Canon EOS 70D Owners Thread.

modchild said:
The main idea for the test was to see the IQ of the lenses on the screen and the results have got me thinking that maybe the new 'dual pixel' technology is a step too advanced for some of the older 3rd party lenses. Has anybody else seen this or even tried anything similar. I had to MFA the 150-500 to get the best results out of it with the 70D when I bought the camera but I am surprized by some of the results I saw today.
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....Surely it's reliable to assume that Canon develop their lenses to 'match' their bodies and where there isn't a match they state so - EFS lenses only fit crop frame bodies, for example.

Third party lens producers are obviously going to do all they can for their products to exploit Canon bodies but whether they succeed is not a consideration in Canon's own development and why should it be?
 
barratt1988 said:
Why? Whats the point?
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barratt1988 said:
But the original gives you nothing more than the dng file?
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When you decide you need to process on another software platform other than an Adobe one, you will be able to. This is where the original gives a great deal more than the DNG.

For example, Canon DPP in some situations is far better at processing raw files than ACR. I had to do this from time to time with my 7D when I needed to blow an image up down the line.
 
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RichardtheSane said:
When you decide you need to process on another software platform other than an Adobe one, you will be able to. This is where the original gives a great deal more than the DNG.

For example, Canon DPP in some situations is far better at processing raw files than ACR. I had to do this from time to time with my 7D when I needed to blow an image up down the line.
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Most programs accept dng and I doubt cannon dpp is better than cs6. Personally I dont like the nikon software so its no loss to me. I dont see any point in keeping the raws myself but each to there own
 
barratt1988 said:
Most programs accept dng and I doubt cannon dpp is better than cs6. Personally I dont like the nikon software so its no loss to me. I dont see any point in keeping the raws myself but each to there own
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Yes, in some situations the canon dpp software is better than CS6. Especially on newer cameras. I speak from direct experience.

It really would be prudent to actually have some facts when you tell someone they are wrong don't you think?

By the way I'm not against DNG, just suggesting the original raw file is kept/embedded as for some people it may need to be used again. Not hard it is?
 
RichardtheSane said:
Yes, in some situations the canon dpp software is better than CS6. Especially on newer cameras. I speak from direct experience.

It really would be prudent to actually have some facts when you tell someone they are wrong don't you think?

By the way I'm not against DNG, just suggesting the original raw file is kept/embedded as for some people it may need to be used again. Not hard it is?
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Sorry I must of missed your facts would you mind typing them again?
 
barratt1988 said:
Sorry I must of missed your facts would you mind typing them again?
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I was actually referring to your lack of facts.

But to be honest I'm sick of your attitude so I will bow out and let people make up their own mind. I'm not getting into a pathetic argument when I only tried to post some helpful information based on personal experience.
 
RichardtheSane said:
I was actually referring to your lack of facts.

But to be honest I'm sick of your attitude so I will bow out and let people make up their own mind. I'm not getting into a pathetic argument when I only tried to post some helpful information based on personal experience.
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Haha wonderful. And all im doing is giving mine. I have used the stated programs as well as others and im pointing out that I dont see any benefit of cr2 or nef over dng. And what the camera manufacturer software gives over say CS6. And again I must have missed the point where I said you where wrong? O stated that it was my experience and my final statement read... each to there own. So please dont get upset :) im sure the canon software works wonders for you. I just prefer cs
 
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Got 2 batteries coming from 7 day shop,hope they are up to the job for the price.:)
 
Anyone got any links to where i might get a sync cable for rf 603 on top of camera for shutter release.:shrug::thumbs:
 
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Bought a Lowepro Toploader 70AW Pro bag for the camera and a Hoya ProDigital 1 CPL.

Has anyone bought a better strap for their 70D?
 
barratt1988 said:
Haha wonderful. And all im doing is giving mine. I have used the stated programs as well as others and im pointing out that I dont see any benefit of cr2 or nef over dng. And what the camera manufacturer software gives over say CS6. And again I must have missed the point where I said you where wrong? O stated that it was my experience and my final statement read... each to there own. So please dont get upset :) im sure the canon software works wonders for you. I just prefer cs
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My apologies, I'm getting a little touchy at the moment and I should not be taking things out on other folk. :)
 
RichardtheSane said:
My apologies, I'm getting a little touchy at the moment and I should not be taking things out on other folk. :)
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Richard there is no need to apologise my friend. It is forgotten. I should know how worked up you can get on here.. ive been banned a few times for having an opinion and defending myself lol. Have a good evening buddy
 
omens said:
Bought a Lowepro Toploader 70AW Pro bag for the camera and a Hoya ProDigital 1 CPL.

