Canon EOS 70D Review (Digital Camera Review)

Digital Camera Review posted their review of Canon’s latest mid-range APS-C DSLR, the [shoplink 14246]Canon EOS 70D[/shoplink]. Image quality for stills is good, as much as the other features of the 70D, but where the EOS 70D really excels is the Dual Pixel Auto-Focus, especially when it comes to video. In the conclusion they write:

Switch the 70D into video mode […] and all bets are off. While the 60D didn’t offer continuous AF for video capture, the 70D does so, and does so with a vengeance. Continuous AF shooting video with the 70D is simply the best DSLR performance I have ever had my hands on, regardless of camera brand. I don’t shoot a lot of video with my personal DSLRs, but the AF system of the 70D has the potential to make even a video novice like me look like they know what they’re doing. Canon has had good video image quality for a while now in their DSLRs, but the introduction of this AF system raises their video performance to another level.

The pros according to the reviewer:

  • Good still image quality
  • Good ISO noise performance
  • Latest generation processing engine and technology
  • Touchscreen monitor offers quick control response
  • Exceptional DSLR video performance due to continuous AF

Sample pics and test charts can be seen here, images of the camera here. Final rating 4.5/5.

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Canon EOS 70D Reviewed by dpreview

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It took some time but now dpreview’s review of the EOS 70D is online. The review goes over 19 pages, and covers anything you may want to know about the 70D. Some excerpts from the conclusion:

  • High ISO shots are quite usable, even above ISO 6400
  • […] the 70D’s Dual Pixel AF offers the most impressive Movie and Live View autofocus we’ve seen from a true SLR.
  • With a solid build, good grip, and balanced feel, the 70D has controls well-arrayed for quick access
  • […] it appears [image quality has] improved, with a lower noise floor and lower noise overall than the 60D, and good image quality in both bright and low light.
  • Video quality is very good, made better primarily by the 70D’s Dual Pixel AF. Combined with either of the new STM kit lenses, autofocus is smooth, quiet and accurate most of the time.
  • […] crafted for the enthusiast photographer than its predecessor, the Canon EOS 70D is an excellent blend of control and quality in a tight, reasonably affordable package. Anyone looking for better autofocus in video mode need look no further, as the 70D’s Dual Pixel AF offers the most advanced phase-detect autofocus on the market
  • Overall, the Canon EOS 70D exceeded our expectations in the autofocus department, and satisfied our needs as a quality enthusiast camera for a wide variety of shooting situations.

The game changing feature of the 70D is the Dual Pixel AF, dpreview has two pages dedicated to this feature. dpreview gave the 70D an overall score of 83% and their Gold Award.

 

Canon Deals: Refurbished EOS 7D ($920), EOS 6D w/ Accessories ($1573), and Rebates for the EOS 70D

B&H has refurbished Canon EOS 7D on sale for $919.95. Not bad for a still outstanding DSLR.

Adorama, on  the other hand, offers instant rebates and/or mail-in rebates on various EOS 70D kits – click here to see them all. Instant rebates go up to $300, mail-in rebates up to $400. These rebates expire October 31st at midnight.

And it is still Adorama that has a cool EOS 6D bundle for $1573. The bundle includes: SanDisk 16GB Class 10 memory card, a spare battery, Manfrotto 394 Aluminum 4 Section Photo-Movie Monopod, and a camera bag – all for $1573. Please note that the price shows up after checkout.

May We have Your Attention: Another Bunch of Excellent Canon Deals (Hot 6D Deal, 70D)

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Uh, it’s deals time since a few days. May this be the Sony full-frame mirrorless effect? Fact is, Canon’s full-frame gear is consistently discounted since some days. And I am not talking just about eBay deals. The major, authorized Canon dealers are as well discounting the 5D3 and 6D.

Let us start with authorised Canon reseller B&H. They have some pretty interesting deals live (in addition to these 5D3 deals), all come with the accessories displayed in the pics above and get a MIR rebate.

  • This is hot: Canon EOS 6D body only and SanDisk 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Canon 200DG Deluxe Gadget Bag,Oben ACM-2400 4-Section Aluminum Monopod, and aWatson LP-E6 extra Battery for $1573 (click here). No mail-in rebate, just $1573 that show up after check-out.

  • Canon EOS 6D with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS Lens and PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper , and SanDisk 16GB Extreme Class 10 – $1999 (click here) after a $400 mail-in rebate (final price shows up after checkout)

  • Canon EOS 70D DSLR Kit with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens and PIXMA Pro-100, photo paper , and SanDisk 16GB Extreme Class 10 – $1249 (click here) after a $300 mail-in rebate (final price shows up after check-out)

Not bad, eh? These are good times to get a Canon full-frame DSLR, or the awesome EOS 70D with Dual Pixel AF. I bought my 70D w/ 18-135mm for shy of $1200 with no printer, memory card and bag.

Have a great day or evening or morning wherever you are!