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Here It Is: Canon EOS 70D, Just Announced and Ready for Pre-Order
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- Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera body only – $1199 – Amazon | Adorama | B&H
- Canon EOS 70D with 18-55mm Lens – $1349 – Amazon | Adorama | B&H
- Canon EOS 70D with 18-135mm – $1549 – Amazon | Adorama | B&H
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About the most interesting feature, the dual pixel auto-focus, Canon says:
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The EOS 70D features Canon’s all-new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. This game-changing technology will forever change what is possible with a DSLR camera.
Shoot Video Like a Camcorder
The benefits of the groundbreaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF are clearly evident in video shooting, where bringing scenes and subjects into focus is a critical element of the final composition. On the EOS 70D, Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps ensure focus is achieved naturally and precisely, even when switching between subjects. And, combined with the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, subjects in motion are smoothly and consistently tracked – once the EOS 70D locks focus, it doesn’t let go. Plus, with the shallow depth-of-field afforded by EOS optics, your video gains a cinematic ambience.
Product description:
Changing the way users capture still images and video with a DSLR camera, Canon proudly introduces the EOS 70D – a trailblazing powerhouse featuring a revolutionary autofocus technology that unlocks the potential of Live View: Dual Pixel CMOS AF. This game-changing technology allows the EOS 70D to capture video in Live View with smooth and precise autofocus similar to that of a camcorder, complete with the superb image quality that is a hallmark of EOS cameras. Additionally, Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides fast and accurate autofocus during Live View still image capture, enabling you to fully benefit from the freedom of angle allowed by the Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II. Compositional options are now nearly limitless with the two real-world choices of Live View and viewfinder shooting. To further empower the photographer, Canon engineers spent months ensuring that the cutting-edge Dual Pixel CMOS AF on the EOS 70D is compatible with 103? Canon EF lenses, greatly expanding creative possibilities. Built-in wireless technology and the EOS Remote app* further enhance shooting versatility, as well as enable easy sharing. Brilliant image quality is provided by the EOS 70D’s 20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, a first for an EOS camera with an APS-C sized sensor. A powerful DIGIC 5+ Image Processor supports continuous shooting up to 7.0 frames per second, as well as an extended ISO range of 100–12800 (H: 25600) that allows shooting in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Stunning photos can be accomplished using the remarkable 19-point all cross-type AF system with a high precision dual cross f/2.8 center point, and advanced display options available on the Intelligent Viewfinder supply exceptional control. In-camera imaging features like HDR, HDR Backlight Control, Multiple Exposure, Handheld Night Scene, and Creative Filters available in real time help turn even simple images into spectacular photos. Elevating the possibilities of creative expression to extraordinary new heights, the powerful EOS 70D with Dual Pixel CMOS AF places the ability to capture both amazing stills and video right in your hands.
All the specs:
• Canon’s innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables you to shoot video like a camcorder with smooth, fast, and accurate autofocus; lets you enjoy instant and precise autofocus even when shooting stills from a variety of angles with the freedom provided by the Vari-angle LCD; and provides amazing autofocus power with 103 Compatible Canon EF lenses when shooting photos or video.
• Built-in wireless technology allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#, share your images with wireless-enabled Canon cameras, or upload virtually anywhere on your iOS® or Android™ smartphone* with the free download of the EOS Remote app**. Use your smartphone for remote camera control and operation (with the EOS Remote app), or even print your images on a wireless PictBridge certified printer.
• 20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, ISO 100–12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for shooting from bright to dim light and high performance DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for exceptional image quality and processing speed.
• High speed continuous shooting up to 7.0 fps allows you to capture quick action.
• EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for improved continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p), built-in stereo microphone, manual audio level adjustment with attenuator function to reduce audio clipping, and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded movie shooting options.
• Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive experience, flexible positioning, and clear viewing even when outdoors in sunlight.
• 19-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point) with a wide area array for exceptional autofocus performance and greater compositional freedom when shooting with the viewfinder.
• Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display provides approximately 98% field of view, and Multi-Aspect ratio in Live View broadens your choices in composition.
• Expand your creativity with advanced in-camera imaging features like High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight Control, along with seven Creative Filters that can be displayed in real time during Live View shooting.
• Scene Intelligent Auto Mode delivers expertly optimized photos and offers improved scene detection for amazing results when shooting at night.
• Additional features.
# One-time registration required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
* Compatible with iOS version 5.0 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0 or later. Data charges may apply.
** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
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The Next Generation in Live View AF.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The EOS 70D features Canon’s all-new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. This game-changing technology will forever change what is possible with a DSLR camera.
Shoot Video Like a Camcorder
The benefits of the groundbreaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF are clearly evident in video shooting, where bringing scenes and subjects into focus is a critical element of the final composition. On the EOS 70D, Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps ensure focus is achieved naturally and precisely, even when switching between subjects. And, combined with the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, subjects in motion are smoothly and consistently tracked – once the EOS 70D locks focus, it doesn’t let go. Plus, with the shallow depth-of-field afforded by EOS optics, your video gains a cinematic ambience.
Compositional Freedom, Quick and Accurate Live View Focus
For stills, Dual Pixel CMOS AF makes Live View AF precise and faster than ever, freeing the photographer to take advantage of the freedom of angle afforded by the camera’s Vari-angle LCD monitor. Whether capturing images of athletes on the field or kids in the park – with a tripod or handheld and operated from a number of angles and positions – crisp focus can be obtained nearly instantly across a wide shooting area, especially useful for those spontaneous or fleeting shots. And, when composing and shooting in Live View mode, the image, exposure and chosen effects can be previewed before shooting, ensuring better accuracy, increased comfort, and more control from the start.
Compatible with 103 Canon EF Lenses
103 Canon EF lenses are able to fully realize the benefits of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Compatible lenses greatly expand creative and compositional possibilities so users can enjoy a wide range of endeavors made possible through various lenses whether shooting still images or video.
The Genius of Pixel Based AF
Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a cutting-edge Canon technology, made possible by a sophisticated redesigning of the CMOS sensor. Traditionally, image sensors have one photodiode per pixel, but the CMOS sensor on the EOS 70D has two photodiodes per pixel, enabling each pixel on the sensor to both perform phase-difference detection autofocus and capture light – a first for EOS cameras. With phase-difference detection AF, autofocus is achieved quickly and easily on the camera. This unique AF system enables autofocus on 80% of the image plane, vertically and horizontally, and helps ensure virtually no loss in image quality.
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Sophisticated Wireless System.
The simplicity and convenience of wireless technology, built-in
The new EOS 70D incorporates cutting edge wireless technology right into its compact design. The camera’s exposure settings, such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, focus, and shutter can be operated wirelessly using an iOS or Android smartphone* with the free Canon EOS Remote app**. Using a smartphone with the EOS Remote app** installed, you can shoot remotely from a distance, even in Live View mode, for those difficult-to-capture shots; you can also review images on the EOS 70D without having to take it out of the bag, and easily transfer and save images directly from the camera to a smartphone. Full DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatibility means easy sharing between the EOS 70D and other DLNA products, like HDTVs, smartphones and more. Still images can even be transferred between two wireless-enabled Canon cameras over a Local Area Network (LAN). Images and video can be uploaded instantly to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# for easy sharing on social networking sites, and photos can even be printed on a wireless PictBridge certified printer without the need for a PC. Remarkably, the EOS 70D has all of these wireless features without the need for any additional accessories; they’re built right in!
* Compatible with iOS version 5.0 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0 or later. Data charges may apply.
** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
One-time registration required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
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Amazing Capture and Processing Power.
20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor
Offering the highest pixel count of any APS-C sized sensor in EOS history, the EOS 70D camera’s 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor records a massive 5472 x 3648 pixels, perfect for even the biggest enlargements and offering enough resolution for significant cropping while maintaining the detail and essence of the particular scene. 14-bit signal processing ensures excellent tonal gradation and a wide ISO range of 100–12800 (H: 25600) ensures excellent image capture even in dim lighting situations. The EOS 70D camera’s image sensor combines with Canon’s powerful DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for improved data processing speeds, greater noise reduction, and even real-time compensation for chromatic aberration.
14-bit A/D conversion
With 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion, the EOS 70D captures and records images with remarkable gradations and detail in subtle tones and colors, resulting in more realistic and detailed images. By recording up to 16,384 colors per channel, the EOS 70D ensures that the fine detail found in subjects like foliage, sky and water are preserved and recorded with a tremendous level of accuracy, ensuring gorgeous results.
ISO 100–12800 and expandable to 25600 in H mode
Thanks to its DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, the EOS 70D features an expanded ISO range of ISO 100–12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. The EOS 70D, with the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor’s remarkable noise-reduction technology, performs brilliantly in low-light shooting. Used with one of Canon’s EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer, the EOS 70D can record beautiful images even when light sources are scarce.
DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
For a whole new level of performance, the EOS 70D uses a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor. Working with two 4-channel A/D converter front-end processing circuits, and delivering speeds of up to 7.0 fps continuous shooting, the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor improves data processing performance and features algorithms that promote greater noise reduction at higher ISOs. In addition to conventional image processing functions, the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor offers real-time compensation for chromatic aberration in both still and motion images. With the power of this processor, speed improvements are noticeable from the instant the camera is turned on. The stunning results speak for themselves.
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The Speed You Need.
High speed continuous shooting up to 7.0 fps
Capable of shooting up to 7.0 fps during continuous shooting, the EOS 70D is a perfect camera for quick action. Canon’s remarkable shutter, combined with speedy, sophisticated electronics, ensures instant response and performance. A rapidly occurring scene can be captured moment by moment, second by second, so that even the briefest of opportunities are captured in perfect clarity.
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True HD Performance in Your Hands.
EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF and 3–10x Digital Zoom at Full HD resolution
The EOS 70D captures HD video with an impressive level of sophistication, offering phenomenal performance on a DSLR camera. It offers both All-I (UHS-I memory card is required) and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording without interruption. It offers the option of time coding during recording only (Rec Run) or at all times (Free Run), which is useful for multi-camera shoots. It also features improved sound recording adjustment capabilities; the EOS 70D has an internal stereo microphone for enhanced audio capture and a wind filter feature to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors. Sound recording levels can be manually (up to 64 different levels) or automatically controlled, while a built-in attenuator is also provided to reduce audio clipping. For more advanced audio recording, the EOS 70D is compatible with many third-party electret condenser microphones with a 3.5mm diameter plug. The EOS 70D also boasts the advanced Movie Digital Zoom, allowing you to magnify the center of the image by approximately 3x–10x when Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution is set.
The EOS 70D features Movie Servo AF for continuous autofocus tracking of moving subjects while recording video. Combined with the camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, even fast subjects remain crisply in focus. Autofocus is smooth and continuous, and quiet when recording video using one of Canon’s STM lenses. The revolutionary performance of Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF System, the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, and the pleasing depth-of-field provided by the EOS 70D’s optics make it possible to accomplish stunning, cinematic video capture, easily.
Movie Recording Size Total Recording Time
(Approx. min.) File Size
(Approx. MB/min.)
8GB Card 16GB Card
1920 x 1080 30 fps IPB 32 64 235
All-I 11 22 685
25 fps IPB 32 64 235
All-I 11 22 685
24 fps IPB 32 64 235
All-I 11 22 685
1280 x 720 60 fps IPB 37 74 205
All-I 12 25 610
50 fps IPB 37 74 205
All-I 12 25 610
640 x 480 30 fps IPB 97 194 78
25 fps IPB 97 194 78
Video Snapshot
With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS 70D can capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera’s HDMI port. Additionally, stills can be recorded during video shooting simply by pressing the camera’s shutter button. During playback, video clips in an album can be reordered or deleted.
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Sharp and Clear, with Tactile Controls.
Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II with multi-touch operation and Touch AF
The EOS 70D comes with a Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II for shooting videos and stills at a variety of angles, high or low, with up to 180° of rotation. Using capacitive technology similar to today’s popular mobile devices, this screen is touch-sensitive and delivers intuitive touch panel operation. Two-finger touch gestures can be used for zooming or changing images. Menu and quick control settings can be accessed, and focus point and shutter release can be activated with the touch of a fingertip using Touch AF. Displaying fine detail (at approximately 1.04 million dots), this screen is perfect for composing and reviewing images. Thanks to a solid construction between the monitor’s resin-coated cover and the liquid crystal display, reflections are minimized, and the display can be viewed, without glare, from any number of angles. The LCD’s surface is treated with a smudge-resistant coating to minimize fingerprints and maintain a bright, clear image display.
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Fast, Accurate, Phenomenal AF.
19-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point)
The EOS 70D has a high-performance AF system that’s ready for anything. The camera features 19 high precision cross-type AF sensors, all of which can be selected automatically or manually. With cross-type AF points placed throughout a wide area, the EOS 70D’s AF system ensures amazing compositional flexibility whether shooting vertically or horizontally, and is superbly equipped to track the subject, even if movements are erratic or unpredictable. And with its high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point, the EOS 70D delivers a whole new level of focus accuracy when shooting with lenses of f/2.8 or faster. The EOS 70D camera’s AF modes can be customized to suit the situation, helping ensure reliable focus.
