Changing the way users capture still images and video with a DSLR camera, Canon proudly introduces the EOS 70D – a trailblazing powerhouse featuring a revolutionary autofocus technology that unlocks the potential of Live View: Dual Pixel CMOS AF. This game-changing technology allows the EOS 70D to capture video in Live View with smooth and precise autofocus similar to that of a camcorder, complete with the superb image quality that is a hallmark of EOS cameras.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF

The EOS 70D features Canon's all-new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. This game-changing technology will forever change what is possible with a DSLR camera.

Shoot Video Like a Camcorder

The benefits of the groundbreaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF are clearly evident in video shooting, where bringing scenes and subjects into focus is a critical element of the final composition. On the EOS 70D, Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps ensure focus is achieved naturally and precisely, even when switching between subjects. And, combined with the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, subjects in motion are smoothly and consistently tracked – once the EOS 70D locks focus, it doesn't let go. Plus, with the shallow depth-of-field afforded by EOS optics, your video gains a cinematic ambience.

Compatible with over 103 Canon EF Lenses

Over 103 Canon EF lenses are able to fully realize the benefits of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Compatible lenses greatly expand creative and compositional possibilities so users can enjoy a wide range of endeavors made possible through various lenses whether shooting still images or video.

The Genius of Pixel Based AF

Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a cutting-edge Canon technology, made possible by a sophisticated redesigning of the CMOS sensor. Traditionally, image sensors have one photodiode per pixel, but the CMOS sensor on the EOS 70D has two photodiodes per pixel, enabling each pixel on the sensor to both perform phase-difference detection autofocus and capture light – a first for EOS cameras. With phase-difference detection AF, autofocus is achieved quickly and easily on the camera. This unique AF system enables autofocus on 80% of the image plane, vertically and horizontally, and helps ensure virtually no loss in image quality.

Sophisticated Wireless System.

The new EOS 70D incorporates cutting edge wireless technology right into its compact design. The camera's exposure settings, such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, focus, and shutter can be operated wirelessly using an iOS or Android smartphone with the free Canon Camera Connect app. Using a smartphone with the Camera Connect app installed, you can shoot remotely from a distance, even in Live View mode, for those difficult-to-capture shots; you can also review images on the EOS 70D without having to take it out of the bag, and easily transfer and save images directly from the camera to a smartphone. Full DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatibility means easy sharing between the EOS 70D and other DLNA products, like HDTVs, smartphones and more. Still images can even be transferred between two wireless-enabled Canon cameras over a Local Area Network (LAN). Images and video can be uploaded instantly to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY for easy sharing on social networking sites, and photos can even be printed on a wireless PictBridge certified printer without the need for a PC. Remarkably, the EOS 70D has all of these wireless features without the need for any additional accessories; they're built right in!

20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor

Offering the highest pixel count of any APS-C sized sensor in EOS history, the EOS 70D camera's 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor records a massive 5472 x 3648 pixels, perfect for even the biggest enlargements and offering enough resolution for significant cropping while maintaining the detail and essence of the particular scene. 14-bit signal processing ensures excellent tonal gradation and a wide ISO range of 100–12800 (H: 25600) ensures excellent image capture even in dim lighting situations. The EOS 70D camera's image sensor combines with Canon's powerful DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for improved data processing speeds, greater noise reduction, and even real-time compensation for chromatic aberration.

ISO 100–12800 and expandable to 25600 in H mode

Thanks to its DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, the EOS 70D features an expanded ISO range of ISO 100–12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. The EOS 70D, with the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor's remarkable noise-reduction technology, performs brilliantly in low-light shooting. Used with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer, the EOS 70D can record beautiful images even when light sources are scarce.

DIGIC 5+ Image Processor

For a whole new level of performance, the EOS 70D uses a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor. Working with two 4-channel A/D converter front-end processing circuits, and delivering speeds of up to 7.0 fps continuous shooting, the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor improves data processing performance and features algorithms that promote greater noise reduction at higher ISOs. In addition to conventional image processing functions, the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor offers real-time compensation for chromatic aberration in both still and motion images. With the power of this processor, speed improvements are noticeable from the instant the camera is turned on. The stunning results speak for themselves.

