OFFICIAL: Canon EOS 70D User Thread

[longdagger]

Amazon says "This item will be released on September 15, 2013". That should be some indication of availability here.

 

[86proshooter]

Sounds like a very good plan. Just two comments:

i) Macro -I used to own the 60mm macro. I think that I used it less than 5 times. I sold it last year. I found the focal range too short to be useful. I had to get very close to the subject (mostly insects). I bought a 100mm macro and this has become one of my favourite lenses. I used it for portraits too. Very good lens and highly recommended.

ii) Wide - I think you meant the Canon EF-S 10-22 (not 12). Regardless, the Canon is an excellent lens. Also consider the Tokina 11-16, Sigma 8-16 or Sigma 10-20. All are very good lenses. I used to own the Sigma 10-20 and it also became one of my favourites. The thing about wide angle lenses is that you can be very creative with them.

Good luck with your new purchases.

Thanks, now the problem is whether my skills can use this new baby properly or not.

 

[htngwilliam]

Price of new EOS 60D collapses below $1000. Canon is clearing stocks now before the launch of EOS 70D.

Below $1000 definitely a good buy for its performance

 

[Jedi]

Below $1000 definitely a good buy for its performance

Some shops are selling at $800++. What will happen to the resale market? :sweat:

 

[alwaysjerricky]

B&S in CS has a lot of 60D selling $700+ lately

 

[billheng]

Alternatively, Canon 70D with new Sigma 18-35 f1.8 for even more creative potential.

this is what i'm looking at. to upgrade my long overused, over-abused 500D XD

 

[huatman]

A Hands-On Preview on the 70D from TheCameraStoreTV
Canon EOS 70D Hands-On Preview - YouTube

Another one which feature the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens
http://youtu.be/8H-X4vJXbkU

 

[raydio]

A Hands-On Preview on the 70D from TheCameraStoreTV
Canon EOS 70D Hands-On Preview - YouTube

Another one which feature the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens
Canon 70D Review + Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens preview - YouTube

Live view focusing promises to be a great feature on this camera.

 

[freebird75]

Yup. from the few videos i've seen, the live view absolutely rocks. Hope to get a chance to play with it soon.

 

[devilcup]

this is what i'm looking at. to upgrade my long overused, over-abused 500D XD

same here! the spec is almost meet all my requirement except for the full frame!

 

[SkyStrike]

same here! the spec is almost meet all my requirement except for the full frame!

then just get the FF :bsmilie: don't think they will replace the the 5 and 6 series that soon.

I was using my 500D till like a couple of months back that I finally decided to go FF instead of another crop body. But the drawback is the amount of lenses I have to sell away and to acquire after the upgrade. (replacing EF-S with EF lenses)

 

[devilcup]

then just get the FF :bsmilie: don't think they will replace the the 5 and 6 series that soon.

I was using my 500D till like a couple of months back that I finally decided to go FF instead of another crop body. But the drawback is the amount of lenses I have to sell away and to acquire after the upgrade. (replacing EF-S with EF lenses)

i only have a few lens with me, kit lens and the 2 in my signature... i am all ready for FF. But do i really need a FF for hobby? well i dun really need it but have one would be gorgeous ... 4K (5D mkIII) vs 1.5K?... hmmm i wonder.

 

[Turbonetics]

same here! the spec is almost meet all my requirement except for the full frame!

I think u should decide first if u need a FF or APSC.

 

[sje4182]

B&S in CS has a lot of 60D selling $700+ lately

If new is $800+ then BNS should be in the $500-$600 region (depending on age, condition, etc.) right? So $700+ still too high....

 

[leowyien]

this is what i'm looking at. to upgrade my long overused, over-abused 500D XD

Same here. Am contemplating between the 7D and the 70D, as I rough out my camera most of the time. I do quite a bit of video, still waiting to see how 70D's video will fare.

/on a side note my 500D weathered downpours and drops here and there :-D/

 

[tipton2010]

I'm thinking to buy 70D and the deal at harvey norman looks good. $2149 with a few freebies. Is there any better deals?

 

[huatman]

I'm thinking to buy 70D and the deal at harvey norman looks good. $2149 with a few freebies. Is there any better deals?

The 18-135 kit set? Last check with some shops in funan, ms color

 

[huatman]

I'm thinking to buy 70D and the deal at harvey norman looks good. $2149 with a few freebies. Is there any better deals?

The 18-135 kit set? Last check with some shops in funan, ms color etc it cost ard $1.8k+ for the 18-135mm kit lens set.

 

[donkuok]

1.8K for the 18-135mm is pretty expensive. Buy online grey set lens is much cheaper. It probably costs you less than $400 for the lens only

 

[huatman]

1.8K for the 18-135mm is pretty expensive. Buy online grey set lens is much cheaper. It probably costs you less than $400 for the lens only

It 18-135 STM IS lens KIT set. Meaning camera with kit lens. Not LENs only.
So far 70D grey set are not worth which almost same price as local set.