Has anyone bought a better strap for their 70D?
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I've got the Peak Design Leash and Cuff, I'm happy with that setup.
 
omens said:
Bought a Lowepro Toploader 70AW Pro bag for the camera and a Hoya ProDigital 1 CPL.

Has anyone bought a better strap for their 70D?
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Not for my 70D as i've not gone one yet... but I use a optech super classic pro loop on my 5d3. Superb strap

barratt1988 said:
Richard there is no need to apologise my friend. It is forgotten. I should know how worked up you can get on here.. ive been banned a few times for having an opinion and defending myself lol. Have a good evening buddy
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You have a good evening too man :thumbs:
 
RichardtheSane said:
Not for my 70D as i've not gone one yet... but I use a optech super classic pro loop on my 5d3. Superb strap

You have a good evening too man :thumbs:
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Thanks mate I did have a good evening. And I looked Into different straps but I seem to just get tangled in them lol. Ill stick with my tripod for now lol
 
omens said:
I really like the look of that over the Black Rapid system. Where did you buy yours from?
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Bought mine direct from Peak Design. I think the black rapid would be better if you were hanging a L telephoto around your shoulder all day to be honest.
 
:thumbs::clap:Ordered 2 batteries from 7 day shop on sunday,they arrived today,excellent service & price.
 
jockwav said:
:thumbs::clap:Ordered 2 batteries from 7 day shop on sunday,they arrived today,excellent service & price.
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Do they report everything correctly in camera. I had a few 3rd party batteries that I had problems with after updating the firmware of my 5D3 and from what I've seen so far the 70d seems to be the same with the batteries too. I'm not worried myself as I've got 8 Canon batteries to go between my 2 bodies, but it would be nice to hear that they work fine.
 
Well the weather is shocking just now,wet & windy so can,t get out with the camera.
I have been messing around with it indoors with one of these batteries & i don,t see any problems.
It shows the battery level so i don,t know what else to test really.:thumbs:
 
omens said:
Bought a Lowepro Toploader 70AW Pro bag for the camera
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....That looks the job, especially if you also get a harness. Shoulder bags tend to slip around your body and scare away live macro subjects I find!

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Looks good.:thumbs:
 
Anyone bought from HDEW, did it come with UK chargers etc. £879 with the kit 18-55 is considerably cheaper than UK prices even Amazon.
 
I am thinking of upgrading to the 70d from the 600d, has anyone else done this and would you say the upgrade was worth it in terms of better image quality.

I was planning to move up to the 7D until the 70d came along and all the reviews i have read say the 70D surpasses the 7D in most areas so this is the most likely camera i would change, but having said that the new 6D is really turning my head also !!!
 
STANNERS72 said:
I am thinking of upgrading to the 70d from the 600d, has anyone else done this and would you say the upgrade was worth it in terms of better image quality.

I was planning to move up to the 7D until the 70d came along and all the reviews i have read say the 70D surpasses the 7D in most areas so this is the most likely camera i would change, but having said that the new 6D is really turning my head also !!!
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....There might be some helpful info in this long vid. I haven't watched it yet but you would expect that, depending on how new the 6D is, any single numeral (6-D) Canon would offer more than a double numeral (70-D) but the 70D has a lot of Canon's very latest technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WuwnAuvmTw

^ 70D vs 6D starts at around 8:57 into video ^

Your choice depends too, as always, what type of photography you mainly use your camera for.
 
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STANNERS72 said:
...the 70D surpasses the 7D in most areas...
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I wouldn't consider the 70D a replacement for the 7D. It's not. It's a replacement for the 60D. The 7D is in a different league, as is the 6D. All three are different cameras and you need to decide what you're after.
 
I had a 7D and I think the 70D is a upgrade to be honest. I find it a lot better all round than my old 7D.

It virtually does everything the 7D did and regard noise levels it is much better than my 7D.

Just a brill camera :)
 
Padman400 said:
I had a 7D and I think the 70D is a upgrade to be honest. I find it a lot better all round than my old 7D.

