The new Canon 70D info

[6kimages]

so would it be safe to say this will trump the 7d for the sport shooter?

I currently have a t2i and planned to upgrade to the 7d as it is my understanding that with the better focus system, my keeper rate will rise considerably. I can't say I am unhappy with my t2i (other than it's at Canon service right now for repair).But it's time to move up .

 

[Overread]

It's hard to say as yet, it might have a lot more cross type AF points, but it depends how advanced the controls on the AF are. As its a new sensor I'd expect it to beat the 7D in noise performance and likely dynamic range as well. The main area its unlikely to beat the 7D is in build quality of the camera body itself.

That said chances are if this camera comes out a replacement of the 7D will also appear soon after or even at the same time.

 

[6kimages]

Thanks , I didn't really think the 60d was worth the jump for me .The 50 d had the better build quality did it not (titanium body?)

 

[Overread]

The 50D was the last of its line. The 60D Was not a direct upgrade from it, the only thing it shared with the 50D was the price slot in the market and the name; everything else was a different line. Canon basically took the market position and product position of the 50D and split it into two - a lower end, slightly cheaper and lower spec 60D and a higher end, higher priced and better spec 7D. It's expected that they'll continue those two lines so the 70D will be an upgrade from the 60D whilst whatever follows the 7D will replace it.

Chances are 60D owners might not want to move to the 70D (typically the next body out doesn't make a big jump over the previous - you have to wait 2 generations of bodies generally before its worth it to jump to the next - or you move up the product line itself to the next level.

 

[jaomul]

It is at least interesting that the sensor is changing. I wouldn't care if it was 18 or 20mp personally but canon have used the same one for a bit now so this could be a chance of improved image quality

 

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What will be interesting is if Canon start playing with removing the AA filter like Nikon have and relying on improved codes to avoid the moire effect instead of the filter - for Digital cameras I would count that as a major step forward since that AA filter does sap a significant amount of sharpness from shots that has to be digitally edited back in

 

[jaomul]

There is some truth there for sure but in almost every side by side comparison I have seen between the d800 and d800e the reviewers stated only in very specific circumstances could they see a difference in detail, and even then it was small. I did wonder though on these cameras without the filter, if you get dirt there are you cleaning the sensor directly (sorry I know its off topic)

 

[Overread]

The AA filter is only one filter in the sensor structure and there are others present (eg the Infra red blocking filter that is replaced with a clear glass one if you have your camera IR modified). As a result you won't clean the sensor direct - in fact the structure and nature of the sensor likely means that there will always be at least 1 plate of clear glass in front of it.

 

[Juga]

I approve of the shift to 20mp from 18! I was very worried Canon might have done a bigger jump and hopefully this means that they've had a chance to really work on the high ISO performance*!

This is what I am hoping to see is a vast improvement on high ISO performance. The specs look like a huge jump from the 60 to the 70d.

 

[iolair]

The 70D is now officially announced.

The 'killer feature' is a new sensor giving much improved autofocus in live view and video modes. It also brings a fully articulated touch screen to the XXD line.

The downsides from my point of view are that it uses SD cards, not CF (predictably, as the 6D clearly showed this is where Canon are now), and that it's maintained the plastic body of the 60D, although weather sealing is better than the 60D's (although short of the 7D's).

 

[jaomul]

I hope it is as good as the specs suggest. It gets back lens ma for 40 lenses also. I have recently went to a few older models and would like one that is really good in low light so hopefully this will perform well here

 

[bentcountershaft]

For the first time in four years I'm not disappointed in a Canon crop sensor release. As mentioned, if it lives up to the specs it should be a pretty nice camera. I don't know if it's the camera for me as I've been planning on upgrading to full frame for quite some time now, but money has been an issue. Every time I get a bit saved for it something comes up. Water heater craps out. Need a new suit for a funeral. Blah, blah, blah, you get the picture. I've been shooting with my first body, a T1i, since 2009 and I'm beyond ready for an upgrade. This could be relatively painless. Can't wait for some reviews and testing.

 

[6kimages]

hmmm , well what to do , being mainly into shooting sports(shoot other things as well ) i wonder if i should look at this instead of the 7d? with hearing a new 7d is coming ,it will likey be priced a bit our of price bracket. so current 7d or this?

I can live with out wifi and moveable lcd screen , video doesn't matter, #1 priority is more quality shots per event .

 

[ronlane]

This should be interesting for a lot of people. I see this as the best crop sensor alternative upgrade for me but I have to decide if I want to go crop or ff. So the new cameras are on my radar right now, the 70D and the 6D. (Unless a new 7D comes out at 20mp+ and 6 fps+)

 

[kami_sn]

This should be interesting for a lot of people. I see this as the best crop sensor alternative upgrade for me but I have to decide if I want to go crop or ff. So the new cameras are on my radar right now, the 70D and the 6D. (Unless a new 7D comes out at 20mp+ and 6 fps+)

100% agree, I am on the same boat too. both cameras have interesting features but I am thinking the 6D with new upcoming 24-70mm f/4L also will be an interesting package.