Specifications

Canon 70D Experience
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1. INTRODUCTION
The introduction of the Canon EOS 70D brings about an important and long-anticipated
update to its predecessor, the EOS 60D. Nearly all of the camera’s essential
specifications have been significantly improved, including the addition of Canon’s 19
point Viewfinder autofocus system, a 20.2 megapixel sensor, faster 7 frames per
second continuous shooting speed, built-in Wi-Fi, and the in-camera HDR and Multiple
Exposure modes. Perhaps the most dramatic upgrade is the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Live View and movie autofocus system, which is a potentially revolutionary feature
particularly for those shooting dSLR video of moving subjects.
Figure 1 - Detail of the Canon EOS 70D.
The customizable 19 point Viewfinder autofocus system will allow you to focus exactly
where you desire, without having to lock focus and recompose as often as one might
with the older 9 point AF system. And when tracking moving subjects with AI Servo
Autofocus Mode, the 19 AF Points and autofocus-related Custom Functions will allow
you to more successfully retain focus on a subject during sports, action, or wildlife
shooting. The new Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocusing system will enable you to more
quickly and accurately focus and track a moving subject across a large central area of
the frame when working in Live View or shooting video. When combined with one of
Canon’s STM “stepping motor” lenses, this can even be accomplished with considerably
reduced lens operation noise. The increased 7 frames per second (fps) continuous
shooting speed will enable you to capture exactly the right moment, expression, or peak