Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 70D Body — 584 отзывов, плюсы и минусы

Great camera. I really do love it. Only downside is when I received it, within the first week of shooting the rubber grip was peeling. Where your right thumb would rest. Had to send it back to canon who "fixed" it, and tested everything else while there. They also cleaned it but I seriously used it less than five times at that point. Less than a year later (actually only a couple months later) it was already peeling again. Fortunately and strangely it is right where your thumb is which holds it in place. Which is why I would find it so hard to believe it was peeling there if it hadn't happened to me... twice.
Maybe before the warranty is up I'll send it in for another checkup. Get my moneys worth with their complimentary cleaning.
Only realistic thing I would think of to make this camera better (obviously less iso noise, faster shutter and other things are always something you could hope for) would be a built in battery grip. But I could see how not having one would appeal to a much wider audience. So, do yourself a favor if you buy this camera, buy a battery grip. Not that this has a bad battery life by any means, it's just so convenient to not worry about battery for a few shoots. And the canon grip comes with a little thing that allows you to use AAs if I remember correctly.

I have used Canon EOS cameras since 1987. I switched to digital when the Digital Rebel EOS 300D came out. I have alwasy found the cameras easy to use and the picture quality very good to excellent. This new camera, the EOS 70D is easy to use, feature-packed and produces super images in a wide range of conditions.

The new focusing system works very quickly. Generally I use the Canon EF-S 15-85 zoom lens for 90% of my shots as I have for the past couple of years.. Using that lens on this new body with its new focusing system is like owning a Porsche and finally taking it out of second gear. There is no lag time when focusing at all.

One feature I am in love with is the new in-camera HDR. On previous models you really were not able to set the parameters for the HDR image and have them carry over if you power off the camera. Now you can set up the HDR bracketing once and shoot at will.

The one issue I have is not with the camera, it concerns the new software. This camera has the ability for remote wireless operation and wireless file transfer. On a windows 8 computer that is connected to a wireless router by wire, The Canon UPNP Dector (the wireless software) operates in the background and literally eliminates the wireless connection to other wireless devices on the network. The only work around is to end the program's process int the task manager after you reboot your computer.

The camera is great, the software needs new coding.

Have used for 6 months, to my nearly complete satisfaction. All the nice things written by others seems legit. Great picture quality and no defects or major issues of any kind. Good grip. Good touchscreen. Solid build. Superior autofocus and focus-tracking in video mode, definitely giving it an advantage over competing brands and other Canon DSLRs. One minor gripe you should be aware of in video mode: intense moire patterns on finely repeating patterns and color-spectrum anamolies along straight metallic edges during video. Pan across a neighborhood and weird moire patterns are very noticeable in the along the houses' siding, brick and roof shingles. Record video of my kitchen and the finer edges of my stove/microwave/etc give off distracting colors. This is a minor but common gripe because many DSLR cameras of various brands may have the same problem when shooting video. And the auto-focus advantage still brings this model to the top of the field, in my opinion.

I have tried them all and will settle for NOTHING BUT THE BEST! I have used this camera for years and could not be happier. I am a hard critic but the Canon product has always excelled my needs. It is on the a regular basis that friends family and people that follow my work comment those are amazing pictures, I cant believe the quality and clarity, your camera must have cost thousands of dollars. I carried the previous model for years and can only say great things about it as well.
I never had the first problem out of any of my Canon Eos units while other brands I tried just never came close to the quality, ease of use and reliability my canon has. If you are on the fence about what camera to purchase just take my word for it Canon is the best.
The only problem I have experienced in my ten years of use is a few weeks ago one of my tried and true units, the lens seemed to not want to focus, after close examination of the 38-135mm ultrazoom lense, I noticed that there was a loose piece rattling inside the lens I have emailed Canon and as expected a replacement unit should be on its way I will follow up with the service call I made to them and let you know that no matter what anyone else says you are getting the best product, service and support on the market when you chose a Canon Camera
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this replaced my 50D and is much improved. the EFS lens I already have all work better than before the 100x400 seems to be faster and pictures are certainly sharper. Highly recommended at this price

I have had Canon SLRs since the film days and have a nice assortment of lenses, including 3 L lenses and a couple of all-around lenses that have been with me for some time. I was happy with my 50D, but decided to make the plunge based on reviews and research. I am very glad I did. Two things are apparent immediately, moving away from CF to SD is much more convenient, and less expensive for responsive media. The ability to film HD movies has let me forget my camcorder, and quality has not suffered. The camera is tight, feels good in my hand and the controls are very intuitive. I am now a true fan of the touch screen, and being able to shoot from live view with the adjustable lcd screen has allowed me to get shots that just weren't possible with just the viewfinder. There are plenty of technical reviews out there, and I recommend that you read them, but I am extremely happy with this camera and can see myself using it for many years to come.

