo. I hope they have a firmware upgrade that allows HDR to be shot in RAW, and for the individual exposures to be saved as well.

The same is true for multiple exposures. It won't save the individual images; only the final result. That's what you would get from film, but digital shouldn't be held to that same limitation. At least this one can be saved in RAW format.

Those were two features I was really looking forward to having fun with, but I guess I'll stick to the old ways of taking them individually and throwing them into Photoshop. It's not a deal breaker by any means.

And their creative filters suck compared to my girlfriend's Nikon's creative filters.. Again, these are not features I was going to take seriously, but I like to have fun with my photos until I get home to get serious (well, I like to have fun in Photoshop there too).

I do LOVE having the ability to process RAW images to JPEG in camera! It saves on space not to have to shoot all images in RAW+JPEG to get my camera's settings to stick to the images (since Adobe strips those (customized) color profile settings away when editing the RAW files (even their "camera standard" , etc., is not how my camera standard, etc., is set up in camera)).

Oh, one MAJOR flaw with this camera is that there isn't a sensor by the view finder to turn the screen off when looking through it! The work around to this is to half press the shutter to get it turned off. Or keep the screen off and only turned on when Quick Menu is pressed, but I like having it stay on so I can constantly easily access it.

And to be clear, that awesome AF feature only works when Live View is turned on, not when you're looking through the view finder. Through the view finder is just as it's always been.

Aside from those minor issues, this is an amazing camera. Very well under low light, so much less noise at higher ISOs than my old t1i. Great tonal range, and beautiful color range. I love the little leveler in the viewfinder. Being able to access my images from the camera's wifi onto my phone is awesome (though it's just a JPEG format, and my phone can handle RAW (at least, that's what some of these apps have claimed that I haven't tested out yet)). Still, better quality than what my phone produces ;p. Love that it has a mic input, a lacking feature in my t1i that made it useless, though not impossible, for serious video work.

Oh, and there is a night mode that takes multiple shots and aligns them together additively to reduce motion blur from one long shutter realease! Haven't tested this one out yet, hope it saves in RAW! If not, at least reading about that feature taught me a new technique for night shots that I can achieve in Photoshop.

As a professional videographer in local news I use a Panasonic HPX-370 every day. With my style of shooting a lot of people have told me I should look into still photography.

I have a lot of print colleges in the field that shoot on a 5DIII, 1D-x and Nikon D4. They all have expensive Nikkor or L-glass and I definitely see the beauty in what they produce. The more we talk tech, the more I wanted a DSLR, and maybe start doing some side still work.

After much thought, looking at the prices of full frame vs. crop frame sensors, Nikon vs. Canon, I decided that I could afford a crop frame, and save the money for nice glass. A "pro" camera, with low quality glass to me proved a difference.

I was about to buy a 6D when this camera came out, and honestly given the features I was sold on the 70D.

As a video guy, the articulated screen did a lot for me and the notion of pulling focus like on my iphone was neat. I figured with an upgraded sensor from the 7D (too impatient for the mkII) I would be buying a starter camera that would pave the way for me to buy a "pro" rig someday. The Rebel class statistics just didn't impress me.

In video I always go low gain more light. With this camera, getting fast glass and shooting with the highest shutter possible at 100-800 ISO is the key. It produces remarkable image quality to me for the price. The in camera noise reduction is pretty solid and the focus is remarkably fast. (I gave up pulling my own focus, AF is faster.) Know the limitations of your camera, and expect noise if you don't light accordingly.

If you like to do portraits the 50mm f1.4 is the way to go. (remember a budget) The 18-135 STM lens is quiet, and has a nice throw on a crop sensor. It makes me question carrying around the HPX-370. (aside from no pro audio inputs.)

A headphone jack would be awesome.

The camera is good for low ISO long exposure (I want to take it to a stargazer party, (I considered a 60D with the Hydrogen Alpha chip)

I would use it instead of my old Sony Z1U for my next "movie" production. I've realized the DOF is so much better with a DSLR than a video camera. The Dynamic Range with a polarizer astounds me.

