You cover some topics that a lot of other people didn't. 1 choosing Kelvin, 2 ISO range adjustment, 3 auto focus will work with other lenses other than the stock STM lense. Nice work Ray.
Your video has assured me that this is the camera I want. Thank you so much! I have watched soooo many videos on this camera but no one covered the video like you have, which is what I would be using it for, so thanks!
Luke Ormsby yes definitely. You can always go full manual when you want. What's nice about full manual is you can use old lenses that fit the EF mount with a cheap adapter. I've bought a couple old lenses on ebay that have been fun to play with.
This is my primary camera and with additional of "canon remote" you can shoot without any helping hand. Perfect tool for one many setup! So happy with the camera.
newcomingfilms there will be more coming, like a video where I go over the settings for video. But they are very similar to the settings for the 60D video I did ruclips.net/video/kglj2L4aldw/видео.html
No worries on the delay. The quality is worth the wait. Your teachings have greatly helped me with my automotive reviews, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hey Ray Ortega, Good overview of the camera, I have had mine since around 3-months after they were released. One thing that is a very big deal for me as a video shooter is an early version of Magic Lantern is now available that gives features such as focus peaking and an intervalometer. I felt the same way about the AF when I first got it, "oh my god, how will I ever live without it?" but honestly now that ML is available with focus peaking I have found that I only use it around 50% of the time but I still love it when I need it. I have found the AF helpful while on stedicam however you have to be prepared for the regular shifts of balance.
Ryan Portsmouth thanks Ryan and yes, I would probably use the AF about the same amount as you. Steadycam is a great use case. ML is awesome and focus peaking is invaluable. I've been testing the Sony a7S and it has peaking as well as everything else Canon doesn't give us. #lame-O;)
Lucas Cary that's a tricky one. I haven't heard of ML doing much damage if any at all but technically it could and getting it repaired would not be covered by Canon. I have it on my T2i with no issues but of course you never know. If you are out of the warranty period then you might consider it. It's really cool but I can't promise it won't cause an issue. The nice thing is that it actually loads onto an SD card and not your actual camera.
Nice timing, Ray. I recently switched from the 60D to the 70D, and the AF system was the reason why. I'd seen some other reviews, and was a little skeptical. But the continuous AF lives up to the billing. It's not perfect, mostly depending on which lens I use, but it's pretty close. In short, I think this camera is a run-and-gun shooter's dream come true. When you factor in all of those times that's it's difficult to get sharp, handheld focus-like in low light, broad daylight, when following moving objects, when your attention is trained on keeping the camera still, or your vision just sucks-the continuos AF is a godsend. Sure, you can use monopods, viewfinders, etc. to improve your focussing, but sometimes you just need to quickly grab the shot in front of you, and the 70D AF can really save you in those situations. I wanted to jump on the GH4 bandwagon, I'm so enamored with the 70D's AF, that might now be tricky. Thanks for the great review, and if you ever have time, rookies like me would love to see additional vids on using the 70D, like getting the right white balance that you mentioned.
***** thanks! You're right on track, I said most of the same stuff in the write up and the scenarios you listed are pretty much when continuous AF is a great option. I did shoot some more videos with the camera when I had it so those will trickle out onto this channel. I did a settings video that I will publish. I don't think I did one specifically about white balance shift but if you are in a lighting situation where none of the color balance options are working and you can't seem to dial it in manually using Kelvin then the white balance shift can be a great go to option. One thing I like to do is see what the camera says is a good WB by setting it to auto, the camera usually does a good job, and then dialing that same look in via the Kelvin settings. It's easy to A/B test because they are next to each other when switching between them in the settings. Another handy option is a custom white balance where you take an image and use that to get a good white balance in a hard to dial in environment. Thanks again!
Thanks Man, I was looking for someone who is also a videoshooter, to show a few main arguments for 70D. After nine videos tutorial and inernet reaserch, I think I'm gonna buy this one. Do you have some of your videos created by 70D? Greets from Poland ;)
Michał Adamkiewicz I shot these two with it ruclips.net/video/WstDpu4g1q8/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/L1kmvGDhA44/видео.html and the short movie at the end of this video was shot with it ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
Ray Ortega Nice overview. I've had the Canon 70D for a while and you described the camera very well. The question I have is setting the Rode mic up with the Canon 70D. We have to put the camera in M mode to be able to use the mic but the whole reason I liked the camera was to use it in A+ or no flash auto mode when shooting video. Can you offer any advice / tutorial on the setting up the Rode mic with the Canon 70D Thanks Ray
Vintage Michael thanks. Not sure if this is what you are looking for but did you see my video on the Rode VideoMic Pro into a DSLR ruclips.net/video/kglj2L4aldw/видео.html
Hey Ray are you considering trying out the NX1? I found the af to be about as good as 70D's, but since it internally downscales 6.5k to 4k, you get wonderful video. It now has a Gamma DR mode for more dynamic range as well. Also ISO1600 shows less noise than it did on the 70D when I tried it before returning it.
***** I probably won't play with the NX1. I've been testing the a7S and I would leave Canon in a heartbeat for it if I had the budget. The next version should be really interesting as I'm hoping it will have the IS in the body (amazing) and internal 4K. But again, $$$$$;) Thanks for watching!
Thank for the heads up on this upgrade. Just got my new 70D today. I will definitely appreciate the auto focus as I am filming some conference presentations and it means the subject will stay in focus. I used your video to set up the video functions on my 60D Ray. Do I assume the same recommendations would apply to both?
Hi Ray, like always batting a Grand slam with your videos. Im just want to ask a question. In the Canon offical website says that this camera came with Wi-Fi, What we can do with that feature?
yamil gonzalez thanks! The wifi is mostly for images. I didn't mess with it much but I think it can send pics to your phone etc., which would allow you to send them other places quickly. It would be great if you could also use it to control your camera like a remote but I don't think so. Will have to look deeper.
+Jim Wells just sitting in front of two large windows. You can see them in my eyes if you pause;) Based on the gear in the description, it looks like that was the only light. I always list all my gear for each video in the description. Sometimes I use a fill light which is a little LED but this time it was just window which, if consistent, is often my favorite type of lighting.
Just bought my 70D. Great intro. And you answered my number one question: what size SD cards do I need to purchase for my camera when shooting video. thanks
nancy ferreira mejia the comment below is correct, not constant or continuous AF. You must refocus every time your subject moves. This is the big difference between the 70D and 60D. If you don't have to have it, the 60D is still the best option for the money.
Great video. I just picked up one of these tonight. Haven't opened the box yet. But I'm concerned regarding what format this camera shoots in and whether I can upload from my SD card to iMovie.
+Robert Brazas thanks, it was on the 60D so the 70D has the same quality or better. But shots that don't have the 70D were actually shot with the 70D;)
I just bought the 70D and I love the additional features to replace my 60D. But for some reason I like the body of the 60D a lot better like the grip for example has a bigger space and the wheel. In my opinion the 60D feels premium, but don't count my word for it, it's my personal preference. It's going to take me a while to get use to 70D.
Elvio Ferreira Junior thanks! Pricey but probably my best investment to date. Rode has a new wireless system coming out that looks nice and is getting good reviews and is much more affordable podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH
+loveomg1117 shots where you don't see the 70D, were shot on the 70D with the lens you see here. Otherwise an older version of this lens podhelp.me/30mmsigma
Hey Ray Ortega , great review! I plan on getting this camera and I love it's auto focus features :) I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on connecting a Zoom H5 to the 70D as well as having the right adjustments for best audio! Also connecting the Sennheiser ew112p g3 to the zoom h5 to the 70D as I cannot find any video on RUclips that does this, maybe you could be the first? :P :) Thanks and keep up the great videos!