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Sophisticated Composition, Simply.
Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display provides approximately 98% field of view
The EOS 70D camera’s Intelligent Viewfinder offers a sharp, bright, approximately 98% field of view with an approximate magnification of 0.95x, a viewing angle of 27.9° and a 22mm eyepoint. Featuring a new coating that reduces reflections and new construction that improves response in cold environments, the EOS 70D’s Intelligent Viewfinder makes it simple to adjust and confirm settings without the risk of missing a beat. The Intelligent Viewfinder uses a transparent LCD to superimpose a customizable combination of focus points and gridlines directly over the image: it displays AF mode, AF points, electronic level, grid, alerts informing when white balance is being corrected and when Spot metering is enabled, and much more. With the EOS 70D’s Intelligent Viewfinder, unlike with other cameras, the photographer has the choice of seeing shooting information or looking only at the scene in front of the camera. The ability to effectively erase all shooting data and turn it back on with the touch of a button gives the photographer the opportunity to concentrate simply on looking and composing the photograph without distraction, a great advantage in numerous shooting situations.
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Amazing Effects for Dramatic and Gorgeous Results.
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
With its High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, the EOS 70D can merge three images of varying exposure in-camera and save them as one final image, capturing a broad range of shadow and highlight detail with stunning tonal range. Adjustable to cover a range of ±3 stops, HDR recording truly expands the parameters of the light and dark detail a camera can actually record, surprising viewers with the range of tones a photograph can accurately recreate.
Multiple Exposure Control
The EOS 70D offers a Multiple Exposure mode for film-like image creation with the convenience of in-camera processing. It offers two different compositing methods for proper exposure and composition: additive or average. Multiple exposure shots from 2 to 9 are stored as one final image and can be taken in both RAW and JPEG shooting modes. A RAW image previously captured by the EOS 70D (3:2 aspect ratio only) can be used as a starting point, and cumulative results can be observed and corrected in real time on the camera’s LCD screen.
Handheld Night Scene mode
Handheld Night Scene mode captures nightscapes with bright highlights and detailed dark areas, delivering results previously difficult without the use of a tripod. By shooting and combining four consecutive shots at a shutter speed fast enough to avoid camera shake, the EOS 70D’s Handheld Night Scene mode makes dramatic nighttime photography simple.
HDR Backlight Control mode
The EOS 70D camera’s HDR Backlight Control mode ensures that backlit subjects are not recorded too darkly. By automatically shooting three consecutive shots at different exposures (underexposed, correctly exposed and overexposed) and combining the images, the final result maintains detail in both the shadow and highlight areas, ensuring the backlit subject is properly exposed.
Seven Creative Filters that can be displayed in real time
To add to the fun and creative possibilities available with the EOS 70D, the camera has seven different Creative Filters that can dramatically alter the mood and visual effect of any particular scene. Creative Filters include Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Fisheye Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Art Bold Effect and Water Painting Effect. Each effect can be applied in three different levels (low, standard and strong), and easily previewed on the LCD panel in Live View. Since the filters can be applied to the image after shooting, it’s easy to try several effects on the same shot during post-process.
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Complex Functions Made Simple.
Scene Intelligent Auto mode
The EOS 70D features Scene Intelligent Auto mode, which incorporates a number of Canon technologies to deliver the best possible exposure. Joining Picture Style Auto, Automatic Lighting Optimizer, Automatic White Balance, Autofocus, and Automatic Exposure, Scene Intelligent Auto mode analyzes the image, accounting for faces, colors, brightness, moving objects, contrast, even whether the camera is handheld or on a tripod, and then chooses the exposure and enhancements that bring out the best in any scene or situation.
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Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
The EOS 70D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses and including the STM series optimized for video shooting. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer help to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light; STM lenses even feature a stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous autofocus while capturing video. With an array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS 70D camera.
Multi Shot Noise Reduction
To enhance its already admirable high ISO shooting capabilities, the EOS 70D camera features an intelligent Multi Shot Noise Reduction tool that reduces noise even further than the camera’s sensor and the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor do. With Multi Shot Noise Reduction activated, the camera takes four consecutive shots, merges and aligns them. This eliminates more noise than the camera’s traditional Noise Reduction filter, with little or no apparent resolution loss. Moving subjects are even optimized to minimize subject blur! Thanks to this clever feature, high ISO shooting has never looked better.
