Thank you very much for your careful explanations of areas not addressed fully in the Canon manual. You have opened my eyes to a number of applications I was unaware of previously. This was well worth my time!!
Thank you so much.I am using this camera for a year ,have shot some excellent pics. but your video was enlightening-helped me much.This is a really excellent camera for beginners in wild life photography but its performance is below average in low light conditions.
I'm so glad the video helped. Yes, you are right -as long as you are using the camera outdoors, it's fine but it does get very grainy unfortunately in low light.
Thanks! Great info. I ordered this to replace an SX40 HS and am excited about the new features, particularly the wireless zoom control with the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 for when filming movies on a tripod.
Just bought this camera and almost returned it before seeing this video. Thank you for talking about everything in detail it was a HUGE help!! I subscribed!
This is a really great instructional video! Fast paced, but easy to understand and also far from boring. I received my SX70 today and I'm up and running with it thanks to this video! Looking forward to watching your others on the SX70.
thank you for your overview of the Canon SX70HS, it was very informative. I have recently joined a camera club hoping to have some help with using the camera in more modes than just Auto. Your explanations of modes and knobs and dials have been a real help to me. I will be saving this video for future reference. Once again thank you .
I will watch this video multiple times, as there is so much to take in. Love the camera, and I learn so much more from video instruction in addition to reading manuals. Thank you so much.
@@techtoremember8096 This is a great video. On occasion, there is an instruction manual in the background. Can you tell us the title and whereto purchase it? I don't seem to be able to track it down.
@@techtoremember8096 It worked perfectly: gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300032371/03/pssx70hs-ug3-en.pdf Using your video and this complete guide, I'm hoping makes using the camera dream. Why the heck wouldn't Canon provide this link to us for the $600+ the camera costs. Corporate greed ultimately gets paid back many times over.
Thanks I've had the camera for a few years now, had the 30 and 50 previously and have always been satisfied with the exception of low light quality, but all in all I think it's a great camera and you have made me better understand some of the features with your video, so this old timer says thanks. I'm 80+ and still enjoy outdoor photography and for a lot of novices I always tell them to look into the Canon Powershot, the zoom is terrific for my personal use in wildlife and architecture close-ups, also the lanscapes I take in wide angle always turn out well.
HI and thanks for your comment. I would agree with you that the lowlight is definitely the Canon's weakness but I would think most of the time, it will be used in outdoor conditions anyway. For the size and money, its a great choice even though there are some issues but no camera is perfect! Glad you are enjoying it. Take care
Hey- Thanks a bunch for this tutorial!! I was getting pretty frustrated with this camera - it’s become obvious that I really need to learn all these controls that you went over. I subscribed too- I appreciate your work here, very valuable to me! Thanks!
Excellent instructional video. I love this camera as I am just starting out but it has so many features. No one has ever explained AE lock before (even the user manual). Thanks!!!
Phew, I made it to the end ;) Seriously though, another great, fun video. Drab, I think not, it explained much to me and will be so helpful when I buy one. As I mentioned on your FZ80 review, I was tossing up between this and the FZ80, but after watching this video and the Sony HX400v review as you suggested, I am very much sure that the Canon will be my choice. Once again, thanks for the educational and fun presentation.
I had 6 SX60 cameras. I used them for a long time. Honestly, I will never love the SX70 as much as I loved that camera. The photo quality just isn't as good as SX60. Canon made a huge mistake not selling that camera anymore. Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today I bought this camera and I still recive it. I hope that the focusing sistem haven't the head ake that Nikon s have that don't focus at short distances and aren't so precise.
I'm professional photographer of nature, animals, insects and UFO'S Wich is extremely interested but most of the cameras fail in automatic focus system with small objects at large distance. I hope this Canon camera do the job better than other cameras i have been used. In one week I will recive from Amazon.
I'd like a deep dive into the focus options too. I'm confused by the 4 autofocus options, the manual focus options when you're not in AUTO, and when to use what. I learned a lot from this video on the menus, controls and tips.
@@techtoremember8096 By the way, which one would you recommend if I were to choose between Canon SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950? Thank you for the reply in advance.
Between the 2, I would prefer the Nikon950. Better lens and overall image quality, better stabilization as well. The tradeoffs are , its quite a bit bigger, heavier, and more expensive than the Canon.
Great video. I bought the Canon SX540hs and it works perfectly for me. I don’t have to buy any new lenses for the camera. The 50X zoom is enough for my use. Thanks for sharing this video. ❤❤❤❤
Your step by step video was fantastic, and now I understand my camera way better than I thought I did. Thank you. Just a small request, in future could you go a bit slower please. Thanks once again.
This is a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing this. I have had my camera for a year now and love it, but I still learned some things from your video. I have a question, can filters be used with this camera?
