User experience: In-depth look at Canon EOS 70D's Dual Pixel AF system

From physical point of view, saying "phase sensitive" is way way misleading. It can only be phase sensitive if one is working with the coherent light, which is not the case here. Technicaly, it is still contrast method with two-images comparison analysis. Correct me if I am wrong

The Canon 70D is a wonderful, capable digital SLR camera, and at a reasonable price since I intend on buying the body only; I have lens that fit Canon mounts. However, I wonder if Canon is ever going to make a digital camera that is weather and dust-proof such the Pentax K-70. Myself I have a Canon Rebel XS that I bought in 2009, and it serves me well. However, I am thinking of getting another Canon camera, but I am not yet certain of the 70D; if there are now digital cameras such as the new Pentax K-70. What outdoor photographers need is photo equipment that can withstand the elements of weather; to a reasonable, practical degree.

How to do time lapse using the pc ! Without a seperate intervalometer?

Is the EOS 70D a full frame camera?

Can the camera be operated with manual controls or is it all touch screen?
How does the touch screen hold up in below zero temperatures?
How does the battery hold up below zero? I am guessing the added grip battery handle is a necessity in cold weather?
I have always used a Sony VX1000 for video (rebuild twice) and am still shooting slides (with an F-1n) for some photos and have been using a pocket Canon S90 (handy and always with me) and ready to add a 70D for both video and still digital frames.
It appears there are adapters to use F series Canon lenses on the 70D manually. I was a professional and have an arsenal of L series Canon lenses I would also like to use, but will be buying the STM lenses for the 70D. Any advice much appreciated as this is basically a new realm of untested waters for me.

Just to add to my previous post, whilst I'll stick with the Sony a6000 for now, I think the 70D looks like a camera I'd be happy to go for if i needed another camera. I do astro photography and I'm sure that Canon is still the leader in that field of use (within dSLR cameras...), however as I'm just waiting for a Moravian Instruments G2-8300 astro imaging CCD camera that will serve me better than any dSLR, therefore there is no other real advantage I can see, especially if I consider the weight and size of the 70D camera and the lenses that I would need to come with it...
If Canon reads this, this might be a good feedback for them to see why they lost a Canon dSLR user this time...

I've been using a sony a6000 for half a year. I cannot agree with Tuan. The Sony a6000 is a sturdy piece of equipment, comfortable to hold and it realy does everything you throw at it, except touchscreen & GPS. I used to have a Canon 40D then a 7D, but the weight & size really bothered me. With the sony I can have both the wide & tele lenses with me in my pocket. It also amazed me when it could autofocus on some bright stars at night, and I did that from inside the house from my samsung S5 phone, whilst the camera was setup in the garden. I guess something similar could be achieved with the 70D.
Regarding image quality, I think Canon can produce cleaner, smoother images at the same ISO. If I was a professional photographer, I would probably stick with Canon, but as I'm not and mostly I would use the images on a computer screen, those 24MP images look just as good as any Canon image would... Once again, my experience is based on the latest 7D, not 70D...

I plan to buy a semi-pro camera (with the kit lens) in the next month or so. I have a budget of about Rs. 100000 (approx $1500).
I am torn between mirrorless and Canon 70D.
I am leaning towards the traditional DSLR more. Can someone please suggest which way I should go? I am hearing good things about the sony A6000 but I will not be able to upgrade beyond that soon.
Canon 70D or a mirrorless Camera.

Hey everyone,
I've decided to upgrade from EOS 1000D to 70D but reading all the reviews and everything is changing my mind. could you suggest me something(a new camera with 70D price range or if you think there is no problem with the camera)? I'd appreciate it.

Hey there! I need your guys advice. My Sony NEX-7 with a 18-200 got just stolen. I'm a travel photographer, means most of my pics cover landscapes, people, wildlife and sometimes sports. My preferences lay on a single lense with a big range, for that I was thinking about the Tamron 16-300 in combination with the here discussed EOS 70D. Due to the fact of being in Costa Rica, my chances to buy the lense are pretty small. Any alternatives that are more comon? Thanks a lot in advance.

Good afternoon a bit of help please I'm having issues with the 70D autofocus and have read elsewhere this is/was a issue with the first batch of Camera's has anyone else found this problem of what is generally an excellent user friendly camera

Hi Everybody,
in the specs of the EOS 70D it says that AEB can be done within ±3 with 2,3,5,or 7 Frames at 1/3EV or 1/2 EV.
I only found means to do 3 Frames.
Can somebody explain to me how to do more than 3 Frames or is it just a typo in the spec sheet ? (copy and paste from a Nikon Camera?

thanks in advance

Rolf

Hello,

I am planning to buy Canon 70D, with Canon EF-S 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. My intention behind buying this lens is just to make sure that I need not carry multiple lenses, and this should help me learn DSLR techniques. Please advise if this is a good combination.

Thank you.

Hi All,
I recently purchased the sigma 18-35 1.8 lens to suit my canon 70D (purchased in Dec 2013), and found that the same issues as everyone else is reporting. I took my camera to the local camera store and tried it with a brand new out the box 70D (yesterday & sigma 18-35 1.8 lens) we did the exact same testing (granted it was hand held) and experienced the same problem. I have tried resetting the camera back to default but no difference was noted.

I was advised by the shop to send the body and lens to Sigma (in Australia where we are located) for the lens to be calibrated to my camera body, however, my concern lies that the issue is a body issue not lens issue, can anyone confirm this?

