EOS-70D Announcement and Preview

London, UK, 2 July 2013 – Canon today unveils an outstanding new addition to its world-famous EOS series – the EOS 70D. Designed for aspiring enthusiast photographers, the EOS 70D is the ideal camera for anyone looking to take their photography to the next level. It combines completely new, world-first Canon imaging technology with powerful, creative and wireless sharing features – delivering a responsive, all-purpose camera ideal for capturing the moment with stunning images and Full HD video.
Capture the moment with stills and Full HD movies
The EOS 70D features a new 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon. It’s the first Digital SLR in the world to feature ground-breaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which delivers smooth and accurate autofocus (AF) when shooting Full HD movies and fast AF acquisition when shooting in Live View mode. Paired with the 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor and 19-point all cross-type AF System, the EOS 70D captures incredible, full resolution images at up to 7 frames per second, with up to 65 JPEG or 16 RAW images in a single burst*. Additionally, a native ISO range of ISO 100-12800 enables photographers to shoot in lower light conditions and use faster shutter speeds whilst retaining high image quality.
“I was incredibly impressed with how many new technologies the EOS 70D packs into one body, and how versatile it is,” said Brutus Östling, Canon Ambassador. “The EOS 70D is the perfect camera for anyone that wants to develop their photography skills. Not only is it suited to shooting people, landscapes and action easily and in outstanding quality, but also filming subjects in Full HD with focus speeds I never thought would be possible. The camera proved itself in the most challenging of circumstances, and had a range of new-generation technologies to comfortably solve any test I threw at it – especially with the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. It really takes DSLR shooting and filmmaking to a whole new level.”
Canon’s new Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides swift AF performance when shooting in Live View mode and smooth accurate focus for Full HD movies. It makes it easy for users to take their next step with movies, enabling them to keep moving subjects in sharp focus and create professional-looking pull-focus effects. The technology utilises advanced CMOS architecture, allowing two photodiodes to be mounted within each pixel, both of which can be read independently to achieve autofocus, or together for image capture, with maximum image quality at all times.
An advanced AF system for stills includes 19 cross-type AF points spread across the frame, providing high speed, accurate AF – ideal for tracking sports and wildlife subjects as they move within the frame. The AF system is customisable, allowing photographers to adapt to the subject they’re shooting. AF points can be used individually, together in small groups, or as a wide active area for more unpredictable subjects. A dedicated AF area selection button, positioned conveniently next to the shutter release, enables quick switching between modes, without having to take the camera away from the eye.
Expertly designed for professional control
The EOS 70D’s powerful specification is packed into an expertly-engineered body that’s designed for comfort and swift operation. The Intelligent Viewfinder, with 98 per cent frame coverage and 0.95x magnification, allows photographers to comfortably frame their images and visualise settings via the electronic overlay. Conveniently-placed controls provide instant access to the most frequently used settings, such as ISO, AF mode selection and metering, so users can quickly change settings and concentrate on capturing the moment.
A 7.7cm (3.0”) Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen with a sharp 1,040k dot resolution is ideal for video shooting, or composing images from unusual and creative angles. The screen is a capacitive type, which supports a series of multi-touch gestures including swiping and pinch-zooming – perfect for navigating menus, amending settings or flicking through images.
Clever connectivity for easy control and instant sharing
The EOS 70D is the latest EOS model to feature integrated Wi-Fi, providing the freedom to remotely control the camera, as well as share images. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, users can connect to the EOS Remote app and control a wide range of image settings, including ISO and exposure, as well as focus and release the shutter. Photographers can also remotely use Live View mode, as well as review and rate their images.
Instant creativity unleashed
The EOS 70D features a host of creative modes to make capturing unique images easy. In-camera HDR removes the challenges of shooting in tricky, high contrast situations, merging three exposures into one that captures more detail in both the shadow and highlight areas. With multiple-exposure mode, photographers can shoot and combine up to nine exposures into a single image, or use a range of Creative Filters to instantly change the style and look of their shot.
Experimenting with creative off-camera flash is easy, thanks to the Integrated Speedlite transmitter, which provides in-camera control of multiple Canon Speedlite EX flash units.
Creative Full HD Movies
Alongside beautiful stills, the EOS 70D allows photographers to create high quality movies with ease. Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video can be captured with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p, and a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing. Thanks to new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, ensuring they’re always in focus. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame** simply by tapping the touch-screen, even when recording – ensuring that movies stay sharp and clear if a subject moves or the user changes the composition of a shot.
Videographers can also enjoy stereo sound using the internal microphone, or enhance audio with the in-built external microphone input terminal. Full control over settings such as aperture and ISO is also possible within manual mode, giving users greater freedom as their skills develop.
EOS 70D – key features:
20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+
19 point cross-type AF System and 7 fps shooting
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Instant sharing and remote control with Wi-Fi
ISO 12800 (H:25600)
Vari-angle 7.7cm ClearView II LCD touch screen
Intelligent viewfinder
Full-HD movies
UHS-I card required for maximum burst duration
Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible over 80 per cent of the width and height of the Live View frame
MSRP $1,199 body ; $1,349 with 18-55mm IS STM ; $1,549 with 18-135mm IS STM
Pre-orders available now
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Explained
Short video on EOS-70D camera and its features
EOS-70D camera preview and sample photos
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The connection is good over HDMI and the photos are being clicked too. The problem is loss of HDMI signal. After clicking 5-6 photos, the LCD signal goes off and comes back only if the photo is clicked again or if we press the live preview switch on the camera. Sometimes, the signal looses after single shot also.
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I have Photoshop Elements 9. I downloaded the plug in 6.0 and it works on the RAW files from Canon EOS 60D, but not with Canon EOS 70D. I cannot download higher versions of plug in, because I have Windows Vista and it is not supported.