Thank you so much. Great to hear. And yes. I recommend using this adapter so you can attach filters to the front of the camera ! www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/739887-REG/Canon_4728B001_4728B001_Filter_Adapter_FA_DC67A.html
I just bought a SX70 and found this video the most helpful introduction to the camera so far. I think superzoom cameras are often underrated. I don't shoot video but I've used my SX60 for birding, especially hard to reach species so I was a little disappointed you didn't delve into the digital zoom feature. I often shoot the SX60 at 104x magnification and it has achieved remarkable results even for large prints. I chose the SX70 rather than the Nikon D950 for its smaller size and what I hoped would be an effective digital range (like my SX60) to the 35mm equivalent of 2,000mm's. However, my first impression of the digital zoom range of the camera suggests it's not as good on the SX70 as it is on the SX60. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and would value your opinion on this subject.
Hi ! Thanks for subscribing I really appreciate that. I will tell you why I don’t use digital zoom on these super zoom cameras. My reasoning is that for most purposes I think that the extreme optical zoom range really is adequate. With this camera at 1350 mm you are really really tight and I think that even at that extreme range it’s difficult to get a really sharp shot especially with the small sensor and relatively slow aperture. I guess just personally, the image degradation that you start getting at the digital zoom range becomes unacceptable to me but I understand that you don’t mind it and that’s great if you feel it’s useful for birding- then by all means definitely use the digital zoom. To be honest w I really didn’t test the digital zoom and I haven’t had a lot of people ask about it for the reason that I mentioned since the optical zoom range is just so powerful. Do you find that you get acceptable results in digital zoom with this camera ? Regards
@@techtoremember8096 I have found the digital zoom very useful on my SX60. I did own a Nikon P900 but I hated the viewfinder and motor drive frame rates as either too slow (2pfs) or too fast (10fps with blackout). I never used the 900 beyond 2,000mm's. The SX60 gave me that 2,000mm's using the digital zoom, while providing a faster motor drive frame rate and no blackout in a much lighter package. The SX60 digital zoom impressed me right away, unlike my first impressions of the digital telephoto mode of the SX70. I'll be doing further tests but I was hoping you had conducted some experiments between the two since extreme telephoto use is a big selling feature of superzoom cameras.
I may very well take another look at the digital zoom based on your recommendation. I have never found a digital zoom on any camera worth its weight because of the extreme image decoration but perhaps Canon has as better algorithm. Regards
@@techtoremember8096 If you have an email address you don't mind sharing I could send you a couple of examples. I did some tests with the SX70 today and it did quite well up to 104X which is roughly 2,200mm's in 35mm parlance. Some direct sunlight is needed to get the best out of the camera at those focal lengths but I think the results will surprise you. I also have examples from the SX60 and the Leica V-Lux 114 (also known as the Lumix FZ1000).
@@brucegraner5901 Hello thanks for your reviews, because I am thinking in buying this camera due to the fact that is a superzoom, but professional photographers told me that there is noise when you zoom. I need it for birds especially. I am a hobbyist not professional.
Thank you ! For northern lights just keep your eye on the exposure I would use manual because the camera is going to see a dark sky and want to make the image too bright, blowing out the lights Just keep the exposure in check ! Best of luck
Hi! This is so helpful but I'm stuck on a couple of things. When I press the manual focus button I don't see the same screen as you're showing. I only see select subject. How do I see the screen that offers the macro option?
Hi! To get to macro. Hit that “MF” button on the rear dial. Then you’ll see a few options on screen. Press the one that looks like a flower. Hope that helps !
Thank you, excellent video, covers lots of interesting points, and very clearly spoken ! I have a question: if one uses the remote control switch while the camera is in video mode, will the remote switch act as the red video switch and start a video? Or is the remote switch ONLY for stills? Thabks!
Hi there. Thank you for the comment,. Can you clarify which remote control you are referring to? There are several different remotes which can operate the camera and they all may act differently. The one thing you could do is get the app to operate the camera and then you could start a video from your phone!
@@techtoremember8096 I was planning to use an external remote control with its own software. It would have the same E3 terminal. It would send contacts at given intervals to the camera and if it works it could set up a camera trap that could be left for a few days to photograph wildlife automatically. So NOT from a phone as I would have to be very near the camera all the time.... But I FEAR that that socket in the camera will only allow still shots to be taken, and would not set the video off at all. The fact that the video button on the camera is not the same button for taking stills makes me think that there are 2 entirely independent circuits? Thank you so much for your very quick response!! I'm writing from Rome, Italy
Hi there. Yes I would agree. I would double and triple check that it can do what you want before you purchase it because probably it will NOT work in video unless it specifically says that it could do that in the software. Best of luck
@@techtoremember8096 the software sends a series of electrical contacts at the correct intervals, tothe Canon SX70, but the camera trap would only work if the socket on the camera starts OR stops the video every time it receives an electrical contact... yes I agree I need to be sure before I purchase the camera!!! thanks again!