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER thanks! I no longer have the 70D, it was just a review unit, and I don't have an H5 (I wish). So I can't create the video but setting it up would be the same for any audio recorder. There's probably a few insights here ruclips.net/video/593L2Ravx7U/видео.html. Basically, you can connect the H5 to the 70D via the line-out of the H5 using a stereo cable and then set your 70D preamp a few notches from the bottom and adjust the H5 level until you are getting good levels inside the camera, around -12db on your peaks. For going into the H5, adjust your microphone pack so that when you set your H5 levels, you don't have to go past 6 on the gain dial. This should produce some nice clean audio. Thanks for watching!
Ray Ortega Thank you so much! You have helped me a bunch since I can't find anything else as detailed as your content on RUclips! Mad support and props to you :) I hope you get the Canon 70D and Zoom H5 for yourself and actually make a video about them though with relation to the Sennheiser ew112p G3 :) Keep up the great content!
Thanks - very professional review - what is the frame rates in the 70D is it possible to get good slow motion. Plus I'm a Nikon owner is there a Nikon equivalent camera.
+M - LEWIN I would not say the 60D is much "worse" than the 70D in terms of quality. I doubt you'd notice any difference. The 600D and the 60D probably have the same internal parts and look the same. The 70D might be a slight bump but again hard to notice.
HI!, thank you so much for your videos :-) I think you have basically taught me everything about DSLR video that I know! (I am almost ready to start filming my project). I am wondering how you zoomed in on yourself while you were filming? (it seems tricky- did you use a wired remote focus thing you mention in your lists? and then do you have a plan for when you are going to do a close up while you are talking, like a story board you do before hand? anyway- thanks again!
Hi Ray Awesome tutorial ... question here: what ISO should I use for best video quality result.... does the 70d work same as the iso video tutorial u uploaded a while ago about the 60D? ty for you answer in advance
Good video on 70D Ray sir, its has got touch screen and other good features but Canon certainly fails one option in all their enthusiastic camera lineup " a Timelapse or Interval Timer shooting option". (7D Mark II exceptional).
Ameet Pawar Thankfully an early and reasonably stable version of Magic Lantern recently became available that allows you to to shoot with an intervalometer and I must say it has been very handy with my old corded intervalometer only being used now as a trigger for long exposure photography.
Ray Ortega Thank you replying, the magic lantern software is not accepted by Canon company and in recent article I read that. If you install magic lantern and any damage or malfunction of camera occurs the Canon company even doesn't give service warranty!. I have got a Canon 60D an want to install the magic lantern on it but afraid, coz I may damage or malfunction and its in still 1 year warranty! Tell me remedy sir!
Hi Ray!!! You are so GREAT!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge...I'm trying to shoot video with my Canon T3i...I don't have the money right now to upgrade...please tell me what memory card I should get in order to shoot at least 1/2 hours worth of video...any tips would also be great!
Shelly Somerset thanks Shelly. The limit to shooting time isn't solely based on the SD card. You still need a card that is big enough like a 16GB but the camera also imposes its own time limits. On the T3i I believe the limit is 12 minutes. After 12 minutes the camera will stop recording and you need to press record again. I talk about it in this video ruclips.net/video/cpPyBH1PHbQ/видео.html
There are a lot of good lenses but it depends on how you are going to shoot. A great overall, first lens is podhelp.me/Canon35f2ISBH because it has a large aperture, image stabilization and a nice focal length for crop sensor. But again, it depends on how you are shooting.
Hi, Love your videos, I’m new to dslr video photography, so a great help. I have one question, if I toggle between video and still photography on my 70d, do I have to re-set the settings in video each time?
Yes, the lens you see on the 70D is one of the kit lenses. It does a pretty good job but will have a variable aperture, see here: ruclips.net/video/_wQutJ16lgU/видео.html
Cenam Tin I just finished a video that will walk through the 70D settings, it will come out this week so I hope you're subscribed so you don't miss it!;) Thanks for watching.
Hey really pleasantly surprised to see that someone is reviewing this camera even after so long. What made you decide to do this now? Seems like GH4 is the only thing people want to yammer about these days. The only thing that makes me hesitant about getting this is the lousy Wifi features. I can't believe you can't start or stop video , let alone tap focus on your mobile phone. This is so important for someone working alone to do videos without anyone else to help.
Bonecrusher27WTF I shot this quiet awhile ago but spent forever in the edit getting it down to a reasonable watch time. That said, I got it in for review twice, once after I shot this and everything was still relevant for those looking in this price range. Not really sure anyone is doing the AF as well as the 70D. Sucks about the wifi features but at a minimum you can get a cheap remote and that works well for start stop. That's what I use. But yes it would make sense to build into an app.
Ray Ortega Thanks ray! just figured that out! :) I am having a problem though, my videos seem much brighter/nicer on my camera lcd screen than on my computer? like they look very different? where can I adjust these? I have the canon 70D, you make great videeeoooosss btw! thanks so much
+okaypam try adjusting the brightness of your LCD screen in the menu. thanks for the compliments!
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Doesn't the A7s have continuous auto focus? That is certainly better than the Canons in terms of low light and dynamic range, especially if you run and gun. I have a 60D and have looked at several upgrades and was very impressed with the Sony despite a lifelong Canon user.
I have 70d recently with a Tamron 18-200mm and wasn't that satisfied with the result. When I get 50mm 1.8 STM, shots changes dramatically. And AF is so much better.
I don't have a problem using my 70d for video, but taking photographs is a whole different issue. I have so many focusing problems with the 70d. I'm not new to photography, but I used a DSLR for the first time in 2010. I had a Pentax and had absolutely no focusing issues with both of my Pentax DSLRs. I wanted the Canon 70D because I knew it did great video, but I also heard that Nikons were better than Canon as far as creating photographs. There's always going to be the Canon vs Nikon debate for generations to come. So, I invested in a refurbished Canon 70d directly from Canon, complete with the 18-135 kit lens. And now I know why 'refurbished' means 'the camera wasn't working for someone so they sent it back, Canon tweaked it a bit but never really resolved the focusing issue'. I've watched several You Tube videos on how to make the fine adjustments and have read countless other websites and You Tube comments about how many others are having focusing issues. There are some people who don't have focusing issues, but many who do. My 70d is not a constant lemon regarding focusing. It's a 'hit or miss' situation many times. I just photographed an outdoor car show today, and it was a good thing I wasn't paid for it, because most of the images were blurry, despite looking alright on the monitor screen on the back of the camera. It wasn't extreme blur, but it was enough to be noticeable and look incredibly amateurish. However, I photographed a car show last August with the same problem, yet didn't have focusing issues. Maybe this time it was due to the fact that I was using an ND filter to filter out the bright sun. I don't know. Still trying to figure out this camera, though I've owned it for about a year now.
Thanks for the feedback, Kay. Hope you have better luck with the cam! I used a Nikon for photo a long time ago and enjoyed it but I rarely do photography, almost all video. Thanks for watching.
Tomas Villegas Ray Ortega What makes the GH4 better than the Canon 70D? and which would you recommend over the other? Why? :P Also is it worth getting the Canon 70D now, or should we be expecting something new along the same lines... maybe a Canon 80D?
Is it possible to slow down the auto focus for artistic affect? Maybe to blur out of a scene or pull the viewer's eye through the use of near and background focus?
Bret Schaller no that is one of the downsides to this AF. I believe it's only one speed. I feel like there was an upgrade to that but it's likely that it made it into the C series not the 70D if the possibility exists at all.
LilAznKayProductions the HDMI out for the 60D to a monitor was low res, not sure how much this has been upgraded and if you can actually record out of the HDMI, I suspect you can't.
Trying to chose between a 70D and T6i. Mainly doing video blogging and tutorials - nothing crazy. For $250 more, is it worth jumping up to the 70D? Any input is really appreciated...thanks in advance!
+Jerrid Sebesta the continuous AF on the 70D is better but from what I've seen here on RUclips, the T6i has a pretty good one too. The 70D is overall going to be a little more pro (build, options, etc) but not by much. Take a look at some T6i vs 70D videos like ruclips.net/video/bpkP3Qvlj1s/видео.html
Awesome, thanks for the response. Great advice and video I actually got my hands on a T6i and D70...and yes, agree the build quality is much better with the D70. But sounds like I really can't go wrong with either choice. Thanks again.
