Description
Canon has just announced their newest mid-range DSLR: the EOS 70D. This Wi-Fi-connected camera falls in the EOS lineup between the 60D and the 7D as a high-performance, APS-C-sized DSLR that features the newly designed Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, a refined 20.2MP APS-C image sensor, and a 3.0” vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor along with a host of photographic and video-centric assets that combine to form a truly powerful image-making device that can handle video and still photo tasks with ease. Where this camera separates itself from previous models is through its combination of features that strive to generate higher-quality imagery with a rich feature set that facilitates wireless sharing, intuitive navigation and control over camera settings as well as an overall sense of efficiency throughout the entire system.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The most refined technology that differentiates the 70D from all past EOS cameras is its inclusion of the newly designed Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, which serves as the successor to the Hybrid CMOS AF II focusing system. When viewing videos of how this focusing system works in real time, it is clear that changing focus between subjects is handled in a smooth and natural manner with no jumping or hunting during focus shifts. It works in a highly intuitive manner with focus quickly changing between the intended subjects and maintains sharpness if the subject is moving through the scene. Allowing for more personalized control, too, Dual Pixel CMOS AF is equally adept at accommodating personal selection of focus points via the touchscreen interface for selective focus and shallow-depth-of-field effects.