I have Photoshop Elements 9. I downloaded the plug in 6.0 and it works on the RAW files from Canon EOS 60D, but not with Canon EOS 70D. I cannot download higher versions of plug in, because I have Windows Vista and it is not supported.

You could try using the DNG converter 8.7 on Windows vista:
<Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Windows : Adobe DNG Converter 8.7>
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Photoshop CS5 and Canon EOS 70D : what about CR2?

the CR2 files of my new Canon EOS 70D are not accepted by CS5 and Camera Raw. I do not want to buy an upgrade to CS6 . How to do? Thanks

hi
you need to download adobe raw and dng converter.
Below is the link to the windows version
you need version 8.2 for your 70D
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I purchased Photoshop Elements 11 after being advised by Adobe (live Chat) that my Canon EOS 70D CR2 files would be recognised and I would be able to edit them. Alas it appears I have wasted my money. Is there any plan to update the camera raw plug in to include the Canon EOS 70D CR2 format?

Adobe doesn’t give information about future plans, usually, although they have said that the 70D will be supported by the Adobe Camera Raw plug-in 8.2.
Currently the only version of the Camera Raw plug-in that supports the 70D is the ACR 8.2 RC (release-candidate, kindof a public beta) on Adobe Labs website, which is not something you can automatically install into PSE11 as their release candidates only have installers for Photoshop, itself.
Normally I’d just say wait for the final version of ACR 8.2, but the complication is the timing, where usually Adobe releases a new version of PSE in late summer or early fall (in the next month or two), so they may not bother with creating an installer for PSE11 now that PSE12 is presumably just around the corner.
The choices available are:
Wait and see if PSE11 will update to ACR 8.2 plug-in or not,
Return PSE11 and get PSE12 when it comes out, or
Use the DNG Converter 8.2+ to convert the CR2 files to DNGs that should be openable in older versions of ACR like the one with PSE11.
Right now the only DNGC 8.2 you can get is also from Adobe Labs and isn’t the final release so it only has preliminary support, but you can still try it:
http://labs.adobe.com/
You could also enter the world of Lightroom by downloading the LR 5.2 RC from Adobe Labs and then using Edit in PSE with LR Adjustments if what LR offers isn’t enough—the Raw adjustments you can do with LR are more complete compared with those from the ACR plug-in hosted under PSE11.

