Canon EOS 70D officially announced!

Ranger187 wrote in post #16161569
They already have an 8D in the works.... Why not wait for the 10D?

Hey you can get a 10D now.

mojodawg wrote in post #16161609
Hey you can get a 10D now.

I was waiting for Zim to get that first. But I'm sure he will love the airless weight of it.

Just ordered the 70D! Let the countdown begin! Also got the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8.

I just looked into pre-ordering on Amazon and they have a note they will likely not be able to fulfill all orders... is this typical?

Where did you see that? I ordered a couple hours ago and didn't see that, and still don't. Body only?

mojodawg wrote in post #16161525
True, but the last thing I want to lug around is another piece of hardware just for video. I like taking shots of my kid at soccer and I like taking video clips too. I refrain from video all the time because of the lack of continuos AF in this type of environment. I would probably use the video feature a lot more on the 70D.

So if you were go on to canon's web site and buy a new body today, would you choose the 70D for $1199 or the 7D for $1499?

You'll get no argument from me that the video on a DSLR is useful if you want to occasionally shoot video and don't want to lug around a dedicated video camera. However, that said, camcorders these days are small, so the burden isn't what it once was.

Between the 70D and 7D, I'd probably opt for the 7D even if it were a couple of hundred more than the 70D, because it looks to be more generally capable as a still camera.

But in reality, you can get a 7D for $900 or thereabouts these days (used, of course), and you probably won't be able to touch that price with a 70D for quite some time. That's just a natural advantage of a camera that's been on the market for a few years.

jhayesvw wrote in post #16161528
I used to agree with this but if you want to make cinematic type videos with shallow DOF or dont want to carry around a DSLR and a camcorder then I think this new AF for the 70d will make the DSLR useful for video. FINALLY.

Oh, it will. But it still won't be as ergonomically good for video as a camcorder.

And you can get camcorders that take interchangeable lenses and use a large sensor these days. See, e.g., the Sony NEX-VG30. Admittedly, it's more expensive than the 70D, but you get far superior ergonomics for it.


If you won't use a camcorder as your primary camera for your still shots, why would you use your DSLR as your primary camera for video?

kcbrown wrote in post #16162837
But in reality, you can get a 7D for $900 or thereabouts these days (used, of course), and you probably won't be able to touch that price with a 70D for quite some time. That's just a natural advantage of a camera that's been on the market for a few years.

No doubt, and even the 60D at below $600 new is a spectacular buy. It makes a tough decision for someone who wants to upgrade from an xxxd series. The prudent choice would be to get a 60D and use the extra $600 to upgrade or add a new lens, but the 70D features are hard to ignore.

So, I will put this question out to the people here...
Are the features on the 70D worth the premium of $600 over the 60D?

(For argument sake, lets say that the IQ and high-iso noise reduction are about the same or only incrementally better as they have been historically between the xxd models.)

kcbrown wrote in post #16162847
Oh, it will. But it still won't be as ergonomically good for video as a camcorder.

And you can get camcorders that take interchangeable lenses and use a large sensor these days. See, e.g., the Sony NEX-VG30. Admittedly, it's more expensive than the 70D, but you get far superior ergonomics for it.


If you won't use a camcorder as your primary camera for your still shots, why would you use your DSLR as your primary camera for video?

Agree. I've used my T4i for a little video and unless you're using it for specific things like a documentary or maybe product shots or interviews it's really not very practical. Like for shooting video on the go on a vacation. PITA. Camcorders are much more practical. I'm not saying the 70D video capabilities aren't going to be great it's just that the practicality of using a DSLR for non-professional type activities is really problematic IMO.

kcbrown wrote in post #16162847
If you won't use a camcorder as your primary camera for your still shots, why would you use your DSLR as your primary camera for video?

As far as ergonimics, the dslr with a flip screen is about the same as a camcorder. Nobody puts them to their eye anymore. Its all done with the screen.
So using a dslr with great AF , shallow DOF, that I already have with me, can switch to stills in 1 second is better than a normal camcorder.

I own a 7d so I don't use it for video much but if it had the new dual pixel stuff I would.

One big advantage of a camcorder is the zoom is massive though.

mojodawg wrote in post #16161609
Hey you can get a 10D now.

Future tech indeed! I took this with the 10D and it's amazing AF system!

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/vertigo235/8245​026749/

vertigo235 wrote in post #16163173
Future tech indeed! I took this with the 10D and it's amazing AF system!

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/vertigo235/8245​026749/
Simply The Best by vertigo235, on Flickr

Which just goes to show that there's still much to be said for proper technique, real world practical knowledge and experience. This is a very nice shot vertigo - it really captures the essence of the pooch.

I'm all for tech advances, but sometimes people get just a little too hung up on the gear and forget that it's really the guy or gal behind the lens. My first dSLR was the 5Dc. I now have the Mark 3 but that orginal still does a great job even though the tech is 8 years old.

Thankse sapearl, honestly that shot proves that it's much more about the glass than the body. That was a 70-200 f2.8L (non IS) and the 10D with AI Servo on the center point. The ole 10D had no problem keeping up with him at full speed.

New sample pics?
http://www.canonwatch.​com …ith-ef-s-60mm-f2-8-macro/

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