Lens Aberration Correction
The EOS 70D features lens correction tools that compensate for lens characteristics that can affect overall image quality. The EOS 70D camera’s Peripheral Illumination Correction feature corrects light falloff in the corner of the image according to the characteristics of the lens being used. It even has correction data for a number of popular lenses stored in its memory. With the chromatic aberration correction tool, distracting color fringing can be corrected at the time of shooting.
Feature Guide
To help explain the specific function of features found on the EOS 70D, the Feature Guide displays a simple description helpful in determining the applicability for the situation at hand. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during mode dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions. It appears automatically when a function is selected – a lifesaver when trying to determine the best mode or function for the next picture. The feature guide works automatically by default, and can be disabled easily through the camera’s menu.
GPS Compatible
With the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2 attached to the hot shoe or the digital terminal, the EOS 70D can record location, including latitude, longitude and altitude, and has the ability to track the trajectory of movement with its logging function, perfect for photographers on the go. An electric compass records the camera’s orientation during each shot, and world time information is recorded through GPS syncing.
Image Rating
To help organize images recorded to the camera’s storage, the EOS 70D makes it simple to rate individual images from one star to five. Therefore, image browsing, printing and slide shows can be based upon those ratings.
Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards
The EOS 70D uses popular SD, SDHC, SDXC, and is even compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I), memory cards. Compact and available in large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the camera’s compact design.
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[SPECIFICATIONS]Type Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
Recording Media SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card
* Compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) memory cards and Eye-Fi cards (Built-in wireless LAN cannot be used simultaneously with Eye-Fi cards).
Image Sensor Size (Format) Approx. 22.5mm x 15.0mm (APS-C)
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type CMOS Sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 20.2 Megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 20.9 Megapixels
Pixel Unit 4.1µm square
Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust Deletion Feature (1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
• Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
• Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking approx. 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking approx. 5 sec.).
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
• The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
• The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning
Recording System
Recording Format Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and EXIF 2.30
Image Format Still: JPEG: JPG, RAW: CR2 (Canon Raw 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording Yes
File Size 3:2 Aspect Ratio
Large: Approx. 20.0 Megapixels (5472 x 3648);
Medium: Approx. 8.9 Megapixels (3648 x 2432);
Small 1: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (2736 x 1824);
Small 2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280);
Small 3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 20.0 Megapixels (5472 x 3648);
mRAW: Approx. 11.2 Megapixels (4104 x 2736);
sRAW: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (2736 x 1824)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Large: Approx. 17.7 Megapixels (4864 x 3648);
Medium: Approx. 7.9 Megapixels (3248 x 2432);
Small 1: Approx. 4.4 Megapixels (2432 x 1824);
Small 2: Approx. 2.2 Megapixels (1696 x 1280);
Small 3: Approx. 0.31 Megapixels (640 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 17.7 Megapixels (4864 x 3648);
mRAW: Approx. 10.0 Megapixels (3648 x 2736);
sRAW: Approx. 4.4 Megapixels (2432 x 1824)
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Large: Approx. 16.8 Megapixels (5472 x 3072);
Medium: Approx. 7.5 Megapixels (3648 x 2048);
Small 1: Approx. 4.2 Megapixels (2736 x 1536);
Small 2: Approx. 2.1 Megapixels (1920 x 1080);
Small 3: Approx. 0.29 Megapixels (720 x 408)
RAW: Approx. 16.8 Megapixels (5472 x 3072);
mRAW: Approx. 9.5 Megapixels (4104 x 2310);
sRAW: Approx. 4.2 Megapixels (2736 x 1536)
1:1 Aspect Ratio
Large: Approx. 13.3 Megapixels (3648 x 3648);
Medium: Approx. 5.9 Megapixels (2432 x 2432);
Small 1: Approx. 3.3 Megapixels (1824 x 1824);
Small 2: Approx. 1.6 Megapixels (1280 x 1280);
Small 3: Approx. 0.23 Megapixels (480 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 13.3 Megapixels (3648 x 3648);
mRAW: Approx. 7.5 Megapixels (2736 x 2736);
sRAW: Approx. 3.3 Megapixels (1824 x 1824)
File Numbering The following three types of file numbering methods can be set:
(1) Continuous numbering
* The numbering of captured images will continue even after you replace the camera’s card.
(2) Auto reset
* When you replace the camera’s card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image on the card.
(3) Manual reset
* Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
* In Basic Zone modes, “Auto” is set automatically.