I did some research on your question and it seems the filter thread for the camera is 58mm. So you would need an adapter ring if you use any kind of ND or Uv Fiiter that is not 58mm and adapt it to that size. Thanks for your comment !
@@techtoremember8096 Yes, it's 58mm. Actually, the filter size all depends on the ring adapter size you use. I ended up buying both 58 and 67 I found that out. Nice camera by the way. Took a moon shot with it and it justified the purchase. Zoom capability is awesome. I just need something to focus on from far like kids sports or school graduation. For closer ones my Samsung S22 Ultra is unbeatable much better than any iPhones(used all) 😂
Thanks for the helpful video! For some reason, my menu screen is different - it only goes to 5, not 7. I also could not find the ISO settings option on mine. I'd like to know a bit more about aspect ration/resolution. On my Powershot 5, it shoots at 180 DPI; this one, no matter what I select, it shoots at 72!? How do I get the better resolution? I have it set to what you show as high quality, surely that isn't 72 dpi!! Is the higher resolution achieved in the aspect ration? I am used to shooting high quality for printing/graphic design, so this is frustrating!
The Advanced User guide is available here for the camera: gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/7/0300033177/01/PowerShot_SX70_HS_Advanced_User_Guide_EN.pdf That is where the info cards you saw on screen was taken from: Thanks for your comment and enjoy the camera!
@@techtoremember8096 Thank you for that. Much appreciated. Is the same info available for the Sony RX10 4? I recently bought a used model and the operating system is driving me crazy. I am finding it so difficult to come to grips with it as I've always used a Canon. I know the Sony is a fantastic camera, but that operating system....
Thanks so much! Total newbie here. What mode do you recommend best for wildlife? Lots of birds around here but hard to catch them being super still. Thanks!!!!!
HI there and welcome aboard! I usually shoot in the "P" or program Auto mode so that I can make changes to the exposure if the camera doesn't get it quite right. Great camera for wildlife-try and use a tripod because at very high zooms the stabilization isn't the best!
I am thinking about buying this camera for shooting videos only. Please let me know if this camera allows 4K movie recording through the viewfinder for a more stable footage. Thanks
I would ask you to watch my other video on this camera. (The full review). The image stabilization is weak if you are at very high zooms. That’s the major issue with this camera
I tried the Sony RX10 IV and the menus were so complex! Picture quality is great, but you also lose alot of your zoom range, which frustrated me. I started out with Nikon P900 for the zoom, and love shooting wildlife. I wish I had the money (and skills) to use cameras and lenses that produce higher quality photos of large wildlife and birds, but that's not the case! If you don't need the extra zoom for wildlife (or private investigations 😀) AND you have the patience to learn Sony's menus, you'd definitely get that higher quality with the Sony! I love this lighter weight, zoomin' SX70!
Hello. Unfortunately, the SX70 does not have an HDR feature. What I would recommend for some of the tough lighting scenes is to use Manual and adjust exposure accordingly to get a correct balance of lighting. Of course, you are limited being it is a small sensor camera. Thank you for your comment.
Hello how are you! I have a Canon Sx70 and I have a question. The viewfinder has a sensor that just putting your hand in front already makes the camera display go off. Is there any way I can disable the display to use only the LCD Display?
Go into the menu. The settings tab (the wrench ) go into “display settings “ then highlight manual and you can pick either screen or viewfinder. Let me know if that works
Go into the menu. The settings tab (the wrench ) go into “display settings “ then highlight manual and you can pick either screen or viewfinder. Let me know if that works
Hello tell me are there flashes for canon sx70 hs, I know that there is already a built-in flash but I wanted to add an external flash that this one do you think there are or can I find some please ??
Sorry; I have the camara but I don´t understand it. What is the most advisable thing against blurry videos? Is there a "low light" function that automatically calculates before recording every time you press the recording bottom?; the "low light" function is avalable in Canon Powershot 540 HS and in previous Canon Powershot camaras; but I can´t see the "low light" function in this camara; it´s very difficult.
Hi there. There is no lowlight function actually. The stabilizer in the camera is not the best. If you use a very long zoom it’s recommended you use a tripod because you will see shake. With the small sensor and slow aperture, the camera gets grainy fast in low light. This camera is better to be used in daylight. Not advisable to use in low light especially if you will zoom.
Hi there, thanks for sharing all the great stuff with us. I think it's very useful. I've subscribed immediately 🙂 I'm comparing the Sony RX10 IV and the Canon PowerShot SX70, My choice is more for the Sony but I would like to ask your opinion. I'll be glad if you have some time to write your opinion to make my life easier.. Regards! BTW, I've watched your videos of the Sony RX10 IV too.
Hi! If you don’t mind spending the additional money, then the Sony is vastly superior in almost every way. Better picture , better stabilization, better lowlight, better lens. The canon has more reach but suffers at the long end. I’d recommend the Rx10Iv. Thank you for your comment and welcome aboard !