This really is an amazing camera. I own a video and photo productions company, and I have now owned a Canon 7D, 60D, and 70D. I have also worked quite a bit with the 5D mark II and 5D mark III, and my go to is the 70D. It's got the swivel screen, which is a must for video, and it is just a little sharper quality than the 60D. I like the layout of the 70D more than the 5D as well. It sorta takes all my favorite things from the 7D and 60D and combined them for one awesome camera. Quality wise, yes the 5D is better on paper, and it gets a little shallower depth of field, but I think that super shallow depth of field is really something that is over rated. You can always shoot to add more depth of field, but it's super hard to remove it. I have looked at all these camera's footage side by side, and they are so close that the functionality of this makes it my go to. I'd say video 70D is #1 and photo 5D mark III is #1 with 70D being a close #2.

I will say that the Panasonic GH4 may have just blown all of these out of the water for video though. If I didn't already own a whole line of Canon lenses I would be spending the extra $700 for 4K compatibility. I shot with it the other week, and the GH4 is amazing. If you don't have a lens line, or if you can wait till the metabones canon to panasonic smart adaptor comes out, I'd hold out for the GH4, it's far superior and something that will be top of the line for awhile.

I bought this camera in preference to the recently-released 7D MkII because I wanted the touch screen which I had found exceptionally useful in my EOS Rebel 5Ti/700D. After testing the EOS 70D body with my existing Canon lenses, I am frankly unable to discern any difference in image quality in comparison to the former. So, if I had to do it over, I probably would have bought neither the 70D nor the 7D MkII, which just doesn't offer any significant features over the 70D that matter to me and justify the price differential. In hindsight, I would have contented myself with the 5Ti, which takes excellent photos, especially with a premium lens. I confess that I went through similar agony with respect to my full-frame choice when trying to decide between the EOS 5D MkIII and 6D, but, for what it's worth, I chose the 6D because it was cheaper and its image quality, by many accounts, actually exceeds that of the 5D MkIII, and its ability to produce accurate focus in low-light conditions is unsurpassed. I'm just a real and unapologetic stickler when it comes to image quality.

I am a full-time professional photographer so there's a lot I could say about this new camera. But instead I'll just share my experience. I downsized my business three years ago and have been operating with a single Canon 60D body. In those 3 years I've worked at conventions around the US, photographed weddings, and more recently produced over hundred promo videos for beauty manufacturers. The little Canon 60D is a powerhouse of a camera which never let me down. More recently I was hired to shoot a wedding for an event planner from LA. This woman made me very nervous so I decided there was no way I was going to her wedding with a single body. I ordered the 70D as a backup, and used it quite successfully to shoot the venue and all the outdoor areas. It was spectacularly good at this. Conversely - the camera was horrible with on-camera flash later that night. The contrast was too high for fair-skinned guests in black tuxedos, (actually this is a common problem). So I returned the 70D the next day and bought a full-sensor 6D which I'm very happy with. Now I am fully outfitted with the full-sensor 6D as my primary and my trusty old 60D as a backup. But there is one thing I miss - both the 60D and 70D have "articulating" displays, and the 6D does not. Those adjustable displays are fantastic for product photography and videography, because very often the camera is mounted high on a tripod, and often aimed straight down (birdseye view), for shooting groups of products. In this situation having an articulating display is extremely convenient.

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Wow absolutely amazing piece of kit ! Its my 1st proper slr camera mainly for shooting film and its blown me away, I am very new to shooting on slr cameras after using different video cameras and this has been Ace ! Its very user friendly with info on the back screen walking you through the all settings and configurations "This can be changed" The various auto focus settings are brilliant - The inbuilt Wi-fi is just fantastic for sending images straight to your i-phone/Laptop whilst out taking shots !! 1 Battery life is superb - I would certainly recommend buying the big 64 gig memory card - Overall picture quality is out this world ! So happy with camera worth every penny ;-)

Well I've had this for a few months now and all I can say is WOW. I got the 18 - 135mm lens rather than the kit lens. It's taken a little while to get used to the features which were a little daunting at first. The quality of the photographs taken have to be seen to be believed. If you're considering a new DSLR, I thoroughly recommend this one.