High speed continuous shooting up to 7.0 fps

Capable of shooting up to 7.0 fps during continuous shooting, the EOS 70D is a perfect camera for quick action. Canon's remarkable shutter, combined with speedy, sophisticated electronics, ensures instant response and performance. A rapidly occurring scene can be captured moment by moment, second by second, so that even the briefest of opportunities are captured in perfect clarity.

EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF and 3-10x Digital Zoom at Full HD resolution

The EOS 70D captures HD video with an impressive level of sophistication, offering phenomenal performance on a DSLR camera. It offers both All-I (UHS-I memory card is required) and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording without interruption. It offers the option of time coding during recording only (Rec Run) or at all times (Free Run), which is useful for multi-camera shoots. It also features improved sound recording adjustment capabilities; the EOS 70D has an internal stereo microphone for enhanced audio capture and a wind filter feature to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors. Sound recording levels can be manually (up to 64 different levels) or automatically controlled, while a built-in attenuator is also provided to reduce audio clipping. For more advanced audio recording, the EOS 70D is compatible with many third-party electret condenser microphones with a 3.5mm diameter plug. The EOS 70D also boasts the advanced Movie Digital Zoom, allowing you to magnify the center of the image by approximately 3x–10x when Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution is set.

Video Snapshot

With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS 70D can capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights "album." With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera's HDMI port. Additionally, stills can be recorded during video shooting simply by pressing the camera's shutter button. During playback, video clips in an album can be reordered or deleted.

Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II with multi-touch operation and Touch AF

The EOS 70D comes with a Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II for shooting videos and stills at a variety of angles, high or low, with up to 180° of rotation. Using capacitive technology similar to today's popular mobile devices, this screen is touch-sensitive and delivers intuitive touch panel operation. Two-finger touch gestures can be used for zooming or changing images. Menu and quick control settings can be accessed, and focus point and shutter release can be activated with the touch of a fingertip using Touch AF. Displaying fine detail (at approximately 1.04 million dots), this screen is perfect for composing and reviewing images. Thanks to a solid construction between the monitor's resin-coated cover and the liquid crystal display, reflections are minimized, and the display can be viewed, without glare, from any number of angles. The LCD's surface is treated with a smudge-resistant coating to minimize fingerprints and maintain a bright, clear image display.

19-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point)

The EOS 70D has a high-performance AF system that's ready for anything. The camera features 19 high precision cross-type AF sensors, all of which can be selected automatically or manually. With cross-type AF points placed throughout a wide area, the EOS 70D's AF system ensures amazing compositional flexibility whether shooting vertically or horizontally, and is superbly equipped to track the subject, even if movements are erratic or unpredictable. And with its high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point, the EOS 70D delivers a whole new level of focus accuracy when shooting with lenses of f/2.8 or faster. The EOS 70D camera's AF modes can be customized to suit the situation, helping ensure reliable focus.

Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display provides approximately 98% field of view

The EOS 70D camera's Intelligent Viewfinder offers a sharp, bright, approximately 98% field of view with an approximate magnification of 0.95x, a viewing angle of 27.9° and a 22mm eyepoint. Featuring a new coating that reduces reflections and new construction that improves response in cold environments, the EOS 70D's Intelligent Viewfinder makes it simple to adjust and confirm settings without the risk of missing a beat. The Intelligent Viewfinder uses a transparent LCD to superimpose a customizable combination of focus points and gridlines directly over the image: it displays AF mode, AF points, electronic level, grid, alerts informing when white balance is being corrected and when Spot metering is enabled, and much more. With the EOS 70D's Intelligent Viewfinder, unlike with other cameras, the photographer has the choice of seeing shooting information or looking only at the scene in front of the camera. The ability to effectively erase all shooting data and turn it back on with the touch of a button gives the photographer the opportunity to concentrate simply on looking and composing the photograph without distraction, a great advantage in numerous shooting situations.