Look up CHDK. I have the Canon SX530 and learned about this underground Canon community. They provide some files that you download to the micro SD card. Then when you turn on the Canon camera it lets you load a special options menu with way more features. Like shooting in raw, ability to do time-lapse. And the mod is easy to remove. Just delete the files from the micro SD card. It doesn't harm or change your camera permanently. I've had my Canon modded for 6 years. I bet you can shoot 4K60 with this mod on a SX70.
The SX60 has a hotshoe, but not this one. I had 6 SX60 cameras. I used them for a long time. Honestly, I will never love the SX70 as much as I loved that camera. The photo quality just isn't as good as SX60.
In all the demos of sx70 the image quality taken from the camera is very underwhelming. Many times it focuses on surroundings than the subject. Any DSLR would do a better job.
Well. That depends on what your standards are. The SX70 is not a DSLR -it is not the price of a DSLR and does not compete with DSLRs. This is more of a travel, family bridge camera at a completely different price point. A DSLR will get you better picture quality but the zoom is the selling point of this camera. That and the small size light weight and relatively low price point
@@techtoremember8096 Atleast here in India high zoom cameras have suddenly vanished from the market and price of SX70 has shot up higher than entry level DLSRs here. I was looking forward to buy on SX70 or FZ80 but they are difficult to come by and expensive.
I have used the SX70 for a while now and your video was really helpful. I have now checked all my settings and adjusted some settings for the better.
This is the best video on Canon SX70 on how to use the camera. Excellent work and thank you
Thanks so much the comment and support ! Much appreciated
Thank you very much for your careful explanations of areas not addressed fully in the Canon manual. You have opened my eyes to a number of applications I was unaware of previously. This was well worth my time!!
My pleasure ! Thank you for your comment
Seriously thinking of buying this camera! Thank you
Thank you so much.I am using this camera for a year ,have shot some excellent pics. but your video was enlightening-helped me much.This is a really excellent camera for beginners in wild life photography but its performance is below average in low light conditions.
I'm so glad the video helped. Yes, you are right -as long as you are using the camera outdoors, it's fine but it does get very grainy unfortunately in low light.
Thanks! Great info. I ordered this to replace an SX40 HS and am excited about the new features, particularly the wireless zoom control with the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 for when filming movies on a tripod.
Much appreciated ! I hope you enjoy the camera I had not heard of that wireless control. - sounds like it would be a great addition !
Excellent video. Put over really well. Keep up the good work 👍🫡
Thanks so much !!
Extremely helpful! Thank you so much. This is an excellent video
My pleasure. Glad it could help
Thank you for all this info! Very helpful👌
Glad it could help !
Just bought this camera and almost returned it before seeing this video. Thank you for talking about everything in detail it was a HUGE help!! I subscribed!
Great. ! Thanks
Very interesting super zoom camera. Thank you for your detailed review!
No problem ! Tha is for watching
This is a really great instructional video! Fast paced, but easy to understand and also far from boring. I received my SX70 today and I'm up and running with it thanks to this video! Looking forward to watching your others on the SX70.
Thanks so much ! Glad it could be of help
thankyou very helpfull stay safe and take care
thank you, I will wacth again and again,
Great !
thank you for your overview of the Canon SX70HS, it was very informative. I have recently joined a camera club hoping to have some help with using the camera in more modes than just Auto. Your explanations of modes and knobs and dials have been a real help to me. I will be saving this video for future reference. Once again thank you .
Thanks for your comment. I’m so glad it could help. Best of luck with the camera. !!
Thank you for this. Well- explained.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the review! Really useful.
My pleasure. Glad it could help
I will watch this video multiple times, as there is so much to take in. Love the camera, and I learn so much more from video instruction in addition to reading manuals. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad the video was helpful and feel free to refer to it as you need. Glad you’re enjoying the camera !
@@techtoremember8096 This is a great video. On occasion, there is an instruction manual in the background. Can you tell us the title and whereto purchase it? I don't seem to be able to track it down.
Hi! Definitely. Just google up “canon sx70,advanced user guide” and you can download it. It’s free ! Thanks for your comment !
@@techtoremember8096
It worked perfectly: gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300032371/03/pssx70hs-ug3-en.pdf
Using your video and this complete guide, I'm hoping makes using the camera dream. Why the heck wouldn't Canon provide this link to us for the $600+ the camera costs. Corporate greed ultimately gets paid back many times over.
Thank you I will refer back to this video. I found it extremely helpful.
Thank you so much ! Glad it could help
Thanks I've had the camera for a few years now, had the 30 and 50 previously and have always been satisfied with the exception of low light quality, but all in all I think it's a great camera and you have made me better understand some of the features with your video, so this old timer says thanks. I'm 80+ and still enjoy outdoor photography and for a lot of novices I always tell them to look into the Canon Powershot, the zoom is terrific for my personal use in wildlife and architecture close-ups, also the lanscapes I take in wide angle always turn out well.
