Reading these comments really irritated me. Nikon fanboys saying the D7000/7100 have better image quality. Canon fanboys saying image quality doesn't matter etc. 1. Its all about the kind of glass you put on the body...both cameras are capable of amazing images and the differences after post will be negligible. 2. To say image quality in PHOTOGRAPHY doesn't matter has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Seriously.
I bought EOS 70d a week ago with 18-135stm kit lens. It is amazing how quick and accurate focus is for stills and video. Paired with Tokina 11-16 and my old Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM as well as with primes it retains accuracy in live view auto focus and noise is not problem at all (sure ext mic is sometimes necessary). Amazing camera! Thank you for very nice and accurate review.
Haha, I was waiting for someone to notice it. Yeah, it's my old computer that is used now basically as a server backup device. I have about 10TB of backup storage in the computer and that's it. We will see how long it keeps running for.
Shoot RAW first. Then in Adobe lightroom, I just boosted the shadows 100% and lowered the highlights. That's about it. I think I added some clarity and made a small exposure adjustment as well as tuned the black and white slider. The RAW file is posted at my website under this review at learningcameras so feel free to download it and practice. Hope that helps.
Yep. There is no aperture priority mode or shutter priority mode in video. I have a video showing this on my website or you can search through my recent videos. If you follow the link in the description of this video, you will see a link for that article.
So are you talking about getting some instruction on how to navigate the settings, getting out of auto mode and exploring manual modes, manually selecting focus points and focus settings...things like that?
I do, it just might take them a while. I wish Magic Lantern had a bigger team but they don't. It will likely be 6 months to a year before you see anything other than alpha nightly builds from ML. I hope they can get a hold of this camera soon
When shooting video, the Aperture priority and shutter priority modes are disabled. Everything works for photo. I don't shoot those modes in video often but they don't exist on the 70D but they do work on my 5D Mark III
Excellent presentation! I have the Canon 70D, but for a simple amateur like me, who's better in shot composition than the technical aspect of a camera, it's a little overkill. However, I shot a few award winning photos, so I'm happy.
They are both very close in image quality but the D7100 might take a slight edge because the low shadow noise is really helpful when pushing the shadows in post. Feature wise, I love the D7100 for photos with a dual SD card slot, very rugged body, great AF system, and sensor crop mode. The Canon 70D shines for its live view, articulating screen, wifi, and also great AF. For video, the Canon 70D wins hands down because of the great live AF and ability to change aperture. Hope that helps.
DXO tests sensors by looking for noise levels in the shadows during the dynamic range tests and iso tests. Nikon does exhibit lower floor noise even at low ISO in the shadow areas than Nikon. It is usually not seen in a photograph but it can be measured in a Sensor test. I wouldn't worry about DXO scores. However, if you are shooting landscapes where you need to maximize the dynamic range, Nikon usually comes out on top with very deep nice looking shadows and blacks levels with little noise.
haha, I'm with you. I have the 70D and the 5D3 and when it comes to video, I fight with myself on which one to bring with me. Just as you said though, the 70D has great AF but lacks to the full frame sensors in low light and image quality. When I'm shooting video, I take the 70D with me 7/10 times. When it comes to photos, I take the 5D3 with me 10/10 times. With the 6D to the 70D, for videos i'd take the 70D 8/10 times and for photos i'd take the 6D 8/10 times. I might save $ and get the 70D
having a 60d and being use to the menu button on the right side,it was nice to discover that you can use the "set " button the same way as you would the menu ,meaning you actually have 2 positions for the menu button!!
Hey, I would either go with the 60D or save your money and find a T3i on a huge sale. The differences between the T3i and T4i are small unless you need a touch screen. The 60D does have a nicer body, some extra controls, a better build which will last you longer, a top LCD screen, and some other features that are great to have. Hope that helps.
It does not in video...it does in photo mode. For video, aperture priority and shutter priority act like the regular 'p' mode so it does not have those modes. I don't normally use those in video but the 5D3 for example does have that ability while shooting video.
The AF on the 6D is only an issue if you like to use focus points other than the center point. The further out from the center of the frame you like to shoot, the worse it will be. The 6D is better for landscapes and in low light thanks to the full frame sensor, but unfortunately you will just have to learn to live with the AF and other weaknesses of the 6D. I did feel that Canon really crippled the 6D in many ways, way more even than the 70D but the FF sensor still makes for better images
Both cameras are great for sports though I might give a slight edge to the D7100 with one rather large exception. The burst mode in the D7100 will get you a max of 6 frames before slowing down to 1fps. If you shoot bursts longer than 1 second, get the 70D. If you don't need to rattle off frames at 6+fps for 2-3 seconds, the D7100 might be a better choice. Having dual card slots, the sensor crop mode, and a better built body, are all great for sports. Consider the Tamron 70-200 2.8 as well.
The 70D is a worthy update to the 60D in every way. You could save some money and instead of getting an L lens, look at some of the other great lenses on the market that are just as good. The Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC is great, the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, and on the cheap end, the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-f/4 are all great lenses for less. They are extremely sharp, built well, and will serve you well. Let me know what lenses you were looking at and I can point you in the right direction.
Not quite to that level. It looks like color noise has been reduced in the 70D from what I am used to but general grain still shows more than on my 5D3. I'd say the 5D has almost a 1 stop advantage although the 70D is probably close to what the 5D Mark II offered.
Yep, the easiest way to get it is to hit the Q menu button and select it from there. I just wish I could assign it to one of the other buttons since I use it a ton
The tech you need to do what you want to do is fast approaching. The solution will be 4K RAW video recording. With 4K RAW video, you would just shoot the entire thing as a video and then be able to pull 4K RAW stills from the video. The only issue is finding a medium on shutter speeds but for slow moving weddings, it is certainly possible. 4K is high enough for large prints and RAW will still give you great editing. For now, you can't do photo/video at the same time on the same camera perfectly
The T4i and 60D will be very close in image quality but the 60D is a much better built body, bigger body with a 2nd screen, and has more buttons/options for quick changing settings if you are a manual shooter. You can find the 60D right now for almost what the T4i gets so I would probably take the 60D over the T4i. The 70D is a worthy upgrade to the 60D and although image quality is only slightly improved, almost everything in the camera is upgraded. If you have the money, the 70D is great.
Yes, it is still an excellent camera with a great 19pt all cross type focus system. I would say the Nikon D7100 does have a slight edge on the still camera side of things by offering 24MP, no AA filter leading to sharp results, and dual SD card slots. But the Canon 70D has some features to make up for this such as great live view, top notch live view and movie AF, WiFi for wireless shooting and retrieving images, as well as great video performance.
