Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

The Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera (Body Only) is a mid-range enthusiast DSLR notable for introducing Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, a genuine leap forward in autofocus performance for both stills and video shooting via Live View. It’s aimed at photographers who want advanced handling and strong all-around performance in a durable, semi-professional body.

At the core of the 70D is a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC 5+ processor, offering an ISO range of 100-12800, expandable to 25600. The newly developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor splits each pixel into two photodiodes for phase-detection focusing, delivering dramatically improved autofocus speed and tracking accuracy in Live View and video modes, a significant step up from the contrast-detection autofocus used on earlier DSLRs during Live View shooting. For traditional viewfinder shooting, the camera uses a 19-point, all cross-type AF system, with a 63-zone iFCL (intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) metering sensor supporting evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average patterns.

Continuous shooting reaches up to 7fps, and the shutter offers speeds from 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus bulb mode, with flash sync at 1/250 second. Video capability includes Full HD recording at up to 30p, with Movie Servo AF providing smooth, continuous autofocus tracking during video capture thanks to the Dual Pixel AF system. Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, fully articulating touchscreen LCD (1.04 million dots), along with an optical pentaprism viewfinder offering approximately 98% coverage and 0.95x magnification.

Build quality includes a weather-sealed, aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin body, giving the 70D durability suited to varied outdoor shooting conditions. Connectivity includes built-in Wi-Fi for wireless image transfer and remote camera control via a connected smartphone or tablet, a notable first for Canon’s mid-range DSLR line at the time. The camera stores images on SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) cards and is powered by Canon’s LP-E6 battery. The 70D uses Canon’s EF/EF-S lens mount, giving it access to Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S lenses.

Key Features
– 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5+ processor
– ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600)
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF (fast phase-detection AF in Live View and video)
– 19-point all cross-type autofocus system (viewfinder)
– 63-zone iFCL metering sensor
– Up to 7fps continuous shooting
– Shutter speed range of 30 sec to 1/8000 sec plus bulb; 1/250 sec flash sync
– Full HD video up to 30p with Movie Servo AF
– 3.0″ fully articulating touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots)
– Optical pentaprism viewfinder (~98% coverage, 0.95x magnification)
– Weather-sealed aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin body
– Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
– SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card storage
– LP-E6 rechargeable battery
– Canon EF/EF-S lens mount