Seems like a good camera for shooting video. I've been looking for something to replace an old Sony camcorder, and am not sure whether I want a DSLR or another slightly less expensive camcorder. I was hoping to stay closer to the 1000$ mark, and the 70D with lens alone is already a couple hundred dollars above that, and then I would probably need a Rode mic to go with it. Any advice? Thanks.
I am shooting birds with the 70D. They are small and there are often clouds in the background. Focus shifts very often and makes the video unusable. Please, which settings should I use? Eagle man
Shelly Somerset if whatever you are filming can mis a few frames then you can simply press record again as fast as possible and you won't miss much. Another solution is Magic Lantern which is a firmware you can install and it will provide the recording time you are looking for. You can look into it more and how to use it if interested. Technically it breaks your warranty if you still have one. It's widely used and well trusted. I put it on my T2i and it works well but I have to warn you just in case it caused an issue...which is likely won't;) Can save you the money of upgrading.
Thanks for the Video Ray. Much appreciated. I am starting my journey into short film making..so should i go for this or 60D..?? Also what lens should i buy with it..?
+Vikram Jaisingh both cams are great. If you need good auto focus then the 70D is a good option. But since you are making short films, you'll likely want to control your own focus and therefore the 60D is a great option. I also really like this lens for an overall, first lens ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
+Ray Ortega thanks ray , im saying that in terms of the t3i im sure that the auto focus is better ? sorry for such specific questions because the price points aren't that different from the 760d to the 60d ... I think i want to get closer to pro
+Sttonyda Munsta bottom line is you don't get AF for video below the 70D. The T6s has full time AF too but it's not quite as good as the 70D. Close. You can see comparison tests here in RUclips.
If i were to buy this DSLR with just the body what lens should i get along with it as my first lens? It would have to be something that doesn't cost too much either, perhaps a 50mm lens?
It's hard to do cheap AND good when it comes to lenses but the cheap 50mm 1.8, while not built very well, gives some nice results and gives you the large aperture. 50mm is tough on a crop sensor cause it turns it into about 80mm so you need to make sure you have enough distance to fit the subject into the frame you want. With bigger budgets, I like this as a first lens ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
I am about to launch my vlog from my blog and purchased the 70d Canon to do so, I have two lenses that came with my Rebel that I use for my blog but I need to know what other accessories to invest in for my vlogging. I was thinking a remote, mic and new lens? What lens do you recommend and mic or any other accessories. Thanks! :)
Roxanne A. Hill a mic is your most important investment and will cost you the most. You can also get a remote which is cheap and helps a lot when it's just you doing the shooting podhelp.me/canonremotebh (referral link).
Hello, I don't know if you are going to answer my question but it would be pretty awesome. I cannot find it on the internet :( To the question. I would love to buy this camera for making videos and I wanna make one video, in which I'm going to use very bright object to capture. I would love to record object (doesn't matter which one) that is being melted by fusion torch. It is around 3200C (5792F) and so bright you can only see it thru the special goggles. Do you think I'll be able to record this, so people can see, for instance a rock being melted? Thanks and keep it up!
Thanks. I have no idea if it would be safe but if you look on RUclips and find welding videos and they show that without harming people then I imagine it might be OK? I just have no experience with that type of filming.
merchant121 great wireless lav mic: Sennheiser ew112p G3 (Ray does a video on this if you scroll down on his videos a bit) great audio recorder: Zoom H4n or the Zoom H5 (I personally would get the Zoom H5) great SD card: Transcend 64 GB High Speed 10 UHS Flash Memory Card
merchant121 all great recommendations from Cookie.. below. Here's a link to the video ruclips.net/video/Itp1TLajkPI/видео.html but a lav may or may not be what you want. No idea how you'd capture audio for a prank video. Just depends on who the mic needs to pick up. If it's a random person then you might need something like a shotgun microphone but in any case you'll need to be close to get good audio.
+COOKIEMONSTER4EVER hi thanks for your awesome advice. I have purchased my camera, lens, tripod and also the SD card you recommended but the mic is just way too expensive. Do you know any cheaper alternatives for prank videos? Thanks!!
merchant121 Hey not a poblem :) And as for the wireless mic, the Rode Wireless Film Maker Kit is our best option for quality and the cheapest you'll find for quality. Sorry about that. Enjoy. :)
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER in my opinion yes, the RodeLink is the lowest budget wireless system I would get. There may be others that equal quality for less but I haven't seen em;) podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH (referral link)
Hi, very good channel from which i m learning a lot. I have a couple of questions i'd like to ask. on the subject of AF, will a follow focus ring improve the AF of the 60d? Which mac/pc did you edit your videos while you had the 60d? Finally is a macbook pro retina 15 a must? Surely we can get good performance from earlier models? Thanks
A follow focus will make turning the focus a bit easier but you'll still be doing all the focusing yourself and will still have to be good at that. I edit on a 2011 iMac. The key will be RAM. You can edit on any MacBook Pro but the more RAM you can get into it the better.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. Really appreciate it. Could i please have the spec of your imac 2011 so that i can compare it with the macbook i might need? Also do you edit on FCP or Adobe? Many thanks.
Mickaelle Aka I'm not sure of the specs, you'd have to look up a late 2011 model, you can see the specs online but I can tell you I have the max RAM which I think is 16GBs. I edit in both FCPX and Premiere Pro CC. They are both great.
Good review...hopefully Canon, to keep up with the competition, for like an 80D, they will add 4K to the camera. I doubt it, but we shall see. My Canon XC10 is phenomenal! Can't imagine what an 80D with 4k and the bigger sensor might be like. But Canon doesn't want to hurt their cinema line, so it is a long shot for this. But the 70D is still a killer camera for video. Good job...
+AJM Videography knowing Canon, probably not unfortunately. Really, Sony seems to be taking over the market but I still love shooting on Canon too. It's great that each company is pushing the other so hard these days. So many great choices! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
What would be the best format for recording video on the 70d? There are many options but for getting the best HD picture and the least amount of data usage what could be the best option? Filming a movie soon and I had this thought in mind....
Hi! I have a Canon T3i/600D. For better video projects, do you think the 70D is worth the upgrade? To be honest, I don't really have a lot of money to spend on a new camera so I'd be keeping the 70D for a very long time.
Maíra Macedo probably not. The image won't be greatly improved and all you'll add is a really good auto focus and some additional nice to have but not necessary features. I'd stick with your T3i and just work with mastering that.
I currently have the Canon 600D/Rebel T3i and the autofocus in movie mode sucks. It's so loud and nothing seems in focus anymore. Unless it's just my eyes :P Should I upgrade to this? I'm starting to get pretty serious about my video making.
+Wolfie Avenue it's a whole different focusing system and really the first one to do it right. AF on DSLR before the 70D pretty much sucked. It's still not perfect but pretty close.
Hi Ray. I have the 70d, so just a couple of questions. Why do you say that better ISOs in this camera are 160, 320, 640 and 800? Isn´t is better if you could set it always to 100 for sharper? What is your opinion about the Tokina 11-16 DXII for vídeo. Thanks your your post!
+NicoCarletti those ISOs at least on the 60D are cleaner than some of the ISO below them. 160 is actually cleaner (less noise) than 100 etc. So use the lowest corresponding ISO as possible. I have the Tokina and I like it for a really wide lens at that price. It makes an appearance in this video;) ruclips.net/video/bdaoO8cxJxs/видео.html
Could you please tell me the difference that the Internal AF camera makes a difference from the other Cameras? I am planning to buy Canon 70d and I need to know about Internal AF on this camera...Please advice...