Very close for video. You could also check out Magic Lantern for the T3i which is a firmware that runs on the memory card and gives you access to additional features on the camera. In low light, the T3i at 1600 ISO would handle close to the 6D at 3200 ISO for example. The 6D also has some other features and the full frame sensor will give you a bit more dynamic range but the T3i or a 70D with a good lens will give you great image quality
My issue is that the 5D2 would be near worthless when you try to sell it in a couple years so factor that in. It's a tough choice for stills. The 5D2 full frame sensor will give you better color & dynamic range but the 70D focus system is better and you get wifi. The 5D2 is also a much better built body. My fear is that you would lose about $500+ in value after owning the 5D2 and it will be TOUGH to sell in 2+ years where you would lose far less if you got a 6D or 70D and it will sell easily
The end result of an in camera HDR will be a jpeg image which is why I usually combine the images in post. But maybe i'll play around with the in camera HDR to see how it works.
Yep, the 70D would be a great camera for what you are looking for. I am hoping the team at Magiclantern will get a hold of this camera and make it even better and I'm sure they will soon. The 70D is probably one of the best video cameras for short films for under $2000 right now. But, it is not perfect and it is not super sharp, does have moire, and doesn't have great dynamic range. But it still offers great usability and performance with an easy workflow.
This camera will only be slightly better than the T3i in low light (though there are plenty of other improvements). The only way to get massively better is to go with a full frame camera such as the 6D. Otherwise, get lenses with wider apertures (like the new Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 I just reviewed) so you don't have to shoot at high ISO that much and maybe get a battery power LED light. Amazon has some decent ones starting at $35.
Congrats! I would get the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-f4. It is really sharp, has stabilization, solid build quality, and even (slight) macro abilities. It also has a wider aperture and a great range. Those superzooms like the 18-200 do not have a wide aperture which will make shooting in dimly lit places really tough and also are not very sharp. It is simply impossible to make a really sharp lens through that large of a zoom range. Also consider a Canon 50mm 1.8 or if you can afford it, the Canon 50mm 1.4
The Nikon does come off as a bit more of a pro body than the Canon 70D so you are right on. There are advantages to both cameras so it is a tough choice if you don't already own any gear. I think the 70D has more useful features that you will find yourself using more often such as the flip screen, AF in live view, great video, wifi for accessing images on a mobile device & remote triggering. While few people ever really USE the magnesium body, sensor crop mode, and dual sd cards
Nice RAW samples; thank you. Good handling review as well. I remember a lot of reviewers disliking the buttons on the 60D but do not remember reading of anyone complaining of rain damage, so it sounds like an acceptable trade off for a $1200 body.
If you are almost always shooting at ISO 1600+, then I might get the 6D. Otherwise, get a nice wide f2.8 zoom or a good f1.4 prime lens with the savings and go with the 70D
If you are shooting in decent light, get the 70D. The 5D3 will not be a huge advantage to you unless you are shooting at ISO 1600 or higher. The 70D will in these cases give you great video and even give you AF if you need it for a fraction of the cost. Plus, the flip screen could be nice to frame yourself. The small advantages to the 5D3 would not be enough to justify the extra cost for what you are doing. Save the $ and get the 70D
From what I've gathered over the months here is what often is repeated. Image quality on the D7100 is undebatably better, even video image quality is superior. The D7100 is a stronger and superior body, one should be able to shoot with it in the craziest of thunder storms. They are both just as great focusing machines in well lit conditions perhaps slight edge to the 70d but the d7100 is far better focusing in low light situations. The 70d can shot faster but its files are lower resolution, dropping to crop mode with the D7100 and a good card make it faster than the 70d, although now we are lower resolution on the D7100. The 70D live view focus just rocks. My attempt to simplify a choice between the d7100 vs the 70d is it really comes down to is how important is a finer more convenient video focus machine vs a superior and better built image taking machine.
I do agree with you, fro DSLR crop sensor Camera, absolutely I would like to grab the Nikon D7100 for Best Photography, Videography is really different thing.
Probably because they are both great cameras. If you can go to the store and play with them, do it because the bodies are very different. But as a straight up quality comparison, I would pull out the D7100 for macro or landscape work while I would pull out the Canon 70D as my general camera or for sports and video. Even if you don't shoot professional video, the Canon 70D is a great video camera for taking video of the family. Each one has things about it I like and things that drive me nuts
I would not get the 18-135 kit lens. I would either wait for a killer deal on the Canon 24-105mm (about $600-$700 US is a good deal) or I would look at the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-f4 OS. The Sigma will not work on a full frame camera but if you are just now getting the 70D, you probably will not have a FF camera for a while if ever. The Sigma will give you more on the wider end, a wider aperture, stabilization, and it is very sharp. Then later, you could upgrade to a good 24-70 f2/8
The new Sigma 17-70 is a much better lens than the older 17-50. I used to have that lens too and it was noisy and not extremely sharp (though still great compared to the EXPENSIVE Canon 17-55 2.8). But having a constant f2.8 aperture was nice. I would probably lean towards the 17-70 and combine that with a prime lens like the Sigma 30mm 1.4, Canon 50mm 1.4 or Canon 50mm 1.8 for when you need a wide aperture. Plus you get the great range of the 17-70 and f/4 is not too bad at all for a zoom.
It would be a starting point. You would probably be better off with a full frame camera but the 70D would work. The best for this might be the Nikon D800 right now although it is more expensive. The Nikon D7100 would also work just as well as the Canon 70D. I mostly shoot Canon but for product photography, the Nikon cameras are great because they are high resolution with great dynamic range.
Canon 70D. Leaps ahead of the Nikon when it comes to video (not really for quality but for usability) and while I do prefer some things on the D7100 for photography such as dual SD cards and slightly better build quality, none of those are mandatory for most people. The GH3 offers great video quality for the price but has some usability issues, a limited supply of lenses, and Panasonic does not offer anything higher end so you have few upgrade options. Canon has the 5D3 and Nikon the D800
Re: your comment @ 6:39, I found out that there is an option in the settings to download either a downsized version (for quicker download) or the original size. By default this was set to a smaller/downsized version so I ended up having half of my photo library from earlier years of ownership in a downsized version :-(. Since then I've set the setting to download original size into the phone, so I get a best picture resolution files as the camera intended to be used for... but I can't be bothered re-downloading all the old stuffs...
No it does not. To shoot slow motion on the 70D you would need to slow it down in post. The best way would be to shoot at 60fps and slow it down to 30fps or 24fps in post. The 70D does shoot 60fps but only at 720p and not the full 1080p.
Hey, so the video will for sure be better than the Sony video camera you have been using. Audio however will not be any better and you would likely want a better mic if you care about audio. The RODE Video Mic is one of the most popular but you can find others for less. Battery is still likely over 3 hours for video which is probably better than what you are used to. Images taken during video recording will be JPEG at reduced resolution so not as good as shooting in photo mode.
Yeah, the 70D does apparently have decent weather sealing with o-rings and seals in most areas. However, the body is still mostly a high end plastic and not a full metal chassis like the 7D so it may not survive a drop in the same way. There is a video showing the 7D being thrown down a concrete stare case, frozen in a freezer overnight, and lit on fire and it still took a picture...I doubt the 70D would survive such torment. Then again, I hope you don't do that to your cameras :)
Pro review, excellent review. Everyone should make reviews as informative and educative as this. Congrats & Thanks!!! I can't wait to see your review for the 7D upgrade from Canon (Rumor has it it'll be in 2014).
Great video man! I bought the 70D a while back but this video showed up on my recommended feed. I was only going to watch the first minute or so. Watched the entire thing. Nice job.
Hands down get the 70D. There is really only one thing I miss from the 7D and that is the spot focus. The focus points on the 70D are larger making it difficult to focus on a small area such as a ring or eye. I have both cameras and while the 7D does have a faster burst mode (8fps vs 6 for the 70D) you can hardly notice. Both are fast. The 7D is built a better (like a tank) while the 70D is a bit more plastic but it is good enough. Everything else is better on the 70D. I hardly use the 7D now
Really? I don't see white balance as an option on mine. What are you doing that I am not? There are about 5-6 options for the 'set' button in the middle of the thumb dial but none of them are white balance.
Loved my 60D when I got it (still do) but since I got my 70D, I haven't the old. The 70D does everything the 60D and does it better along with many USABLE upgrades. It even brings back the micro adjust auto focus from the 50D that 60D didn't adopt. And I agree with earlier response that the Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC is a really nice piece of glass. Haven't tried the Sigma yet but will be ordering soon.
Great review. I have purchased the 70D and used it briefly on a holiday. One thing I noticed is that in video mode the AF really struggles in low light, sometimes even losing focus in a static scene after having captured focus. I did not try playing with the settings in this instance. Perhaps a higher ISO would have helped. In any way it is something you might want to touch upon in future reviews. Otherwise it is just great in many respects. I did not find the rear dial pad problematic to use.
Not for video. If you go to AV or TV in video, it just puts the camera in auto mode. I was talking about the video when I said that. For photos, you absolutely get AV and TV
LearningCameras.com ah ok i get what you mean, do you really need it for video though, i mean surely once youve set your shutter speed to double you frame rate (just for optimal cinematic effect) then you can just use the mode dial wheel to adjust apeture and the top one for iso if needed
AWx51 I have never used AV or TV when I am behind the camera. But sometimes I'm not behind the camera (such as when I shoot weddings and setup unmanned B cameras) and on those, I would prefer to have the shutter go a bit higher than to overexpose the picture when the sun decides to come out on a cloudy day (this happened).
Great review, I'm just very confused about this camera's ISO performance. At 12:10 you show that red wheel and it looks very clean up to ISO 3200 or so, but then at 14:10 you show us other images and say ISO 6400 is not useful. I'm confused as to when you refer to the 7D and when to the 70D. Thanks for the review.
Cool review.... For a second, it sounded like you were beating up on the Canon 70D, but as I listened more, I really enjoyed your presentation. It seemed sincere and honest and you were calling it like you saw it. If u viewed it as a limitation or a shortcoming or a even a must have or ideal feature, you said so while at some time giving credit where credit was due.... Nice review.
Hi, at 17:25 you mentioned this camera has no aperture-priority mode, nor shutter-priority mode. Would this mean this camera is not one of those that can do "cinematography" style videos? If so, can you recommend your preferred one that can?
No aperture priority or shutter priority for video (it has it for photos). You can still shoot full manual which is what I would do almost always so you can do cimematography style videos. However, I like aperture priority for when I am using the camera as a second camera and I can't be there to change settings when a cloud comes out. Then it is great for the camera to adjust the shutter speed depending on the lighting. The 70D is probably one of the best video cameras under $1500 and you only get better by going to the Canon 7D Mark II or GH4 in the $1700 range. I should be getting the new Samsung NX1 which is only $1500 and might produce some awesome videos so stay tuned for that.
I just purchased the Canon 70D but I'm now having second thoughts! I am considering the GH3 now. Can you please tell me which one I should go with? Which camera has better auto focusing? I Will be using it to shoot workout videos, vlogging and food prep! Thank you so much!
The Canon 70D has way better AF than the GH3...and even the new GH4 from the tests I have seen. The dual pixel tech used in the Canon 70D is the best AF I have seen from a camera other than a full time video camera. I would go with the 70D if you need the best AF and maybe look at the GH3, GH4 or Sony A7s if the AF is less important. Those cameras have OK AF but it is not consistent enough to rely on.
LearningCameras.com Thank you for the reply! I might go with the GH3 because the AF isn't extremely important for me. Video quality is and the GH3 seems to do well in that area.
Great review! I have a question that I really hope you'll answer. I am looking for a camera that will give me great video results. I have been using a camcorder for the last few years and am now looking to step it up so I can those great results that a camcorder can't seem to get. I got a t3i on a great sale, but the noise I got in low light was not something I was impressed with. If this camera is great with low light, or if you could recommend another camera that is, please let me know. Thanks
Great review. Every one else just talks forever about the same one thing, the video AF. I am thankful for how in depth you got in this review. I was hoping that in a future video that you could talk about the in camera HDR function. What modes it can be used in, how it compares to a PC edit and if it is strictly jpeg or if it uses raw. Thus far i can only get into HDR via the "C" Cp mode. I have no control over the aperture or shutter.
Nice review! I'm a Nikon/Sony/Fuji shooter, and I was seriously thinking to expand to Canon world with the 70D mainly because of the articulated screen, the new AF system (for video) and the faster fps. However I'm a bit disappointed by the DXOMARK score. How will you comment such result there?
I am very impressed with the camera. It seems to have gone way past my 60D. I am most interested in the Video side, as I like the flexibility it offers. Very good review, you covered many points of interest
Most of the things you've mentioned regarding the design and buttons are the same on the 60D, they just didn't change anything about them and haven't upgraded them.
Really good review. Good job. Did not sound brand-biased like others. Can you please make a comparison between 6D and 70D? I am looking at these cameras because they are both new releases ( i consider the 5D mark 2 already obsolete, even though it's a full frame).
Erm,the wifi,after you register with your phone once,the next time you want to connect it,just enable ur wifi in ur camera and it will connect automatically(provided the wifi in ur phone is on all the time,it will automatically connect to the wifi of the canon).Btw,why email the photos to yourself when you can just download it to your phone?
For the past week I've been trying to decide what to buy. I am a beginner in photography and, after calculating my budget I came to 70d or d7100. I mostly like to take pictures of architecture, nature and landscapes, probably some macro as well. I am not very interested in filming that much. So which one would you recommend? Both the nikon and the cannon seem awesome and I honestly cannot decide. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work. Cheers.
Hey, thanks for watching! For what you are shooting, the Nikon D7100 may be the best fit. Neither are bad but the D7100 with a greater dynamic range and lack of an AA filter leading to super sharp images (assuming you have good lenses) and a high resolution sensor. The Canon 70D offers wireless tethering with the built in wifi which can be great for when you place the camera in difficult to reach places but image performance with landscapes and macro would be better on the Nikon D7100. Just stay away from the kit lens if you want decent results. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4 are some great quality lenses for example.
LearningCameras.com Thanks a lot for the answer. After looking on some websites, several people reported that the Nikon 7100 has problems when used with an external flash. Since budget is a bit tight, I can't afford the body, good lenses and a flash at the same time, so I will purchase one gradually. Others reported that the display has problems with the pixels, while some said they got oily stains. Since this will be my first DLSR, I am wondering if it's hard to clean to the oil stains and what can I do to avoid them. Once again thanks for your answer and your time and keep up the good work. There are a lot of things which I learn from your work.
Laurentiu Ion Hey, I didn't have any issues with oil of the screen on my D7100 but I did have oil issues with my Nikon D600. They are somewhat difficult but risky to clean and you would probably want to send it in to have it done. Once you get the hang of it, it isn't a big deal but you can destroy your sensor if you are not careful which is a big deal. Have not seen any issues with external flashes and those are usually fixed via a firmware update within 1-3 months. Oil stains are usually from a leaky shutter mechanism and can't be avoided. Dust/dirt can accumulate on the sensor as well which can be avoided by only changing lenses in clean environments (not at a beach for example) and being very careful to do it quickly and with the lens opening pointing down to make it tough for dust to settle on the sensor. You can also save some money getting a 3rd party flash system. Yongnuo makes some good flashes for CHEAP (YN-560). I have had no issues with them either. They even make radio triggers like the 603 series which work well for off camera flash. I would try to buy at least 1 decent prime lens (30mm, 35mm, or 50mm) with a wide aperture of at least f2 if not 1.4. They are not too expensive and you will get amazing pictures vs the cheap zoom kit lenses.
Is the noise performance pretty comparable to the 6D or 5D3? I know that full frame will have an advantage in noise performance due to the sensor size , but you stated that it is very good. I hope it is because the only reason I dislike aps-c sensors is because of low noise performance of previous canon models.
Hey, I'm in the market for my first camera. My price range is right around that of the 70D, which seems like the best for me. I'm going to really focus on video, and every once in a while pictures. The videos are going to be short film, action shorts, and effect heavy videos. Do you think the 70D would satisfy my needs, or should I look for a different camera?
Iwork for a newspaper here in Bermuda I bought it as a back up back up for journalism my other cams are 1dx and 5d mark 3 and its been great especially when i want to grab a quick video
Thanks. I did find all of the information on HDR on the CD/PDF instructions on page 172, it is not in the paper manual. You have to have jpg only. If any raw is on, the HDR option is greyed out. I also bracket for my HDR, but am moving from an old D1000, so i wanted to give this a go to see what it was like. I still prefer post work, but if i just need a quick shot, its nice to have the option.
Hi, I have a Canon EOS 70d, which i often use with the EF 50mm 1.8 and the EF 85mm 1.8, they are quiet good for portraits, but once I work in a very small studio I just can't get nice and larger pictures, then when I need shoots at least over knee length - and I need it often once I work with fashion photography, i have to change to my Canon EFS 18-55mm, it's then only one I have beside the two other ones I've mentioned before, but I'm just not happy with the results with this 18-55mm, specially when it comes to sharpness... Could you please suggest me a lens for my purpose, not forgetting I'm shooting in a not more than 25 square meters room :-/ thanks
Sure, take a look at: Sigma 30mm f1.4: amzn.to/1stmjgi or If you want a zoom that's better quality than the 18-55mm, go with the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4: amzn.to/1rYcgBT Both of those are great quality glass and should work better with your space.
I'm switching from a Nikon D5200 to Canon 70D, what are you thoughts? I shoot small portrait sessions, street/event photography, and landscape sometimes. Thanks for everything you do brother!
So for those applications, I would be looking at the Nikon D7100 as it has better image quality, more pro features, and better build than the Canon 70D. Where the Canon shines is when using the back LCD in live view. Then the articulating touch screen, dual pixel AF, and the ability to change aperture while in live view stand out. For video, you have to use live view so the Canon 70D tends to be better for that even though the video quality of the D7100 is just as good. But for your use, I would look at the D7100. Plus it is on a huge sale right now...cheapest I have ever seen for $897! Amazon: amzn.to/1FI4Ndh B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/927106-REG/nikon_d7100_dslr_camera_body.html/BI/19484/KBID/11716/kw/NID7100/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xNID7100 Hope that helps! Enjoy
I don't fancy SD cards. CF are my favorites. When it comes to Nikon DSLRs, I don't like the fact that if you accidentally press the "delete" button it erases the photo. What I like about Nikon is the mechanical control of the aperture blades.
But I just got to know that plugging the HDMI would disable the LCD live view. So I guess it will be practical only if you're using an ext. monitor as well. But in that case it might be easier to get a good quality ext. sound recorder.
ooppss, Guess I wasn't paying close attention there. Still having trouble understanding auto focusing. Is there another video going in depth re. focusing? Thank you logan
A couple other questions... I believe I read it correctly that I can snap pictures while shooting video... will the pictures taken in this manner be as high a quality as pictures taken when not shooting video? What kind of battery life can I expect when shooting video.... I know you said it was lower then you are used to but how long would it last shooting video?
Reading these comments really irritated me. Nikon fanboys saying the D7000/7100 have better image quality.
Canon fanboys saying image quality doesn't matter etc.
1. Its all about the kind of glass you put on the body...both cameras are capable of amazing images and the differences after post will be negligible.
2. To say image quality in PHOTOGRAPHY doesn't matter has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Seriously.
Daniel Stewart WTF Cannon is Best all time 💕💕💕💕
I bought EOS 70d a week ago with 18-135stm kit lens. It is amazing how quick and accurate focus is for stills and video. Paired with Tokina 11-16 and my old Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM as well as with primes it retains accuracy in live view auto focus and noise is not problem at all (sure ext mic is sometimes necessary). Amazing camera! Thank you for very nice and accurate review.
It was filmed on a Canon 5D Mark III. Glad the video helped!
Haha, I was waiting for someone to notice it. Yeah, it's my old computer that is used now basically as a server backup device. I have about 10TB of backup storage in the computer and that's it. We will see how long it keeps running for.
Shoot RAW first. Then in Adobe lightroom, I just boosted the shadows 100% and lowered the highlights. That's about it. I think I added some clarity and made a small exposure adjustment as well as tuned the black and white slider. The RAW file is posted at my website under this review at learningcameras so feel free to download it and practice. Hope that helps.
Probably first real professional review on utube.
Yep. There is no aperture priority mode or shutter priority mode in video. I have a video showing this on my website or you can search through my recent videos. If you follow the link in the description of this video, you will see a link for that article.
So are you talking about getting some instruction on how to navigate the settings, getting out of auto mode and exploring manual modes, manually selecting focus points and focus settings...things like that?
I do, it just might take them a while. I wish Magic Lantern had a bigger team but they don't. It will likely be 6 months to a year before you see anything other than alpha nightly builds from ML. I hope they can get a hold of this camera soon
When shooting video, the Aperture priority and shutter priority modes are disabled. Everything works for photo. I don't shoot those modes in video often but they don't exist on the 70D but they do work on my 5D Mark III
Excellent presentation! I have the Canon 70D, but for a simple amateur like me, who's better in shot composition than the technical aspect of a camera, it's a little overkill. However, I shot a few award winning photos, so I'm happy.
They are both very close in image quality but the D7100 might take a slight edge because the low shadow noise is really helpful when pushing the shadows in post. Feature wise, I love the D7100 for photos with a dual SD card slot, very rugged body, great AF system, and sensor crop mode. The Canon 70D shines for its live view, articulating screen, wifi, and also great AF. For video, the Canon 70D wins hands down because of the great live AF and ability to change aperture. Hope that helps.
DXO tests sensors by looking for noise levels in the shadows during the dynamic range tests and iso tests. Nikon does exhibit lower floor noise even at low ISO in the shadow areas than Nikon. It is usually not seen in a photograph but it can be measured in a Sensor test. I wouldn't worry about DXO scores. However, if you are shooting landscapes where you need to maximize the dynamic range, Nikon usually comes out on top with very deep nice looking shadows and blacks levels with little noise.
haha, I'm with you. I have the 70D and the 5D3 and when it comes to video, I fight with myself on which one to bring with me. Just as you said though, the 70D has great AF but lacks to the full frame sensors in low light and image quality. When I'm shooting video, I take the 70D with me 7/10 times. When it comes to photos, I take the 5D3 with me 10/10 times. With the 6D to the 70D, for videos i'd take the 70D 8/10 times and for photos i'd take the 6D 8/10 times. I might save $ and get the 70D
having a 60d and being use to the menu button on the right side,it was nice to discover that you can use the "set " button the same way as you would the menu ,meaning you actually have 2 positions for the menu button!!
Hey, I would either go with the 60D or save your money and find a T3i on a huge sale. The differences between the T3i and T4i are small unless you need a touch screen. The 60D does have a nicer body, some extra controls, a better build which will last you longer, a top LCD screen, and some other features that are great to have. Hope that helps.
It does not in video...it does in photo mode. For video, aperture priority and shutter priority act like the regular 'p' mode so it does not have those modes. I don't normally use those in video but the 5D3 for example does have that ability while shooting video.
The AF on the 6D is only an issue if you like to use focus points other than the center point. The further out from the center of the frame you like to shoot, the worse it will be. The 6D is better for landscapes and in low light thanks to the full frame sensor, but unfortunately you will just have to learn to live with the AF and other weaknesses of the 6D. I did feel that Canon really crippled the 6D in many ways, way more even than the 70D but the FF sensor still makes for better images
Both cameras are great for sports though I might give a slight edge to the D7100 with one rather large exception. The burst mode in the D7100 will get you a max of 6 frames before slowing down to 1fps. If you shoot bursts longer than 1 second, get the 70D. If you don't need to rattle off frames at 6+fps for 2-3 seconds, the D7100 might be a better choice. Having dual card slots, the sensor crop mode, and a better built body, are all great for sports. Consider the Tamron 70-200 2.8 as well.
The 70D is a worthy update to the 60D in every way. You could save some money and instead of getting an L lens, look at some of the other great lenses on the market that are just as good. The Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC is great, the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, and on the cheap end, the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-f/4 are all great lenses for less. They are extremely sharp, built well, and will serve you well. Let me know what lenses you were looking at and I can point you in the right direction.
Not quite to that level. It looks like color noise has been reduced in the 70D from what I am used to but general grain still shows more than on my 5D3. I'd say the 5D has almost a 1 stop advantage although the 70D is probably close to what the 5D Mark II offered.
You need to update this. You can download files in full resolution from the WiFi feature.
Yep, the easiest way to get it is to hit the Q menu button and select it from there. I just wish I could assign it to one of the other buttons since I use it a ton
The tech you need to do what you want to do is fast approaching. The solution will be 4K RAW video recording. With 4K RAW video, you would just shoot the entire thing as a video and then be able to pull 4K RAW stills from the video. The only issue is finding a medium on shutter speeds but for slow moving weddings, it is certainly possible. 4K is high enough for large prints and RAW will still give you great editing. For now, you can't do photo/video at the same time on the same camera perfectly
Great video has given me a insight on what to expect from the 70D
The T4i and 60D will be very close in image quality but the 60D is a much better built body, bigger body with a 2nd screen, and has more buttons/options for quick changing settings if you are a manual shooter. You can find the 60D right now for almost what the T4i gets so I would probably take the 60D over the T4i. The 70D is a worthy upgrade to the 60D and although image quality is only slightly improved, almost everything in the camera is upgraded. If you have the money, the 70D is great.
Yes, it is still an excellent camera with a great 19pt all cross type focus system. I would say the Nikon D7100 does have a slight edge on the still camera side of things by offering 24MP, no AA filter leading to sharp results, and dual SD card slots. But the Canon 70D has some features to make up for this such as great live view, top notch live view and movie AF, WiFi for wireless shooting and retrieving images, as well as great video performance.
Good Video, thank you so much. I am definitely buying this camera!
Very close for video. You could also check out Magic Lantern for the T3i which is a firmware that runs on the memory card and gives you access to additional features on the camera. In low light, the T3i at 1600 ISO would handle close to the 6D at 3200 ISO for example. The 6D also has some other features and the full frame sensor will give you a bit more dynamic range but the T3i or a 70D with a good lens will give you great image quality
My issue is that the 5D2 would be near worthless when you try to sell it in a couple years so factor that in. It's a tough choice for stills. The 5D2 full frame sensor will give you better color & dynamic range but the 70D focus system is better and you get wifi. The 5D2 is also a much better built body. My fear is that you would lose about $500+ in value after owning the 5D2 and it will be TOUGH to sell in 2+ years where you would lose far less if you got a 6D or 70D and it will sell easily
The end result of an in camera HDR will be a jpeg image which is why I usually combine the images in post. But maybe i'll play around with the in camera HDR to see how it works.
Yep, the 70D would be a great camera for what you are looking for. I am hoping the team at Magiclantern will get a hold of this camera and make it even better and I'm sure they will soon. The 70D is probably one of the best video cameras for short films for under $2000 right now. But, it is not perfect and it is not super sharp, does have moire, and doesn't have great dynamic range. But it still offers great usability and performance with an easy workflow.
Best review on 70D so far.
This camera will only be slightly better than the T3i in low light (though there are plenty of other improvements). The only way to get massively better is to go with a full frame camera such as the 6D. Otherwise, get lenses with wider apertures (like the new Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 I just reviewed) so you don't have to shoot at high ISO that much and maybe get a battery power LED light. Amazon has some decent ones starting at $35.
Congrats! I would get the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-f4. It is really sharp, has stabilization, solid build quality, and even (slight) macro abilities. It also has a wider aperture and a great range. Those superzooms like the 18-200 do not have a wide aperture which will make shooting in dimly lit places really tough and also are not very sharp. It is simply impossible to make a really sharp lens through that large of a zoom range. Also consider a Canon 50mm 1.8 or if you can afford it, the Canon 50mm 1.4
The Nikon does come off as a bit more of a pro body than the Canon 70D so you are right on. There are advantages to both cameras so it is a tough choice if you don't already own any gear. I think the 70D has more useful features that you will find yourself using more often such as the flip screen, AF in live view, great video, wifi for accessing images on a mobile device & remote triggering. While few people ever really USE the magnesium body, sensor crop mode, and dual sd cards
Nice RAW samples; thank you. Good handling review as well. I remember a lot of reviewers disliking the buttons on the 60D but do not remember reading of anyone complaining of rain damage, so it sounds like an acceptable trade off for a $1200 body.
If you are almost always shooting at ISO 1600+, then I might get the 6D. Otherwise, get a nice wide f2.8 zoom or a good f1.4 prime lens with the savings and go with the 70D
If you are shooting in decent light, get the 70D. The 5D3 will not be a huge advantage to you unless you are shooting at ISO 1600 or higher. The 70D will in these cases give you great video and even give you AF if you need it for a fraction of the cost. Plus, the flip screen could be nice to frame yourself. The small advantages to the 5D3 would not be enough to justify the extra cost for what you are doing. Save the $ and get the 70D
From what I've gathered over the months here is what often is repeated. Image quality on the D7100 is undebatably better, even video image quality is superior. The D7100 is a stronger and superior body, one should be able to shoot with it in the craziest of thunder storms. They are both just as great focusing machines in well lit conditions perhaps slight edge to the 70d but the d7100 is far better focusing in low light situations. The 70d can shot faster but its files are lower resolution, dropping to crop mode with the D7100 and a good card make it faster than the 70d, although now we are lower resolution on the D7100. The 70D live view focus just rocks. My attempt to simplify a choice between the d7100 vs the 70d is it really comes down to is how important is a finer more convenient video focus machine vs a superior and better built image taking machine.
I do agree with you, fro DSLR crop sensor Camera, absolutely I would like to grab the Nikon D7100 for Best Photography, Videography is really different thing.
Probably because they are both great cameras. If you can go to the store and play with them, do it because the bodies are very different. But as a straight up quality comparison, I would pull out the D7100 for macro or landscape work while I would pull out the Canon 70D as my general camera or for sports and video. Even if you don't shoot professional video, the Canon 70D is a great video camera for taking video of the family. Each one has things about it I like and things that drive me nuts
I would not get the 18-135 kit lens. I would either wait for a killer deal on the Canon 24-105mm (about $600-$700 US is a good deal) or I would look at the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-f4 OS. The Sigma will not work on a full frame camera but if you are just now getting the 70D, you probably will not have a FF camera for a while if ever. The Sigma will give you more on the wider end, a wider aperture, stabilization, and it is very sharp. Then later, you could upgrade to a good 24-70 f2/8
Wow great review these types of reviews the best man just straight up talking to us no crazy editing no fancy shit
The new Sigma 17-70 is a much better lens than the older 17-50. I used to have that lens too and it was noisy and not extremely sharp (though still great compared to the EXPENSIVE Canon 17-55 2.8). But having a constant f2.8 aperture was nice. I would probably lean towards the 17-70 and combine that with a prime lens like the Sigma 30mm 1.4, Canon 50mm 1.4 or Canon 50mm 1.8 for when you need a wide aperture. Plus you get the great range of the 17-70 and f/4 is not too bad at all for a zoom.
It would be a starting point. You would probably be better off with a full frame camera but the 70D would work. The best for this might be the Nikon D800 right now although it is more expensive. The Nikon D7100 would also work just as well as the Canon 70D. I mostly shoot Canon but for product photography, the Nikon cameras are great because they are high resolution with great dynamic range.
The HDMI does bring audio so I guess that could work. I'm not sure what HDMI audio adapter you might use but if you have any ideas, let me know
Canon 70D. Leaps ahead of the Nikon when it comes to video (not really for quality but for usability) and while I do prefer some things on the D7100 for photography such as dual SD cards and slightly better build quality, none of those are mandatory for most people. The GH3 offers great video quality for the price but has some usability issues, a limited supply of lenses, and Panasonic does not offer anything higher end so you have few upgrade options. Canon has the 5D3 and Nikon the D800
Hello Dan, I really enjoy your reviews. Keep up the good work. I have made some purchases because your reviews.
Re: your comment @ 6:39, I found out that there is an option in the settings to download either a downsized version (for quicker download) or the original size. By default this was set to a smaller/downsized version so I ended up having half of my photo library from earlier years of ownership in a downsized version :-(.
Since then I've set the setting to download original size into the phone, so I get a best picture resolution files as the camera intended to be used for... but I can't be bothered re-downloading all the old stuffs...
It does, but during video, they are disabled. For photos everything works as advertised.
No it does not. To shoot slow motion on the 70D you would need to slow it down in post. The best way would be to shoot at 60fps and slow it down to 30fps or 24fps in post. The 70D does shoot 60fps but only at 720p and not the full 1080p.
Yes, but they function the same as auto if you are shooting video. It is also in the manual. If you are shooting photos, they function perfectly.
Hey, so the video will for sure be better than the Sony video camera you have been using. Audio however will not be any better and you would likely want a better mic if you care about audio. The RODE Video Mic is one of the most popular but you can find others for less. Battery is still likely over 3 hours for video which is probably better than what you are used to. Images taken during video recording will be JPEG at reduced resolution so not as good as shooting in photo mode.
Yeah, the 70D does apparently have decent weather sealing with o-rings and seals in most areas. However, the body is still mostly a high end plastic and not a full metal chassis like the 7D so it may not survive a drop in the same way. There is a video showing the 7D being thrown down a concrete stare case, frozen in a freezer overnight, and lit on fire and it still took a picture...I doubt the 70D would survive such torment. Then again, I hope you don't do that to your cameras :)
Pro review, excellent review. Everyone should make reviews as informative and educative as this. Congrats & Thanks!!! I can't wait to see your review for the 7D upgrade from Canon (Rumor has it it'll be in 2014).
Rumor has it
I received my Canon EOS 70D yesterday. I am such an amateur. This is my first DSLR ever so it will take a while before I really can take proper shots.
Great and detailed review! But where is promised comparison against 5D3 and 7D?
I can't find it on your channel..?
Great video man! I bought the 70D a while back but this video showed up on my recommended feed. I was only going to watch the first minute or so. Watched the entire thing. Nice job.
Thank your for a great review. I like the fact that you touched on the difference in silent mode between MKIII and the 70D. Good to know.
Hands down get the 70D. There is really only one thing I miss from the 7D and that is the spot focus. The focus points on the 70D are larger making it difficult to focus on a small area such as a ring or eye. I have both cameras and while the 7D does have a faster burst mode (8fps vs 6 for the 70D) you can hardly notice. Both are fast. The 7D is built a better (like a tank) while the 70D is a bit more plastic but it is good enough. Everything else is better on the 70D. I hardly use the 7D now
Filmed on the Canon 5D3
Really? I don't see white balance as an option on mine. What are you doing that I am not? There are about 5-6 options for the 'set' button in the middle of the thumb dial but none of them are white balance.
Great review. I purchased the 70D for shooting video for an instructional DVD. Do you think Magic Lantern will allow for audio controls?
Great review, I especially enjoyed the attention to haptics and Canon's weird button layout and design choices.
Loved my 60D when I got it (still do) but since I got my 70D, I haven't the old. The 70D does everything the 60D and does it better along with many USABLE upgrades. It even brings back the micro adjust auto focus from the 50D that 60D didn't adopt. And I agree with earlier response that the Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC is a really nice piece of glass. Haven't tried the Sigma yet but will be ordering soon.
Great review. I have purchased the 70D and used it briefly on a holiday. One thing I noticed is that in video mode the AF really struggles in low light, sometimes even losing focus in a static scene after having captured focus. I did not try playing with the settings in this instance. Perhaps a higher ISO would have helped. In any way it is something you might want to touch upon in future reviews.
Otherwise it is just great in many respects. I did not find the rear dial pad problematic to use.
there is aperture priority mode and shutter priority, they are the Av and Tv modes
Not for video. If you go to AV or TV in video, it just puts the camera in auto mode. I was talking about the video when I said that. For photos, you absolutely get AV and TV
LearningCameras.com ah ok i get what you mean, do you really need it for video though, i mean surely once youve set your shutter speed to double you frame rate (just for optimal cinematic effect) then you can just use the mode dial wheel to adjust apeture and the top one for iso if needed
AWx51 I have never used AV or TV when I am behind the camera. But sometimes I'm not behind the camera (such as when I shoot weddings and setup unmanned B cameras) and on those, I would prefer to have the shutter go a bit higher than to overexpose the picture when the sun decides to come out on a cloudy day (this happened).
i get what you mean, pitty the 70D can do that but its still a very interesting piece of kit
wow... those still photos are flawless!
Great review, I'm just very confused about this camera's ISO performance. At 12:10 you show that red wheel and it looks very clean up to ISO 3200 or so, but then at 14:10 you show us other images and say ISO 6400 is not useful. I'm confused as to when you refer to the 7D and when to the 70D. Thanks for the review.
I think because at 12:10 he was talking about still image ISO performance and at 14:10 he was talking about ISO performance in movie mode.
Thank you for your time and response. Used 5DM2 is looking more appealing as I see the prices have dropped.
Cool review.... For a second, it sounded like you were beating up on the Canon 70D, but as I listened more, I really enjoyed your presentation. It seemed sincere and honest and you were calling it like you saw it. If u viewed it as a limitation or a shortcoming or a even a must have or ideal feature, you said so while at some time giving credit where credit was due.... Nice review.
Hi, at 17:25 you mentioned this camera has no aperture-priority mode, nor shutter-priority mode. Would this mean this camera is not one of those that can do "cinematography" style videos? If so, can you recommend your preferred one that can?
No aperture priority or shutter priority for video (it has it for photos). You can still shoot full manual which is what I would do almost always so you can do cimematography style videos. However, I like aperture priority for when I am using the camera as a second camera and I can't be there to change settings when a cloud comes out. Then it is great for the camera to adjust the shutter speed depending on the lighting. The 70D is probably one of the best video cameras under $1500 and you only get better by going to the Canon 7D Mark II or GH4 in the $1700 range. I should be getting the new Samsung NX1 which is only $1500 and might produce some awesome videos so stay tuned for that.
Wow... you upped my learning curve. Waiting for our 70D to arrive. So excited. Thank you. Hope you do more on 70D. Two-thumbs UP!
I just purchased the Canon 70D but I'm now having second thoughts! I am considering the GH3 now. Can you please tell me which one I should go with? Which camera has better auto focusing? I Will be using it to shoot workout videos, vlogging and food prep! Thank you so much!
The Canon 70D has way better AF than the GH3...and even the new GH4 from the tests I have seen. The dual pixel tech used in the Canon 70D is the best AF I have seen from a camera other than a full time video camera. I would go with the 70D if you need the best AF and maybe look at the GH3, GH4 or Sony A7s if the AF is less important. Those cameras have OK AF but it is not consistent enough to rely on.
Don't worry, it's a great camera, I find this guy a little bitchi over small details.
LearningCameras.com Thank you for the reply! I might go with the GH3 because the AF isn't extremely important for me. Video quality is and the GH3 seems to do well in that area.
PsyDei Itzamná Thank you buddy.
Thank you Mariz!
the PC from the 90s on your behind is Epic
haha, yeah. I've upgraded but I still use it as basically a server and have a bunch of drives in it.
Great review! I have a question that I really hope you'll answer. I am looking for a camera that will give me great video results. I have been using a camcorder for the last few years and am now looking to step it up so I can those great results that a camcorder can't seem to get. I got a t3i on a great sale, but the noise I got in low light was not something I was impressed with. If this camera is great with low light, or if you could recommend another camera that is, please let me know. Thanks
Great review. Every one else just talks forever about the same one thing, the video AF. I am thankful for how in depth you got in this review.
I was hoping that in a future video that you could talk about the in camera HDR function. What modes it can be used in, how it compares to a PC edit and if it is strictly jpeg or if it uses raw.
Thus far i can only get into HDR via the "C" Cp mode. I have no control over the aperture or shutter.
Nice review!
I'm a Nikon/Sony/Fuji shooter, and I was seriously thinking to expand to Canon world with the 70D mainly because of the articulated screen, the new AF system (for video) and the faster fps. However I'm a bit disappointed by the DXOMARK score. How will you comment such result there?
I am very impressed with the camera. It seems to have gone way past my 60D. I am most interested in the Video side, as I like the flexibility it offers. Very good review, you covered many points of interest
a very good review. I wish canon would sell a grip with a second card slot, im sure it would not be that hard for them to do.
Most of the things you've mentioned regarding the design and buttons are the same on the 60D, they just didn't change anything about them and haven't upgraded them.
Really good review. Good job. Did not sound brand-biased like others. Can you please make a comparison between 6D and 70D? I am looking at these cameras because they are both new releases ( i consider the 5D mark 2 already obsolete, even though it's a full frame).
Erm,the wifi,after you register with your phone once,the next time you want to connect it,just enable ur wifi in ur camera and it will connect automatically(provided the wifi in ur phone is on all the time,it will automatically connect to the wifi of the canon).Btw,why email the photos to yourself when you can just download it to your phone?
Thx 4 the review.
It helped me so much for buying my 2nd camera.
Btw what camcorder/dslr did you use for shooting this review? Qualitys amazing!
For the past week I've been trying to decide what to buy. I am a beginner in photography and, after calculating my budget I came to 70d or d7100. I mostly like to take pictures of architecture, nature and landscapes, probably some macro as well. I am not very interested in filming that much. So which one would you recommend? Both the nikon and the cannon seem awesome and I honestly cannot decide. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work. Cheers.
Hey, thanks for watching! For what you are shooting, the Nikon D7100 may be the best fit. Neither are bad but the D7100 with a greater dynamic range and lack of an AA filter leading to super sharp images (assuming you have good lenses) and a high resolution sensor. The Canon 70D offers wireless tethering with the built in wifi which can be great for when you place the camera in difficult to reach places but image performance with landscapes and macro would be better on the Nikon D7100. Just stay away from the kit lens if you want decent results. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4 are some great quality lenses for example.
LearningCameras.com Thanks a lot for the answer. After looking on some websites, several people reported that the Nikon 7100 has problems when used with an external flash. Since budget is a bit tight, I can't afford the body, good lenses and a flash at the same time, so I will purchase one gradually. Others reported that the display has problems with the pixels, while some said they got oily stains. Since this will be my first DLSR, I am wondering if it's hard to clean to the oil stains and what can I do to avoid them. Once again thanks for your answer and your time and keep up the good work. There are a lot of things which I learn from your work.
Laurentiu Ion Hey, I didn't have any issues with oil of the screen on my D7100 but I did have oil issues with my Nikon D600. They are somewhat difficult but risky to clean and you would probably want to send it in to have it done. Once you get the hang of it, it isn't a big deal but you can destroy your sensor if you are not careful which is a big deal. Have not seen any issues with external flashes and those are usually fixed via a firmware update within 1-3 months. Oil stains are usually from a leaky shutter mechanism and can't be avoided. Dust/dirt can accumulate on the sensor as well which can be avoided by only changing lenses in clean environments (not at a beach for example) and being very careful to do it quickly and with the lens opening pointing down to make it tough for dust to settle on the sensor. You can also save some money getting a 3rd party flash system. Yongnuo makes some good flashes for CHEAP (YN-560). I have had no issues with them either. They even make radio triggers like the 603 series which work well for off camera flash. I would try to buy at least 1 decent prime lens (30mm, 35mm, or 50mm) with a wide aperture of at least f2 if not 1.4. They are not too expensive and you will get amazing pictures vs the cheap zoom kit lenses.
Is the noise performance pretty comparable to the 6D or 5D3? I know that full frame will have an advantage in noise performance due to the sensor size , but you stated that it is very good. I hope it is because the only reason I dislike aps-c sensors is because of low noise performance of previous canon models.
Hey, I'm in the market for my first camera. My price range is right around that of the 70D, which seems like the best for me. I'm going to really focus on video, and every once in a while pictures. The videos are going to be short film, action shorts, and effect heavy videos. Do you think the 70D would satisfy my needs, or should I look for a different camera?
Iwork for a newspaper here in Bermuda I bought it as a back up back up for journalism my other cams are 1dx and 5d mark 3 and its been great especially when i want to grab a quick video
Thanks.
I did find all of the information on HDR on the CD/PDF instructions on page 172, it is not in the paper manual. You have to have jpg only. If any raw is on, the HDR option is greyed out. I also bracket for my HDR, but am moving from an old D1000, so i wanted to give this a go to see what it was like. I still prefer post work, but if i just need a quick shot, its nice to have the option.
Hi, I have a Canon EOS 70d, which i often use with the EF 50mm 1.8 and the EF 85mm 1.8, they are quiet good for portraits, but once I work in a very small studio I just can't get nice and larger pictures, then when I need shoots at least over knee length - and I need it often once I work with fashion photography, i have to change to my Canon EFS 18-55mm, it's then only one I have beside the two other ones I've mentioned before, but I'm just not happy with the results with this 18-55mm, specially when it comes to sharpness... Could you please suggest me a lens for my purpose, not forgetting I'm shooting in a not more than 25 square meters room :-/ thanks
Sure, take a look at:
Sigma 30mm f1.4: amzn.to/1stmjgi
or If you want a zoom that's better quality than the 18-55mm, go with the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4: amzn.to/1rYcgBT
Both of those are great quality glass and should work better with your space.
Thank you so much! It's greatly appreciated. I am going to buy the canon 70D, I just needed a stronger second opinion. Thanks once again!!!
Tnx for the review, exactly what I was looking for.
I'm switching from a Nikon D5200 to Canon 70D, what are you thoughts? I shoot small portrait sessions, street/event photography, and landscape sometimes. Thanks for everything you do brother!
So for those applications, I would be looking at the Nikon D7100 as it has better image quality, more pro features, and better build than the Canon 70D. Where the Canon shines is when using the back LCD in live view. Then the articulating touch screen, dual pixel AF, and the ability to change aperture while in live view stand out. For video, you have to use live view so the Canon 70D tends to be better for that even though the video quality of the D7100 is just as good. But for your use, I would look at the D7100. Plus it is on a huge sale right now...cheapest I have ever seen for $897!
Amazon: amzn.to/1FI4Ndh
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/927106-REG/nikon_d7100_dslr_camera_body.html/BI/19484/KBID/11716/kw/NID7100/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xNID7100
Hope that helps! Enjoy
I don't fancy SD cards. CF are my favorites. When it comes to Nikon DSLRs, I don't like the fact that if you accidentally press the "delete" button it erases the photo.
What I like about Nikon is the mechanical control of the aperture blades.
Are you using the 70D for the video when reviewing this camera. if not, what are you using to get such good picture.
Thanks for your response Dan. How bad is the image quality of 70D in comparison to 6D?
It was filmed on the Canon 5D Mark III
But I just got to know that plugging the HDMI would disable the LCD live view. So I guess it will be practical only if you're using an ext. monitor as well. But in that case it might be easier to get a good quality ext. sound recorder.
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Guess I wasn't paying close attention there.
Still having trouble understanding auto focusing.
Is there another video going in depth re. focusing?
Thank you
logan
A couple other questions... I believe I read it correctly that I can snap pictures while shooting video... will the pictures taken in this manner be as high a quality as pictures taken when not shooting video? What kind of battery life can I expect when shooting video.... I know you said it was lower then you are used to but how long would it last shooting video?