Product summary
- Model name: Canon EOS 70D
- Brand: Canon
- Format: APS C
- Purchase options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H | DigitalRev
Whats new?
- A Brand new 20.2 Megapixel APS-C size Sensor
- 19 all cross type AF sensor
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- 7 FPS Continuous Shooting Speed
- Built in Wi-fi
- 3″ Vari-Angle Touch Screen LCD with 1040K dot
- Base ISO up to 12800 ( Extended H:25600)
- Full HD Video
- In Camera HDR & Multi-exposure
EOS 70D Highlights
Canon has unveiled long anticipated replacement of EOS 60D, the EOS 70D. Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 70D features an brand new 20.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processors, ground-breaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, to capture tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 7 fps, with up to 65 JPEG or 16 RAW images in a single burst. The EOS 70D has a all cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo AF subject tracking for sharp focus no matter the situation. The EOS 70D’s Intelligent Viewfinder provides 96% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as electronic level and on demand grid lines. The EOS 70D now has a built in Wi-Fi capability like EOS 6D, enables wirelessly control camera & transfer images to any compatible devices. EOS 70D also added few creative features like in camera HDR, Multiple exposure and a 3″ Vari-Angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen with a sharp 1,040k dot resolution for difficult angle shooting.
20.2-megapixel CMOS
The EOS 70D features a new, Canon-designed 20.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures such a high resolution Images, for easy cropping without concern of losing detail. The new sensor assures that images shot at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth.
Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Canon EOS 70D is the world first DSLR to have Dual Pixel CMOS AF. According to canon “Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a sensor-based, phase detection Auto Focus (AF) technology, designed to provide smooth, high-performance focus tracking in movies and fast autofocus acquisition when shooting still images in Live View mode. It is a unique, Canon-developed technology, which is ideal for creating professional looking pull-focus effects and keeping a subject moving towards the user in sharp focus while maintaining a blurred background – a defining characteristic of EOS Movies.
The EOS 70D features a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor with 20.2 million pixels. All effective pixels on EOS 70D sensor’s surface consist of two individual photodiodes, creating a total of 40.3 million photodiodes. These photodiodes can be read separately to achieve phase-detection AF, or read together as imaging pixels – unlike other methods of sensor-based autofocus, which allocate either autofocus or imaging functions to pixels on the sensor, or rely solely on contrast detection.” Learn more about this here
Built in wifi
Like EOS 6D, the 70D is also equipped with buit in Wi-fi. Now you can control all the basic function of the camera wireless from compatible devices. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, users can connect to the EOS Remote app and control a wide range of image settings, including ISO and exposure, as well as focus and release the shutter. Photographers can also remotely use Live View mode, as well as review and rate their images.
DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processor
The new 70D is also eared by DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, to ensures that images are captured, processed and saved with remarkable speed. The DIGIC 5+ Image Processor also works to capture and process data of images shot at 20.2 megapixels at 7 fps, as well as 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, enhanced Face Detection Live mode, Full HD video recording, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Lens Peripheral Optimization etc.
Hi ISO 12800 for shooting in dim light
With 12800 base ISO settings, expandable up to 25600, the EOS 70D ensure capture of the finest detail shooting from sunrise to sunset. Now you can capture Images clearly and easily at manageable shutter speeds without flash.
7 fps continuous shooting up to approx. 64 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW
The EOS 70D operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS 70D is made to capture even rapidly-occurring scenes with stunning precision. Able to shoot up to 5.3 frames per second (fps), capturing a maximum burst of approximately 64 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW, the EOS 70D DSLR lets you catch even the briefest of moments, whether it’s a faced-paced soccer game or the flicker of a candle flame.
98% viewfinder coverage allowing you to see more of your image in the viewfinder
The EOS 70D features a phenomenally redesigned viewfinder that not only offers an improvedThe Intelligent Viewfinder, with 98 per cent frame coverage and 0.95x magnification, it also features a newly designed transparent LCD display that enables a number of viewfinder displays. A six-level battery check indicator has been added on the left, and the exposure level indicator scale has been expanded to up to three stops, with arrows indicating greater exposure levels.
Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control
The EOS 70D features HD Video recording–manual exposure control for more creative control. By shooting video with the EOS 70D, photographers as well as filmmakers can take advantage of the creative features native to DSLR cameras.
Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video can be captured with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p, and a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing.
Besides its manual controls, ability use of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including Macro and Fisheye, opens a wide variety shooting options once reserved only for still photography. Additionally, a Movie Crop function is included: An SD-quality video (640 x 480) can be cropped to the equivalent of about 7x magnification of regular shooting.
Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View II Touch Screen LCD monitor
EOS 70D features a bright, high resolution, flip-out Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View II LCD monitor for shooting at a variety of angles. Easy switching between low and high angles, even when the camera is mounted on a tripod or has a battery grip attached, helps in critical composition.With 1,040,000 (dots/VGA) pixels for spectacular detail, the advanced, smudge-resistant monitor includes high transparency materials plus anti-reflective and water-repellant coatings to provide clear and bright viewing. Thanks to touch screen capability,the Vari-angle Clear View LCD monitor is also the perfect means for accessing camera settings like ISO, metering modes, AF Point selection, the horizontal Electronic Level and flash options.
Durability & Weather Sealing
The EOS 70D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust and weather resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles and Powered by a new New LP-E6 Battery. According to canon the EOS 70D has water and dust resistance ‘equivalent to Film EOS-1N’ – a professional 35mm film SLR from mid-1990s.
Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
The EOS 70D DSLR uses popular SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Compact, inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS 70D DSLR’s compact and lightweight body design.
Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
The EOS 60D is compatible with entire range of Canon EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses.
Flash Photography
With a flash sync speed of 1/250 of a second, the EOS 70D also features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line (sold separately), E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. Additionally, the EOS 70D has a Speedlite transmitter built-in for convenient, full-featured wireless control of EX-series Speedlite flashes set as slave units.
Canon EOS 70D – First Look
Sample Images
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Canon EOS 70D Specifications
IMAGE SENSOR
| Camera Type | 22.5mm x 15.0mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.20 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 20.90 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Low-Pass Filter | Built-in/Fixed with fluorine coating |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
IMAGE PROCESSOR
| Generation | DIGIC 5+ |
LENS
| Lens Mount | EF/EF-S |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens |
FOCUSING
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| AF System/ Points | 19 cross-type AF points (extra sensitivity at f/2.8 at centre)¹ |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| AF Modes | AI Focus One Shot AI Servo |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection: 19 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Selected AF Point Display | Indicated by a transmissive LCD in viewfinder and on top LCD panel and Quick Control screen |
| Predictive AF | Yes, up to 8m¹ |
| AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed. |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Manual Focus | Selected on lens |
| AF Microadjustment | C.Fn II-13 +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for Zooms) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number |
EXPOSURE CONTROL
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 7.7% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.0% viewfinder at centre) (4) Centre weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
| AE Lock | Auto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* | Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 |
SHUTTER
| Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
WHITE BALANCE
| Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
| Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
| Custom White Balance | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. |
VIEWFINDER
| Type | Pentaprism |
| Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 98% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x¹ |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens centre) |
| Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre) |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed (Transmissive LCD screen) |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 IS USM or shorter) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level (2 methods) Other information: Battery check, Alert symbol |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | On strap |
LCD MONITOR
| Type | Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0″) 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) | Approx 170° |
| Coating | Anti-reflection, Solid Structure and Anti smudge |
| Brightness Adjustment | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level |
FLASH
| Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) | 12 |
| Built-in Flash Coverage | up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm) |
| Built-in Flash Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes – with red-eye reduction lamp |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
| Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
| HotShoe/ PC Terminal | Yes/ No |
| External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
SHOOTING
| Modes | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination and Chromatic aberration correction Basic+ (Shoot by ambience selection, Shoot by lighting or scene type) Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) RAW image processing – during image Playback only Resize to M or S1, S2, S3 |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continous shooting |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 7fps. (speed maintained for up to 65 images (JPEG)¹³(with UHS-I card), 16 images (RAW))²³ |
LIVE VIEW MODE
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Phase detection AF (Quick mode) |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering. |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Multi aspect ratios |
FILE TYPE
| Still Image Type | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, M-RAW + JPEG, S-RAW + JPEG possible. |
| Image Size | JPEG 3:2: (L) 5472×3648, (M) 3468×2432, (S1) 2736×1824, (S2) 1920×1280, (S3) 720×480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4864×3648, (M) 3248×2432, (S1) 2432×1824, (S2) 1696×1280, (S3) 640×480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5472×3072, (M) 3468×2048, (S1) 2736×1536, (S2) 1920×1080, (S3) 720×408 JPEG 1:1: (L) 3648×3648, (M) 2432×2432, (S1) 1824×1824, (S2) 1280×1280, (S3) 480×480 RAW: (RAW) 5472×3648, (M-RAW) 4104×2736, (S-RAW) 2736×1824 |
| Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) |
| Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) intra or inter frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) inter frame |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically) |
| Folders | New folders can be manually created and selected |
| File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
OTHER FEATURES
| Custom Functions | 23 Custom Functions |
| Metadata Tag | User copyright information (can be set in camera) Image rating (0-5 stars) |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes |
| Water/ Dust Resistance | Yes (equal to EOS-1N) |
| Sound Memo | No |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x – 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Jump Display |
| Slide Show | Image selection: All images, by Date, Folder, Movies, Stills Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10/20 seconds Repeat: On/Off Background music: On/Off Transition effect: Off, Slide in 1, Slide in 2, Fade 1, Fade 2, Fade 3 |
| Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes |
| Highlight Alert | Yes |
| Image Erase/Protection | Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time |
| Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x6) (2) Playback menu (x3) (3) Setup menu (x4) (4) Custom Functions menu (5) My Menu |
| Menu Languages | 25 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user. |
INTERFACE
| Computer | Hi-Speed USB |
| Other | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) |
DIRECT PRINT
| Canon Printers | Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge | Yes |
STORAGE
| Type | SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I)card |
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC & Macintosh | Windows 8 / 7 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3 OS X v10.6, v10.7, v10.8 |
SOFTWARE
| Browsing & Printing | ImageBrowser EX |
| Image Processing | Digital Photo Professional |
| Other | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor |
POWER SOURCE
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), built in for date & settings |
| Battery Life | Approx. 920 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)¹ Approx. 850 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Battery Indicator | 6 levels + percentage |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins. |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6 |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Body Materials | Aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass and conductive fibre |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 139.0 x 104.3 x 78.5mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 755g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card) |
ACCESSORIES
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C |
| Case | Leather case EH21-L |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built in |
| Lenses | All EF and EF-S lenses |
| Flash | Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) |
| Battery Grip | BG-E14 |
| Remote Controller/ Switch | Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6 |
| Other | Hand Strap E2, GP-E2 |
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Purchase options
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Other Options
- Body Only – $1199.00
- Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens – $1549
- Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens – $1349