I researched and waited for this camera to go on sale and pulled the trigger. The first thing I did was charge the battery, the next thing I did was take photos of my daughter. My home is reasonably well lit and I was surprised when the flash popped up as I attempted to take a photo of my daughter. This is probably due to the kit lens and so I disabled the flash and tried to take photos in the existing light, I then took more photos with the flash. I also took some video which caused the lens to hunt even though the camera was pointed directly at my daughter and the room was well lit. When I put the SD card into my computer really wanted to be excited and wanted to love what I was seeing but I wasn't. I realized I might get better results with a better (prime?) lens but I also realized that the camera was just too big and heavy and that I was probably going to leave it home most of the time. I have owned DSLR's before, and I was happy with my Nikon which died after getting sand in the lens which was too expensive to replace. That day I was taking my family out for dinner and I wanted to bring the camera but I just could not imagine lugging it around and finding room for it on the table. It started to dawn on me that I might not have been realistic in my selection and that while I would not mind spending money on better glass and maybe even mastering the controls and settings that would get me the photos I wanted, I really need something more portable. Perhaps I need two cameras? One like this and another small P&S I can carry in my pocket. Maybe there is a middle ground, a camera that can offer both small size and great features. With that I have decided to return this camera and either wait for the Sony A6000 or maybe find something else better suited to my needs (small with a changeable lens). Micro four thirds? a sony RX100? there are so many options, just sadly not this one.

I received this as a 2013 Christmas gift from my children. I had been using the Canon 60D, which is a great camera but the kids noticed that my attention was being drawn to this camera mainly because of it's amazing focusing capabilities. When taking video the need for a person to "pull focus" is almost never needed. You point at the screen and the 70D focuses on that point. I'm not going to get into all the nitty gritty details of this camera since that information is now readily available elsewhere.

What I will say is that after using this camera for over a year the camera continues to amaze, whether its stills taken of my daughter on a horse or video of, well, anything. This is a great camera.

This is an excellent APS-C camera with multifunctionality. Recommend it highly for photo enthusiasts who want to take more control over their cameras.I suspect that is it a testing ground for what Canon will like to incorporate as permanent features into future full frame Canon cameras.Such goodies as a tillable LCD viewer, a very responsive touchscreen LCD, ability to perform the same task through at least two different ways, sometimes there are three different ways to perform one particular task like changing the ISO,metering etc, it makes it easy for you to adapt to the method you prefer instead of restricting you to a particular method.Other functions include the wireless function, very efficient Live view video mode. Canon scored huge success along these lines with the 70D. Being an APS-C camera it does not handle noise very well at low light level which is expected but does so in a modest respectful way.Go get yourself one if you are a photo enthusiast.

It's a very good camera, however the Kit lense brings it down abut. So I would suggest you buy a nice lense for it

I purchased this camera as an upgrade from the Canon EOS Rebel XTi that I've had for the past several years. I was trying to choose between this and the 7D, but opted for the 70D because of the ability of the camera to have continuous autofocus while shooting video.Although the Rebel XTi has been a great camera for me, I wanted something that would give me a higher resolution, as well as higher ISO speeds which help with the low-light situations at my kids' indoor sporting events, dance recitals, and plays. I also thought it would be great to capture video without having to carry around a second camera. Well, this camera not only met my expectations, but it blew them away!I love the quality of the images and the autofocus seems to be nearly flawless at finding and tracking moving subjects (like dancers and athletes). The low light performance is fantastic with the noise levels almost unnoticeable even at ISO 6400. I no longer get motion blur like I did with my old camera, even when I set my aperture at f/2.8, and the maximum ISO, and only got 1/80 of a second shutter speeds.Additionally the video quality has far exceeded my expectations, although the built-in microphones tend to pick up more ambient noise than I would have expected. Still, this is easily corrected via an external microphone.This camera has even been a great choice for my wife. She is a complete amateur at photography and even her pictures taken in full-auto mode have been fabulous.I would highly recommend this camera to anyone (amateur to prosumer).

