EOS 70D officially announced and previewed

[azurebluee]

Specs from Canon Canada page: EOS 70D - Canon Canada Inc.

 

[denniskee]

looking at the spec, the 70D AF (-0.5EV) is very far behind 6D (-3EV)
weather seal n articulated screen looks interesting

 

[art2d3d]

What is important between 6D and 70D?
flash sync: 6D (1/180) vs 70D (1/250)
70D have:
Touch screen
Live AF much faster and improved
Bulit in Flash (6D nil)
Vari-Angle LCD ( 6D is fixed)
19 points (all cross type) (6D have 11 points)
Fastest Shutter speed 1/8000 ( 6D is 1/4000)

 

[infineum6822]

A semi pro body with the entry level add ons - hdr, creative filters. 7 fps is sweet enough for non sports enthusiast. Looking forward to the post-production images on the noise for the new sensor.

 

[vasudev007]

any idea when it will be released in Singapore??

 

[azurebluee]

any idea when it will be released in Singapore??

Supposedly end of this month. News and press - Latest News - Digital cameras - The New Canon EOS 70D Features the Latest in Auto Focus Technology for Even Faster Focusing Speeds and Improved Movie Servo AF - Canon Singapore

 

[doodah]

Plan to be an early adopter.

If live view, PD AF is that fast, accurate and error free, I may start selling some of my stuff...

 

[doodah]

Agree. Not a fan of the 10-22. I am impressed with the macro lens shot.

I don't think 10-22 is the problem here. It's more to do with these high pixel count APS-C sensors. Lenses are struggling to keep up...

 

[kiama]

Some high iso pics posted on this japanese site

 

[quadpod70]

There is some visible noise for some of the evening shots, especially the dark blue sky if viewed at 100%.

 

[BraveHart]

Holy cow the 70D is practically a 7D. Makes you wonder what they have up their sleeves for the 7D2

 

[raydio]

Holy cow the 70D is practically a 7D. Makes you wonder what they have up their sleeves for the 7D2

That's true... there are many anticipating the 7D2 announcement. Though unlikely, I still have some faint hope of an end of month or early September announcement.

 

[devilcup]

Some high iso pics posted on this japanese site

impressive!

 

[Davidr3]

Haha, it is time for me to upgrade my 600d

 

[RyanKhoo]

sorry ... double post ...

 

[RyanKhoo]

Hi all experts,

For shooting video, would you buy this Canon 70D or Panasonic GH3 ?

Thanks

 

[zniper]

i waited for 70D till neck so long liao, bough 650D 2 mths back... now come out wif supposedly better stuffs for 70D... took them longer to announced and come out 70D after 60D... :angry:

 

[rhino123]

i waited for 70D till neck so long liao, bough 650D 2 mths back... now come out wif supposedly better stuffs for 70D... took them longer to announced and come out 70D after 60D... :angry:

If you really want the 70D for whatever reason... sell your 650D and buy the 70D lor. After all I really don't think you will lose much money with the 650D even if you buy brand new.

 

[azurebluee]

Just saw from the Canada site: Expected to be released end of Sept. CAD$1299.99 for the body. About SGD$1605. Not too bad for a body with almost similar specs as 7D.

http://canonfeatures.ca/new-products

 

[rhino123]

Hi all experts,

For shooting video, would you buy this Canon 70D or Panasonic GH3 ?

Thanks

I'll buy a handycam or blackmagic, if really cannot, I will go for 5DmkIII for my video need. I don't like the handling of Panasonic (for own personal reason, and not to say GH3 is bad or what), so GH3 appears to be at my lowest wants.