. We’ve been patiently waiting for the replacement of the 60D for almost 3 years, and Canon has delivered with a feature packed camera that is sure to please both amateurs and professionals alike. While Canon commented that the 70D has received “incremental improvements”, we see the new additions as significant when you consider where this camera is positioned, and priced in the EOS line-up.
To learn more about the 70D and its new features, head on over to our Canon EOS 70D dSLR Preview; or you can read the official press release below.
CANON INTRODUCES
THE NEW AND POWERFUL EOS 70D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA FEATURING INSTANT AND
ACCURATE FOCUSING OF
STILL IMAGES AND
VIDEO
Designed to Change the Way
Photographers Capture Images and Video, New Camera Features
Newly-Developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology, Built-in Wireless
Capability, 20.2
Megapixel CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and More
MELVILLE,
N.Y., July 2, 2013 –
Canon U.S.A., Inc.,
a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to
introduce the high-performance EOS 70D Digital SLR camera –
bringing advanced features to photo enthusiasts looking for a step up
from their entry-level digital SLRs. Featuring an innovative new Dual
Pixel CMOS AF system for instant and precise focusing of video as
well as still images, the EOS 70D also provides outstanding image
quality and performance thanks to its new 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon
CMOS sensor and Canon’s superb DIGIC 5+ Image Processor.
Canon’s
newly-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a phase-detection autofocus (AF)
technology on the camera’s image sensor plane, enables users to
shoot video with the new EOS 70D close to the quality of a video shot
with a camcorder. Dual Pixel CMOS AF employs
a revolutionary CMOS sensor on which all of the effective pixels are
able to perform both still imaging and phase-detection AF
simultaneously to achieve dramatically improved AF performance over
other EOS cameras during Live View shooting and when shooting video.
Compared
with Canon’s
conventional Live View AF systems,
Dual Pixel CMOS AF realizes shorter focusing times, exceptional
tracking performance and smoother autofocusing during video
shooting. And, because Live View shooting can be used in a manner
similar to using the camera’s viewfinder, the fast and smooth AF
performance allows users to concentrate more attention on the subject
and composing the photo when shooting. Dual Pixel CMOS AF also
supports 1031
models of EF lenses (including many earlier models), enhancing a
photographer’s creative options
as well as maximizing the benefit of Dual Pixel CMOS AF in a variety
of situations.
“The
new EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is a game-changing DSLR model that
incorporates advanced features for high-quality still and video
capture and intuitive operation that allows photographers to evolve
their creative vision from shooting still images to shooting moving
images,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general
manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon
U.S.A. “This camera’s outstanding image quality combined with
built-in wireless technology and popular creative functions and
filters makes it easy to turn photos into works of art and share them
immediately.”
Wireless Connectivity
The EOS 70D Digital SLR camera’s
built-in wireless transmitter offers users several connectivity
options to easily share their images. With the download of the free
EOS Remote app2
from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, users can connect
to both iOS®
or AndroidTM
smartphones and tablets3
to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from their camera to their
device. They can also control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO from
their smartphone. This camera also has the ability to connect
directly to Canon’s iMAGE GATEWAY4,
making photos easily accessible and ready to share on social
networking sites. In addition, the EOS 70D has the ability to connect
wirelessly to computers, DLNA devices, Wi-Fi Certified®
Canon cameras and
wireless PictBridge5
compatible printers, such as the PIXMA MG6320 Wireless Photo
All-In-One printer model.
Superb Still Performance
Featuring a new
20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Canon’s superb DIGIC 5+
Image Processor, as well as an extensive ISO range of 100-12800
(expandable to 25,600), the EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is capable of
producing sharp, detailed images, even in low-light conditions. And
with high-speed continuous shooting of up to 7.0 frames per second
(fps) united with a 19-point all cross-type AF system (including a
high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point), it allows
photographers to easily capture accurately focused fast moving
subjects. In addition, the camera’s Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
delivers optimized photos and offers outstanding scene detection for
amazing results even when shooting in low light.
The EOS 70D also incorporates a
63-zone Dual Layer IFCL (Intelligent Focus, Color & Luminance) AE
metering system which enhances accurate exposures by minimizing
random metering errors caused by varying subject colors and light
sources. Other useful features include a built-in Electronic Level
Function, Manual WB settings and AF Microadjustment.
Enhanced
EOS Full HD Movie Mode for Professional Quality Video
With
Canon’s new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and Movie Servo AF, the
camera provides continuous phase-detection AF during video recording
for quick and accurate focus tracking of moving subjects in the
central 80 percent of the imaging area. While shooting with any of
Canon’s Stepping Motor (STM) lenses, such as the new EF-S 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, motor noise from the lens is significantly
reduced so the camera will only capture the stereo sound of the scene
being recorded. For added flexibility, the EOS 70D Digital SLR camera
also features a built-in stereo microphone with manual audio level
adjustment and an attenuator function to reduce audio clipping, an
accessory jack for external stereo microphones and Video Snapshot
mode with editing for expanded video
shooting options. When users select the EOS
Movie Mode,
the EOS 70D offers the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD video up to
30 fps in either ALL-I or IPB codecs with optional embedded time
code, matching the flexibility of other current EOS cameras such as
the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, and EOS 6D models.
Expanding
Creativity
The
EOS 70D Digital SLR camera provides advanced amateur photographers
and photo hobbyists looking to hone their creative and technical
skills with an innovative range of in-camera imaging features such as
High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Handheld Night Scene and HDR
Backlight Control modes that allow for expanded creativity. The new
camera is also equipped with built-in RAW Image Processing and Image
Resizing functions.
When any one of the seven
Creative Filters is applied in Live View, users can preview the
effect of the filter on the three-inch Vari-Angle Touch Screen
monitor without having to shoot the image first. Users can pick from
effects such as Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and
White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature and choose the one that
best expresses their creative vision before or after the image is
captured.
All of these features, when
combined with a high-resolution Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch
Clear View LCD monitor II with intuitive touch controls featuring
multi-touch operation and Touch AF, make the it the ideal camera
choice for photographers looking for the best in imaging technology.
The EOS 70D is compatible with
the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses as well as SD/SDHC/SDXC
memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) cards.
Availability
The
EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be available in September
2013 for an estimated retail price of $ 1199.00
for the body alone and $ 1349.00
bundled with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens or $ 1549.00
bundled with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Also available
will be a new Battery Grip BG-E14 that conveniently accepts up to two
LP-E6 battery packs or a set of six AA batteries for an estimated
retail price of $ 270.00.
For
more information about the Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera, the full
list of product specifications and compatible lenses, visit
www.usa.canon.com/eos.
About
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U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With
approximately $ 40 billion in global revenue, its parent company,
Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered
in 2012† and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired
Companies in 2013. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com
Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital
camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for
camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the
highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100
percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the
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1
As of July 2, 2013.
2
This
software enables you to upload images to social network services.
Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain
privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary,
please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use
such images or any information included in such images through this
software.
3Compatible
with iOS version 5.1/6.0 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0
or later. Data charges may apply.
4One-time
registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM.
5PictBridge
(Wireless LAN) certified printer is required.