Ray ... need a little more help with "pulling focus". Specifically, how do you SET UP, which AF settings, or whatever else is necessary. You showed a very nice example of actually using the touch screen to pull focus. But whenever I try that, I see very little, if any, noticeable shift in focus from one part of the frame (or object) to the other. (Obviously I am a "newbie" and need a little more help than most of your audience.) Thanks for your very straightforward videos. They are a BIG help
+Dan Little the reason you probably see little change is that most of what you are shooting is in focus. Your aperture is probably higher especially outside plus on a tiny screen it's very hard to see what is actually in focus and what is not. If you get closer to you subject and use an aperture like 3.5 or wider (2.8, 1.8 etc) then you'll notice the change. Otherwise pulling focus has to be done manually by turning the focus ring.
+Ray Ortega ... Ray ! You identified the problem exactly. I did what you said. Problem solved ! You da man ! But jeeeez, the relationship between Aperture, Shutter, ISO etc., can get complicated/messy sometimes. I definitely understand that using Auto, when shooting video, is close to heresy among pros like yourself: but sometimes I feel like crossing back over to the "dark side" and turning the old mode dial back to "A". But I'll resist, and stick with "M" until I get it right. Thanks again for your help.
+Dan Little awesome! The exposure triangle is not too hard in video because one of the elements, the shutter does not get changed. So set it and leave it. Then use aperture and ISO to get your proper exposure. As far as auto goes, these cams now do a pretty great job on auto. It will still do stuff you don't want it to but overall, especially if you're going to edit the footage, it will do a great job and it's a good way to get some decent video while you are learning manual mode. But just keep at it, practice around the house and you'll get there. Thanks again for watching, Dan.
How would you compare the 70D to the 77D or 80D? I see I can get the 70D and 77D for the same price, were there any changes made with the upgrade that works against them when compared to the 70D when it comes to shooting video? I'm a landscape guy, so I have my camera for that, just want something to put together lecture videos. Thanks.
There are so many little changes that I can't keep up;) But I know there are comparison videos here on youtube so hopefully you've found some of those. All great cams
So . . . If Wi-Fi is shut off for video, presumably you can't use Android or iOS devices to control/monitor the camera. So what, if any, is the least expensive way to monitor/control the unit separately ? Great video by the way. Well paced. Articulate. Detailed, but not too much. Comfortable, yet professional tone. It seldom gets any better that this.
+Dan Little wow thanks Dan for the great feedback and compliments. Really helps to know what people liked about the video so I can take that into other videos. Appreciate you taking the time. For affordable monitoring you can use the Canon EOS software that should come with the cam. It lets you tether to a computer and use it to see the image on a big screen with some ability to control the settings as well.
+Marek Duda I haven't used the Gh4 but I think you can get longer recordings and I've heard it pretty sharp. That said the auto AF is better on the 70D. So it just depends on what is most important.
thank you boss for answer you now i shooting wedding video and i looking for cheap and very good quality sharp video and good auto focus i have canon 70d but sometime is good working and sometimes not my focus i need always hold AF-ON can you refer me have to have always good focus or you have some video about this thank very much
hi Just wanted to ask you, is the canon 70d with 18-55stm lens good for making prank videos? So the subject would be quite far, does it have enough zoom, or should i purchase the 18-135? If the 18-55 can do the job then thats great
merchant121 not sure about prank specifically but it has a long zoom and the 70D has an additional digital zoom as well as it has image stabilization. So probably a good choice but it's not the best in low light because of the aperture. But a wider aperture would cost a lot of money
Lots of really nice issues covered. Appreciate the video. But, I have to say, the video quality of this particular review is overexposed and under saturated. Not sure why you'd use this video to display the full potential of the video. But beyond that, its a great review.
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This was amazingly helpful, just got this camera for my tutorials after working with a 500D for a year so it's a huge jump!
You cover some topics that a lot of other people didn't. 1 choosing Kelvin, 2 ISO range adjustment, 3 auto focus will work with other lenses other than the stock STM lense. Nice work Ray.
DigitalErra Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback.
Your video has assured me that this is the camera I want. Thank you so much! I have watched soooo many videos on this camera but no one covered the video like you have, which is what I would be using it for, so thanks!
Luke Ormsby awesome, thanks Luke and have fun with the cam!
Ray Ortega Hey Ray, I just thought of a question, im not sure if it's obvious or not, but you can turn the autofocus of in video aswell can't you?
Luke Ormsby yes definitely. You can always go full manual when you want. What's nice about full manual is you can use old lenses that fit the EF mount with a cheap adapter. I've bought a couple old lenses on ebay that have been fun to play with.
Ray Ortega Awesome, thanks heaps. I cant wait.. first I need the money to buy it haha
This is my primary camera and with additional of "canon remote" you can shoot without any helping hand. Perfect tool for one many setup!
So happy with the camera.
Thanks man! You clarified everything I wanted to know. Just bought the 70D
+Tyler Cave cool, enjoy the cam!
Just purchased a 70D myself, and I was hoping to see a few videos by you on the camera.
newcomingfilms there will be more coming, like a video where I go over the settings for video. But they are very similar to the settings for the 60D video I did ruclips.net/video/kglj2L4aldw/видео.html
I've been waiting for your review of this for a while. Thanks, Ray.
Manuel Carrillo III thanks Manuel. Sorry for the delay. This was the edit that would not end!;) Feel free to ask any questions.
No worries on the delay. The quality is worth the wait. Your teachings have greatly helped me with my automotive reviews, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hey Ray Ortega,
Good overview of the camera, I have had mine since around 3-months after they were released. One thing that is a very big deal for me as a video shooter is an early version of Magic Lantern is now available that gives features such as focus peaking and an intervalometer.
I felt the same way about the AF when I first got it, "oh my god, how will I ever live without it?" but honestly now that ML is available with focus peaking I have found that I only use it around 50% of the time but I still love it when I need it. I have found the AF helpful while on stedicam however you have to be prepared for the regular shifts of balance.
Ryan Portsmouth thanks Ryan and yes, I would probably use the AF about the same amount as you. Steadycam is a great use case. ML is awesome and focus peaking is invaluable. I've been testing the Sony a7S and it has peaking as well as everything else Canon doesn't give us. #lame-O;)
Thank you for this video! Great tips for my new 70d!
Airelle Snyder cool, have fun and thanks!
I have had the 70D for over 18 months and it is an awesome camera. Now when I travel I am doing as much video as stills.
+Michael Didomenico choosing photo or video is always a tough choice;)
Can wait to upgrade to this
Just upgraded to the 70d from the t5i. Loving it. Amazing camera, and indeed feels much more professional.
Glad you're loving the 70D! It's a great cam. Have fun, Pedro!
Excellent review Ray, I have a t5i and i´m pretty happy with it ,but i want to know if Magic Lantern could damage it.
Regards from Uruguay
Lucas Cary that's a tricky one. I haven't heard of ML doing much damage if any at all but technically it could and getting it repaired would not be covered by Canon. I have it on my T2i with no issues but of course you never know. If you are out of the warranty period then you might consider it. It's really cool but I can't promise it won't cause an issue. The nice thing is that it actually loads onto an SD card and not your actual camera.
Great review,the video you made about the canon 60D was the reason i bout it,now im thinking to buy this one. Thanks!
Diego Alan thanks! The 60D still rocks but if you need AF, this is a great cam and would pair well with the 60D.
Another awesome video. I'm just getting started with this camera and this video is still relevant a year after it was made. 👍 Thank you!
Thanks! I try to make my videos helpful for anyone who is shooting video with a few specifics about the particular gear. Glad this one helped!
Nice timing, Ray.
I recently switched from the 60D to the 70D, and the AF system was the reason why. I'd seen some other reviews, and was a little skeptical. But the continuous AF lives up to the billing. It's not perfect, mostly depending on which lens I use, but it's pretty close.
In short, I think this camera is a run-and-gun shooter's dream come true. When you factor in all of those times that's it's difficult to get sharp, handheld focus-like in low light, broad daylight, when following moving objects, when your attention is trained on keeping the camera still, or your vision just sucks-the continuos AF is a godsend.
Sure, you can use monopods, viewfinders, etc. to improve your focussing, but sometimes you just need to quickly grab the shot in front of you, and the 70D AF can really save you in those situations.