HI and thanks for your comment. I would agree with you that the lowlight is definitely the Canon's weakness but I would think most of the time, it will be used in outdoor conditions anyway. For the size and money, its a great choice even though there are some issues but no camera is perfect! Glad you are enjoying it. Take care
Thank you for this video. It is really helpful.
Glad it could help ! Thanks for the comment
Excellent explained❤️
Thank you !
Hey- Thanks a bunch for this tutorial!! I was getting pretty frustrated with this camera - it’s become obvious that I really need to learn all these controls that you went over.
I subscribed too- I appreciate your work here, very valuable to me!
Thanks!
Hi ! Thanks so much! I’m glad the video could be of help ! Enjoy the camera. Once you get the hang of it it’ll be a breeze !
Very Very Usfull Video❤❤
Thanks for upland this Video🙏
My pleasure. Glad it was a help and thank you for the comment
good video... still waiting for my sx70hs to arrive home... New subscriber from Indonesia...👍👍
Thanks ! And welcome aboard
I learn a lot from this video .
That’s great ! Thanks for your comment
❤️ useful information 💐
Thank you. Glad it could help
What a video sir thanks for making it ❤️
My pleasure ! Thanks for your comment
Excellent instructional video. I love this camera as I am just starting out but it has so many features. No one has ever explained AE lock before (even the user manual). Thanks!!!
Haha. Cool !! Glad it could help. Thanks for the comment !
Perfect video! Tkx a lot
Not a problem. Glad it could help ! Thanks for the comment
Very thorough 👍🏼
Thank you !
Phew, I made it to the end ;) Seriously though, another great, fun video. Drab, I think not, it explained much to me and will be so helpful when I buy one. As I mentioned on your FZ80 review, I was tossing up between this and the FZ80, but after watching this video and the Sony HX400v review as you suggested, I am very much sure that the Canon will be my choice. Once again, thanks for the educational and fun presentation.
Haha, you made it to the end! Nicely done! Good luck on your Canon and I hope you get lots of enjoyment from it. Its zoom is pretty incredible!
Well done, thanks. The most important function for me is in second: 10:05, and can be easily missed.
I had 6 SX60 cameras. I used them for a long time. Honestly, I will never love the SX70 as much as I loved that camera. The photo quality just isn't as good as SX60. Canon made a huge mistake not selling that camera anymore. Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why 6 of same model
@@Gr8putin I'm a photographer & I went through them.
Would love a deep dive on the focus options for the SX70 and how to use each one. Thanks for doing this video it is very informative
Glad it could help ! Thanks for the comment
Today I bought this camera and I still recive it. I hope that the focusing sistem haven't the head ake that Nikon s have that don't focus at short distances and aren't so precise.
@@ufolandia22 I. Did get this camera and it does a great job. Not sure I know how to use all the functions but the auto modes provide great pictures
I'm professional photographer of nature, animals, insects and UFO'S Wich is extremely interested but most of the cameras fail in automatic focus system with small objects at large distance. I hope this Canon camera do the job better than other cameras i have been used. In one week I will recive from Amazon.
I'd like a deep dive into the focus options too. I'm confused by the 4 autofocus options, the manual focus options when you're not in AUTO, and when to use what. I learned a lot from this video on the menus, controls and tips.
thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Such a professional explanation. 😊
Thanks !
@@techtoremember8096 By the way, which one would you recommend if I were to choose between Canon SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950? Thank you for the reply in advance.
P.S. I already have one of them. I'm asking just to find out the bitter truth. 😅
Between the 2, I would prefer the Nikon950. Better lens and overall image quality, better stabilization as well. The tradeoffs are , its quite a bit bigger, heavier, and more expensive than the Canon.
@@techtoremember8096 Thank you! I'm glad I have chosen the better of the two. ☺️
Great video. I bought the Canon SX540hs and it works perfectly for me. I don’t have to buy any new lenses for the camera. The 50X zoom is enough for my use. Thanks for sharing this video. ❤❤❤❤
My pleasure. Good luck with your SX540hs
Your step by step video was fantastic, and now I understand my camera way better than I thought I did. Thank you. Just a small request, in future could you go a bit slower please. Thanks once again.
Oh thank you very much and yes sorry I tend to talk fast - thanks for the feedback !
This is a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing this. I have had my camera for a year now and love it, but I still learned some things from your video. I have a question, can filters be used with this camera?
Thank you so much. Great to hear. And yes. I recommend using this adapter so you can attach filters to the front of the camera !
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/739887-REG/Canon_4728B001_4728B001_Filter_Adapter_FA_DC67A.html
@@techtoremember8096 Thank you so much!🙂
You mentioned that in portrait mode there is a background blur option. Where and how? Thanks for this wonderful video.
gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300032371/03/pssx70hs-ug3-en.pdf. Here is the advanced user guide. Please refer to page 62 which should help !
thank you !!!
