Canon 5D Mark II, many called one of the best choices for amateur cameramen, despite the fact that it is primarily a camera. Canon has gone a step further and introduced today a device which has more appeal to fans of video – EOS 70D.
Novelty is the mid-level SLR camera that is designed for video capture. A press release from Canon is almost no mention fotosostavlyayuschuyu apparatus, placing the main emphasis is on video.
The camera is the successor to the EOS 60D with a number of improvements relative to it. For example, the camera offers Wi-Fi, NFC, 3-inch swivel display with a resolution of 1.04 million pixels has a touch, and the number of megapixels APS-C matrix has grown to 20.2. However, the main feature is the new EOS 70D autofocus system “Dual Pixel CMOS”.
Traditional systems of AF cameras “sharpened” under the photo shoot (which is logical) – instant and clear focus on the object. However, when shooting a cause abrupt transitions from one object to another, which is a bit annoying when viewing. The new system makes the transition smoother and smoother, and the touch screen allows you to quickly and easily change the object of focus. At the same time focusing when shooting photos completely unaffected.
New sensor includes twice as many pixels, FM earlier. In the sensor used 40.3 million photodiodes, and when they work, “as if 20 million people watching the focus of the two eyes,” says Canon’s press release.
The manufacturer also notes the Digic 5 processor, ISO range of 100 – 25600, embedded photo and video filters, and you can shoot at 7 frames per second.
Canon EOS 70D will be available in September. The cost of “carcass” – 1199 dollars, whale kit with lens 18-55 STM will cost in 1349 dollars, with 18-135 STM – in 1549 dollars.
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