Canon has launched EOS 70D. It is an upgraded version of 60D and it offers something that many amateur videographers have been hankering for — autofocus on a DSLR that actually works while recording video. Usually, if you're shooting video on a DSLR, manual focus was the only way to achieve pleasing results. However, the 70D has what Canon calls 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF'. While it has the usual 19 autofocus points, the main improvement in focus speed will be seen in Live View mode and while shooting video. The camera should be available in September 2013.
Specs: 20.2MP APS-C 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF' sensor |DIGIC 5+ image processor |ISO 100-12800 standard, 25600 expanded |7fps continuous shooting, burst depth 65 JPEG / 16 RAW |'Silent' shutter mode |1080p30 video recording, stereo sound via external mic |19-point AF system, all points cross-type, sensitive to -0.5 EV |63-zone iFCL metering system |98% viewfinder coverage, 0.95x magnification, switchable gridlines and electronic level display |Fully-articulated touchscreen, 1040k dot 3" ClearView II LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio |Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot |Built-in Wi-Fi |Single-axis electronic level |Built-in flash works as off-camera remote flash controller |AF microadjustment (can be set individually for up to 40 lenses, remembered by lens serial number) |In-camera High Dynamic Range and Multiple Exposure modes (JPEG-only) |'Creative Filter' image processing styles, previewed in live view
PRICE: $1,199 (body only) and $ 1,349 (for the 18-55mm kit)