I like this camera. While the image quality is not quite up to the level of my former 5DM2, the images are mostly very good (the auto focus has the occasional miss). At about the same time I bought this Canon 70D, I also bought a Nikon D7100. With each camera I have a 35mm lens attached (35 f2 IS on the Canon and 35f1.8 DX on the Nikon). While dxomark rates the sensor on the D7100 about 20% higher than the sensor on the 70D, I find I like the images from the 70D a little bit better (I shoot only RAW so I can't rate the jogs). The reason for my preference is the 70D images have a little bit more contrast and don't look nearly as "digital" (maybe a little more film-like) as the images from the Nikon.

My biggest complaint about the 70D is that in order to shoot a video (regardless of length) one has to flip a switch and then press the video record button… flipping the switch is an unnecessary extra step (it's possible I'm making the extra step because I have not read the manual to see if there is an alternative procedure).

Overall I'd recommend the 70D to anyone who is in the market for a nice APS-sized DSLR (in other words, if you don't want to spend the extra money for the Canon 6D or Nikon D610). If Amazon had half-stars, I'd rate this 70D 4.5 stars.

I wanted one of these 70Ds since it first hit the internet sites! I owned a 50D at the time, and loved it, but you know how love is! Here today, sell it tomorrow. I sold the 50D and scraped up the rest of the bread and ordered this baby! I totally love it! I fall in love too easy most times, or so I'm told, but my love affair with this camera will last a long, long time. I won't bore you with the features, as you are already aware of most of them, or you wouldn't be looking at this camera. It's terrific! And the bundled deal I got through Amazon made it even better!

I've been using a Rebel XSI (450d or Kiss X2 depending on where you are) for 5 years now. It was my first SLR and I have explored and used practically every feature it has.
Now it's pretty obvious that more expensive SLRs are typically better but I've always wondered how much am I REALLY going to get for the extra money. I mean, the 7d body costs around double the price of a T5i body.

The answer: A LOT! This camera improves on practically every aspect of the camera I had including faster AF with multiple sensors, more megapixels, excellent touchscreen and controls (though I'm missing the exposure control), in camera HDR, wifi (still haven't figured it out though...), wireless flash control, video shooting (which is just amazing), HDMI out, incredibly fast continuous shooting mode, much better 'live view' shooting (=shooting like a non-SLR using the screen to compose), higher shutter speeds and higher ISO values - you name it!

Also, the camera looks better built and it's supposed to provide some sort of weather resistance.

So from my perspective - an excellent investment and I'm looking forward to spending the next few years with this camera.

The camera is nice and good, but over rated.It has many cons, some are serious, example:1.Build quality, no way close to a $1000 camera. In fact the poor build quality affects the controls, like the rear wheel, it's so cheap plastic that it's difficult to turn.2.Focus: With the kit lens(I have the 18-135mm) is good and accurate, but forget about it if you will use most other lenses. I tried the 50mm 1.4, the 50mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8, and with all of them the camera can not focus except in live view. I tried 3 cameras and all have the same problem. I was wondering how canon would release a camera with major defect like this. The dpreview web site noticed the same thing. Read their review. They were polite and blamed them selves not the canon. Surprising!3.The video: While many say it's great, it's no way compared to the Sony cameras. Also the canon is sticking to the 30p. No 60p.4.Custumization: poor for a 1K camera. Example: you can not assign the buttons you like. No comparison to other offerings from Olympus, Panasonic or Sony. I wish I can assign the WB to a button, but you can not. The Sony RX10 has 3 custom WB and the 70D has just one.5.WB: if you want to chance the custom WB, you have to go and dig into the main menu. A 4 or 5 steps. Coupled with the fact you have just 1 custom WB, is a difficult job.6.Program shift: you have to do it for every single shot if you shoot in P mood. It does not remember it.And so many cons.7.Focus, for the second time: Only good for stationary subject. Regardless of the focus mode you use, none works well for moving subjects.The camera takes nice pictures, but there are many better options, and with the release of the new Sony A6000, this camera is good only if you already invested in canon glass, and sadly most of it won't work with this camera.

This was purchased as a gift for us, to replace our aging Digital Rebel. WOW, what a difference. Great pictures, easy to use and carry, everything we expected from another Canon. We did not get a chance to compare this side by side with the more expensive professional models before buying it, so really can't speak to how it stacks up. But compared to our old DSLR, it is an order of magnitude nicer in picture quality and functionality. Shooting our son's wedding with rapid fire allowed us to capture just the right moment time and time again.