Now I bought a EOS 70D and I want to manage CR2 photos. Which PlugIn do I need?

Now I bought a EOS 70D and I want to manage CR2 photos.
Which PlugIn do I need for Photospho Elements 5?

As ssprengel said, for PSE5 you will need to install the 8.3 DNG converter. Here's the link: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5694. It can convert those RAW files to Adobes DNG (their own RAW format) openable by PSE5.
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I have lightroom 4.4 and it does not support Canon EOS 70D raw files. What do I do?

Several choices
Download the free Adobe DNG Converter version 8.5 and convert your RAWs to DNG and import those into Lightroom
Use the software that came with the camera to convert the RAWs into TIF and import those into Lightroom
Purchase the upgrade to Lightroom 5

EOS 70D Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology and the film, 'Handmade'

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Are you focusing in the AF focus area box (pretty small area I've noticed)?
I have the 24-105mm EF lens but I am thinking aobut getting the new 10-18mm EF-S STM lens so I am curious about dual pixel AF support and performance.
I really increased the funcitonality of the new AF by setting button 7 (usually the magnify button) to AF Lock and the that make it much easier to use autofocus AND reframe the picture (so the subject does not always have to be right in the center). That tip came from Phillip Bloom, who has a video on Canon about it: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/standard_display/eos_c100_feature_upgrade

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I AM UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD MY PICTURE FROM CAMERA CANON EOS 70D TO MY COMPUTER. I HAVE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FROM CANON EOS SOLUTION DISK 28.2.

"...The question then came up whether repeated removal/insertion of the card (in the computer and camera) might eventually wear out the contacts on the card, or worse the camera..."
Yes, there will be wear and tear over time. It also is possible to force a card into the slot crooked and damage the socket.
Are these much of an issue?
In my opinion, no. I change memory cards fairly frequently (mostly Compact Flash, which are probably the most easily damaged), sometimes use 12 or 15 memory cards in a day's shoot and have been doing that shooting digitally for ten years... And have never had even one card wear out or managed to damage a card or socket myself.
Note: I have pulled a card out too quickly, while it was still writing, and lost about 1/3 of the images on the card... Once! I also have had one "bad card" right from new, from a major manufacturer. Three other identical cards are working fine.
I do have one older DSLR with a "bent pin" in the Compact Flash socket.... But I bought it that way for $15 in hopes of fixing it. Unfortunately I think the particular pin that got bent managed to short out some of the other electronics in the camera, so it's probably not practical to fix (makes a nice paperweight). I've seen other cameras, particularly those using Compact Flash memory, with bent pins. Some were pretty easily fixed. Others needed a new socket or more.
Just looking at the posts on various discussion forums, I suspect it's a much more frequent issue for the USB cable or the USB socket in the camera to wear or get damaged. Plus camera batteries are only good for a certain number of charge/discharge cycles (I've heard 400X is typical, but don't really know).
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Lightroom 5.2 vs. Canon EOS 70D RAW

Hello,
I am testing the trial version of Lightroom 5.2. My new camera is a Canon EOS 70D. When importing RAW files into Lightroom the colors of some photos are wrong. RAWs from my older 450D are fine.
For example on one photo the sky isn't blue but turquoise. When using the DNG Converter I get the same color. The sky was blue though. When opening the file in Digital Photo Professional by Canon, the sky is blue as it should be.
It happens on some other photos as well. Mostly if they have a high blue content. If in Lightroom I increase the blue content and decrease the shades it almost looks as it should.
The question now is: am I doing something wrong, do I need an update or additional plugins or is Lightroom simply interpreting the RAW wrong and will it be solved soon?
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Sheepy