Save the money if Full Frame vs. Crop frame is in question, take a few features, and get nice glass with your money.

Remember it's not the camera that makes the photographer, it's the photographer that makes the camera!!

I just purchased this beauty with the 18-55 STM lens and the 55-250 IS lens kit. This is my first DSLR, making the jump from point and shoot zoom camera (Panasonic FZ100). I am very impressed with the image quality in low or ambient light, where the ISO is under 1000. What I am trying to figure out however is how to zoom while in autofocus? The camera was attractive to me because of the revolutionary auto focus (AF) feature (which works great) and the ability to do video recording without have a camcorder. Well for the camcorders/ zoom camera with video taping capablities I have used, I am able to manually adjust the zoom to pan out or in on my subjects. However in reading the literature I am warned not to adjust the zoom rings when in AF mode. So unless I am missing something, how can the camera be comparable to a camcorder?11/30 UpdateSo I have had more time to work with the camera and getting used to its ergonomics. I strongly recommend that if you are not familiar with the Canon ergonomics to play with it for a while and acclimatize yourself. There are lots of buttons and dials to press and turn plus the LCD touch screen options, so you have a lot of ground to cover in just knowing what and when to press what. But not to worry, for beginners devote the time to understand the fuctions of the buttons, dials and icons (it is like learning a foreign language, increased use is required for mastery). I am working with the A+ (Automated) basic mode for starters, (which essentially makes the camera a point and shoot) and reading the instruction manual as I go along. (Yes that is a must as you tend to press buttons and you can get unexpected results). So I have video-taped (and yes I was able to use the zoom rings on the lens to pan in and out) for the most part th AF works brilliantly, as I was moving the camera across the objecs in my viewing area it failed to focus as it could not make up its mind what the primary object was due to a change in the backdrop as the camera moved horizontally across the plane of view. That is so minor, but I thought you should know and I doubt very much if some will notice this) The quality of the images are very impressive and moreso if you use the Canon supplied software to do some post edting. I take the pictures both in RAW format and JPG to get a sense of comparision. Please note RAW takes up more memory than JPG. I also purchased the PNY 62GB SXD memory card, I would rather have more than less. So I may post additional updates as I continue to use the camera. I will be going to the Caribbean next week, which will give me ample opportuity to test the camera even more.12/1 UpdateSo the journey continues and I am really liking this camera, especially once you get over the initial shock and adjustments to the ergonomics and user experience. Canon engineers put a lot of thought into making thi a powerful "easy to use" camera. Dare I say read the supplied instruction manual on the CD (not the handbook) and with camera in hand to cover each section slowly until you get familiar with the settings and usage. I ued the telephoto 55-250mm IS supplied kit lens and was blown away with image accuracy and quality of the close up shots. I did some close ups of outdoor and family indoor shots under varying lighting conditions and in all instance great images. Once you have played enough with the A+ (Fully Automatic Shooting) mode, I recommend going to the SCENE (Special scene) mode and work through those settings (Page 81 on the PDF instruction manual). Again each scene mode has auto features enabled (Aperture setting: measuring how much light is allowed to hit the sensor ( f/1 to f/5.6). The smaller the denominator the wider the aperture, hence allowing more light from the subject to fall on the sensor). Shutter speed, how long th shutter remains open 1/x is also set automatically, as well as the ISO setting.) If you are new to DSLR I strongly recommend you spend some time understanding what these 3 terms mean and how they influence the quality of the picture taken. As promised I will provide an update once I return from my Caribbean trip, based on what I have seen so far I am excited.

Being an avid Canon EOS fan, I was so excited when this camera was announced.

Most of the very helpful reviewers here on Amazon go in great detail, so I will leave this review short. The specifications can seen on many websites, so its useless to copy and paste!!
Yet I will try to highlight certain key points.

