Bought mine when they were fresh on the market, largely to make corporate videos for an agency I was working for. I've since followed the well trodden GH4 to GH5 to BMPCC 4k route, but the 70D is still my go to camera for stills work, and it holds its own for little bits of video now and again. Rock solid bit of kit, fantastic auto focus, lovely colours (as you say). I will never sell it. Great video mate!
I kept my 70D when the mirrorless cameras came out. The 20 megapixel is more than enough for printing 4x6’s, 8x10’s and everything online. If I need something higher I can always upscale. As a hobby, this works but for video at 1080. However, everything online looks great in 1080. If I need something more, there is also upscaling to 4K from 1080. To be honest, if you want great video, buy a video camera that shoots 4K. Otherwise if you are looking for those special cinematic looking film lenses, they make adapters. Okay, what am I trying to say here? If you are a photographer who takes pictures as a hobby and you are smart about your money, the 70D is the best option out there. It’s a workhorse of a camera for a few hundred (Dollars, Pounds, etc.). Lenses are dropping in price including the red ring primes. The newer cameras do make adaptors but if you go the new route, why not by the lens that is made for the new camera? If 4K is you ultimate goal in video, there is the Canon M50 for a few hundred. All of the 70D lenses will fit the M50. Or, the 90D shoots 4K however, it still costs full price. One issue with both Canon DSLR cameras for video is that after 29.9 minutes, they turn off recording. If live blogging, this is an issue. I would suggest a real video camera that will shoot all day and night, only stopping when the power is gone or there is no more storage room.
I think I made a mistake. I said that the EF mount would go on a M50 but only with an adapter. Am I right about this? I'm not sure to be honest. Also, wouldn't it be nice to see peoples photography to better relate to each others work? Just thinking...
@@jroar123 correct, EF-S to EF-M adapter, with electronic connection for AF and EXIF and a handy tripod mount. For casual blogging and hobby photography the EOS-M line-up is really good as well and sort of half size and weight vs. EF-S era. There's an 'in progress' magic lantern 70D branch that may allow auto restarting a video recording at each 30 minute mark. May or may not work, hard to tell from the scattered clues in the ML forum jungle.
YES!!! Appreciated, James, that you have so much love and respect for older, cheaper cameras that are still great ten years later. I've looked into the 70D last year, and then forgot about it, until now. I have two EOS M's and one EOS M2, all with Magic Lantern installed, but you have me sold on this bad boy, too, hehe. I have one or two EF-adapted lenses that would work with it. Many Thanks, my Bro!! I always love your content... Best Wishes to you. Carlos 🙏🏾
Thank you Carlos! We love looking at older cameras as they’re so overlooked. The canons M series are great cameras too. There’s so many option’s for photography and videography. Thanks again mate
@@madsciencefilms You're very welcome, mate!! Exactly, so many people are chasing the "newest and hottest," yet often not giving older cameras a decent chance. However, I am also seeing some growing interest in classics, such as the original BMPCC, another camera I own. Geez, it's about time I shoot with it again, too, hehe. All the Best 😎
Watching your video cinched the deal for me. I have an older Canon EOS Rebel but I really wanted something better that would also wifi transfer to my Mac. Paid $350 for the body in pristine condition. I already have 2 EF-S lenses so this was perfect! Only about 3000 photos taken total in the camera history. I'm loving this camera! Thanks James!
Just got one from a Friend, which my wife shoots with, it’s a great backup to my 80D, when we go out the 70D acts as video and landscape body, the 80D setup for Birds….✔️
Fellow DSLR lover here. There are fantastic bargains available now. I've always been a Nikon guy, but used DSLR prices now mean I can buy really nice Canons too.
I love my 70D but I’m about to re-purpose it as a cinema camera. I found an inexpensive cage and I’m investigating my options. Thanks for this. I learned things about my camera that I didn’t know
I used to be a profesional portrait photographer. I have used a lot of Canon models. Then I had to give up that work because of health problems. The money got scarse...so I sold my 5D MK3, my 6D and my 7D. I bougth a 70D to replace the 7D. But then I just HAD to have a full frame, so I bougth 5D MK2, for 180 USD!!! And then I had to have something to just carry around. So I bougth the original EOS M, upgraded the firm ware...and it works great. I alredy had EF lenses. So I got three, old, REALLY good cameras for about 400 USD. And yes, I DO love the 70D, mostly because of the focus system. For moving objects. When it comes to the files (I do not shoot film, as in moving pictures :D ) I do prefer the 5D MK2, but it's more of a portrait/landscae camera.