I wanted to jump on the GH4 bandwagon, I'm so enamored with the 70D's AF, that might now be tricky.
Thanks for the great review, and if you ever have time, rookies like me would love to see additional vids on using the 70D, like getting the right white balance that you mentioned.
***** thanks! You're right on track, I said most of the same stuff in the write up and the scenarios you listed are pretty much when continuous AF is a great option. I did shoot some more videos with the camera when I had it so those will trickle out onto this channel. I did a settings video that I will publish. I don't think I did one specifically about white balance shift but if you are in a lighting situation where none of the color balance options are working and you can't seem to dial it in manually using Kelvin then the white balance shift can be a great go to option.
One thing I like to do is see what the camera says is a good WB by setting it to auto, the camera usually does a good job, and then dialing that same look in via the Kelvin settings. It's easy to A/B test because they are next to each other when switching between them in the settings.
Another handy option is a custom white balance where you take an image and use that to get a good white balance in a hard to dial in environment. Thanks again!
Thanks, Ray. I'll have to cozy up to the WB features when I get more time. I truly appreciate the reviews and comments.
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Thanks, John!
Good vid man, this is most likely my next camera for video. Maybe the new Canon XC10, but leaning toward the 70D right now, much cheaper cost too.
+Bearkat4160 cool, thanks for watching!
Thanks Man, I was looking for someone who is also a videoshooter, to show a few main arguments for 70D. After nine videos tutorial and inernet reaserch, I think I'm gonna buy this one. Do you have some of your videos created by 70D? Greets from Poland ;)
Michał Adamkiewicz I shot these two with it ruclips.net/video/WstDpu4g1q8/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/L1kmvGDhA44/видео.html and the short movie at the end of this video was shot with it ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
Ray Ortega Nice overview. I've had the Canon 70D for a while and you described the camera very well.
The question I have is setting the Rode mic up with the Canon 70D. We have to put the camera in M mode to be able to use the mic but the whole reason I liked the camera was to use it in A+ or no flash auto mode when shooting video.
Can you offer any advice / tutorial on the setting up the Rode mic with the Canon 70D
Thanks Ray
Vintage Michael thanks. Not sure if this is what you are looking for but did you see my video on the Rode VideoMic Pro into a DSLR ruclips.net/video/kglj2L4aldw/видео.html
Hey Ray are you considering trying out the NX1? I found the af to be about as good as 70D's, but since it internally downscales 6.5k to 4k, you get wonderful video. It now has a Gamma DR mode for more dynamic range as well. Also ISO1600 shows less noise than it did on the 70D when I tried it before returning it.
***** I probably won't play with the NX1. I've been testing the a7S and I would leave Canon in a heartbeat for it if I had the budget. The next version should be really interesting as I'm hoping it will have the IS in the body (amazing) and internal 4K. But again, $$$$$;) Thanks for watching!
Thank for the heads up on this upgrade. Just got my new 70D today. I will definitely appreciate the auto focus as I am filming some conference presentations and it means the subject will stay in focus. I used your video to set up the video functions on my 60D Ray. Do I assume the same recommendations would apply to both?
Very useful video review. Thank you.
Thanks!
I still consider to buy a camera for take pictures and shooting videos so canon 70D maybe is the answer.
Hi Ray, like always batting a Grand slam with your videos. Im just want to ask a question. In the Canon offical website says that this camera came with Wi-Fi, What we can do with that feature?
yamil gonzalez thanks! The wifi is mostly for images. I didn't mess with it much but I think it can send pics to your phone etc., which would allow you to send them other places quickly. It would be great if you could also use it to control your camera like a remote but I don't think so. Will have to look deeper.
Thanks for the review of the 70D. I really like the lighting in this video. What setup did you use?
+Jim Wells just sitting in front of two large windows. You can see them in my eyes if you pause;) Based on the gear in the description, it looks like that was the only light. I always list all my gear for each video in the description. Sometimes I use a fill light which is a little LED but this time it was just window which, if consistent, is often my favorite type of lighting.
Just bought my 70D. Great intro. And you answered my number one question: what size SD cards do I need to purchase for my camera when shooting video. thanks
Just got this yesterday :D
The 321 Show congrats, enjoy!
So this is probably a silly question, but does the 60D not have Auto Focus? I purchased the 60D and am still learning how to use it. Thank you.
The 60D doesn't have continuous tracking autofocus in video. You have to hold down your back button focus to continue to track.
nancy ferreira mejia the comment below is correct, not constant or continuous AF. You must refocus every time your subject moves. This is the big difference between the 70D and 60D. If you don't have to have it, the 60D is still the best option for the money.
Thank you so much for your quick response!
Great video. I just picked up one of these tonight. Haven't opened the box yet. But I'm concerned regarding what format this camera shoots in and whether I can upload from my SD card to iMovie.
thank you!!! very helpful to decide what to buy next.
+Simply Ana-Maria thanks!
It's a very good review! Nice job
+Kadehr thanks!
Great video! What camera did you use to shoot this video? Same as the one you are reviewing? Thank you in advance!
+Robert Brazas thanks, it was on the 60D so the 70D has the same quality or better. But shots that don't have the 70D were actually shot with the 70D;)
+Ray Ortega do you recommend any lenses and extremal flashes for taking video and pics at nightclubs? Thanks in advance Ray!!
What lens are you using for this video? Your shots look so cinematic in comparison to mine.
I just bought the 70D and I love the additional features to replace my 60D. But for some reason I like the body of the 60D a lot better like the grip for example has a bigger space and the wheel. In my opinion the 60D feels premium, but don't count my word for it, it's my personal preference. It's going to take me a while to get use to 70D.
***** yeah the 60D is a great build. I like that part better too. Still a great cam.
Ray Ortega what lavalier mic are you using?
Elvio Ferreira Junior Read the description ^^ it says 'Gear used in this video'
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER Just saw that! Thanks!
Elvio Ferreira Junior thanks! Pricey but probably my best investment to date. Rode has a new wireless system coming out that looks nice and is getting good reviews and is much more affordable podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH
Thank you for the information! What lens as you using as you are doing the review
+loveomg1117 shots where you don't see the 70D, were shot on the 70D with the lens you see here. Otherwise an older version of this lens podhelp.me/30mmsigma
What lense was the one with the sunshade?
+Martin L this one
ruclips.net/video/hRvrPIVhVR0/видео.html
What camera are you using? Thank you
Thank you so much !
Perfect review ! I love how you explains it :)
And this helping me so much.
+Fazri Gading thanks!
your welcome :)
*i'm your new subscriber.
Hey Ray Ortega , great review! I plan on getting this camera and I love it's auto focus features :) I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on connecting a Zoom H5 to the 70D as well as having the right adjustments for best audio! Also connecting the Sennheiser ew112p g3 to the zoom h5 to the 70D as I cannot find any video on RUclips that does this, maybe you could be the first? :P :) Thanks and keep up the great videos!
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER thanks! I no longer have the 70D, it was just a review unit, and I don't have an H5 (I wish). So I can't create the video but setting it up would be the same for any audio recorder. There's probably a few insights here ruclips.net/video/593L2Ravx7U/видео.html. Basically, you can connect the H5 to the 70D via the line-out of the H5 using a stereo cable and then set your 70D preamp a few notches from the bottom and adjust the H5 level until you are getting good levels inside the camera, around -12db on your peaks.
For going into the H5, adjust your microphone pack so that when you set your H5 levels, you don't have to go past 6 on the gain dial. This should produce some nice clean audio. Thanks for watching!
Ray Ortega Thank you so much! You have helped me a bunch since I can't find anything else as detailed as your content on RUclips! Mad support and props to you :) I hope you get the Canon 70D and Zoom H5 for yourself and actually make a video about them though with relation to the Sennheiser ew112p G3 :) Keep up the great content!
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER thanks again!
Thank you, you helped me heaps with your review! 😄
+Paul Deuchar thanks Paul!