My pleasure !
I just bought a SX70 and found this video the most helpful introduction to the camera so far. I think superzoom cameras are often underrated. I don't shoot video but I've used my SX60 for birding, especially hard to reach species so I was a little disappointed you didn't delve into the digital zoom feature. I often shoot the SX60 at 104x magnification and it has achieved remarkable results even for large prints. I chose the SX70 rather than the Nikon D950 for its smaller size and what I hoped would be an effective digital range (like my SX60) to the 35mm equivalent of 2,000mm's. However, my first impression of the digital zoom range of the camera suggests it's not as good on the SX70 as it is on the SX60. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and would value your opinion on this subject.
Hi ! Thanks for subscribing I really appreciate that. I will tell you why I don’t use digital zoom on these super zoom cameras. My reasoning is that for most purposes I think that the extreme optical zoom range really is adequate. With this camera at 1350 mm you are really really tight and I think that even at that extreme range it’s difficult to get a really sharp shot especially with the small sensor and relatively slow aperture. I guess just personally, the image degradation that you start getting at the digital zoom range becomes unacceptable to me but I understand that you don’t mind it and that’s great if you feel it’s useful for birding- then by all means definitely use the digital zoom. To be honest w I really didn’t test the digital zoom and I haven’t had a lot of people ask about it for the reason that I mentioned since the optical zoom range is just so powerful. Do you find that you get acceptable results in digital zoom with this camera ? Regards
@@techtoremember8096 I have found the digital zoom very useful on my SX60. I did own a Nikon P900 but I hated the viewfinder and motor drive frame rates as either too slow (2pfs) or too fast (10fps with blackout). I never used the 900 beyond 2,000mm's. The SX60 gave me that 2,000mm's using the digital zoom, while providing a faster motor drive frame rate and no blackout in a much lighter package. The SX60 digital zoom impressed me right away, unlike my first impressions of the digital telephoto mode of the SX70. I'll be doing further tests but I was hoping you had conducted some experiments between the two since extreme telephoto use is a big selling feature of superzoom cameras.
I may very well take another look at the digital zoom based on your recommendation. I have never found a digital zoom on any camera worth its weight because of the extreme image decoration but perhaps Canon has as better algorithm. Regards
@@techtoremember8096 If you have an email address you don't mind sharing I could send you a couple of examples. I did some tests with the SX70 today and it did quite well up to 104X which is roughly 2,200mm's in 35mm parlance. Some direct sunlight is needed to get the best out of the camera at those focal lengths but I think the results will surprise you. I also have examples from the SX60 and the Leica V-Lux 114 (also known as the Lumix FZ1000).
@@brucegraner5901 Hello thanks for your reviews, because
I am thinking in buying this camera due to the fact that is a superzoom, but professional photographers told me that there is noise when you zoom. I need it for birds especially. I am a hobbyist not professional.
Really informative, lots of settings to play with on my new SX70. Question - about to see the northern lights, any tips ?
Thank you ! For northern lights just keep your eye on the exposure I would use manual because the camera is going to see a dark sky and want to make the image too bright, blowing out the lights Just keep the exposure in check ! Best of luck
@@techtoremember8096 Thanks for the advice.
Hi! This is so helpful but I'm stuck on a couple of things. When I press the manual focus button I don't see the same screen as you're showing. I only see select subject. How do I see the screen that offers the macro option?
Hi! To get to macro. Hit that “MF” button on the rear dial. Then you’ll see a few options on screen. Press the one that looks like a flower. Hope that helps !
Thank you, excellent video, covers lots of interesting points, and very clearly spoken ! I have a question: if one uses the remote control switch while the camera is in video mode, will the remote switch act as the red video switch and start a video? Or is the remote switch ONLY for stills? Thabks!
Hi there. Thank you for the comment,. Can you clarify which remote control you are referring to? There are several different remotes which can operate the camera and they all may act differently. The one thing you could do is get the app to operate the camera and then you could start a video from your phone!
@@techtoremember8096 I was planning to use an external remote control with its own software. It would have the same E3 terminal. It would send contacts at given intervals to the camera and if it works it could set up a camera trap that could be left for a few days to photograph wildlife automatically. So NOT from a phone as I would have to be very near the camera all the time.... But I FEAR that that socket in the camera will only allow still shots to be taken, and would not set the video off at all. The fact that the video button on the camera is not the same button for taking stills makes me think that there are 2 entirely independent circuits? Thank you so much for your very quick response!! I'm writing from Rome, Italy
Hi there. Yes I would agree. I would double and triple check that it can do what you want before you purchase it because probably it will NOT work in video unless it specifically says that it could do that in the software. Best of luck
@@techtoremember8096 the software sends a series of electrical contacts at the correct intervals, tothe Canon SX70, but the camera trap would only work if the socket on the camera starts OR stops the video every time it receives an electrical contact... yes I agree I need to be sure before I purchase the camera!!! thanks again!