This camera is a first in offering true and effective video implementation (with unparalleled autofocus on dSLR cameras). Modifications to the body will appeal to videographers. The 70D takes the good of EOS series cameras and introduces a new awesome sensor. I have tested the camera for a few days and there are many things I like about it. Image quality is nearly on par with the best EOS offering. The articulated touchscreen is responsive, yet awkward to use whilst taking videos due to camera weight. As for stills, the fast and responsive touchscreen is a joy to use!! Once I got used to navigating the intuitive touchscreen, I really wished I had it on my 7D.

I was expecting more from the Digic 5 processor, yet I realise that the 7D has dual Digic4 processors. The new sensor on the 70D is revolutionary, as every pixel is divided in two, offering phase detection in live view (during video). Phase detection is so much more reliable and much faster than contrast detection (which tends to hunt). In the few days of ownership I really enjoyed the experience. I am comparing it to the 7D which is a bit unfair, yet I do not own (and never used) the 60D. So some of the pros listed below are in relation to the 7D.

Pros:
✓ Outstanding image quality
✓ Revolutionary Dual pixel CMOS AF sensor (80% of which are in use for phase detection)
✓ Ingenious implementation of phase detection
✓ Articulated touch screen, especially useful for video. (However I personally prefer the more professional looking traditional fixed screen)
✓ Outstanding bokeh effect, thanks to the large APS-C sensor. Same sensor as on the 7D
✓ EF & EF-S lens compatibility
✓ WiFi (Can be controlled remotely by app on phone)
✓ Uses SD cards rather than the more expensive CF cards (used on 7D)

Cons:
- No audio monitoring during video!! I give a lot of weight to this missing feature
- Build quality not as good as 7D which sports a magnesium body
- 98% viewfinder coverage

Considerations:
One needs to consider buying STM lenses, which are specifically optimised for video. Apart from the super silent motors, the front barrel does not rotate making it ideal for polariser filters.

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If you are looking for your first EOS camera than this will fit your needs, no doubt. It takes pictures which are arguably as good as the best EOS camera. The crop factor is great for that extra zoom reach, and its centre pixel density is higher than the EOS MKIII, thus capturing more detail most noticeable at the centre of the frame. (MKIII is full frame so has less pixel density).

If I had to chose between the 60D and 70D I'd obviously go for the latter. Yet I would not pick the 70D over the 7D. I love the 7D's solid construction and the professional photography oriented weatherproof magnesium body. And for fairness sake the 70D is not meant to replace the best selling 7D, which has regained it's appeal after the firmware upgrade (Ver.2) a couple of months ago.

As on 11th April 2014, no other DSLR comes close to the EOS70D as far as video capabilities go. You would probably need to dish out well over twice the amount on a professional video camera to get the equivalent video quality of the EOS 70D.

Highly recommended to videographers seeking best possible image quality at a great price.