Thanks - very professional review - what is the frame rates in the 70D is it possible to get good slow motion. Plus I'm a Nikon owner is there a Nikon equivalent camera.
Hey there! As a videographer myself, this is a great video . I just have a question. If the 60D is worse than the 70D then is the 600D even better?
+M - LEWIN I would not say the 60D is much "worse" than the 70D in terms of quality. I doubt you'd notice any difference. The 600D and the 60D probably have the same internal parts and look the same. The 70D might be a slight bump but again hard to notice.
Can i ask some question?? Canon 70d is better than Canon m3??
HI!, thank you so much for your videos :-) I think you have basically taught me everything about DSLR video that I know! (I am almost ready to start filming my project). I am wondering how you zoomed in on yourself while you were filming? (it seems tricky- did you use a wired remote focus thing you mention in your lists? and then do you have a plan for when you are going to do a close up while you are talking, like a story board you do before hand? anyway- thanks again!
Hi Ray Awesome tutorial ... question here: what ISO should I use for best video quality result.... does the 70d work same as the iso video tutorial u uploaded a while ago about the 60D? ty for you answer in advance
First Impressions yes pretty much on par with the 60D info. I don't like to go past 800ISO if I can avoid it.
Good video on 70D Ray sir, its has got touch screen and other good features but Canon certainly fails one option in all their enthusiastic camera lineup " a Timelapse or Interval Timer shooting option". (7D Mark II exceptional).
Ameet Pawar Thankfully an early and reasonably stable version of Magic Lantern recently became available that allows you to to shoot with an intervalometer and I must say it has been very handy with my old corded intervalometer only being used now as a trigger for long exposure photography.
Ameet Pawar yeah they don't give us everything that some others do. They want you to buy the "pro" stuff;) It sucks.
Ray Ortega Thank you replying, the magic lantern software is not accepted by Canon company and in recent article I read that. If you install magic lantern and any damage or malfunction of camera occurs the Canon company even doesn't give service warranty!. I have got a Canon 60D an want to install the magic lantern on it but afraid, coz I may damage or malfunction and its in still 1 year warranty! Tell me remedy sir!
Ameet Pawar your only other option is to buy an intervalometer as I did before ML was released for the 70D
Ryan Portsmouth Can u let me know where I could find the ML for 60D (website site). Thanking you in advance.
I still want this camera, but i ultimately decided to go to a more dedicated video rig.
iAm English-TV wise if you need long record times. Thanks for watching!
Hi Ray!!! You are so GREAT!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge...I'm trying to shoot video with my Canon T3i...I don't have the money right now to upgrade...please tell me what memory card I should get in order to shoot at least 1/2 hours worth of video...any tips would also be great!
Shelly Somerset thanks Shelly. The limit to shooting time isn't solely based on the SD card. You still need a card that is big enough like a 16GB but the camera also imposes its own time limits. On the T3i I believe the limit is 12 minutes. After 12 minutes the camera will stop recording and you need to press record again. I talk about it in this video ruclips.net/video/cpPyBH1PHbQ/видео.html
i want to buy dslr so i think canon 70d is great but i want to shoot professionally so which lens is good with this camera
There are a lot of good lenses but it depends on how you are going to shoot. A great overall, first lens is podhelp.me/Canon35f2ISBH because it has a large aperture, image stabilization and a nice focal length for crop sensor. But again, it depends on how you are shooting.
Ray Ortega would a Rokinon 35mm Cini lens be good for filmmaking
Nice video!
Is it possible to dislpay a grid onto the viewer to see "different aspect ratio"? For example 1,85:1. Thanks!
For video with 70D what are the best settings for low light shooting. Please advise. Regards
Hi, Love your videos, I’m new to dslr video photography, so a great help. I have one question, if I toggle between video and still photography on my 70d, do I have to re-set the settings in video each time?
hi was this video filmed with the 70d?
+Bella Snape the shots with the 70D in it are shot wit a 60D, the shots without the camera in it are with the 70D
Question, your facial hair looks sharp and well rendered. However I don't see much aliasing. How do you get this?
I don't do anything special, I just don't think these cams have that much of an aliasing issue to cause it to show up on my face.
On this video on ur 70D is that a kit lens?
Yes, the lens you see on the 70D is one of the kit lenses. It does a pretty good job but will have a variable aperture, see here: ruclips.net/video/_wQutJ16lgU/видео.html
Ray Ortega cool, just looked bigger.thanks again for ur reply.
What settings to keep
Cenam Tin I just finished a video that will walk through the 70D settings, it will come out this week so I hope you're subscribed so you don't miss it!;) Thanks for watching.
Hey really pleasantly surprised to see that someone is reviewing this camera even after so long. What made you decide to do this now? Seems like GH4 is the only thing people want to yammer about these days.
The only thing that makes me hesitant about getting this is the lousy Wifi features. I can't believe you can't start or stop video , let alone tap focus on your mobile phone. This is so important for someone working alone to do videos without anyone else to help.
Bonecrusher27WTF I shot this quiet awhile ago but spent forever in the edit getting it down to a reasonable watch time. That said, I got it in for review twice, once after I shot this and everything was still relevant for those looking in this price range. Not really sure anyone is doing the AF as well as the 70D.
Sucks about the wifi features but at a minimum you can get a cheap remote and that works well for start stop. That's what I use. But yes it would make sense to build into an app.
hiya ray! please is this camera great for pictures aswell?
+lalas bubble yep. does both well.
WHAT SIM CARD IS SUGGESTED TO USE WITH THE CAMERA INORDER TO SHOOT A VIDEO?
What settings do I need to turn on to see audio levels on screen while I record video? Thanks!
Try cycling through the "info" button on back if you don't see the audio levels after turning them on in the menu.
what about 700d?
Pang Christian also a good cam but it's continuous AF is not very good. The 70D has a completely new AF system.
can you make a video on how to download (and maybe some edition) the video/photos from the canon 70d to a pc (windows)
+pamela vilela just take the SD card out of your camera and put it into your computer. Or plug it into your computer via the USB.
Ray Ortega Thanks ray! just figured that out! :) I am having a problem though, my videos seem much brighter/nicer on my camera lcd screen than on my computer? like they look very different? where can I adjust these? I have the canon 70D, you make great videeeoooosss btw! thanks so much
+okaypam try adjusting the brightness of your LCD screen in the menu. thanks for the compliments!
Doesn't the A7s have continuous auto focus? That is certainly better than the Canons in terms of low light and dynamic range, especially if you run and gun. I have a 60D and have looked at several upgrades and was very impressed with the Sony despite a lifelong Canon user.
I have 70d recently with a Tamron 18-200mm and wasn't that satisfied with the result. When I get 50mm 1.8 STM, shots changes dramatically. And AF is so much better.
+Rod Balingit good to know. Some lenses are better than others and STM is made specifically for this focusing system. Have fun!
Review of a camera that came out two years ago. I think most of this has been covered
I don't have a problem using my 70d for video, but taking photographs is a whole different issue. I have so many focusing problems with the 70d. I'm not new to photography, but I used a DSLR for the first time in 2010. I had a Pentax and had absolutely no focusing issues with both of my Pentax DSLRs. I wanted the Canon 70D because I knew it did great video, but I also heard that Nikons were better than Canon as far as creating photographs. There's always going to be the Canon vs Nikon debate for generations to come. So, I invested in a refurbished Canon 70d directly from Canon, complete with the 18-135 kit lens. And now I know why 'refurbished' means 'the camera wasn't working for someone so they sent it back, Canon tweaked it a bit but never really resolved the focusing issue'.
I've watched several You Tube videos on how to make the fine adjustments and have read countless other websites and You Tube comments about how many others are having focusing issues. There are some people who don't have focusing issues, but many who do. My 70d is not a constant lemon regarding focusing. It's a 'hit or miss' situation many times. I just photographed an outdoor car show today, and it was a good thing I wasn't paid for it, because most of the images were blurry, despite looking alright on the monitor screen on the back of the camera. It wasn't extreme blur, but it was enough to be noticeable and look incredibly amateurish. However, I photographed a car show last August with the same problem, yet didn't have focusing issues. Maybe this time it was due to the fact that I was using an ND filter to filter out the bright sun. I don't know. Still trying to figure out this camera, though I've owned it for about a year now.
