Due out at the end of August, the Canon 70D incorporates an APS-C, Canon-made, 20.2-million-pixel imaging sensor and introduces Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology (the EOS 60D features an 18MP sensor).<\/p>\n
Trumpeted as a DSLR first, Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a sensor-based \u2018phase detection’ AF system that aims to deliver \u2018smooth, high-performance focus tracking’ for shooting videos, and \u2018fast AF acquisition’ when capturing stills in live view.<\/p>\n
Each microlens features two photodiodes that can be read independently, information then used for focusing – the two signals being brought together to drive the lens, according to David Parry from Canon UK’s Product Intelligence Team.<\/p>\n
Canon adds in statement: \u2018These photodiodes can be read separately to achieve phase-detection AF, or read together as imaging pixels – unlike other methods of sensor-based autofocus, which allocate either autofocus or imaging functions to pixels on the sensor, or rely solely on contrast detection.’<\/p>\n
Canon claims the new sensor design requires no additional image processing for dedicated AF pixels, \u2018ensuring both quick acquisition of focus and maximum image quality…’.<\/p>\n
The system – said to be compatible with 103 Canon lenses – is designed to work across 80% of the image sensor area.<\/p>\n
Billed as a \u2018huge step-up from the 60D’, the Canon 70D borrows its 19-point AF (all cross-type points) from the 7D and features a tweaked version of the 7D’s viewfinder, allowing the user to view and change the focusing mode while looking through the viewfinder.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
The viewfinder, designed to produce 98% coverage, also includes a camera level indicator graphic for use while shooting.<\/p>\n
Canon claims photographers can shoot at seven frames per second for up to 16 raw, or 65 JPEG, files – a level \u2018pretty impressive for a camera of this level’, asserts Parry.<\/p>\n
The standard 100-12,800 ISO can be expanded to 25,600.<\/p>\n
Wi-Fi connectivity, as found on the full-frame EOS 6D, allows users to remotely control the camera via a smartphone or tablet, for example.<\/p>\n
Like the 700D, the Canon 70D has a 3in, vari-angle ClearView II LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1.04 million dots.<\/p>\n
\u2018People almost expect a vari-angle screen at this level,’ adds Parry.<\/p>\n
Firepower also includes HDR capture, a Digic 5+ image processor, multiple exposure and creative filters.<\/p>\n
The Canon 70D will cost \u00a31,079.99 body only. It will also be out as a kit with an 18-55mm STM lens, priced \u00a31,199.99; and an outfit that includes an 18-135mm STM lens, costing \u00a31,399.99.<\/p>\n
The camera’s sibling, the Canon EOS 7D, adds an aluminium-alloy body, 100% viewfinder coverage, spot AF, an extra one frame per second and a large buffer.<\/p>\n
A new battery grip for the Canon 70D (the BG-E14) will go on sale priced \u00a3229.99.<\/p>\n
Canon expects the EOS 60D to remain on sale until the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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