There's so much to love about this camera that deciding where to start is a challenge.My absolute favorite feature on this camera is that you can easily attach your smart phone to it. Via wifi one can control the shutter or transfer pictures wirelessly. You can see exactly what the camera sees from your phone's screen! This is a great feature because you don't have to buy a dedicated shutter release.Canon was super smart about how they implemented this wireless connectivity. The camera itself creates an access point that your device can attach to. Once you've connected your phone to the camera's hotspot you just launch the Canon app. You can even change the shutter speed and aperture on the camera from your phone.The screen on this camera is AWESOME! It can pivot and turn allowing you to take pictures without being forced to look through the eye hole. The screen is vivid and colorful. Oh, and by the way, the screen is touch controlled. At first I kind of laughed at this feature, like "ha, who would ever use that?" I can't tell you how awesome the touch screen is, it's sensitive and accurate and a complete pleasure to work with. What's better is that almost every control you might ever need to adjust while shooting is accessible through the screen, meaning you don't have to fumble around with buttons, knobs or navigate menus to adjust your shot settings.The 70D has a reasonable HDR shooting mode, which is a function I always want on my cameras. Some of the Sony cameras have pretty awesome HDR, taking up to 7 pictures to combine together. The 70D can take 3 pictures at different exposures and combine them together, which in many cases is adequate.Of course the picture quality is astounding on Canon's 70D. Right out of the box I took 3 pictures of friends in my house that just blew me away. I knew after 10 minutes of shooting with this device that I made the right purchase.I've owned the Canon 20D and 50D in the past. One thing that always drove me crazy was that the battery meter. The meter previously had four indications, Full, Medium, Low and flashing (very low). On my previous cameras the battery meter would show full, then be at low, skipping the midrange all together. The Canon 70D's battery meter is far more accurate, meaning you aren't surprised by a dead battery all of a sudden.While we're at it, the battery life is superb on the 70D.I never really cared much about shooting video with my cameras before. The 70Ds video shooting is SO incredibly good that I am now looking for opportunities to record things! Last night I recorded my friend's harp recital. I was standing in the doorway across the room and just using the built in microphone. The sound was good (though one can purchase a wireless microphone for better sound), and the video quality was out of this world.The only real complaint I have with this camera is that it seems challenged by scenes with highly differing contrasts. The first evening after receiving the 70D I went for walk a little bit before sunset. I was taking pictures of brick buildings with the sky above them. The brick looked overly dark and lacked detail. I had several other similar experiences shooting with bright skies. The pictures were so concerning I called Canon tech support (which was excellent by the way). They looked at my raw images and said the camera was fine.After using the 70D for some time now I've learned to compensate by setting the ISO to auto or adjusting the metering mode. Most DSLRs I've owned have had their own "personality." Learning the nuances of these cameras takes a little time.All in all, this is by far the best camera I've ever owned. I can't recommend it enough!

I upgraded from a Canon 30D, which I'm keeping and still works flawlessly, and in itself is a testament to Canon quality. The upgrade was meant to respond to that camera's specific limitations, which are related to its generation:

- Easily shoot at ISO 3200, even 6400, up from 800. It's the difference between shooting when it goes dark or putting the camera away, unless you carry a tripod and the shot works with a long exposure. The laws of lighting still apply, so being able to shoot in the dark doesn't mean you want to.
- More autofocus points, 19 cross type instead of 1.
- Liveview, handy for macro.

On top of that this camera has some extras I thought would be superfluous, but are nice:

- Touch screen, works great to review images, zoom, change parameters.
- Touch on LCD to focus.
- Wifi. You can control the shot from your mobile phone or a tablet: aperture, shutter speed, ISO; you can also transfer shots to that device.
- Autofocus during video.
- More complete autofocus system, which I have yet to fully exploit since I shoot mostly static subjects.

The 70D is very comfortable to hold in my large hands, with very similar ergonomics to the 30D; I don't really miss the latter's joystick as choosing AF points is very easy. I only shoot in manual mode and once I had the back button focus set up the migration was very easy. Somehow the 70D seems to have brought my 10-22 lens back to life, while some shots would be particularly blurry in the corners with the 30D.

I have to admit that my other recent purchase which has allowed me to see my own shots in all their glory is a Macbook Pro retina 13, because of its screen, and since there are bound to be even better monitors I would highly recommend investing in one, even my 30D shots looks better.

I am very critical of technology and seldom give 5 stars to anything, but the 70D offers a lot of value for those interested in actual photography, as opposed to pixelpeeping or marrying a brand. As always, your own effort and the lenses make a much greater difference than the camera.

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!

