EOS 70D officially announced and previewed

[86proshooter]

The Camera Rental Centre has just announced the rental price of the Canon 70D:

$58 (first day).

Wonder should I rent this for next week company event at Sentosa RWS.

 

[raydio]

Wonder should I rent this for next week company event at Sentosa RWS.

IF you're considering buying the camera for yourself, it would be a great way to test it to see if it meets your needs.

 

[86proshooter]

IF you're considering buying the camera for yourself, it would be a great way to test it to see if it meets your needs.

Good advice, will rent to see if I'm comfortable. Wonder what lens should I go with it to shoot at RWS, any advice?

 

[art2d3d]

The new Sigma 18-35mmf1.8.
Go search for review online.

 

[doodah]

Good advice, will rent to see if I'm comfortable. Wonder what lens should I go with it to shoot at RWS, any advice?

What kind of trip is it? If you're going with family and kids, light weight lenses such as 18-55 STM kit, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 non-VC etc are prefered. Otherwise, you may want to try out the heavweight ones like Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8.

 

[ricleo]

Nice!

 

[Canon_5D]

Any idea what is the street price for 70D body only?

 

[LogicA]

Anyone know if the 70D would be cheaper from the coming Comex? Street price is now around $1330

Can't decide buy now or next week

 

[CalvinL33]

I don't think comex will sell cheaper. Perhaps maybe more free gifts or different gifts.

 

[LogicA]

I don't think comex will sell cheaper. Perhaps maybe more free gifts or different gifts.

thanks for replying. I think the pricing will be out on wednesday.

 

[myong]

Both TK Photo and Alan Photo are offering it at $1320 (cash & carry).
Bought one yesterday and trying it out.
Good focusing performance and latest screen interface functions.
Much heavier than my current 500D(with grip).
Nice photos with my Sigma 18-35mm.
Overall, quite happy with my new toy.

 

[LogicA]

Both TK Photo and Alan Photo are offering it at $1320 (cash & carry).
Bought one yesterday and trying it out.
Good focusing performance and latest screen interface functions.
Much heavier than my current 500D(with grip).
Nice photos with my Sigma 18-35mm.
Overall, quite happy with my new toy.

How's the focusing speed for photo taking compared to 500D?

You are saying 70D body is heavier than 500D+grip?

Thanks for sharing

 

[azurebluee]

Both TK Photo and Alan Photo are offering it at $1320 (cash & carry).
Bought one yesterday and trying it out.
Good focusing performance and latest screen interface functions.
Much heavier than my current 500D(with grip).
Nice photos with my Sigma 18-35mm.
Overall, quite happy with my new toy.

Thats good to know. Will you be able to show a sample pic of the built in hdr?

 

[doodah]

You are saying 70D body is heavier than 500D+grip?

70D = 755 g incl. battery and card
500D + grip = 527 g (incl. battery and card ) + 230 g (grip) + 50 g (extra battery) = 807 g

 

[macVince]

Hee Hee... :bsmilie:

 

[Canon_5D]

:cheergal:
How much is the set? All are freebies?

Hee Hee... :bsmilie:

 

[bllimus]

Hee Hee... :bsmilie:

WOW, enjoy your new toy!
Your EOS bag looks nice! Free with 70D purchase?

 

[LogicA]

Hee Hee... :bsmilie:

Very nice bag! Please share if this is the freebie from Canon? Can't wait!!

 

[macVince]

:cheergal:
How much is the set? All are freebies?

The EOS bag & 8GB SD Card were included in the recent Canon promotion which ended on 03Sep13. ((The minion on surfboard was from a Happy Meal in Australia...haha!)

I hope to read more discussion here from other 70D owners on the technical and handling aspects of the 70D & to see their nice photos. I thought the birds taken by Meng Huat (on his Flickr) were very nicely done - thanks for sharing.

The 70D is my 2nd DSLR, after the 550D, which was also bought at launch and has given me so many good travel memories. I like the 18-135 range for my travels; thus I've bought the 18-135 STM Kit once more with the 70D.

 

[myong]

Hee Hee... :bsmilie:

Hi,
I got a Toshiba 8Gb, speed 4 instead of the SanDisk SD card. What speed is it? Thanks.