Canon has officially announced the EOS 70D DSLR camera . Successor to the EOS 60D DSLR camera brings a number of improvements focused on video capabilities .
In addition to 3 -inch swivel screen with touchscreen capability , the camera is equipped with a new focus sensor type " Pixel CMOS Dual AF " which is claimed by Canon is able to perform autofocus in live-view mode to 5x faster than previous technology .
The sensor also gives Canon EOS 70D ability to do continuous autofocus while recording video ( movie servo AF ) with fast and smooth , as shown in the demonstration video below . Substitution focus is done by touching different areas on the LCD .
Canon EOS 70D also brings a variety of new features aimed at the application of photography , including new sensor with 20.2 megapixel resolution and sensitivity level of ISO 100-12800 , 7 FPS burst rate , DIGIC 5 + image processors , to built -in WiFi . This camera can also be controlled via mobile , such as a smartphone or tablet .
Canon also renew phase detect AF system of the Canon EOS 70D is now carrying the sensor with 19 focus points ( all of the types of cross type ) such as the EOS 7D . This system allows the AF point selected one by one , in a small group , or automatically . The EOS 70D has a viewfinder magnification of 0.95 x and coverage of 98 percent of the image area .
The camera is scheduled to begin to enter into the market in September. The price is pegged at 1.199 dollar figure for the body only version , 1,349 U.S. dollars for a kit with the EF- S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM , and 1,549 U.S. dollars for a kit with the EF- S 18-135 f/3.5 -5.6 IS STM .