For those of you that have sent away your bodies to canon what was the outcome?

I am about to go on a safari in Africa and was intending on taking a 70-200 f2.8 and am now very aware of the fact that the camera may not be able to handle the lens when shot in view finder.

Any ideas?

Hello, when I shoot with my 70 D and then upload my footage to final cut, The start time of each shot is different. So for instance the 1st shot is from 0s to 12s well then the start time of 2nd shot will be 12s and so on and isn't zero...... It doest do this with my other cameras or the iPhone. You can reset the time code to 0 in the menu but it never does it automatically. I read the manual but i didn't understand anything. Anybody has a clue? The start time of each shot should be zero!

will, I need to know if the body of the 70D made from a magnesium alloy or plastic or mix between both

I have a canon 70D, while taking photos a shaft of light appeared in the photo , I changed lens but it is still there. Can you tell me why this would happen?

Just a thought. How come nothing in the testing procedure is the same when you look up the "auto focus" sections of the 70D and the 7D mk II. Would be interesting to see the 70D:s tests beeing performed on the 7D II, especially since the conventional AF of the 70D seems to be surprisingly inaccutate, and inconsistent.

Quick question: One of the features listed in this review is "silent shutter mode" which I found on the camera but it is not quiet at all. It's the loudest of any camera I've owned. Am I doing something incorrectly?

This review says, "In addition to capturing video at 1920 x 1080 at 30, 25, and 24fps, the 70D can also capture a still image, or multiple still images at full resolution..." Here's my question: if you try to take a picture while shooting a video, it pauses the video for a second (and you hear the shutter sound) in your video before the video continues on. Is there a way to create a still from a video frame after the fact so my video isn't all goofed up?

Its focus accuracy is worse than that of 60D, really?

I just sold my EOS 400D but still keep my lens kit; a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. I'm interested in these two cameras: the 70D and the old 7D What would you guys recommend? I usually do some landscape photography, portraits but in the near future I expect to learn about the timelapse technique. Video isn't really important for me so far. I would appreciate your opinions.

Regards,

Antonio.

Hi,
I am about to buy a new camera to replace my recently stolen 500D.
I am tossing up between the Canon 700D and the 70D and would appreciate advice regarding which direction to go.
I take a variety of subject matter from portraits to landscapes, but not usually sports.
I don't usually take video either, but I am thinking it could be something useful to consider in the near future, for family events etc.

Can any one help me choosing a better camera between Nikon D7100 and Canon EOS 70D other suggestions are also welcomed in same range.

What I'm wanting is a nice but non-expensive everyday lens that will allow me to take pictures of my active 1yr old, indoor events, outdoor adventures, candids and family portraits. A second lens to give me that "bokeh" effect that I love shooting and the 3rd lens to have some fun with, like the fisheye effect.

Other than the lens that comes in the kit, what is a good walk-around lens for the 70D? Something I will use during everyday life and during photo shoots? I have a 1yr old daughter who I also love taking candids of. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

Would Canon like to respond to WHY there is no GPS functionality in such a quality mid-range camera? How disappointing to find that they have omitted, what should be a simple inclusion, in this camera. Makes the Map function in Lightroom 5 obsolete!!

Hello. I'm a teenager looking to upgrade from my samsung nx300. Would the Canon EOS 70d be a good option for a first-dslr? Or should I go with another camera/brand.

Thanks

Hello, just my two cents worth. I own a 5dMarkII but wanted a cheaper alternative for distance so I bought the 70d. I was waiting on the 7D replacement but there was a special deal of no tax (plus I had a trade in). Anyway, I bought the 70d.

Pros- I love the touch screen! The number of focus points over my 5DMarkII are wonderful.

Cons- I feel the noise at higher ISO is much more prevalent than in my MarKII.

I wish I had waiting on the 7D replacement. I must say I am a bit disappointed.

Help...
Is this video telling the truth?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA6JnzYSDJE

has anyone tried it comparing the center af point OVF vs liveview on a fast lens?

Hi I am upgrading from a Canon EOS 550D and I was using a EYE-FI card with this camera, will the 16 Eye fi card work with EOS 70D

Essentially, imagewise in video, the 70D and 7D have the same sensor and image quality, right? So you don't gain anything other than a negligible amount of megapixels in photos?

Quick question regarding the 70D. I want to purchase this but I am wondering what the eventual T6i would offer over and above the 70D. I am not sure how the "Ti" line and the xxD lines compare and if the xxD models are always better than the Ti lines? I checked the 60D vs T5i and the 60D seemed to be better. Can anyone explain these different classes of Canon cameras? Thanks in advance!

for video 70D definitely, I recently got the 7D (I dont do video at all) and preferred the pro grade build and additional AF options.

Hey guys!, any advise? I'm more video fanatic than photography. Which one will be better for video, the 7D or the 70D?
I really appreciate your comments!!

Thanks!!!

I have a Canon 40D, with sensor issues, which will cost around $250 to fix. I would also like to play around with video, even though stills are my bread and butter. Would you suggest upgrading to a 70D or what should I do?

I am a student (not in photography), so its a big decision in terms of the money.

I owned this camera for a few months, then sold it. I was hoping for a higher burst rate, better time to write, and faster auto focus. Perhaps looking for the updated Canon 7D, which I now patiently wait for.