* In Creative Zone modes, you can select or set the Picture Style.
* Default settings for [User Defined 1-3] are [Auto].
Backup Recording Not Available
White Balance
White Balance Settings Auto, Preset (Daylight; Shade; Cloudy, Twilight, Sunset; Tungsten light; White Fluorescent Light; Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° – 10,000°K), Color Temperature (Approx. 2,500° – 10,000°K)
Auto White Balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation • Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
• Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
* Correction based on the current WB mode’s color temperature.
Color Temperature Information Transmission Provided
Viewfinder
Type Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism)
Coverage Approx. 98% vertically and horizontally (with eye point approx. 22mm)
Magnification/Angle of View Approx. 0.95x / 27.9° (50mm lens at 8, -1m-1 dpt)
Eye point Approx. 22mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (dpt)
Focusing Screen Fixed
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information • AF information
AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode
• Exposure information
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning
• Flash information
Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light
• Image information
Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card information
• Composition information
Grid, electronic level
• Alert symbol
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type TTL secondary image-forming, phase-difference detection with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points 19-point cross-type AF
All AF points are cross-type at f/5.6.
Center AF point is cross-type at f/2.8.
AF Working Range Center AF Point: EV -0.5 to 18*
Other AF Points: EV 0 to EV 18*
* At room temperature and ISO 100, based on Canon’s testing standards
Focusing Modes 1) Autofocus
• One-Shot AF
• Predictive AI Servo AF
• AI Focus AF
* Switches between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF
2) Manual focus
AF Point Selection Modes (1) Manual selection
(2) Auto selection
* Automatically set in Basic Zone modes.
Selected AF Point Display Indicated by translucent liquid crystal display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
AF-assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft. / 4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft. / 3.5m at periphery
* With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead.
* Compatible with AF assist-beam (intermittent firing) of 320EX, 270EX II and 270EX flashes.
Exposure Control
Metering Modes TTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor:
1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
2) Partial metering (center, approx. 7.7% of viewfinder)
3) Spot metering (center, approx. 3.0% of viewfinder)
4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems Creative Zone
(1) Program AE (shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE
(3) Aperture-priority AE
(4) Manual exposure
(5) Bulb
(6) Custom shooting mode
Basic zone
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE / non-shiftable)
(2) Flash OFF
(3) Creative Auto
(4) Special Scene
1) Portrait
2) Landscape
3) Close-up
4) Sports
5) Night Portrait
6) Handheld Night Scene
7) HDR Backlight Control
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index) For Stills:
Manual setting range of ISO 100–12800, expansion to ISO 25600 equivalent
Shooting Mode ISO Settings
Auto, Flash OFF, Creative Auto ISO 100–6400
Scene Modes Portrait, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, HDR Backlight Control mode ISO 100–6400
Landscape ISO 100–1600
Handheld Night Scene ISO 100–12800
P, Tv, Av, M ISO 100–12800*1
B ISO 400*1
With flash ISO 400*1, 2, 3, 4
*1: Depends on the minimum and maximum of Auto ISO setting.
*2: If shooting in bright light results in overexposure, the ISO speed can be set as low as ISO 100.
*3: Auto, Night Portrait and Handheld Night Scene are excluded.
*4: If you use bounce flash with an external Speedlite in the Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports or P modes, the ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 400–1600.
Exposure Compensation (1) Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
(2) AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* Manual exposure compensation and AEB can be set in combination.
* AEB is set in the following sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. If AEB is used with the self-timer, three continuous shots will be taken regardless of the current drive mode.
* Number of bracketed shots: 2, 3, 5 or 7 settable with C.Fn.
AE Lock (1) Auto AE lock
* In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
* Enabled with the AE lock button (Press again to update.) in all metering modes.
Shutter
Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds • 1/8000 to 30 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-Timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Shutter Time Lag (1) During SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.065 sec.
* About 0.1 sec. in case of silent shooting.
(2) Time lag between simultaneous SW-1/SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.14 sec.
* About 0.18 sec. in case of silent shooting.
* Time lag with the aperture stopped down by 3.5 stops or less (Excludes AF operation time).
Built-in Flash
Type Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror
Guide Number Approx. 39.4 ft./12m (at ISO 100)
Flash Coverage Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 27mm in 135 format)
Flash Exposure Compensation Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
External Speedlite Flash
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE lock
Flash Exposure Compensation ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock Provided
PC Terminal Not Provided
External Flash Settings (1) External flash function setting
* Flash firing, E-TTL II auto flash system, flash mode, wireless master, zoom, sync setting, flash exposure compensation, FEB, and clear setting.