Just bought one 2nd hand as my 1st DSLR. I'm still getting my head around the very basics of photography, but thanks to some CZcams binge watching tonight, I'm picking up some tips. I paid £250 off Fb marketplace with an 18-200mm lens. Apparently i got a good price.
Yes - just bought one. Should be a significant upgrade from my canon t5. Super excited - I will try to remember to stop back here once I receive it, and get some initial testing done. Thanks for your video, and confirmation that this will be a good choice for me
I picked one up today for $5(Australian) at a local junk shop . I was actually interested in the Loepro bag that contained it. Also in the bag were a canon battery , charger , 18-135 efs lens , and a 55-250 efs lens. All in very good condition . It will be a great back up to my existing 7dmkii/5dmkiii system. SCORE !!!
Coming from a Canon t1i, I'm looking closely at the Canon 70D based on reputation 🎉functionality and a low price. Also, focusing on 80D and 90D. I presume they are versions with improvements.. Great evaluation!
So many youtubers built their channels with the 80d..I loved the footage from the 80d during the years where everybody was using them for CZcams vids..
great video ! picking a used canon 70d here in Toronto for $425 USD with a 50mm canon lens... I use to have a canon 60d, it was a great camera... I use it mostly for video.
Was just cleaning out an office block at work and found one in the rubbish in new condition. Photographers at work just upgrade and throw them out. Got lucky
I'm considering the 70D but I have an R7. Is there a full-frame equivalent made by Canon that is in that same very affordable yet very featured category? Maybe one of the older 5D models?
I guess it depends on what you’ll be shooting mainly. A canon 50mm f1.8 is a fantastic lens, affordable, very sharp and great for low light. The great thing about canon ef lenses is that they’re becoming really cheap. Also, look at canon lenses from Tokina and Sigma, affordable and great quality.
I have always loved every Canon model that was the first of something...I stil regret selling my 7D. I used to work as a photographer, portraits mostly. And I worked with a 5D2 and a 24-105 F4 L lens...didn't like the lens, I mostly used my own Sigma 24-105 F4 Art. But, because of budget, I now have a 5D2, 6D, 70D and the first EOS-M. And not just because of the money, I feel that the first version of smething is where the producers put their money. Hell, the small original EOS-M is built like a tank!! But the body I always carry around is the 70D with the Sigma 24-105. :)
How does it compare with the Nikon z30 and Canon Eos R50? Looking for something to recording long videos in nature playing music and recording wildlife.
The 70D has great video afc, but has 30 minute record limit. The R50 does have unlimited recording and is overall a newer faster camera. For wildlife shooting you may want to consider the weather sealing the 70D has over the R50??
@@madsciencefilms R50 has 1 hour recording limit I believe. D70 is a great camera I cannot disagree just tad bit too heavy for my liking which is why I sold my NikonP900. Thanks
Bought mine when they were fresh on the market, largely to make corporate videos for an agency I was working for. I've since followed the well trodden GH4 to GH5 to BMPCC 4k route, but the 70D is still my go to camera for stills work, and it holds its own for little bits of video now and again. Rock solid bit of kit, fantastic auto focus, lovely colours (as you say). I will never sell it.
Great video mate!
Thanks for your comment and I absolutely agree! Lotta love here at Mad Science for the Canon 70D
I just bought one of these to upgrade from my 5 year old 4000D. It's 5 years older, but looks to blow it away!
It does......blow away the 4000D. Enjoy.
I kept my 70D when the mirrorless cameras came out. The 20 megapixel is more than enough for printing 4x6’s, 8x10’s and everything online. If I need something higher I can always upscale. As a hobby, this works but for video at 1080. However, everything online looks great in 1080. If I need something more, there is also upscaling to 4K from 1080. To be honest, if you want great video, buy a video camera that shoots 4K. Otherwise if you are looking for those special cinematic looking film lenses, they make adapters.
Okay, what am I trying to say here? If you are a photographer who takes pictures as a hobby and you are smart about your money, the 70D is the best option out there. It’s a workhorse of a camera for a few hundred (Dollars, Pounds, etc.). Lenses are dropping in price including the red ring primes. The newer cameras do make adaptors but if you go the new route, why not by the lens that is made for the new camera? If 4K is you ultimate goal in video, there is the Canon M50 for a few hundred. All of the 70D lenses will fit the M50. Or, the 90D shoots 4K however, it still costs full price. One issue with both Canon DSLR cameras for video is that after 29.9 minutes, they turn off recording. If live blogging, this is an issue. I would suggest a real video camera that will shoot all day and night, only stopping when the power is gone or there is no more storage room.
