London, UK, 2 July 2013 – Canon today unveils an outstanding new addition to its world-famous EOS series – the EOS 70D. Designed for aspiring enthusiast photographers, the EOS 70D is the ideal camera for anyone looking to take their photography to the next level. It combines completely new, world-first Canon imaging technology with powerful, creative and wireless sharing features – delivering a responsive, all-purpose camera ideal for capturing the moment with stunning images and Full HD video.
 
Capture the moment with stills and Full HD movies
 
The EOS 70D features a new 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon. It’s the first Digital SLR in the world to feature ground-breaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which delivers smooth and accurate autofocus (AF) when shooting Full HD movies and fast AF acquisition when shooting in Live View mode. Paired with the 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor and 19-point all cross-type AF System, the EOS 70D captures incredible, full resolution images at up to 7 frames per second, with up to 65 JPEG or 16 RAW images in a single burst*. Additionally, a native ISO range of ISO 100-12800 enables photographers to shoot in lower light conditions and use faster shutter speeds whilst retaining high image quality.
 
“I was incredibly impressed with how many new technologies the EOS 70D packs into one body, and how versatile it is,” said Brutus Östling, Canon Ambassador. “The EOS 70D is the perfect camera for anyone that wants to develop their photography skills. Not only is it suited to shooting people, landscapes and action easily and in outstanding quality, but also filming subjects in Full HD with focus speeds I never thought would be possible. The camera proved itself in the most challenging of circumstances, and had a range of new-generation technologies to comfortably solve any test I threw at it – especially with the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. It really takes DSLR shooting and filmmaking to a whole new level.”
 
Canon’s new Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides swift AF performance when shooting in Live View mode and smooth accurate focus for Full HD movies. It makes it easy for users to take their next step with movies, enabling them to keep moving subjects in sharp focus and create professional-looking pull-focus effects. The technology utilises advanced CMOS architecture, allowing two photodiodes to be mounted within each pixel, both of which can be read independently to achieve autofocus, or together for image capture, with maximum image quality at all times.
 
An advanced AF system for stills includes 19 cross-type AF points spread across the frame, providing high speed, accurate AF – ideal for tracking sports and wildlife subjects as they move within the frame. The AF system is customisable, allowing photographers to adapt to the subject they’re shooting. AF points can be used individually, together in small groups, or as a wide active area for more unpredictable subjects. A dedicated AF area selection button, positioned conveniently next to the shutter release, enables quick switching between modes, without having to take the camera away from the eye.
 
Expertly designed for professional control
 
The EOS 70D’s powerful specification is packed into an expertly-engineered body that’s designed for comfort and swift operation. The Intelligent Viewfinder, with 98 per cent frame coverage and 0.95x magnification, allows photographers to comfortably frame their images and visualise settings via the electronic overlay. Conveniently-placed controls provide instant access to the most frequently used settings, such as ISO, AF mode selection and metering, so users can quickly change settings and concentrate on capturing the moment.
 
A 7.7cm (3.0”) Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen with a sharp 1,040k dot resolution is ideal for video shooting, or composing images from unusual and creative angles. The screen is a capacitive type, which supports a series of multi-touch gestures including swiping and pinch-zooming – perfect for navigating menus, amending settings or flicking through images.
 
Clever connectivity for easy control and instant sharing
 
The EOS 70D is the latest EOS model to feature integrated Wi-Fi, providing the freedom to remotely control the camera, as well as share images. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, users can connect to the EOS Remote app and control a wide range of image settings, including ISO and exposure, as well as focus and release the shutter. Photographers can also remotely use Live View mode, as well as review and rate their images.
 
Instant creativity unleashed
 
The EOS 70D features a host of creative modes to make capturing unique images easy. In-camera HDR removes the challenges of shooting in tricky, high contrast situations, merging three exposures into one that captures more detail in both the shadow and highlight areas. With multiple-exposure mode, photographers can shoot and combine up to nine exposures into a single image, or use a range of Creative Filters to instantly change the style and look of their shot.
 