Good review brother 🫡
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Thanks for this nice video. Def buying SX-70 HS!
What would be ND and UV lens size for Canon SX70-HS please? Should I buy 67mm and an adapter ring?
I did some research on your question and it seems the filter thread for the camera is 58mm. So you would need an adapter ring if you use any kind of ND or Uv Fiiter that is not 58mm and adapt it to that size. Thanks for your comment !
@@techtoremember8096 Yes, it's 58mm. Actually, the filter size all depends on the ring adapter size you use. I ended up buying both 58 and 67 I found that out. Nice camera by the way. Took a moon shot with it and it justified the purchase. Zoom capability is awesome. I just need something to focus on from far like kids sports or school graduation. For closer ones my Samsung S22 Ultra is unbeatable much better than any iPhones(used all) 😂
Great ! So glad you’re enjoying the camera
It is good for filming long distance fishing floats 😎
I don’t see why not !!
Thanks for the helpful video! For some reason, my menu screen is different - it only goes to 5, not 7. I also could not find the ISO settings option on mine. I'd like to know a bit more about aspect ration/resolution. On my Powershot 5, it shoots at 180 DPI; this one, no matter what I select, it shoots at 72!? How do I get the better resolution? I have it set to what you show as high quality, surely that isn't 72 dpi!! Is the higher resolution achieved in the aspect ration? I am used to shooting high quality for printing/graphic design, so this is frustrating!
Do you have the latest firmware ? If you have the Sx70 should be exactly as shown in the video. That is odd !!
Great video as I'm thinking of buying one. The info cards on the video, are they available to buy?
The Advanced User guide is available here for the camera: gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/7/0300033177/01/PowerShot_SX70_HS_Advanced_User_Guide_EN.pdf
That is where the info cards you saw on screen was taken from:
Thanks for your comment and enjoy the camera!
@@techtoremember8096 Thank you for that. Much appreciated. Is the same info available for the Sony RX10 4? I recently bought a used model and the operating system is driving me crazy. I am finding it so difficult to come to grips with it as I've always used a Canon. I know the Sony is a fantastic camera, but that operating system....
I've decided to stay with the Sony.
Thanks so much! Total newbie here. What mode do you recommend best for wildlife? Lots of birds around here but hard to catch them being super still. Thanks!!!!!
HI there and welcome aboard! I usually shoot in the "P" or program Auto mode so that I can make changes to the exposure if the camera doesn't get it quite right. Great camera for wildlife-try and use a tripod because at very high zooms the stabilization isn't the best!
I am thinking about buying this camera for shooting videos only. Please let me know if this camera allows 4K movie recording through the viewfinder for a more stable footage. Thanks
I would ask you to watch my other video on this camera. (The full review). The image stabilization is weak if you are at very high zooms. That’s the major issue with this camera
well done. its time to find out at your own pace. as allways........... learning by doing.🤔🤔😵😵👍👍
Thanks so much!
What micro phone works on this camera?
Are there other parts you need to buy to accompany the microphone?
Thanks
Any mic with a standard mini plug. ! You do not need any accessories
The tracking function, is it usable for sport, or does it only work for slow moving objects?
I wouldn’t advise for fast moving objects. It’s not quite that snappy
@@techtoremember8096 Thank for the swift answer!
Your tips are the most useful for this camera.
Oh awesome. Glad to hear ! Thanks for your comment !!
Do you recommend this camera in 2022 or any other camera in this price point. Does it work any good in artificial lighting
For the zoom range it’s great. Picture quality isn’t so great. If you can afford the Sony RX10 Mark 4 you will get much better results
I tried the Sony RX10 IV and the menus were so complex! Picture quality is great, but you also lose alot of your zoom range, which frustrated me. I started out with Nikon P900 for the zoom, and love shooting wildlife. I wish I had the money (and skills) to use cameras and lenses that produce higher quality photos of large wildlife and birds, but that's not the case! If you don't need the extra zoom for wildlife (or private investigations 😀) AND you have the patience to learn Sony's menus, you'd definitely get that higher quality with the Sony! I love this lighter weight, zoomin' SX70!
Please show setting of astrophotography with canon sx 70 hs
Sir, Would you please let me know is there any HDR function button in that camera?
Hello. Unfortunately, the SX70 does not have an HDR feature. What I would recommend for some of the tough lighting scenes is to use Manual and adjust exposure accordingly to get a correct balance of lighting. Of course, you are limited being it is a small sensor camera. Thank you for your comment.
Can a Google Chromebook be used to transfer pictures via Wi-Fi ?
will it take pictures well in a basketball gym?
It definitely can But not really designed for very fast action
Hello how are you! I have a Canon Sx70 and I have a question. The viewfinder has a sensor that just putting your hand in front already makes the camera display go off. Is there any way I can disable the display to use only the LCD Display?
