The new Canon EOS 70D replaces the Canon EOS 60D, which first appeared in the manufacturer's DSLR lineup way back in August 2010.
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As such, the Canon 70D is aimed at keen photographers who want to take their hobby further. These users need a versatile camera that's capable of shooting in a range of conditions and that provides plenty of control.
It also has automatic options to help those who are relatively new to photography but want to develop their skills.
Shortly before the Canon EOS 70D's official announcement we went down to Canon UK's headquarters to take a look at a pre-production sample.
One of the most interesting things about the Canon 70D is that the company has finally broken away from using its 18 million effective pixel sensor, and the new camera has a 20.2 million effective pixel CMOS device.
This is coupled with a Digic 5+ processor that enables a maximum continuous shooting rate of 7fps for 16 raw files or 65 JPEGs, and a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 with an expansion setting of ISO 25,600.
The sensor inside the Canon 70D uses completely new technology, since it is a Dual Pixel CMOS device, which is designed to improve autofocusing in Live View and video mode. Each pixel site on the sensor (strictly speaking pixels don't exist until an image is created) has two photodiodes beneath a single micro-lens. Each of these diodes can read light independently, and this enables a form of phase detection autofocusing that drives the lens to focus.
While the diodes are read separately for autofocusing, they are read together to form the image, and this means the Canon 70D creates 20.2 million pixel images
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Although every 'pixel' is a dual diode device, only the central 80% are used for auto focusing, because using the outer edges makes the system more prone to errors.
As usual with a DSLR there is also a phase detection autofocus system that is used when images are composed in the viewfinder. This is the same as the AF system inside the Canon 7D, and it has 19 AF points, all of which are cross type.
However, while the Canon 7D has five AF point selection modes, the Canon 70D has just three: Single point AF, Zone AF and 19-Point or Area AF. In 19-Point/Area AF mode the camera selects the appropriate AF point to use, while in Zone AF mode the camera selects which AF point to use from a group selected by the photographer. Meanwhile, Single AF mode enables the photographer to select any one of the 19 AF points.
Another exciting feature of this enthusiast-friendly DSLR is that its 3-inch 1,040,000-dot vari-angle screen is touch-sensitive, and it can be used to make settings adjustments and scroll through images. This is coupled with the full complement of buttons and dials, so you can decide how to control the camera.
Like the full-frame Canon 6D, the Canon 70D has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. As well as enabling you to download images wirelessly, this enables you to control the camera remotely using Canon's free EOS Remote app, which is available for Android and iOS devices.
Naturally, the Canon 70D is also capable of recording Full HD (1920 x 1080p) video with a choice of frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps and 60 or 50fps at 720p. An internal mic is provided to record stereo sound, but there's also an input for an external microphone. There's no port for a set of headphones, but settings such as aperture and sensitivity can be controlled and adjusted in manual mode.
Other niceties include a multi-exposure mode, an HDR mode that combines three images to create one with a greater range of tones, and the JPEG-only Creative Filters mode. There's also a built-in Speedlite transmitter, which provides in-camera wireless control over multiple Canon Speedlite EX flashguns.
The Canon 70D is set to go on sale at the end of August and will be priced at £1,079.99 (around US$1,645 / AU$1,790) body only. Or you'll be able to buy it for £1,199.99 (around US$1,830 / AU$1,990) with the 18-55mm STM lens or £1,399.99 (around US$2,135 / AU$2,315) with the 18-135mm STM lens.
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As such, the Canon 70D is aimed at keen photographers who want to take their hobby further. These users need a versatile camera that's capable of shooting in a range of conditions and that provides plenty of control.
It also has automatic options to help those who are relatively new to photography but want to develop their skills.
Shortly before the Canon EOS 70D's official announcement we went down to Canon UK's headquarters to take a look at a pre-production sample.
One of the most interesting things about the Canon 70D is that the company has finally broken away from using its 18 million effective pixel sensor, and the new camera has a 20.2 million effective pixel CMOS device.
This is coupled with a Digic 5+ processor that enables a maximum continuous shooting rate of 7fps for 16 raw files or 65 JPEGs, and a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 with an expansion setting of ISO 25,600.
The sensor inside the Canon 70D uses completely new technology, since it is a Dual Pixel CMOS device, which is designed to improve autofocusing in Live View and video mode. Each pixel site on the sensor (strictly speaking pixels don't exist until an image is created) has two photodiodes beneath a single micro-lens. Each of these diodes can read light independently, and this enables a form of phase detection autofocusing that drives the lens to focus.
While the diodes are read separately for autofocusing, they are read together to form the image, and this means the Canon 70D creates 20.2 million pixel images
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Although every 'pixel' is a dual diode device, only the central 80% are used for auto focusing, because using the outer edges makes the system more prone to errors.
As usual with a DSLR there is also a phase detection autofocus system that is used when images are composed in the viewfinder. This is the same as the AF system inside the Canon 7D, and it has 19 AF points, all of which are cross type.
However, while the Canon 7D has five AF point selection modes, the Canon 70D has just three: Single point AF, Zone AF and 19-Point or Area AF. In 19-Point/Area AF mode the camera selects the appropriate AF point to use, while in Zone AF mode the camera selects which AF point to use from a group selected by the photographer. Meanwhile, Single AF mode enables the photographer to select any one of the 19 AF points.
Another exciting feature of this enthusiast-friendly DSLR is that its 3-inch 1,040,000-dot vari-angle screen is touch-sensitive, and it can be used to make settings adjustments and scroll through images. This is coupled with the full complement of buttons and dials, so you can decide how to control the camera.
Like the full-frame Canon 6D, the Canon 70D has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. As well as enabling you to download images wirelessly, this enables you to control the camera remotely using Canon's free EOS Remote app, which is available for Android and iOS devices.
Naturally, the Canon 70D is also capable of recording Full HD (1920 x 1080p) video with a choice of frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps and 60 or 50fps at 720p. An internal mic is provided to record stereo sound, but there's also an input for an external microphone. There's no port for a set of headphones, but settings such as aperture and sensitivity can be controlled and adjusted in manual mode.
Other niceties include a multi-exposure mode, an HDR mode that combines three images to create one with a greater range of tones, and the JPEG-only Creative Filters mode. There's also a built-in Speedlite transmitter, which provides in-camera wireless control over multiple Canon Speedlite EX flashguns.
The Canon 70D is set to go on sale at the end of August and will be priced at £1,079.99 (around US$1,645 / AU$1,790) body only. Or you'll be able to buy it for £1,199.99 (around US$1,830 / AU$1,990) with the 18-55mm STM lens or £1,399.99 (around US$2,135 / AU$2,315) with the 18-135mm STM lens.
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