Thanks for the feedback, Kay. Hope you have better luck with the cam! I used a Nikon for photo a long time ago and enjoyed it but I rarely do photography, almost all video. Thanks for watching.
I almost got this camera from my T4i, then the GH4 went on sale :)
Tomas Villegas nice pickup. The GH4 gives you SO much. Have fun!
Tomas Villegas Ray Ortega What makes the GH4 better than the Canon 70D? and which would you recommend over the other? Why? :P Also is it worth getting the Canon 70D now, or should we be expecting something new along the same lines... maybe a Canon 80D?
Is it possible to slow down the auto focus for artistic affect? Maybe to blur out of a scene or pull the viewer's eye through the use of near and background focus?
Bret Schaller no that is one of the downsides to this AF. I believe it's only one speed. I feel like there was an upgrade to that but it's likely that it made it into the C series not the 70D if the possibility exists at all.
What about HDMI out? Is it live HDMI out if you attach say a small monitor...?
LilAznKayProductions Yes there is HDMI out
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER Thanks.
LilAznKayProductions the HDMI out for the 60D to a monitor was low res, not sure how much this has been upgraded and if you can actually record out of the HDMI, I suspect you can't.
Ray Ortega That's fine. As long as I can still see from a bigger screen. Great review and thanks for the reply!
hi can you refer me best video lense thank you
+Marek Duda I wish that was easy. There is no one, all around best lens. It really matters what you are shooting.
Trying to chose between a 70D and T6i. Mainly doing video blogging and tutorials - nothing crazy. For $250 more, is it worth jumping up to the 70D? Any input is really appreciated...thanks in advance!
+Jerrid Sebesta the continuous AF on the 70D is better but from what I've seen here on RUclips, the T6i has a pretty good one too. The 70D is overall going to be a little more pro (build, options, etc) but not by much. Take a look at some T6i vs 70D videos like ruclips.net/video/bpkP3Qvlj1s/видео.html
Awesome, thanks for the response. Great advice and video I actually got my hands on a T6i and D70...and yes, agree the build quality is much better with the D70. But sounds like I really can't go wrong with either choice. Thanks again.
Hello How long can I recording video on Canon 70D?
Sam Doulo looks like Kevin beat me to it:) Thanks for watching!
Seems like a good camera for shooting video. I've been looking for something to replace an old Sony camcorder, and am not sure whether I want a DSLR or another slightly less expensive camcorder. I was hoping to stay closer to the 1000$ mark, and the 70D with lens alone is already a couple hundred dollars above that, and then I would probably need a Rode mic to go with it. Any advice? Thanks.
I am shooting birds with the 70D. They are small and there are often clouds in the background. Focus shifts very often and makes the video unusable. Please, which settings should I use?
Eagle man
+Peter Larsson Manual focus.
Thanks Brother for Help me
Thank you
Well Shoot...I guess I need an upgrade and fast!! THANK YOU!!
Shelly Somerset if whatever you are filming can mis a few frames then you can simply press record again as fast as possible and you won't miss much. Another solution is Magic Lantern which is a firmware you can install and it will provide the recording time you are looking for. You can look into it more and how to use it if interested. Technically it breaks your warranty if you still have one. It's widely used and well trusted. I put it on my T2i and it works well but I have to warn you just in case it caused an issue...which is likely won't;) Can save you the money of upgrading.
Thanks for the Video Ray. Much appreciated. I am starting my journey into short film making..so should i go for this or 60D..?? Also what lens should i buy with it..?
+Vikram Jaisingh both cams are great. If you need good auto focus then the 70D is a good option. But since you are making short films, you'll likely want to control your own focus and therefore the 60D is a great option. I also really like this lens for an overall, first lens ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
+Ray Ortega Thanks for you inputs Ray. does that mean 70D is only auto focus. i am sorry if i sound naive.
+Vikram Jaisingh no it's both manual and auto. Best of both worlds;)
Okay so i have a very important question , I am upgrading from the t3i and im torn between the 60d upgrade or the 70d
+Sttonyda Munsta 70D if you want full time, continuous auto-focus. Otherwise, if you can find a great deal on a 60D, it's a still a great cam.
+Ray Ortega thanks ray , im saying that in terms of the t3i im sure that the auto focus is better ? sorry for such specific questions because the price points aren't that different from the 760d to the 60d ... I think i want to get closer to pro
+Sttonyda Munsta bottom line is you don't get AF for video below the 70D. The T6s has full time AF too but it's not quite as good as the 70D. Close. You can see comparison tests here in RUclips.
+Ray Ortega thanks man , well appreciated
If i were to buy this DSLR with just the body what lens should i get along with it as my first lens? It would have to be something that doesn't cost too much either, perhaps a 50mm lens?
It's hard to do cheap AND good when it comes to lenses but the cheap 50mm 1.8, while not built very well, gives some nice results and gives you the large aperture. 50mm is tough on a crop sensor cause it turns it into about 80mm so you need to make sure you have enough distance to fit the subject into the frame you want. With bigger budgets, I like this as a first lens ruclips.net/video/4M57AoCZeeY/видео.html
This is the 50mm that is cheap podhelp.me/canon5018
I am about to launch my vlog from my blog and purchased the 70d Canon to do so, I have two lenses that came with my Rebel that I use for my blog but I need to know what other accessories to invest in for my vlogging. I was thinking a remote, mic and new lens? What lens do you recommend and mic or any other accessories. Thanks! :)
Roxanne A. Hill a mic is your most important investment and will cost you the most. You can also get a remote which is cheap and helps a lot when it's just you doing the shooting podhelp.me/canonremotebh (referral link).
Hello, I don't know if you are going to answer my question but it would be pretty awesome. I cannot find it on the internet :( To the question. I would love to buy this camera for making videos and I wanna make one video, in which I'm going to use very bright object to capture. I would love to record object (doesn't matter which one) that is being melted by fusion torch. It is around 3200C (5792F) and so bright you can only see it thru the special goggles. Do you think I'll be able to record this, so people can see, for instance a rock being melted? Thanks and keep it up!
Thanks. I have no idea if it would be safe but if you look on RUclips and find welding videos and they show that without harming people then I imagine it might be OK? I just have no experience with that type of filming.
thank you for your reply, I will =) I just need to know if I'll be able to film basically melting metal :) But I will look it up
And could you recommend a good mic and SD card for me? (For prank videos) thanks so much
merchant121
great wireless lav mic: Sennheiser ew112p G3 (Ray does a video on this if you scroll down on his videos a bit)
great audio recorder: Zoom H4n or the Zoom H5 (I personally would get the Zoom H5)
great SD card: Transcend 64 GB High Speed 10 UHS Flash Memory Card
merchant121 all great recommendations from Cookie.. below. Here's a link to the video ruclips.net/video/Itp1TLajkPI/видео.html but a lav may or may not be what you want. No idea how you'd capture audio for a prank video. Just depends on who the mic needs to pick up. If it's a random person then you might need something like a shotgun microphone but in any case you'll need to be close to get good audio.