If you are reading this review, then consider that I am easily enamored coming from my previous camera, the 30D, which I now use as a backup. I have been wanting to pull the trigger the last few years when Canon would release successor after successor to the 30D, and finally did it with this one after playing with the touchscreen a bit at a popular electronics store.The 70D is QUICK! It is quick to focus - whether via the viewfinder or liveview, and the menu is quick as well. Traversing the menu via the touchscreen also makes things a lot easier - I have it set to sensitive. I won't harp on too much about the video autofocusing capabilities since enough has been said about it - but it is awesome.Things that I find myself doing after a month of ownership, that I couldn't do on the 30D:LiveView - manual focusing via liveview, and the ability to zoom in to confirm focus.. holy crap!! My manual lenses give me 100% success rate now in indoor dimlit settings.Wifi - connect to smartphone: I can now quickly do some in-cam edits on raw captures, transfer a jpg version from the camera to my iPhone, and send it to eager parents/models/whoever I did the shoot for.Sensor-cleaning: Greeted with a 'sensor cleaning' message each time I turn the camera on and off, via "ultrasonic vibrations". Regardless of its effectiveness, it makes me feel better ;-)..wish it had:Considering the camera is crazy customizable, I am disappointed that there is no way to assign a shortcut key to preview the image in 100% to maintain my chimping habit. I find myself using the touchscreen and the 'pinch out' gesture to zoom in for this purpose. Friend's prosumer Nikon has this and I am jealous. I tell 'em Canon is trying to make me a good photog by keeping my chimping tendencies in check.

When shooting through the viewfinder using the center point focusing square, the autofocusing system did not work at all. 9/10 shots were out of focus. I noticed this problem the moment I started shooting. After multiple tests and research of my own, I brought it into a local camera store for more testing and to get a professional opinion. They came to the same conclusion: it was defective. Unless I manually focused (while shooting through the viewfinder) or used the Live View shooting mode, it was impossible to achieve focus. Research this focusing problem, as it seems widespread (I'm aware that not all 70Ds are affected by this focusing problem).

UPDATE: 8/26/2014 - I returned my lemon camera to Amazon and purchased a copy of the 70D from my local camera store. No autofocusing problems! On a side note: When I unboxed my new 70D from my local camera store, I noticed that some items were individually packaged in clear plastic...these items were not individually packaged when I unboxed my new camera purchase from Amazon. Makes me wonder (as other reviewers have mentioned) if I was sent a used camera.

wonderful but no more than 1250 iso and your footage needs to be exposed slightly more by one or two notches from the middle meter bar as footage is dark for some reason middle of the meter bar, video only sorry, photos not tried.

Loving this camera body. Low-light performance isn't on par with a full-frame camera of course, but it does well enough for my needs.

The autofocus system is awesome. That was the selling point for me and I haven't been disappointed. Having 60+ AF points is nice for portraits when you have time to dick with it and hone your composition, but when you shoot action like I do, having the 19 that this camera offers is **perfect**, especially when they're *all* effectively cross-type. I can quickly change my focus point to get a shot, then change it again in a second or less to get a follow-up shot. If you shoot action (I shoot mostly auto racing), this is the camera to have IMO.

And even if you shoot portraits, still life, landscapes, etc., this camera is still a very capable piece of gear, especially for the money. It's no 5DMKIII or 1DX, but it's also not $3k/$6k.

Some of the more snobby photogs may enjoy saying that this isn't a "pro" body, but such things are completely subjective. To my mind, this camera is totally capable of professional use. And in fact, I've seen several pros using it. Ipso facto... it's a pro body.

I'm very happy with this camera. I hope to see this AF system in future Canon cameras.

I love my 70D. This is a fun camera, and probably the best crop-sensor camera on the market. It is definitely a step up from my old T3i, with additional focus points, megapixel count, and high-ISO sensitivity. The touch screen LCD is awesome, both for shooting photos and for scrolling, pinching and zooming when reviewing photos. The built-in WIFI coupled with the smartphone app also allows for new perspectives and remote shooting opportunities.

No, this still isn't the same as buying a professional full-frame camera, but if you are shooting mostly for fun and have lots of light, this camera will probably do you well.

I upgraded to this from my old Rebel XTi and the difference is night and day, the camera itself seems pretty intuitive and feels good in the hands. The more I play with it the more new features I discover, the built-in WiFi ability to pair to my phone and the ability to control off camera flash is pretty neat. The 18-135 lens is a very well rounded every day use lens.

Love my Canon EOS 70D. It's expensive to be sure, but totally worth it for the autofocus.