I managed to calibrate my monitors with a friend's hardware calibrator. The display of the photo in LR didn't change much. Still way too greenish sky.
Now I noticed that depending on the export option in LR (sRGB, aRGB, ProPhoto) I get pretty different colors in the exported JPEG files if I view them in IrfanView. None of them looks like the original that I see in LR. Funnily I noticed when writing this post that all exported images in the browser look the same - as each other and as in LR. looking at the LR-exports in LR they look the same - greenish sky. Looking at the LR-exports in DPP they look the same - blue sky. I managed to set IrfanView to enable color management with current monitor profile. Now I get the same view in LR, Irfanview and Firefox. I guess that's a plus. Furthermore I found an option in DPP to use the monitor profile - the sky looks a litlle green but there are differences to LR still.
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Now that I managed to get the photos to look (almost) the same in all the applications that I use (FF, LR, IV being the most important) and having the monitors calibrated I can go back to my original question.
How comes that the sky looks so green although it wasn't when I shot the photo? Are there any more settings that I can make to get the colors on import better? Can I simply and with good conscience move my sliders now so that the image looks the way I like it and others will see it the same way (mainly on a website)?
Edit: Actually they only look green when writing the post. When looking at the finished post they look blue to me. Which is not what I saw in all my programs before. I am a little lost with how colors work I guess. I'd appreciate any hints.
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LCD live viewing & copy work with EOS 70D (W)

Hi,
Can anyone please provide insight, guidance, solutions to accomplish this efficiently?
Goal/operation:
I want to use the camera for copy work: portfolio, flat art, photos, objects etc. I have old family photo albums I want to copy/photograph each image separately without removing/disturbing/damaging the images in the books.
The camera is mounted on a vertical copy stand shooting down (subject is mainly flat art).
I want to be able to view through the LCD in live view (camera is 90º facing down at copy board), have manual control, set up & align the subject and shoot the photos using the flash lighting system in quick efficient production process.
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I am having issues being able to view through the LCD, set up & align the subject and shoot the photos - without jumping through hoops.
It seems I have to switch to Av from M after shutter release to view subject in LCD, then switch back to M for the next shot, camera fails to shoot and shows error message: “Press start/stop button to activate movie shooting”. This doesn’t make sense as I’m not movie shooting.
If I change the mode to “Flash off” and back to “M” then it appears to work, however once I switch to Av mode to view the subject again, it starts the process all over.
There must be a better/easier way.
Could this be a potential bug in the camera? or am I missing something? I don’t see solutions in manual.
Will mode setting “C” Custom allow “Live viewing” w/ custom “Manual control” to bypass the need to use “M” manual setting that wont allow LCD viewing?
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Shooting with LCD (live view shooting)
mode setting:
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Then switch to M - Manual for manual control and shutter release
Also - I would like to connect to Apple Mac Laptop computer, live view on screen, and if possible have the option to record the photos direct to computer hard disk. Can this be done with this camera? IF so, what is needed?
Best regards,
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-Canon 70D have built-in Wifi, so you can connect your camera with your computer wirelessly for tethered shooting. I have PC so the instruction may be different, but you need to install Canon EOS Utility.
-You can do everything in M mode even Live View. I think you are doing something wrong here, you may need to re-read your manual regarding this problem.
-C mode is customized M mode, so you can do everything in C mode also. With C mode, you can save all the setting so you can come back later. It's a great use in your case where you can make your C mode has all the settings for your work, then when you take the camera out to shoot something else, use other mode. Later, when you come back, just switch back to C so you don't have to change anything.
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Raw conversion: open EOS 70D Raw files in Elements 8?

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an adobe Raw converter which will allow appropriate processing, and connecting finished results to Elements 8 for conversion to routine JPeg or PSD? Any reccomendations?

The EOS 70D was first supported in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) 8.2
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
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Importing *.CR2 files to Lightroom 3.6 - support of Canon EOS 70D

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