* With the 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT, radio wireless transmission control is possible.
(2) External flash C.Fn setting
* The actual setting options for (1) and (2) will differ depending on the Speedlite used.
Drive System
Drive Modes (1) Single shooting
(2) High-speed continuous shooting
(3) Low-speed continuous shooting
(4) Silent single shooting
(5) Silent continuous shooting
(6) 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control
(7) 2-sec. self-timer/Remote control
Continuous Shooting Speed (Up to approx.) High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 7.0 fps
* At 1/500 sec. or faster shutter speed, and at the maximum aperture (varies depending on the lens)
Low-speed continuous shooting: Max approx. 3.0 fps.
Silent continuous shooting: Max approx. 3.0 fps.
Maximum Burst Based on 8GB memory Card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 40 Shots
RAW: Approx. 15 Shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots
Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 Shots
RAW: Approx. 16 Shots
RAW + JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots
* Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style).
* At ISO 12800, maximum burst will greatly decrease due to internal processing.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing (1) AF operation with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, One-shot AF
i. Face Detection plus Tracking AF
ii. FlexiZone – Multi
* 31 zones
* AF at the touched zone
iii. FlexiZone – Single
(2) TTL secondary image-forming, phase-difference detection with AF operation, One-shot AF
i. Manual selection: Single point AF
ii. Manual selection: Zone AF
iii. Auto selection: 19-point AF
* Automatically set in Basic Zone modes
(3) Manual focus
* Manual focusing by enlarging images by approx. 5 to 10 times
Metering Modes Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.
(1) Evaluative metering (315 zones)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 10.3% of Live View screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.6% of Live View screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
* AE lock possible. The active metering time can be changed.
Metering Range EV 1 – 18 (with Dual Pixel CMOS AF at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)
Grid Display Three grids provided:
(1) Grid 1: 3 vertical and 3 horizontal lines
(2) Grid 2: 6 vertical and 4 horizontal lines
(3) Grid 3: 3 vertical and 3 horizontal lines + diagonal
Exposure Simulation Provided
Silent Shooting Provided (Mode 1 and Mode 2)
Video Shooting
File Format MOV:
Movie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
* Variable (average) bit rate
Audio: Linear PCM
* Meta information is embedded in the MOV file (no separate THM file)
File Size Recording Size:
[Full HD]1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25 fps/24 fps):
235 MB/min. with IPB compression
685 MB/min. with All-I compression
[HD]
1280 x 720 (60 fps/50 fps):
205 MB/min. with IPB compression
610 MB/min. with All-I compression
[SD]
640 x 480 (30 fps/25 fps):
78 MB/min. with IPB compression
* If the file size exceeds 4GB, a new file will be automatically created.
** See following section for actual frame rates.
Frame Rates 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 25p / 24p (23.976)
1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p
640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p
Continuous Shooting Time
Based on 8GB Memory Card
[1920 x 1080]30 fps/25 fps/24 fps:
32 min. with IPB compression
11 min. with All-I compression
[1280 x 720]
60 fps/50 fps:
37 min. with IPB compression
12 min. with All-I compression
[640 x 480]
30 fps/25 fps:
97 min. with IPB or All-I compression
* The maximum recording time is limited to 29 min. 59 sec.
** See Frame Rates section for actual frame rates
Focusing Dual Pixel CMOS AF
(1) One-shot AF
(2) Servo AF
(3) Manual Focus
* Magnify the image by approx. 5x or approx. 10x and focus manually.
AF using AF point selection:
i. Face Detection plus Tracking AF
ii. FlexiZone – Multi
* 31 zones
* AF at the touched zone
iii. FlexiZone – Single
Exposure Control (1) Program AE for movie shooting
* In Basic Zone modes, P, Av, and Tv modes
* Shutter speed 1/30 – 1/4000 sec. (Signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.
(2) Manual exposure
* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps.
Exposure Compensation Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)
* For movies, exposure compensation will not be applied beyond ±3 stops even if the exposure compensation has been set beyond ±3 stops.
* For still photo shooting, the exposure compensation can be set and applied up to ±5 stops.