Some good points mate. Thanks for your comment
I think I made a mistake. I said that the EF mount would go on a M50 but only with an adapter. Am I right about this? I'm not sure to be honest. Also, wouldn't it be nice to see peoples photography to better relate to each others work? Just thinking...
@@jroar123 correct, EF-S to EF-M adapter, with electronic connection for AF and EXIF and a handy tripod mount.
For casual blogging and hobby photography the EOS-M line-up is really good as well and sort of half size and weight vs. EF-S era.
There's an 'in progress' magic lantern 70D branch that may allow auto restarting a video recording at each 30 minute mark. May or may not work, hard to tell from the scattered clues in the ML forum jungle.
If you have a canon 70d you will live long
Amen.
I just ordered a 2nd one as a fun backup or switch to my m50. I only use EF lenses anyway so its perfect
Got my 70d in 2013 and still using it to this day manly for photography
It’s a fantastic stills camera.
YES!!! Appreciated, James, that you have so much love and respect for older, cheaper cameras that are still great ten years later. I've looked into the 70D last year, and then forgot about it, until now. I have two EOS M's and one EOS M2, all with Magic Lantern installed, but you have me sold on this bad boy, too, hehe. I have one or two EF-adapted lenses that would work with it. Many Thanks, my Bro!! I always love your content... Best Wishes to you. Carlos 🙏🏾
Thank you Carlos! We love looking at older cameras as they’re so overlooked. The canons M series are great cameras too. There’s so many option’s for photography and videography. Thanks again mate
@@madsciencefilms You're very welcome, mate!! Exactly, so many people are chasing the "newest and hottest," yet often not giving older cameras a decent chance. However, I am also seeing some growing interest in classics, such as the original BMPCC, another camera I own. Geez, it's about time I shoot with it again, too, hehe. All the Best 😎
Watching your video cinched the deal for me. I have an older Canon EOS Rebel but I really wanted something better that would also wifi transfer to my Mac. Paid $350 for the body in pristine condition. I already have 2 EF-S lenses so this was perfect! Only about 3000 photos taken total in the camera history. I'm loving this camera! Thanks James!
That’s great!! Thanks for your comment.
Just got one from a Friend, which my wife shoots with, it’s a great backup to my 80D, when we go out the 70D acts as video and landscape body, the 80D setup for Birds….✔️
A great backup too! Thanks for your comment.
Fellow DSLR lover here. There are fantastic bargains available now. I've always been a Nikon guy, but used DSLR prices now mean I can buy really nice Canons too.
I just bought one for $350, paid itself off on the first shoot. Great Camera
Awesome!!
I love my 70D but I’m about to re-purpose it as a cinema camera. I found an inexpensive cage and I’m investigating my options. Thanks for this. I learned things about my camera that I didn’t know
You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment.
I used to be a profesional portrait photographer. I have used a lot of Canon models. Then I had to give up that work because of health problems. The money got scarse...so I sold my 5D MK3, my 6D and my 7D. I bougth a 70D to replace the 7D. But then I just HAD to have a full frame, so I bougth 5D MK2, for 180 USD!!! And then I had to have something to just carry around. So I bougth the original EOS M, upgraded the firm ware...and it works great. I alredy had EF lenses. So I got three, old, REALLY good cameras for about 400 USD. And yes, I DO love the 70D, mostly because of the focus system. For moving objects. When it comes to the files (I do not shoot film, as in moving pictures :D ) I do prefer the 5D MK2, but it's more of a portrait/landscae camera.
Thanks for your comment, Tom. The older canon cameras are still a great option for most people.
Just bought one 2nd hand as my 1st DSLR. I'm still getting my head around the very basics of photography, but thanks to some CZcams binge watching tonight, I'm picking up some tips.
I paid £250 off Fb marketplace with an 18-200mm lens. Apparently i got a good price.
That’s a good deal! Have fun with your journey into photography.
Also Canon 70D video test czcams.com/video/hiI3YHXiJm8/video.htmlsi=LJCsNmSjjjxTvPC5
Yes - just bought one. Should be a significant upgrade from my canon t5. Super excited - I will try to remember to stop back here once I receive it, and get some initial testing done. Thanks for your video, and confirmation that this will be a good choice for me
No worries! Enjoy.
how is it
My fellow 70D brethren 🙌
I picked one up today for $5(Australian) at a local junk shop . I was actually interested in the Loepro bag that contained it.
Also in the bag were a canon battery , charger , 18-135 efs lens , and a 55-250 efs lens. All in very good condition .
It will be a great back up to my existing 7dmkii/5dmkiii system.
SCORE !!!
Wow!! Absolute bargain.
You robbed them at that price!