I'm a foodie and love taking foodie pics for my blog. Admittedly though, I'm not well-versed in photography though I plan to take classes in the near future. I had a Nikon S9100 previously, but the AF was horrible for food pics, especially in dim lighting. The EOS 70D will change your world, and your food pics! And once you take the time to understand what is going on, the pics only get better.

You can use WIFI to transfer pics to your phone or your computer, though the instructions could be better (I needed to use the internet to figure that out). But outside of that, it's pretty intuitive.

I would not hesitate to buy this camera if you're looking to great pics without the full knowledge of photography. And if you're more advanced, I can't imagine that you can fail with this camera as well.

This is an amazing camera! Love everything about it. Had a 7d and the 70d blows it away in every aspect. Better color, sharpness, love the touch screen for focus and metering. I've been shooting a church Christmas play for years. I was amazed how much better the new ones are. I had Mary and Joesph locked in on the screen, the lighting was even on the stage. All of a sudden the lights went out and there was just a spot lite on them. Perfect exposure.

I am truly delighted with the Canon 70D which I recently received. When fitted with the awesome Canon 24-105mm Zoom lens which I received last week, the results are amazing! Apart from the fact that this camera has inummerable features (it practically does everything except coffee!!) I mainly bought it for its wonderful swivelling LCD screen and its ability to take multiple exposures (I've never seen this feature in DSLR). Its ergonomic shape is a pleasure to hold and with this lens, the combined weight is very acceptable. There is nothing I can fault in this excellent design and it really makes you feel like a professional. I keep reading that everyone loves everything about the swivelling LCD screen and now its my turn to say the same!! To me, this screen is a great necessity as I do a lot of odd angled photography and this one is incredibly sharp too!! There is so much more I can say about this beauty but to keep it short and sweet, I'll just write this - Anyone out there who's in doubt about this camera or in two minds whether to buy this one or another choice, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE 70D!! JUST GET IT!! Nuff said!!

Bought it to replace my 60D. It was the best buy I could get. It is fantastic. Better sensor, better screen, better processor… But, the key things are: 1st) I would never think a touch screen would be so fine and easy to use. Well, it is a new experience to take shots that require fine tune adjustments. Everything is there an really easy to control. Great. 2nd) The follow-focus system. It is incredible. Works perfect. Please note that you will need lenses that have the silent focus motor (STM). Normal lenses (EF and L series) will make a lot of noise. If you are recording sound in separate, no problem; if you are using the camera's recorder, only the silent lens will be OK. I'm using it more than my 5D MKII.

i give it 5 stars for now the best camera then nikon d3200 good pictures and auto focus stm you cant hear the focus only thing i having a hard time with is the WiFi i download the app i cant get the app to work the WiFi wont stay on it keep turning off but canon 70d amazing i havent test the low light yet so hope it works better then low light on the nikon d3200 i didnt buy this off amazon but on a other site

I did a lot of research before I pulled the trigger on this purchase. The reviews for this particular model are spot on. I have a smaller Canon so I was familiar with most of the buttons and dials. This camera is so user friendly, it's amazing. I have experimented with a lot of the settings, but there are so many I'm afraid it's going to take a while. I would consider myself a pretty descent photographer and this camera has taken things to a new level for me. I replaced an 8 year old Pentax, that I haven't liked for at least the last 5 years. I am so happy I made the decision!! I can't wait to learn more about what the camera is capable of. I haven't taken a bad picture yet.

I dropped and broke my 7D and decided to replace it with the 70D. It has not lived up to expectations.
The good.
It is almost as fast as the 7D, one frame slower but hard to tell.
The auto focus is better than the 7D ( onced you dial it to your liking) I end up with more pictures in focus when shooting moving objects.

The bad.
I have a 28-105 F4L in auto mode it will only shoot at f4 giving such a shallow depth of field that I couldn't get a a hummingbird fully focused. I normally shoot in manual anyway but this camera leaves me no choice.
The camera has not been easy to use I have had to go into the menus to dial it in to get it take the pictures I want to take.
It seems like there is a lot of noise in the pictures.even at low ISO .

If you are hoping to use this camera in auto mode you may be sorry. If you are taking dark art photos you also might be sorry. This camera is not what I had hoped it would be. Even with the number of throw away pictures with my 7D I miss it.I have had an XTI, XSI,7D and now 70D I still think the XTI had the best image quality out of the box. I have been less happy with each cannon camera and will probably switch to another system when I replace this camera.