Experimenting with creative off-camera flash is easy, thanks to the Integrated Speedlite transmitter, which provides in-camera control of multiple Canon Speedlite EX flash units.
 
Creative Full HD Movies
 
Alongside beautiful stills, the EOS 70D allows photographers to create high quality movies with ease. Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video can be captured with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p, and a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing. Thanks to new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, ensuring they’re always in focus. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame** simply by tapping the touch-screen, even when recording – ensuring that movies stay sharp and clear if a subject moves or the user changes the composition of a shot.
 
Videographers can also enjoy stereo sound using the internal microphone, or enhance audio with the in-built external microphone input terminal. Full control over settings such as aperture and ISO is also possible within manual mode, giving users greater freedom as their skills develop.
 
 
EOS 70D – key features:
 
20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+
19 point cross-type AF System and 7 fps shooting
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Instant sharing and remote control with Wi-Fi
ISO 12800 (H:25600)
Vari-angle 7.7cm ClearView II LCD touch screen
Intelligent viewfinder
Full-HD movies
*UHS-I card required for maximum burst duration
**Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible over 80 per cent of the width and height of the Live View frame
 

Nouveau capteur avec autofocus Double Pixel : le vrai changement

L'arrivée d'un nouveau capteur APS-C de 20 Mpx est sans doute le changement le plus radical du 70D. Pas pour sa définition en hausse (le D7100 de Nikon arbore fièrement 24 Mpx sans filtre passe-bas...), mais pour sa nouvelle technologie d'autofocus par corrélation de phase. Si le 650D fut le premier reflex de la marque à embarquer un capteur Cmos Hybrid avec des pixels dédiés à la mise au point par corrélation de phase, le 70D pousse le concept beaucoup plus loin avec pas moins de 40 millions de pixels dédiés à l'autofocus en mode visée direct ou vidéo ! Avec un capteur de 20,2 Mpx APS-C, les photodiodes font environ 4 µm de côté : en mode AF, un des côtés ne fait plus que 2 µm !

En effet, chaque pixel du capteur est subdivisé en 2 sous-pixels qui permet de créer une image A et une image B. Les deux sous-pixels sont regroupés au moment de la prise de vue pour créer l'image finale. Au moment de la recherche du point, la parallaxe entre l'image A et B est calculée pour piloter rapidement le mouvement des lentilles dans l'objectif.

Sur le papier, cette technologie est attrayante, mais nous savons d'expérience que parfois le résultat n'est pas à la hauteur. Ainsi, le 650D de Canon ou le Fujifilm X100S ne sont pas les appareils les plus rapides et pourtant ils disposent d'une technologie d'autofocus par corrélation de phase sur le capteur principal.

Lors de notre prise en mains, il faut bien avouer que nous avons été impressionnés par la réactivité de cet autofocus. La recherche du point est très rapide et n'a rien à voir avec tous les autres reflex Canon. Le mouvement est peut-être un peu sec pour la vidéo malgré l'utilisation d'optiques STM, mais en photo le confort en visée directe sur écran est indéniable. Canon prend ici une longueur d'avance sur la concurrence. Sans atteindre la réactivité des meilleurs modules AF par détection de contraste de certains COI Panasonic (G6, GH3) ou Olympus (EM-5, E-P5...) le 70D s'avère redoutable d'efficacité et nous sommes impatients de pouvoir essayer ce mode avec un modèle définitif. Bien sûr, cette technologie est surtout efficace avec les optiques STM (18-55 mm et 18-135 mm en EF-S et 40 mm en EF).

La surface AF utilisable représente environ 80% du capteur. Outre l'autofocus, cette technologie ouvre de nouvelles perspectives. En effet, s'il est possible d'enregistrer deux signaux pour un seul photodiode, nous attendons de Canon un mode HDR beaucoup plus performant, le capteur pouvant à la fois enregistrer les informations pour les hautes et les basses lumières (la définition serait alors moindre) comme le proposait Fujifilm avec ses capteurs Super CCD.

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