+COOKIEMONSTER4EVER hi thanks for your awesome advice. I have purchased my camera, lens, tripod and also the SD card you recommended but the mic is just way too expensive. Do you know any cheaper alternatives for prank videos? Thanks!!
merchant121 Hey not a poblem :) And as for the wireless mic, the Rode Wireless Film Maker Kit is our best option for quality and the cheapest you'll find for quality. Sorry about that. Enjoy. :)
COOKIEMONSTER4EVER in my opinion yes, the RodeLink is the lowest budget wireless system I would get. There may be others that equal quality for less but I haven't seen em;) podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH (referral link)
Hi, very good channel from which i m learning a lot. I have a couple of questions i'd like to ask. on the subject of AF, will a follow focus ring improve the AF of the 60d? Which mac/pc did you edit your videos while you had the 60d? Finally is a macbook pro retina 15 a must? Surely we can get good performance from earlier models? Thanks
A follow focus will make turning the focus a bit easier but you'll still be doing all the focusing yourself and will still have to be good at that. I edit on a 2011 iMac. The key will be RAM. You can edit on any MacBook Pro but the more RAM you can get into it the better.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. Really appreciate it. Could i please have the spec of your imac 2011 so that i can compare it with the macbook i might need? Also do you edit on FCP or Adobe? Many thanks.
Mickaelle Aka I'm not sure of the specs, you'd have to look up a late 2011 model, you can see the specs online but I can tell you I have the max RAM which I think is 16GBs. I edit in both FCPX and Premiere Pro CC. They are both great.
Good review...hopefully Canon, to keep up with the competition, for like an 80D, they will add 4K to the camera. I doubt it, but we shall see. My Canon XC10 is phenomenal! Can't imagine what an 80D with 4k and the bigger sensor might be like. But Canon doesn't want to hurt their cinema line, so it is a long shot for this. But the 70D is still a killer camera for video. Good job...
+AJM Videography knowing Canon, probably not unfortunately. Really, Sony seems to be taking over the market but I still love shooting on Canon too. It's great that each company is pushing the other so hard these days. So many great choices! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Yes; Sony is upping the game for sure.
What would be the best format for recording video on the 70d? There are many options but for getting the best HD picture and the least amount of data usage what could be the best option? Filming a movie soon and I had this thought in mind....
+CelsVisioN pretty much the settings you see me use here ruclips.net/video/fYVHbBkArJA/видео.html&lc=z12ydnq4nnz3ivzex22rgljhbrftyjw3f
If you use a Canon 24-105mm f/4L USM on the 70D, is the autofocus during video silent, or not?
You won't really get a silent AF from most lenses expect for the newer STM lenses that Canon is making.
Hi! I have a Canon T3i/600D. For better video projects, do you think the 70D is worth the upgrade? To be honest, I don't really have a lot of money to spend on a new camera so I'd be keeping the 70D for a very long time.
Maíra Macedo probably not. The image won't be greatly improved and all you'll add is a really good auto focus and some additional nice to have but not necessary features. I'd stick with your T3i and just work with mastering that.
I currently have the Canon 600D/Rebel T3i and the autofocus in movie mode sucks. It's so loud and nothing seems in focus anymore. Unless it's just my eyes :P Should I upgrade to this? I'm starting to get pretty serious about my video making.
+Wolfie Avenue it's a whole different focusing system and really the first one to do it right. AF on DSLR before the 70D pretty much sucked. It's still not perfect but pretty close.
+Wolfie Avenue use manual focus!
dimarcophotog I've tried, it sucks
it doesn't trust me. it takes a while to get used to. practice!
Hi Ray. I have the 70d, so just a couple of questions. Why do you say that better ISOs in this camera are 160, 320, 640 and 800? Isn´t is better if you could set it always to 100 for sharper? What is your opinion about the Tokina 11-16 DXII for vídeo. Thanks your your post!
+NicoCarletti those ISOs at least on the 60D are cleaner than some of the ISO below them. 160 is actually cleaner (less noise) than 100 etc. So use the lowest corresponding ISO as possible. I have the Tokina and I like it for a really wide lens at that price. It makes an appearance in this video;) ruclips.net/video/bdaoO8cxJxs/видео.html
Could you please tell me the difference that the Internal AF camera makes a difference from the other Cameras?
I am planning to buy Canon 70d and I need to know about Internal AF on this camera...Please advice...
Srijith Balan not sure what Internal AF is in this case. The 70D AF is better than most cause it's new tech and can work in video mode at all times.
Ray ... need a little more help with "pulling focus". Specifically, how do you SET UP, which AF settings, or whatever else is necessary. You showed a very nice example of actually using the touch screen to pull focus. But whenever I try that, I see very little, if any, noticeable shift in focus from one part of the frame (or object) to the other. (Obviously I am a "newbie" and need a little more help than most of your audience.) Thanks for your very straightforward videos. They are a BIG help
+Dan Little the reason you probably see little change is that most of what you are shooting is in focus. Your aperture is probably higher especially outside plus on a tiny screen it's very hard to see what is actually in focus and what is not. If you get closer to you subject and use an aperture like 3.5 or wider (2.8, 1.8 etc) then you'll notice the change. Otherwise pulling focus has to be done manually by turning the focus ring.
+Ray Ortega ... Ray ! You identified the problem exactly. I did what you said. Problem solved ! You da man ! But jeeeez, the relationship between Aperture, Shutter, ISO etc., can get complicated/messy sometimes. I definitely understand that using Auto, when shooting video, is close to heresy among pros like yourself: but sometimes I feel like crossing back over to the "dark side" and turning the old mode dial back to "A". But I'll resist, and stick with "M" until I get it right. Thanks again for your help.
+Dan Little awesome! The exposure triangle is not too hard in video because one of the elements, the shutter does not get changed. So set it and leave it.
Then use aperture and ISO to get your proper exposure.
As far as auto goes, these cams now do a pretty great job on auto. It will still do stuff you don't want it to but overall, especially if you're going to edit the footage, it will do a great job and it's a good way to get some decent video while you are learning manual mode.
But just keep at it, practice around the house and you'll get there. Thanks again for watching, Dan.
How would you compare the 70D to the 77D or 80D? I see I can get the 70D and 77D for the same price, were there any changes made with the upgrade that works against them when compared to the 70D when it comes to shooting video? I'm a landscape guy, so I have my camera for that, just want something to put together lecture videos. Thanks.
There are so many little changes that I can't keep up;) But I know there are comparison videos here on youtube so hopefully you've found some of those. All great cams
So . . . If Wi-Fi is shut off for video, presumably you can't use Android or iOS devices to control/monitor the camera. So what, if any, is the least expensive way to monitor/control the unit separately ? Great video by the way. Well paced. Articulate. Detailed, but not too much. Comfortable, yet professional tone. It seldom gets any better that this.
+Dan Little wow thanks Dan for the great feedback and compliments. Really helps to know what people liked about the video so I can take that into other videos. Appreciate you taking the time.
For affordable monitoring you can use the Canon EOS software that should come with the cam. It lets you tether to a computer and use it to see the image on a big screen with some ability to control the settings as well.
Great. Now i want to have a new camera :/ well done...
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Jakob Auer ha ha, yep that happens;)
can you tell me what do you thing which is better camera for video canon70d vs gh4 ,,because i need very sharp video please answer me thank you
+Marek Duda I haven't used the Gh4 but I think you can get longer recordings and I've heard it pretty sharp. That said the auto AF is better on the 70D. So it just depends on what is most important.
thank you boss for answer you now i shooting wedding video and i looking for cheap and very good quality sharp video and good auto focus i have canon 70d but sometime is good working and sometimes not my focus i need always hold AF-ON can you refer me have to have always good focus or you have some video about this thank very much
Tony - you are my hero. You're at least as good as the other Tony and certainly beat hands down the clown Jarred.
hi
Just wanted to ask you, is the canon 70d with 18-55stm lens good for making prank videos? So the subject would be quite far, does it have enough zoom, or should i purchase the 18-135? If the 18-55 can do the job then thats great
merchant121 I think the 18-135 stm is best for your situation. It's great for short and long distance shots
merchant121 not sure about prank specifically but it has a long zoom and the 70D has an additional digital zoom as well as it has image stabilization. So probably a good choice but it's not the best in low light because of the aperture. But a wider aperture would cost a lot of money
70th like. Seems appropriate :P
tss3393 nice;)
Lots of really nice issues covered. Appreciate the video.
But, I have to say, the video quality of this particular review is overexposed and under saturated. Not sure why you'd use this video to display the full potential of the video. But beyond that, its a great review.