I already had an older 35mm film version of this camera so what I was doing was upgrading to the digital version. All my old EOS lenses fit and work with this body as does the larger flash unit. I like the fold out display screen which can be stored with the screen in for protection.

The 70D is Canon's best DSLR for ages. While its recent entry-level models have been near flawless in their own right, they've not really offered anything that might make compact system camera users sit up and take notice. But the 70D does exactly that.

Excellent new autofocus system; Superb image quality; Handy Wi-Fi and touchscreen

Bigger than a mirrorless cam; Expensive

The 70D is a solid, midrange camera with the core features one expects from-and needs in-a DSLR. But aside from its feature set, good performance and image quality, the 70D offers groundbreaking technology with its Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, which provides faster, more accurate and smoother...

Innovative and effective Dual Pixel CMOS AF system; solid core feature set; useful Wi-Fi options; responsive, fully-articulated touchscreen

Lacks advanced fine-tuning features in areas such as in-camera noise reduction; image quality is only slightly better than its predecessor (but still good for this price point

It was a great update from my old T3i. So far I love it. Don't consider upgrading it from 60D. Picture quality (I think that matters in these camera), and basic feature wise this is quite similar to 60D. But yes, you get good autofocus system compared to 60D.

Phase detection autofocus; very fast and accurate; grip

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Sweet product! I have recommended this camera to many of my friends:) I will be purchasing another Canon EOS 70D kit for my film and video production company. I am extremely pleased with all that this camera can do!!

The box is not properly sealed with just a small little circular piece of plastic which expands in heat. The goods could be returned and the retailer could sell this to another customer. Canon should sort this security seal so you know you are getting a brand new camera.

Switch the 70D into video mode, however, and all bets are off. While the 60D didn't offer continuous AF for video capture, the 70D does so, and does so with a vengeance. Continuous AF shooting video with the 70D is simply the best DSLR performance I have ever had my hands on, regardless of camera...

Good still image quality; Good ISO noise performance; Latest generation processing engine and technology; Touchscreen monitor offers quick control response; Exceptional DSLR video performance due to continuous AF

72 dpi still image output requires resizing for printing; Touchscreen monitor collects fingerprints and smudges; impairing legibility in bright conditions; Camera seems to lose highlights to a higher degree than the 60D at default settings

The 20.2 megapixel sensor uses a Dual Pixel CMOS AF design in which every single pixel is split into two separately readable photodiodes, facing left and right. So in principle, each pixel is capable of phase-detection autofocus in Live View and Movie mode.

Innovative autofocus system; Articulated touch-screen LCD; Built-in Wi-Fi

Quite heavy

Great features, relatively light weight, easy to find settings within the menu bar. Love the way the touch screen works to change any settings quickly and easily so I can take my shot if conditions change and I need to make an adjustment.

Easy to use; Build quality; Battery life; Screen size

In many respects, the Canon EOS 70D is an amazing camera. The flurry of 7 fps, with infinite buffer (or almost) and continuous autofocus, it is a strength indisputable, especially when you consider that the scanned files are 20 megapixels.

Excellent image quality; Excellent AF (also in Live View; 7 fps burst; Swivel touch screen; Good video mode

Placement of some keys improved; One SD slot; No AF-assist lamp