It virtually does everything the 7D did and regard noise levels it is much better than my 7D.

Just a brill camera :)
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....But if/when Canon offer a 7D Mk2 then I think you'll find that the 70D is no longer a 'better' camera.

As always, so much depends on what suits the individual best. For example, a 70D suits my purposes better than a 5D but I'm not for a moment claiming that the 70D is a 'better' camera than the 5D.
 
I had a 60D as a backup to my 5D3 and swapped the 60D for a 7D, mainly for the better focus system and the ability to MFA my lenses. However, I found I much preferred the IQ from the 60D and the noise handling on the 60D was better than the 7D. Basically put, if I could of swapped the AF system and a couple of other features from the 7D and put it in the 60D I would of had a perfect camera. This was the second 7D I'd had and I had noise problems albeit to a far lesser degree, and some focus and exposure problems but I thought the first was just 'one of those problem cameras' but it was not to be as the second one had as many problems.

Well, apart from getting my wishes with an advanced AF system and a much improved high ISO performance together with an excellent IQ from a 1.6 crop that I was wanting I got much improved video features, wifi and touchscreen as well. The 70D is getting better every time I use it and I'm getting some excellent quality photos out of it. If I compare the 70D to the 7D I'd definitely say the 70D had much more going for it, the only thing I miss from the 7D is the spot focus feature.

The 70D is the best crop body camera I have used to date, and that includes the 1.3 crop of the 1D3, and at the moment it has taken the mantle from the 7D as 'top crop' in Canon's lineup. When the 7D2 is released, if ever, I'm sure it will retake the position at the top but I have 2 of the best bodies Canon makes and I see no reason why I should need to update a body in the forseeable future. Between the 5D3 and 70D I can shoot anything in any circumstances and know I'm going to get a great result and I couldn't say that for definite when I had the 5D3 and 7D.
 
Bought a battery grip from DR. Ordered a week ago and arrived today. It does add bulk and weight but it balances out the front heaviness from the kit lens. Need to try it out on a tripod
 
Not sure if i am going to bother with a grip as i want away from big heavy gear now.:)
 
Battery grip definitely not for me. I always primarily hold a DSLR/SLR camera from under the lens with my left hand and the might hand is more free to roam the controls.
 
I've had grips on every body I've had and up to getting the 70D I'd always had 3rd party grips, all have been Meike up to now (apart from a short experience with a Vertax Pixel grip for the 5D3 that had a battery drain problem) and all have been excellent performers. However, due to the 70D being new there wasn't any 3rd party ones available so the wife bought me a Canon grip for my birthday.

The grip makes it fit my hands much better than without a grip, there's nowhere for my little finger to fit, and I find the balance much better with a heavy lens on the front such as a Sigma 150-500 or Canon 70-200 f2.8L and the extra battery power is a big help so I don't miss any shots while changing them. The Canon grip fits the 70D excellently, however I really don't think they are worth so much more than a 3rd party one and I would of been more than happy fitting another Meike grip instead.

It's each to his own obviously, but for me it's a grip every time. I got mine from Cathedral Cameras for just over £150 when all the other shops were selling them at £229 so I was quite pleased with the price considering it'd only been out about a week.
 
I also like using the grip. It makes the camera much easier to hold and gives better balance when using a longer lens.
 
As said, some photographers love grips and others don't. For me a camera feels too bulky with and feels more tactile without. Never had any problem holding longer lenses because my left hand supports and operates the lens.
 
I've never understood the logic of adding a grip and more weight to compensate for a heavy lens. I like my kit to be as light as possible, my Sigma 120-300 makes it heavy enough without adding to the bulk. As for batteries, I have a couple of spares in my bag should they be required, takes seconds to swap, never used more than two on a days shoot so far.
 
The extra batteries i got from 7day shop to try out are great,i have had one in the camera for a couple of days now & it is performing great.:thumbs:
 
Finally pulled the trigger on the 70D with 18-135 stm. Went with this over the 18-55 as it should give me more flexibility when traveling and with this being my first DLSR plenty of opportunity to learn what I like to shoot. Excited!!!

Need to look for a good bag, want something as small as possible for traveling, need it to take the body and lens, not much else. Any suggestions?
 
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The STM lenses are especially well suited to the 70D according to Canon.

Lots of bags to choose from out there but check out Lowepro's range.
 
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