LCD Monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor with Touch Panel LCD (capacitive type)
Monitor Size Wide 3.0-inch (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high)
Pixels Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness Control Adjustable to one of seven levels
Coating Anti-smudge, anti-reflection coating
Interface Languages 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Playback
Display Format • Single image display
o Single image, basic information, detailed information, histogram
• Index display
o 4-image index, 9-image index
• Jump display
o 1/10/100 images, by date, by folder, movies only, stills only, by rating
Highlight Alert With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink
Histogram Brightness / RGB
Quick Control Function
Items When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below:
* The settable functions depend on the shooting mode.
(1) Viewfinder shooting:
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, exposure compensation/ AEB, flash exposure compensation, Picture Style, White balance, White balance correction/White balance bracketing, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Metering mode, AF operation, Drive mode/Self-timer, image-recording quality, Flash firings, Ambience-based shots, Light/scene-based shots, Special scene modes, and wireless LAN connection.
(2) Live View shooting:
Scene Setting, AF method, Drive mode, Metering mode, Image-recording quality, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Creative Filters, Flash firing, Ambience-based shots, Light/scene-based shots, and Background blurring/sharpening.
(3) Movie shooting:
AF Method, Drive mode, Movie-recording size, Digital zoom, White Balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Video Snapshot.
When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below:
(1) During still photo playback:
Image protect, image rotate, rating, Creative Filters, resize, Cropping, and image jump with Main Dial
(2) During movie playback:
Image protect, rating, and image jump with Main Dial
Image Protection & Erase
Protection Erase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images on the card
Erase Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images in folder, erase all images on a card, or erase only unprotected images
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
* Movies cannot be printed.
Digital Print Order Format
DPOF System Complies to DPOF Version 1.1
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images Not Provided
Customization
Custom Functions 23 Custom Functions settable with the camera
Custom Controls (camera controls/buttons customization) The following camera controls can be customized by assigning the desired function: Shutter button halfway pressing, AF-ON button, AE lock button, Depth-of-field preview button, Lens AF Stop button, SET button, Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller
My Menu Registration Up to six items from top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered
Interface
USB Terminal • For personal computer communication and PictBridge (Hi-Speed USB)
• Audio (stereo)/video (NTSC/PAL) output
• To connect a GP-E2 GPS Receiver
* When connected via interface cable, GP-E2 cannot be used with Wi-Fi® functions simultaneously.
*When GP-E2 is connected via hot shoe, Wi-Fi® functions and GP-E2 can be used simultaneously.
* PC communication and direct printing cannot be performed when Wi-Fi® functions are used.
Video Out Terminal HDMI Type C (Switches automatically to suit the resolution)
Video output: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p
* Switches automatically to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to suit the TV
Power Source
Battery Battery Pack LP-E6 x1
* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, AC power is possible.
* With Battery Grip BG-E14, it is possible to use two Battery Pack LP-E6 units.
Battery Life (1) Camera Body Only, LP-E6 x1
Shooting Method Temperature Possible Shots (Approx.)
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Viewfinder Shooting 73°F / 23°C 1300 920
32°F / 0°C 1200 850
Live View Shooting 73°F / 23°C 230 210
32°F / 0°C 210 200
(2) Using Battery Grip BG-E14
Shooting Method Power Source Temperature Possible Shots (Approx.)
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Shooting LP-E6 x1 Same as (1)
LP-E6 x2 73°F /23°C 2600 1840
32°F / 0°C 2400 1700
Size-AA/LR6 Alkaline Batteries 73°F / 23°C 490 320
32°F / 0°C 90 50
Live View Shooting LP-E6 x1 Same as (1)
LP-E6 x2 73°F / 23°C 460 420
32°F / 0°C 420 400
Size-AA/LR6 Alkaline Batteries 73°F / 23°C – –
32°F / 0°C – –
Battery Check Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON
Battery level indicated in 6 levels.
Power Saving Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses
* [Auto power off] settable to 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min., 30 min., or disable
Date/Time Battery Built-in secondary battery
It is not replaceable by the user. It recharges when LP-E6 is loaded or when the AC adapter is connected. Without any recharging, the backup battery can maintain the date/time for approx. 3 months. The backup battery takes approx. 8 hours to be fully recharged.
Startup Time Approx. 0.15 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.
Approx. 139.0 x 104.3 x 78.5mm
Weight Approx. 26.7 oz. / 755g (W Model: CIPA standard)
Approx. 23.8 oz. / 675g (W Model: Body only)
Operation Environment
Working Temperature Range 32–104°F / 0–40°C
Working Humidity Range 85% or less
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