Yes. If you check under settings, you can disable that feature and just designate either the LCD or VF
@@techtoremember8096 I looked everything in the settings and can't find this function
Go into the menu. The settings tab (the wrench ) go into “display settings “ then highlight manual and you can pick either screen or viewfinder. Let me know if that works
Go into the menu. The settings tab (the wrench ) go into “display settings “ then highlight manual and you can pick either screen or viewfinder. Let me know if that works
@@techtoremember8096 saved my life. thank you so much!
Hello tell me are there flashes for canon sx70 hs, I know that there is already a built-in flash but I wanted to add an external flash that this one do you think there are or can I find some please ??
There are many generic flashes that you can get if you just google this you will find many .
Godox makes some nice small flashes you can check out
3:04 The P mode means 'program AE mode' not 'picture mode.'
Nice goose
I like getting funky....Im gonna get funky right now
Sorry; I have the camara but I don´t understand it. What is the most advisable thing against blurry videos? Is there a "low light" function that automatically calculates before recording every time you press the recording bottom?; the "low light" function is avalable in Canon Powershot 540 HS and in previous Canon Powershot camaras; but I can´t see the "low light" function in this camara; it´s very difficult.
Hi there. There is no lowlight function actually. The stabilizer in the camera is not the best. If you use a very long zoom it’s recommended you use a tripod because you will see shake. With the small sensor and slow aperture, the camera gets grainy fast in low light. This camera is better to be used in daylight. Not advisable to use in low light especially if you will zoom.
@@techtoremember8096 Thank you very much for your excellent reply.
My pleasure ! Good luck with the camera
I cannot find the background blur option on portrait mode. Where can I find this? 😄
gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300032371/03/pssx70hs-ug3-en.pdf
Please read page 62 of the manual and it will explain the steps.
While recording a video can i take photos on the same time like the smartphones?
Unfortunately you can’t but it does have that video snapshot feature described in the video
@@techtoremember8096 Thanks a lot
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How many years do you use this camera?
I have used it for a few months
Hi there, thanks for sharing all the great stuff with us. I think it's very useful. I've subscribed immediately 🙂 I'm comparing the Sony RX10 IV and the Canon PowerShot SX70, My choice is more for the Sony but I would like to ask your opinion. I'll be glad if you have some time to write your opinion to make my life easier.. Regards!
BTW, I've watched your videos of the Sony RX10 IV too.
Hi! If you don’t mind spending the additional money, then the Sony is vastly superior in almost every way. Better picture , better stabilization, better lowlight, better lens. The canon has more reach but suffers at the long end. I’d recommend the Rx10Iv. Thank you for your comment and welcome aboard !
@@techtoremember8096 thank you so much! I've placed the order 🎉
Oh congrats !!! I hope you enjoy the camera ! How exciting
where is the background blur option????
But can you shoot the moon, I bought this to shoot lunar shots. But can it be done?
Yes it can just lower exposure
where is the auto level? I love the feature on the SX60 but where is it???
Are you referring to audio levels or the camera level indicator
@@techtoremember8096 The camera level indicator; green bar when level; I love the feature but cannot make it appear on the '70
I bought this camera and instead of 4k30 and 1080p60 I only have 4k25 and 1080p50. Why is that? European market for information.
That is because Europe the standard is 25fps whereas in the US it is 30fps and 50 for HD in Europe and 60 in US
Look up CHDK. I have the Canon SX530 and learned about this underground Canon community. They provide some files that you download to the micro SD card. Then when you turn on the Canon camera it lets you load a special options menu with way more features. Like shooting in raw, ability to do time-lapse. And the mod is easy to remove. Just delete the files from the micro SD card. It doesn't harm or change your camera permanently. I've had my Canon modded for 6 years. I bet you can shoot 4K60 with this mod on a SX70.
No sunset mode 😢 food mode is useless 😢
No hotshoe, deal breaker!
It is annoying !!
The SX60 has a hotshoe, but not this one. I had 6 SX60 cameras. I used them for a long time. Honestly, I will never love the SX70 as much as I loved that camera. The photo quality just isn't as good as SX60.
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In all the demos of sx70 the image quality taken from the camera is very underwhelming. Many times it focuses on surroundings than the subject. Any DSLR would do a better job.
Well. That depends on what your standards are. The SX70 is not a DSLR -it is not the price of a DSLR and does not compete with DSLRs. This is more of a travel, family bridge camera at a completely different price point. A DSLR will get you better picture quality but the zoom is the selling point of this camera. That and the small size light weight and relatively low price point
@@techtoremember8096 Atleast here in India high zoom cameras have suddenly vanished from the market and price of SX70 has shot up higher than entry level DLSRs here. I was looking forward to buy on SX70 or FZ80 but they are difficult to come by and expensive.
I want to change that with Panasonic fz80, it’s good for you?
And what is safety MF mode
I will be reviewing the fz80. I never heard of “safety MF mode “ on the camera Where did you hear of this