I picked up one of these from a pawnshop a couple years ago and it is amazing!
It’s my go to for Digital Canon shooting.
I am a wildlife photographer and I am just going to sell mine. I am going to buy an R7 with a 32 mp sensor an cropped sensor with extra reach.
Coming from a Canon t1i, I'm looking closely at the Canon 70D based on reputation 🎉functionality and a low price. Also, focusing on 80D and 90D. I presume they are versions with improvements.. Great evaluation!
Thank you!!
So many youtubers built their channels with the 80d..I loved the footage from the 80d during the years where everybody was using them for CZcams vids..
great video ! picking a used canon 70d here in Toronto for $425 USD with a 50mm canon lens... I use to have a canon 60d, it was a great camera... I use it mostly for video.
Thanks for sharing!
Still sometimes use my 1d mark 2. New cameras are overrated, you still need that eye for a picture.
Agreed - you definitely need a good eye.
Was just cleaning out an office block at work and found one in the rubbish in new condition.
Photographers at work just upgrade and throw them out.
Got lucky
Wow! Good find. Thanks for sharing.
I'm also using this Canon 70d it's amazing in low price ❤
It really is! Thanks for the comment
Got one with a 24-105 lens Never going to sell it I use for photos not video
Great lens!! Thanks for your comment
Im still using it as 2nd angle camera for video coverage wedding
That’s awesome. Thanks for your comment.
Should I still buy this? I already have IPhone 14 Pro Max. I really prefer DSLR physical looks than a small phone haha.
Yes! Phones are really good, but there’s nothing like a proper camera.
I just bought a 70d as a backup camera to my R6. A used 70d was only 250 shipped on KEH.
Bargain!
@@madsciencefilms it was! Thanks for making this video!
I'm considering the 70D but I have an R7. Is there a full-frame equivalent made by Canon that is in that same very affordable yet very featured category? Maybe one of the older 5D models?
I think the closest would be the 5D Mark iii. It has some pros over the 70d for sure.
Just got me a 70d with 18-55mm kit lens to start of, any lens recommendation I should get next?
Got it for less than $400 (sc1k)
I guess it depends on what you’ll be shooting mainly. A canon 50mm f1.8 is a fantastic lens, affordable, very sharp and great for low light. The great thing about canon ef lenses is that they’re becoming really cheap. Also, look at canon lenses from Tokina and Sigma, affordable and great quality.
I have always loved every Canon model that was the first of something...I stil regret selling my 7D. I used to work as a photographer, portraits mostly. And I worked with a 5D2 and a 24-105 F4 L lens...didn't like the lens, I mostly used my own Sigma 24-105 F4 Art. But, because of budget, I now have a 5D2, 6D, 70D and the first EOS-M. And not just because of the money, I feel that the first version of smething is where the producers put their money. Hell, the small original EOS-M is built like a tank!! But the body I always carry around is the 70D with the Sigma 24-105. :)
I much prefer the sigma 24-105 too. These canon cameras are incredible. Thanks for your comment.
Also runs Magic Lantern hack which the 80D does not !
Good point, Ben!
Thanks for this video. Helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
How does it compare with the Nikon z30 and Canon Eos R50? Looking for something to recording long videos in nature playing music and recording wildlife.
The 70D has great video afc, but has 30 minute record limit. The R50 does have unlimited recording and is overall a newer faster camera. For wildlife shooting you may want to consider the weather sealing the 70D has over the R50??
@@madsciencefilms R50 has 1 hour recording limit I believe. D70 is a great camera I cannot disagree just tad bit too heavy for my liking which is why I sold my NikonP900. Thanks
Thanks, I did!
Great job!
I still use my canon 70D
It’s a solid camera!!
Great video brother!
Thanks mate!
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.
You’re welcome. Thanks for your comment
Thanks for sharing! Is that rig attached a 3 Legged Thing L-Bracket for R5 & R6? Does it fit well the camera? Thanks!
It’s a universal Three legged thing l bracket and it fits the 70d really well
do you recommend this to beginners?
A beginner who’s serious on learning photography, sure.
Would this be a good starting out carma and is it any good a capturing moving object, or will it bler like Mobile phone carmas...?
Yeah, the AF is pretty good. Pair it with the correct lens and you can get great results
Got one
Hey 70d users- I can’t seem to get my Live view to work even though it’s enabled- any suggestions? Thx.
I also have one and my Live view don’t work too.
i need to know what is that orange plate? thanks in advance
It’s an L bracket by three legged thing
I just bought it today
Awesome
Can you stream with it as a webcam
I don’t think so…
Yes, you can.