This is a very good bit of kit. I say that as someone who has used a Canon fully auto SLR since they first appeared many years ago. I have has numerous models over the years as this is the best yet. But then that’s what you should expect.
It is fast and accurate. Not only has it 7 fsp which is nicely fast but there are also selectable 4 drive speed options as well as single. Similarly there are multiple focussing options. I really like the live view mode with the touch scene. You just tap where you want to focus and the picture is taken. The touch scene is great when setting options in quick mode or viewing pics. I got very disappointed when I used my wife’s EOS 600D and of course there was no touch scene. Of particular use is the C mode where you can customise every setting and still have all the other settings customised separately. Its like carry two cameras in one. Whilst the 18 55 STM lens may not be optically one of the best it is stunningly fast. So fast and quiet in fact that I thought it wasn’t working at first as it all happened so instantly. With the option of auto correcting colour aberration for specified lenses this at least improves lens performance a bit. I suggest that buyers look at professional reviews on the lens to see if they feel it is suitable for them but if you get a good deal on body plus lens it is useful to have when you might want to sell on the camera in future. Bought mine from HDEW Cameras. I recommend. UK based. Best price and 3 year warranty on the body.
If you have never had an EOS D before you may find all the options and controls on this camera a bit overwhelming at first. Regular EOS D users shouldn’t have any trouble up grading and it is certainly worth it. Whether you will take better photographs may depend on what’s in your head rather than what’s in the camera at the end of the day but at least you‘ll have a tool that should meet you creative abilities.
There are some down sides however. The printed user manual is terrible. Not enough info in it, print too small in places and no index to find something. Many omissions as well. However the 400 page plus computer CD manual supplied has all the info and it reasonable to navigate. A HDMI connecting lead has to be bought as an accessory for

Previously had a 550D which I passed on to my girlfriend. I would have liked to go full-frame but already had EF-S lens (which won't work on large sensor cameras).

The camera has a larger grip than the ***D cameras, and it feels similar weight when using. The LCD display on the top of the camera is very useful, and I think using this rather than the screen for checking settings probably saves battery life. The controls on the camera are very intuitive, and there is custom options to change what some of the buttons do.

The picture quality is very good, but I think it depends on the lens you use (my L lens pictures look much better than the non-L zooms that I have). I can't tell from first glance any difference between my 550D and this 70D, I think the change from ***D to **D is mainly about the controls and feel of the camera.

Dislikes: Compared to my 550D the mode selection dial has a button on the centre which you need to press to change modes. I know this is there so you don't accidentally change mode and take a bad picture, but personally I have never had that problem with my old camera.

Another BIG annoyance of mine is that you cannot use Video mode when WIFI is turned on. What you must do is go into the settings menu and turn on/off the WIFI mode before you take video. This is very annoying if you have had the WIFI turned on, then want to quickly record something you see and find that it won't let you! Also it means that remote shooting video with wifi is impossible.

Also no GPS and the Canon accessory is ridiculously expensive.

First, a big thanks and a sigh of relief for Amazon's return policy. Without it I'm afraid I'd be stuck with a white elephant, or at the least, something I don't really want. I've drooled over the features of this body for a while now, and would have ordered it much sooner except for the nagging fears spawned by the negative reviews. I was particularly concerned about questionable sharpness of focus. I did a lot of research. And finally realized the concensus seemed to be that there was really only a problem at apertures f2.8 or wider. Not an issue for me. So I finally ordered the camera.
I own a T4i body and the original 100-400 IS USM, and I've been quite happy with that set-up. But there are some features on the 70D that the T4i doesnt have, and since it costs twice as much I figued the quality had to be better.
So, when I got the 70D body I immediately did side-by-side tests with the 2 bodies and the same lens, all the same settings, target, etc. I used a tripod. The 70D was terrible at any aperture!
I was stunned and disappointed; couldn't believe it could be that bad, so I returned it and asked for a replacement. With Amazon's great return policy and free 1 day shipping it was easy. I did the same tests again. The new body was definitely different and better. But no matter what I did, even microfocus with the lens, the T4i was narrowly but obviously sharper. I agonized over what to do, almost decided to keep it, but in the end, I couldn't keep a camera that is "almost as good" as one that cost half the price. I returned it too. I can't believe that Canon would let a camera with such a flaw stay on the market without upgrading it or finding a fix for it. But it is what it is. Hopefully they will come out with another body with at least the same features that is really a high quality camera. I gave 3 stars for the great features the body has.
Update: I'm now anxiously awaiting the T6i and T6s bodies, which are to be available by the end of April.

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.