Camera Labs is working on the Canon EOS 70D review, it is in progress but comes with lots of information and AF test videos. They write:

Putting aside the new Dual Pixel AF system for a moment, the EOS 70D represents a fair upgrade over its predecessor. It offers a more capable 19-point AF system, faster continuous shooting, built-in Wifi, broader viewfinder coverage, a touch-screen, the choice of movie compression, deeper bracketing and AF micro-adjustment. Considering the minor refresh that became the EOS T5i / 700D, the EOS 70D represents a significant move forward by Canon. Indeed it brings the 70D close to what’s offered by the EOS 7D, surpassing it in some respects, and having us speculate what the company has up its sleeve for a possible successor in the semi-pro category.

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Adorama is  shipping the Canon EOS 70D – click here for kits and options.

Canon EOS 70D price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Alone in Iceland is a video shot by André Öberg using a Canon EOS 7D and the lenses listed below. André’s description:

Alone, I drove almost 3.500Km, hiked around 100km, met lots of people and have seen unbelievable landscapes. Putting those 19 days in four minutes and a half was the most difficult part.
Travelling to Iceland is an overwhelming life experience, and I definitely want to come back.

Gear:
– Canon 7D
– Canon 17-55mm 2.8 – Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM – GoPro Hero 3 (only used in the car shots)

 

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Canon will release a Facebook enabled PowerShot N camera later in September. The camera will have a dedicated “share” button, i.e. you can connect to Facebook and share pics over a WiFi connection. Nice!

Core specs (from B&H’s product page):

• 12.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• 8x f/3.0 Optical Zoom Lens
• 28-224mm Focal Length Equivalency
• 2.8″ Capacitive Tilt-Touch LCD Panel
• 1080p Full HD Video Capture
• Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
• One-Touch Mobile Device Connect Button
• Creative Shot Mode

Canon Powershot N price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA