Canon 70D Review (Wrap-up Review after one month of use)

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@MichaelNetwork 10 лет назад

Man... you REALLY do a good job reviewing. I've watch atleast 10 other youtubers reviewing this camera and your review... by far... is the most *clear and concise ... straight to the point ... no minced words*. I don't miss much and can clearly see you don't either. Impressive. I felt like you went straight to the heart of the camera from jump. Now I see why this has 46k+ views.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Thank you. And I am always happy to answer questions.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

For a beginner to video it means very little - it has nothing to do with audio(mostly) and just means you cannot hook up an external hard drive device dedicated to capturing video direct to the device - bypassing the SD card. You do have a mic in port that you can connect a variety of audio recorders to avoid syncing in post. You can also record separately. Happy to chat about this more.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Yes -there is a dedicated button near the shutter for quick selection of focus type and point.

@hornet224 Год назад

I'm a novice to DSLR. I had a 60D, but the 70D is superior in every respect. He is right, the AF in basic, SCN and Movie modes is faster, more accurate and reliable so far. Image quality was an improvement in clarity and contrast. LCD panel and an articulating touch screen is functionally important. 70D feels & handles well. If you are looking for used, this is a good one w/warranty.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Cool. I have a few more 70D videos and have lots more planned. It really is an excellent camera. Happy to answer questions now or when you get your hands on it. Enjoy!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

I don't know ;) Leave me a message on my facebook page - tell me how you plan to use the camera, what you want to shoot, video or photo or both etc. And I can provide a recommendation.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

I have some audio tests coming up in the next few weeks, will have more to say about audio soon. Up till now I have only used external recorders.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Visit my facebook page - link there to the blog post I did this morning on the D5300. Just a few quick thoughts. Thanks!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Thanks - I feel much better having solid real world use to share- I often discover things in weeks 3-4 that I hadn't run into in the first week or two of shooting/using.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Someone else just contacted me and asked a similar question. They had just bought 6D and were wondering if they should spend the extra money on a 5DM3. I advised NO - keep the 6D and spend the savings on a nice lens (or two) and those lenses will move with you in the future. I am not sure if I will get a review done of the 6D anytime soon. I'd like to but would have to rent for at least a week which is pricey. Happy to chat about this with you more.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Tough call. You probably will be better off with a few more lenses(though I don't know what you have now) - 70D does offer faster burst rate and more professional controls - helpful is shooting sports but for general gigs the 650D can do just fine.

@nickd258 10 лет назад

For anyone wondering what can be done about not having an audio output connection, Get you a Shure VP83F mic for the audio monitoring! Works great!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

don't have problems with any of the buttons except the wheel. Backbutton AF is awesome and you should, if you haven't already turn off AF for the shutter button and just go full BBF ;) Headphone jack would be soooo nice.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Consider Magic Lantern Software - it is custom firmware, not available for 70D yet but will be soon (probably) and would allow you to get around limit. Also offers loads of nifty features.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

5D Mark 3 with 24-70 f/2.8 II. Pretty sweet combination.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

I hear that but that applies to all of the DSLRS except for Sonys and the Panasonic - both of which aren't actually DSLRS. and they do make loupes/clip on devices for the viewfinders in these situations.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Depends on how you use the camera. Just walking around taking photos - probably not. But if you want a much more capable focusing system during video - yes. And depends on your long term photography goals.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

In my recent video assisting I have been shooting with C100 - still haven't had a chance to carefully look at files but that is a big and specialized jump up from 70D or even 5DM3.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

The 18-135 is very good for a kit lens and a great place to start. Consider adding a prime lens for your lower light shots. I have a whole video on those and I am happy to chat more. Would appreciate if you used my links under video to purchase. Thanks!

@EasyStreetStyle 8 лет назад

I have a 70D and have learned so much from your videos. You do a great job explaining everything, thank you for making great videos, you have helped me immensely.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Yes it will!

@web95 11 лет назад

I just checked on the C line again and I believe it's just the C500 that shoots in higher bit depths than 8. The 100 and 300 still use CODEC's that record at 8-bit (Canon XF and AVCHD). I could be wrong, but I believe that is correct.

@TalesOfWar 9 лет назад

Coupling the WiFi with Shuttersnitch on iOS (not sure if it's on Android yet) and this thing is pretty sweet. This is especially great for event photography where you can't practically carry a laptop with you. You'll always have your phone with you, or maybe an iPad that's much easier to fit into your camera bag so you can throw them up there as soon as you take them then review them all when you get a moment, or just hand it to your assistant or friend or something and they can do that for you.

@photorectoby 9 лет назад

TalesOfWar Yes - and on Android I use DSLR Controller - offers similar functionality to Shuttersnitch and is very helpful. Using a rooted MiFi device I can also wirelessly control video :)

@2parkway 10 лет назад

Thank you for your review. Your earlier review, together with reviews from others on the video focusing on this camera, together with wifi capability, convinced me to go and get the 70D last year. No regrets here. Very happy with the camera.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

The more I use it the more I love it. Really a nice camera. Thanks!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

STM - it is the newer tech from Canon that has optimized motors for video - focus is smoother.

@kaybrown5637 7 лет назад

Live View seems to be the only way to get fairly sharp photos compared to viewfinder. However, I used Live View today while photographing an outdoor car show and all the images were fuzzy. The 70d is kind of hit and miss on focusing. Many people are having this problem.

@filmdigital 10 лет назад

You are correct about Moire. It is not simply a side effect of having a sharp image. It's generally caused by poor digital processing. Because 1080p images are about 2MP and most DSLR sensors are 16MP or more, that image has to be reduced in resolution for every frame of video (usually 25 or 30 times a second). Cameras that simply skip lines on the sensor only reading the ones they want, tend to suffer quite badly from Moire and Aliasing issues. Cameras that read a larger resolution image, and then mathematically scale the images down in their digital processing, tend to have little or no Moire (depending on the quality and types algorithms used).

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Nice - thanks for that info.

@Oggiwara1 10 лет назад

Thanks for this review, Toby! :-) It seems that all the reviews on YT are positive to the 70D even if it's not the best in all aspects. So I just ordered one, most because of the focus and video features.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Yep :) No camera is perfect but the 70D really is a nice camera.

@DavidDiez 9 лет назад

Thanks for the helpful review! I really liked the get-to-the-point style, which saves me time and makes it easier to make a decision.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

nope - when in live view or recording video the mirror flips up which blocks the viewfinder.

@MajokFilms 10 лет назад

Thanks Toby for this great review ( and others on your channel). It helped me decide to skip over the T5i to the 70D and I couldn't be any happier.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Nice - Stay tuned for more 70D user guide videos coming this Spring. Sign up for my newsletter if you want to be notified when it is released digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/newsletter/

@OMARCONDE 9 лет назад

Hi, I have noticed a slight delay in displaying my 70d (video and photo live view). Is it normal that small delay?. I come from a t5i and did me the delay. You could tell me if it is normal 70d ?. Greetings!

@michaeldidomenico7 11 лет назад

I am excited about the Video side and also the options of HDR or Night Portrait. I also think it will be an update for low light photo's

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

it really means neither - it gives you slightly more fine tune editing control and supposedly better quality but the quality difference isn't something one would notice. I would think that green screen would work equally well in either setting.

@thegeorgetran 10 лет назад

Thanks for that very detailed pros and cons run down.

@FrankMayNZ 10 лет назад

Thanks again Toby. Great 2nd review.

@jameswburke 8 лет назад

Good review. I've started using vintage Pentax lenses via a PK adapter on my 70D. Amazing 3D quality and lovely bokeh / out of focus areas. They are cheap enough too - mine were my own from the early 1980s. Fully manual though so you might need a variable ND to 'adjust' the exposure for depth of field. The 70D is a great video DSLR. I find it a bit noisy compared to full frame.

@DaytimeDreamer80 10 лет назад

I've seen all your videos for the 70D so far. I'll think I'll get one since I have 5-6 crop-sensor lens from my old 10D. Awesome channel, keep up the good work :)

@Kprawl291986 9 лет назад

I was thinking about getting the 70D as well until the Mark ii came out couple of weeks ago -_- lol

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Thanks!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Link under the view labeled "Buying a review product. . " has my recommended SD cards for this camera.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate that.

@munkeepilot 11 лет назад

Excellent review. Btw, you're right. Lighting and background are beautiful! Nice high quality, thorough. Informative review. Thanks!

@oo0Spyder0oo 8 лет назад

Good review. I suspect the 80D out next year will address some of the cons you described. I'm hanging off upgrading my 40D to see what they do with it.

@veenatic 10 лет назад

hi Toby, i really like your in depth analysis and excellent reviews of dslrs cameras. i dont really like the bulk of dslrs and think that mirrorless cameras like sony nex 6 can create a paradigm shift by allowing more portability and providing similar quality and features as the dslrs and also on similar price points. i would really appreciate if you can provide your analysis on the image quality comparison and other trade-offs with sony nex 6 compared to dslrs like canon and nikon. if possible, a video comparison would really benefit me and help me decide. i am just an enthusiast who is learning photography and want to have the best image quality using the APS-C size sensors within 1000 bucks

@jaygill8031 11 лет назад

Ahhh I see. Thanks for the reply. Great channel & reviews btw... You actually the cover the important stuff that matters to most people I think. Im heavily debating btwn the Canon 70d & Nikon D7100 right now for video work and stills. Mainly focussing on the video part of both cameras to decide as Im becoming more involved with video. Wish the 70D had a headphone jack & no moire/aliasing issues like it does.... biggest con's in the 70d column (& win for D7100) so far from what I have seen.

@kocheerup14 10 лет назад

This is a great review! So concise, so easy to follow, and with beautiful scenery :) Thanks!

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Kim - Thanks! Happy to answer any followup questions and you might want to watch Best Deal on the Canon 70D - $300 savings on Amazon some great savings on the 70D right now.

@TimothyGoetz 10 лет назад

Great video! Thinking of upgrading my 2002 Rebel and this would be a nice step. Especially since I have 2 nice EF lenses

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Would be an awesome upgrade!

@chellygrace22 10 лет назад

What do you prefer? Canon or Nikon? Ive been a canon user and love my camera but at my work we use a Nikon so im just checking out everything this time before I upgrade.

@julianperez4073 10 лет назад

Spectacular review! Not a bad sweater either! Quick question, I'm in the market for a DSLR to record fitness workouts, food prep at home and vlogging! T3i or 70D? I'm leaning towards the 70D because I love the auto focus feature. I've seen videos filmed by the T3i and it seemed as if it was a tad bit difficult to focus. Just undecided and don't know if the 70D is worth the price. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

@J1I9M7M4Y 10 лет назад

Im getting my 70D tomorrow.. Cant wait. What do you think about the Sigma 30mm 1.4,(gen 2) will that lens work for filming? Thank you for the best 70D review on youtube! It answers all my questions about the Canon 70D! Best regards/ Jimmy

@TuesdayD 9 лет назад

nice review. Just a thought...bring some clippers with you to that spot, next time...get rid of the stick growing out of your head...

@neurosonik 10 лет назад

Hey CameraRec Toby, congratulations on your videos, I love them since they are super clear and comprehensive, keep on the GREAT work! BTW, I like the "look" of your videos. Do you post process them on any software or upload them right from the camera? Saludos desde México!

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Thanks. They are straight from the camera.

@Seanthedogboy 11 лет назад

Great video Toby! I'm saving up for my 70d :D at the moment I'm borrowing a 600d from a friend and I'm already seeing problems with noise at ISOs 1600+ and the 1/4000s max shutter speed. Although Magic Lantern makes the camera much more feature rich and I would say that Magic Lantern could fix the problems with the 70d such as the non-clean HDMI out and no video recording in wifi mode

@Cartercentral 10 лет назад

The manual says the 70D does have a mini-HDMI out; so it appears you can send out a direct HDMI signal for post edit after all.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

It is compressed HDMI -good enough for viewing, not for editing. That's the difference.

@Angelchildxx 11 лет назад

thanks! and great review. I like the 70D but the D7100 it's really really tempting..

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Ah and now you are teaching me, I didn't now this about 8 vs 10 bit and the green. It is still h.264.

@63rml 7 лет назад

I enjoyed the review, the 70d looks like a good camera for prime focus astrophotography with my 130mm f5 reflector telescope. What Cannon product would you reccomend for astrophotograhy? Thanks Mike

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Nope - The viewfinders in these cameras are optical so they cannot simulate the effects of ISO or shutter speed. They can show you a depth of field preview, when you press the button but that is it.

@preetpal.narwal 11 лет назад

Thanks for nice review Toby! Can you please do a review of the new Pentax K3

@SimonDScott 9 лет назад

thank you so much for your videos. As an Actor/indie director, I really appreciate all the information you're giving, making my choice much easier and expecially, much clearer! All the best, Simon D Scott

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

I will see what I can do- no promises.

@winghoetan7678 10 лет назад

Thanks for the review Toby. I have been having fun with this camera. I have been viewing the images on my widescreen TV. However, the images do not fill up the whole screen (2 black side bars) even when I have already selected 16:9 aspect ratio on the camera. Hope you can help me out on this.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Yep - watch ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R1SG_A3-tfc.htmlm It is cued up to the section you need to watch.

@mogulvisionmediastudios8422 10 лет назад

Awesome detailed reviews Sir. Can you please do a test on video record time on the 70d. To answer the question if it shoots video longer than 29 min 59 seconds.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

It doesn't. It is a fixed limit for 29 minutes and a few seconds.

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Yes. Manual focus is absolutely silent.

@atyl1972 10 лет назад

I used to be a nikon d7000 owner and would love to go into full frame for the first time, so debating whether to go with canon 6d or the nikon d610, but now this d70 looks real cool too, man decisions decisions,lol...

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

On one hand it is nice to have choices - on the other. . .;) What type of photo or video do you do?

@atyl1972 10 лет назад

A bit of everything but i love shooting textures, shapes and converting into B&W, old worn down buildings, churches/cathedrals things like this, i don't do any portraiture apart from family pics, i have just purchased the canon 5d mk3 with the 24-105mm lens so really looking forward to see what the shots come out of that looks like

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

atyl1972 LOL well you got a great camera. I hope you have some nice lenses to use with that great machine. 40mm f/2.8? wonderful lens on that camera.

@AIM1861 11 лет назад

Once again a great job toby :) Today i read somewhere that Nikon has announced D5300 and the good news is anti aliasing filter has been taken off the camera n now its shoots at 1080p @ 50/60 fps... would love to hear your comments on it... cheers :)

@andrewslagen 9 лет назад

Hey Toby. I have a question for you. I currently have a Canon T3i, 3 lenses (50mm 1.8, 18-55mm kit and 75-300mm), a borrowed Gopro, 3 cheaper tripods, Zoom H1 and some DIY equipment. My sister has a wedding coming up in June and I plan on making a wedding video for her as a gift. I'm taking advantage of this opportunity to sharpen my portfolio and gather hands on experience with wedding videography. I have about $1500 to spend on a second camera. My question is - Canon 70d with 18-135mm or second T3i (if I can find one) / T5i body, and use the remaining money on other miscellaneous items? Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks in advance!!

@luigiagtoto8766 10 лет назад

Good Day Sir Toby. Im a nikon user and im about to upgrade my dslr.. Just wanna ask you if Which is really better for Wedding Photography? Nikon D7100 or Canon 70D? Im very confused of these two!CameraRec Toby

@WideWorldofTrains 10 лет назад

Nice review

@paliy241 8 лет назад

Toby, we are waiting on Canon EOS 80D review. Please! P.S. compare to 70D

@KevinBenLee 8 лет назад

What would you say is a good external microphone for this camera? I would be recording myself talking for RU-vid. Thank you!

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

What is wrong with it ?

@web95 11 лет назад

Wow, quick reply! I was still watching the video, lol. Good to know, thanks! Did Canon stick with h.264 as the video CODEC or did they switch to something better? The problem with 8-bit video is that you don't get as clean a separation with chroma green as you would with 10-bit. Thanks again!

@carmas54 10 лет назад

I thinking of get the 70D, but before I do... I wanted to know if there is a new canon DSLR coming out possibly full frame camera that will have the new AF sensor that the 70D has?

@web95 11 лет назад

It's one of the reasons to move up to the C100/300/500 for professional video.

@mailtochikki 9 лет назад

Hi Toby, I am kind of confused which DSLR camera to buy between Canon 70d or Nikon 7100. I am after both photography and video, filming small movies, travelling/sporting videos and photography. Please also recommend the lenses for the same with respect to camera(canon or Nikon).

@michaeldidomenico7 11 лет назад

Toby, I am sold. I will be getting mine on 1st of November through the link on your site.

@kunkundalin 3 года назад

How is it so far?

@mickeyjetpur7998 10 лет назад

70d looks good all around but would the mk3 be a better choice for taking great landscape pics. If I did that I can only buy one lens! Which one would you suggest for landscape . Thanks

@suckerz01520 10 лет назад

ordered this camera can't wait.

@kunkundalin 3 года назад

How was it, Sean?

@suckerz01520 3 года назад

@@kunkundalin it was really good at the time. Obviously, things have progressed massively now haha. Still use it occasionally however, I mainly use my iPhone 12 Pro Max now

@kunkundalin 3 года назад

@@suckerz01520 Thank you for replying! Would you at all consider getting it today for stills?

@MyRipoff 9 лет назад

In your opinion if you can only have 1 camera. Which one would you choose Canon 70d or Sony a6000 and why?

@jasmincabrera8440 9 лет назад

Hi Toby. What DSLR camera and lens did you used in shooting for this review? I love it's quality. Just subscribed.:)

@tgchan 7 лет назад

Probably GH4

@myhealthtoo 9 лет назад

Great Vid, I only have T1i had it for about 5-6 years I have only two lens 18-135 stm and 50mm 1/8. I am at my max with this DSLR. I would like to upgrade to full frame. The two cameras I been thinking of is 5DM3 and D750 I hate to jump ship because I am so use to Canon but I really would like to do indoor shots and video and sports which Camera is the best for my money for what I am doing?

@svenglarcik 11 лет назад

hi, i'm thinking about to buy 70D, but i have question, most important for me: how long video can you make in one shot? i think, 60D was able to make 15 minutes in one shot. and that's not too much, if you do for instance a whole wedding ceremony ...

@myhealthtoo 9 лет назад

Are you saying low light with STM lens because the 18-135 is 3.5-5-6 and what is wireless optical not radio im confused.

@Wedlin 10 лет назад

Hi, I have just subscribed to your informative channel. Keep up the great work. I am in the market to buy a camera. I have set my mind now on the 70D. Your review is awesome. Do you mind if I ask which camera are you using to shoot this youtube video of yours? Thanks and Merry Christmas.

@ZiziPossiFan 9 лет назад

Hi. last time i was shooting with my Canon 70d with the EF 40mm (Pancake), once the cam battery gone, i decided to use my old Canon 500D again with the 40mm Pancake lens, i was surprised once i got somehow nicer pictures than the ones i was having before using the 70d... Did i do something wrong while using the 70D+40mm? Is the 40mm pancake more suitable to the Canon 500d...? I really have the feeling im not getting the best of this cam since i bought it... Thanks for you help!!!

@svenglarcik 11 лет назад

thx for reply. it's a shame ... so probably i'll buy Canon XA20. but i'll miss that "look" like from dslr ...

@photorectoby 11 лет назад

Rock on!

@alphaphotoandvideo 10 лет назад

please explain which frame rate and option for video is better

@catha86 11 лет назад

I like these after a few weeks use.

@md.rezaulislam7551 10 лет назад

Hi thank u for sharing important ideas. I got a canon eos70d last week. Could u pls tell me on how I can record video sound perfectly? I wanna make an indie film. Will shoot soon. Do I have to do sync video & audio after post production? Is it difficult? Your answered is appreciated. Thank u in advance.

@joemoya9743 10 лет назад

Surprised you didn't mention how they dumbed down the exposure bracketing capacity compared to the 60D, As a result, the 70D is pretty much worthless for timelapse shooting in multibracketing mode and the making of HDR timelapes. You can NOT shoot mult-bracketed exposures in RAW or control the mode (i.e., AV, TV or Manual). That pretty much makes the camera worthless for shooting sunrise, sunset or low light environments. With the 60D this was not an issue and makes it a more superior BOTH video and still shooting camera. That beings said, if you want to use the 70D for a predominately video shooting camera... then it is a step up... but, at the expense of a broader multi-use camera like the 60D. Not being able to shoot in RAW SCR HDR/multi-bracketed alone makes the camera consumer level... much less the loss of control of the mode type in which to shoot the HDR output expected. In some still shooting respects, the 70D is a step backward compared to the better 60D.

@desk0z 11 лет назад

Nice review Toby. It's possible for you to review the Canon 6D for us? I would love to see your thoughts about the 6D. Currently I thinking between 5D Mk3 or 6D, but here in Germany you have to pay round about 1000€ more for the 5D Mk3 :( For 1000€ you can get for example a Sigma 35mm 1.4 or something else...

@kdprasad572 8 лет назад

Hi Toby, Great work.I have two issues with my 70D. 1. While shooting videos, it over heats. 2. The Video file, is not recorded as a single file instead, as multiple files, was shooting in RAW, I mean, not a 25 or 29 minute file. Please help, Thanks.

@nishantshukla2739 10 лет назад

just a quick question Toby, I have been watching number of videos and have finally decided 70D over D7100 Nikon, but was wondering how better is 70D over 7D, I am talking in terms of picture quality and HDR processing, also I am not a big fan of video recording, like I never do or will do video recording. In this case, what camera would you suggest if video recording is completely taken away from the comparison, 70D, 7D or Nikon D7100? Also I will never go beyond 400 ISO, so comparing low light performance above 800 or 1000 max doesn’t matter at all. Please do consider the cost factor too, would buying a 2nd hand 70D can be risky? Especially, considering the touch screen and battery life of the camera. I mean, how often is the touch screen malfunctions (not a big fan of smart phones) and the battery life deteriorates? Thanks Toby, I think I will wrap up my search completely after your reply.

@srobart 10 лет назад

I own the D7100 and I can tell you that the pictures it spits out are phenomenal. They are tack-sharp and there's a ton of dynamic range that's easy to pull out using something like Lightroom. The lack of the AA (OLPF) filter really allows it to take sharp, clear images. I have taken a couple of macro shots that left my jaw hanging, I wasn't even aware that pictures COULD be that sharp right out of the camera. I am in the opposite boat, though. I have switched almost exclusively to video, so the 70D's focusing system is REALLY appealing to me, even though the D7100 technically has better features as far as video goes. I think for video, the 70D is just too good to pass up, but if I was doing ONLY photography, I would definitely go for the D7100. Toby did a great D7100 vs 70D video that you can find on his channel here on youtube, MichaelTheMentor did another one. Both seemed to come to the conclusion that the 70D was the winner for video and the D7100 was better for photography and this seems to be the general consensus on the web, as well. I regularly push my D7100 to 4000 ISO without too much of an issue, so you wouldn't have anything at all to worry about below 1000. I shoot exclusively RAW though, so I can't speak as to the way the jpegs look. I shoot primarily macro, too and I love the D7100 for that type of photography. Never say never about video recording...if the bug bites you, you'll get hooked. ;) Best of luck in your decision.

@harveykurtz8245 10 лет назад

I am considering purchasing the 70D as a kit with the EF-S 18-55 F/3.5-5.6 STM and the 55 - 250mm F/4/5.6 IS II. The price seems very attractive, $1300, and I'm wondering if this is good value and is this equipment appropriate for my upcoming trip to the Serengetti. Thanks for your help.

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Hi Harvey - it is a very good value. I do suggest you get the STM version of the 55-250 though - it is a little bit sharper and will let you crop to zoom a little more for those safari photos. B&H currently has best deal with a free bag, SD card and spare battery included www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/986390-REG/canon_8469b009_canon_eos_70d_dslr.html?BI=4773&KBID=5287

@TimothyGoetz 10 лет назад

one more question..I know my older EF & EFS lenses will work on the new 70D but I don't want to forsake image quality to save $500. That said, I'm going to Australia and New Zealand in April so I want to make sure I have a good system for great photos

@photorectoby 10 лет назад

Remind me the older lenses you have? Some older lenses will do just fine but many of the newer lenses - even the cheap ones have improved optics and coatings which will increase image quality. Video focusing can also be negatively impacted by older, slower lenses. But yes they will all work.

@usparktalk 9 лет назад

Does the Canon 70D have a focusing problem? I found some videos and sites online where people were saying it can't focus at super wide apertures using the center focusing block, or something like that. Any truth to that? I'm considering buying this camera as my first DSLR.