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

With its High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, the EOS 70D can merge three images of varying exposure in-camera and save them as one final image, capturing a broad range of shadow and highlight detail with stunning tonal range. Adjustable to cover a range of ±3 stops, HDR recording truly expands the parameters of the light and dark detail a camera can actually record, surprising viewers with the range of tones a photograph can accurately recreate.

Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses

The EOS 70D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses and including the STM series optimized for video shooting. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer help to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light; STM lenses even feature a stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous autofocus while capturing video. With an array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS 70D camera.

Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards

The EOS 70D uses popular SD, SDHC, SDXC, and is even compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I), memory cards. Compact and available in large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the camera's compact design.

Technical Specifications

Specifications

• Type: Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
• Recording Media: SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card
• Image Format: Approx. 22.5mm x 15.0mm (APS-C)
• Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
• Lens Mount: Canon EF mount

Image Sensor

• Type: CMOS Sensor
• Pixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 20.2 Megapixels, Total pixels: Approx. 20.9 Megapixels
• Pixel Unit: 4.1 µm square
• Total Pixels: Approx. 19.0 megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
• Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
• Low Pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the image sensor
• Dust Deletion Feature: Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.

Recording System

• Recording Format: Complete with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.30
• Image Format: Still: JPEG: JPG, RAW: CR2 (Canon Raw 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG, Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
• Backup Recording: Not Available
• Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
• Picture Style: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined

White Balance

• Settings: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight, Sunset, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° - 10,000°K), Color Temperature (Approx. 2,500° - 10,000°K)
• Auto White Balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor
• Color Temperature Compensation: Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels, Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels

Viewfinder

• Type: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism)
• Coverage: Approx. 98% vertically and horizontally (with eye point approx. 22mm)
• Magnification: Approx. 0.95x / 27.9° (50mm lens at ∞, -1m-1 dpt)
• Eye Point: Approx. 22mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
• Dioptric Adjustment Correction: Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (dpt)
• Focusing Screen: Fixed
• Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
• Viewfinder Information: AF information
• Depth Of Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus

• Type: TTL secondary image-forming, phase-difference detection with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
• AF Points: 19-point cross-type AF, All AF points are cross-type at f/5.6., Center AF point is cross-type at f/2.8.
• AF Working Range: Center AF Point: EV -0.5 to 18, Other AF Points: EV 0 to EV 18
• Focusing Modes: Autofocus, One-Shot AF Predictive AI Servo AF AI Focus AF*Switches between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF(2) Manual focus
• AF Point Selection: Manual selection, Auto selection
• Selected AF Point Display: Indicated by translucent liquid crystal display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
• AF Assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash, Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft. / 4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft. / 3.5m at periphery

Exposure Control

• Metering Modes: TTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor:Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)Partial metering (center, approx. 7.7% of viewfinder)Spot metering (center, approx. 3.0% of viewfinder)Center-weighted average metering
• Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
• Exposure Control Systems: Creative Zone
• ISO Speed Range: For Stills: Manual setting range of ISO 100-12800, expansion to ISO 25600 equivalent: Depends on the minimum and maximum of Auto ISO setting.
• Exposure Compensation: Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
• AE Lock: Auto AE lock

Shutter

• Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
• Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
• Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
• Self Timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
• Shutter Lag Time: During SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.06 sec.

Built in Flash

• Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
• Guide Number: Approx. 39.4 ft./12m (at ISO 100)
• Flash Coverage: Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 27mm in 135 format)
• Flash Exposure Compensation: Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

External Speedlite

• Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE lock
• Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
• FE Lock: Provided
• External Flash Settings: External flash function setting

Drive System

• Drive Modes: Single shooting, High-speed continuous shooting, Low-speed continuous shooting, Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting, 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control, 2-sec. self-timer/Remote control
• Continuous Shooting Speed: High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 7.0 fps
• Maximum Burst: Based on 8GB memory Card: JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 40 Shots, RAW: Approx. 15 Shots, RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots, Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card:JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 Shots, RAW: Approx. 16 Shots, RAW + JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots

Live View Functions

• Shooting Modes: Still photo shooting and video shooting
• Focusing: AF operation with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, One-shot AF Face Detection plus Tracking AF FlexiZone - Multi 31 zones
• Metering Modes: Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.
• Metering Range: EV 1-18 (with Dual Pixel CMOS AF at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)
• Grid Display: Three grids provided: Grid 1: 3 vertical and 3 horizontal lines, Grid 2: 6 vertical and 4 horizontal lines, Grid 3: 3 vertical and 3 horizontal lines + diagonal
• Exposure Simulation: Provided
• Silent Shooting: Provided (Mode 1 and Mode 2)

Video Shooting

• File Format: MOV:, Movie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, * Variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM, *Meta information is embedded in the MOV file (no separate THM file)
• File Size: Recording Size:, [Full HD], 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25fps/24fps):, 235 MB/min. with IPB compression, 685 MB/min. with All-I compression
• Frame Rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 25p / 24p (23.976), 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p
• Continuous Shooting Time: Based on 8GB Memory Card, [1920 x 1080], 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps:, 32 min.
• Focusing: Dual Pixel CMOS AF, (1) One-shot AF, (2) Servo AF, (3) Manual Focus
• Exposure Control: (1) Program AE for movie shooting
• Exposure Compensation: Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)

LCD Monitor

• Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor with Touch Panel LCD (capacitive type)
• Monitor Size: Wide 3.0-inch (Screen aspect ration of 3:2), 7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high)
• Pixels: Approx. 1,040,000 dots
• Coverage: Approx. 100%
• Brightness Control: Adjustable to one of seven levels
• Coating: Anti-smudge, anti-reflection coating
• Interface Languages: 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

Tilt Display

• On LCD Monitor: Single image display Single image, basic information, detailed information, histogram Index display-image index, 9-image index Jump display1/10/100 images, by date, by folder, movies only, stills only, by rating

Playback

• Highlight Alert: With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink
• Histogram: Brightness / RGB

Image Protection and Erase

• Protection: Erase protection can be applied / canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images on the card
• Erase: Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images in folder, erase all images on a card, or erase only unprotected images

Direct Printing

• Compatible Printers: PictBridge-compatible printers
• Printable Images: RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System, Movies cannot be printed.

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

• DPOF: Complies to DPOF Version 1.1

Direct Image Transfer

• Compatible Images: Not Provided

Customization

• Custom Functions: 23 Custom Functions settable with camera
• Custom Controls: The following camera controls can be customized by assigning the desired function: Shutter button halfway pressing, AF-ON button, AE lock button, Depth-of-field preview button, Lens AF Stop button, SET button, Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller
• My Menu Registration: Up to six items from top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered

Interface

• USB Terminal: For personal computer communication and PictBridge (Hi-Speed USB)
• Audio (stereo)/video (NTSC/PAL) output
• Video Out Terminal: HDMI Type C (Switches automatically to suit the resolution), Video output: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, Switches automatically to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to suit the TV

Power Source

• Battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 x1, With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, AC power is possible., With Battery Grip BG-E14, it is possible to use two Battery Pack LP-E6 units.
• Battery Life: Camera Body Only, LP-E6 x1(2) Using Battery Grip BG-E14
• Battery Check: Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON, Battery level indicated in 6 levels.
• Power Saving: Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses, [Auto power off] settable to 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min., 30 min., or disable
• Date/Time Battery: Built-in secondary battery, It is not replaceable by the user. It recharges when LP-E6 is loaded or when the AC adapter is connected. Without any recharging, the backup battery can maintain the date/time for approx. 3 months. The backup battery taxes approx. 8 hours to be fully recharged.
• Start-up Time: Approx. 0.15 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 139.0 x 104.3 x 78.5mm
• Weight: Approx. 755g (W Model: CIPA standard), Approx. 675g (W Model: Body only)

Operating Environment

• Working Temperature Range: 32-104°F/0-40°C
• Working Humidity Range: 85% or less