The pictures on this thing are top notch, best camera I've ever used. Thank God, cause the price was a big jump from the usual. Still, I got it on a friend's recommendation, and I'm mostly pleased.

Only issue is that, with the video settings, the footage loses a couple frames once in a while. I do high res vlogs, so this was a bit worrying. Thankfully, I have to do a bunch of jump cuts anyway, so it doesn't hinder me that much, but it's still frown-worthy.

The Digital SLR can be a mine field of choices in both features and price range. With the EOS 70D 20.2 MP, Canon continues to distinguish itself in this class. It is difficult and perhaps unfair and unwise to write a review of a product that has rivals not only from its own brand issues, but also from the other high quality examples stocking shelves worldwide. As the airlines often say after landing, 'We know you have many choices of airline, thanks for choosing us.' Choosing Canon is easy because I have owned and used Canon cameras even before digital became the standard. So it is a simple joy to hold and caress the 70D and take it through its paces. It is a very response beast that feels light and is ergonomically engineered. Features are numerous as is its versatility. Without going into detail, I would say, if you are looking for DSLR and willing to make a leap, this is your prize. I believe it is a gem at the price it is offered. And if you are upgrading, then you may already own one or more compatible lenses for this camera. Brand loyalty swayed this purchase, but it the the Canon brilliance and engineering that wins the prize for this model. I am happy and have not even scratched the surface of this camera's full capability.

No surprise here, another user with a camera that can't focus. I kept thinking it was me that was having the trouble so I read books and forums and tried out different lenses, guess what?! It wasn't me. This camera has a serious issue that Canon doesn't want to admit. I'm now out of the time to return and am stuck with this piece of crap.

Great product. I love this camera!
Build quality is awesome and delivery was a breeze. My favorite feature is the articulating screen.
I've owned the 70D for 6 months now and I have no regrets.
I would recommend this to anyone.
Great job Cannon!

I bought this as a gift for my partner who is an avid Canon user. He was ecstatic, but being a very good photographer for over 30 years and a sophisticated, discerning user of cameras he almost immediately noticed a major problem. The center focus AF through the viewfinder produced some disturbingly soft (fuzzy, unfocused) images. When he photographed the same scenes through the LiveView LCD, the images were sharp and colorful as you would expect. He spent a whole weekend micro-adjusting the focus with his high-end lenses, only to get the same slightly out of focus images. I returned the camera for an exchange. I hope this is an isolated incident. We had hoped to take the camera to a planned vacation in Maui! I will update on the replacement camera. Thank you to Amazon for your return/exchange policy!!

I've had this camera for about 8 months now but am still learning things. I love everything about it. The focus system is fast and sharp. The only time I've had anything to complain about is autofocus out into a wide open sky when shooting a sunset or such.. Sometimes I have to find something far away on the ground to focus on then raise the camera and shoot which isn't a problem handheld.. A pain when using a tripod. I've only used the wi-fi function on it for playing around but it is very cool to be able to set up the camera and control it from a fair distance with my phone or my tablet. Can even do it with my desktop via my router. I keep waiting for that time when I will set it up to catch some wildlife up close while I'm sitting away shooting. It has great noise control at higher ISO and the sound quality and picture quality of video is amazing. Better than many movie cameras I've seen. All in all I love my 70D.

I received the 70D and used it for a Prom Shoot the next day - big mistake. Many of my shots were soft focused and it took some work in Photoshop to rescue them.

Fortunately Canon Service is just a few miles away and took it in and they readjusted an electrical setting in the camera and now focus is much more accurate.

However, the barrell of the 18-135 lens now slops around enough to make a low frequency thud when moving the camera over a slight vertical arc. I found various complaints about this in camera forums. My own research with several other copies in camera stores this weekend indicates that this behaviour is inconsistent from one copy to the next.

Others have said that they have sent this in for repair and had it returned by Canon with the the response "in spec". However I don;t know how a lens purposed for video can ever be in-spec if it makes low frequence clunking noises when moved during use.

Mines is back at Canon this morning and if they can't correct it - sadly back to Amazon it will go. This is one camera combo I would buy from a local shop where you can inspect it first and they have a friendly exchange policy.

I love the crispness of the pictures. I bought this because we have young children and I realized that the pictures and videos that I have been taking on my cell phone leave a lot to be desired. This Canon fits the bag to fix that. I also have a Canon printer and can print the photos using wireless without any hassle at all. I can set the paper size on the camera and tell it to print. It's great. Just what I was looking for.

Read the professional reviews. This is a great camera. As a long-time Canon user with a 5D MKIII, multiple 'L' series lenses, etc. I could say little else. This is a perfect only body for the serious photographer or a second for full-frame owners. However, consider other sellers.Amazon's performance on my purchase was appalling and possibly fraudulent. This particular purchase was a gift for my sister in Europe, ordered four days before my recent trip. On delivery the box was clearly re-sealed, accessory packaging opened, and other signs of hasty re-packaging evident. Immediate contact with Amazon resulted in an assurance that the product was new and that there was no way this was a returned/re-packaged product. After discussion, Amazon agreed to send a replacement but this did not arrive in time for my flight and was cancelled.I wrote, I called, I suggested that the replacement be delivered directly. The response was negative or arrogant to the extreme. As a result, I've paid full-price for an 'open-box' (being charitable) product. Oh yes, the proof... Come on Amazon, you can train your packaging staff better than that. The included strap was from a 5D, not 70D, and (I now know having bought another) that packaging was missing. Fraudulent or just sharp practice is debatable. Poor customer service is beyond doubt.

The perfect camera for the enthusiast. I purchase the 'dummies guide to the d70'' at the same time . The instructions shipped with the camera are very inclusive but almost indecipherable and written in a tiny script. the dummies guide has been invaluable in learning the fantastic capabilities of this fine camera. I most highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys photography and takes the art seriously

I've been using the 70d for about a month now and am very pleased with it. I can operate the camera without thinking now and all of the buttons seem to be in a perfect place, not to mention that you can customize them to do whatever you want. The touch screen is very responsive and I didn't think I would use it but now I use it just as much as the buttons. the camera feels light in comparison to other dslr cameras and I take that as a positive when shooting but I have definitely felt better build quality cameras. I think you are paying for the features in this camera and not necessarily the build quality. If you are looking for a camera that has superb build quality that can withstand snow, rain and crazy temperatures, I would go with something like the Pentax k-3 or one of Canon's more expensive models like the 5d mark iii.

This DSLR I got as upgrade from my 2009 Canon T1i, there are so many things I love about it:
-Pro-consumer display give more info and easy control over the camera
-the flip out back is great for astrophotography, save your neck from twisting
-the 18-135 is a great walk-around lens
-ISO is usable to 3200 easily, and 6400 with modest noise reduction applied

I attach some samples I took myself, from out west vacation and the moon from my front yard

This is a great camera. A good balance of the latest technology and affordability. If you're not interested in the HD video with sophisticated lenses, the 60D is probably all you need but this 70D is a camera that simply wasn't possible at a reasonable price a few years ago. Canon excels at smarter, more advanced technology (while Nikon does slightly better at making cameras that feel like film cameras used to) and this camera does not disappoint. Unless you need full frame (and you almost certainly don't), this is the top of the line.

After taking an early retirement from weddings and events, I recently pick this up because I needed a reliable camera system for indoor flash photography for dancers in dim lights. High Image Quality from Poor light, quick focusing moving subjects, .... were my primary intend for this. Basically, I'm getting this so, I won't miss a shot shooting photo journalist style.Since there are so many reviews to read, I'm keeping it short.PROFastest and most reliable AF in its class in good outdoor light.with a wide 80% dedicated to AF (in AF-C mode), it works nicely with Flash that has the AF illuminating light.Overlay of info in view finder makes composition a piece of cake.The red AF confirmation in view finder keeps my eye on the subject not having to wonder off center.The kit lens focus in near silent. Of all the L lenses I've used, this sounded like how cat walks, dead silent.Articulated screen is awesome.wireless flash works as expected.Nice Hi ISO; doing ISO 3200 more often now.CONISO-A mode under expose (by 1.5 to 2EV) frequently with external flash on bracket.buttons are not back-lit. I know one day I will get used to the positions of the button. But, having back-lit buttons would flatten the learning curve, while I am looking at the picture on LCD and change parameter at the same time.The lens 18-135mm has good focal length; it's sharpness fall off quickly toward the corners.can battery be charged via USB? This way, I can charge it while the car is running rather than getting (my 5th) brick invertor.can the battery charger charge TWO batteries fast at the same time?I'd consider a full frame version, if the cons are fix.for those who are trying to compare 70D and Nikon 7100. check out this vid: [...]