STOP Buying New Cameras - Canon 70D

[@ellyzacua1163]

I still use this camera for event photography gigs. Such a beast!

[@totoru38]

My dad bought a dead condition 70D late 2020 for $96 (With a physical condition that is still very good and without a vignetting LCD + Battery Grip included). And thank God my dad was able to fix it without having to replace the main board. Until now the 70D is still working fine and I use it as my daily main camera.

[@aChairLeg]

Glad to hear it worked out!

[@PatrickBatticeKN]

Wow. I shoot with this 2023

[@Luoze]

@@PatrickBatticeKN How is it?

[@thuryn.mitchell]

Couple this with a Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 and you got one of the most powerful combos out there for the 70D. Closest way to get to a log profile is to get the cinestyle color profile. If you want focus peaking for photos and videos get Magic Lantern...you can also get 14bit RAW video with ML

[@kakkoishonen]

I got this Camera when it came out in 2013. I remember I was excited about the new features it proposed. Back then I used a Canon 650D and the touchscreen capability + the Wifi Direct feature really caught my attention when it was announced. Just because I'm a video guy, this camera advertised as a video camera DSLR really got my interest so I decided to buy one at that time. It was one of the best camera I've ever used and I was satisfied with it.

[@theothertonydutch]

I always had problems with shooting video with this thing (same with the 60d). I don't know what the problem is there. I had several different types of expensive SD cards that all preacher how fast they were but always it just stopped recording randomly. The autofocus is great, and with magic lantern you can technically shoot up to 2k in raw video which is neat. It's overall a very good camera but honestly I wish that by the time I got to the 70D I just went mirrorless already.

[@Xenol1997]

My first camera was a 60d, and I'd still recommend it as a first camera. Strong build, good selection of rapidly depreciating lenses, not too big, cheap. Great line.

[@uptoolsYTK]

1 year ago, I bought my Canon EOS 550D (T2i) after watching your video. Now I'm pretty deep into photography and about to buy a 70D. -Of course after watching this video

[@aChairLeg]

Haha love to hear it

[@austinellis1424]

This review was hilarious 😂 great job. Best video I’ve seen all day (and that’s high praise because I’m a KZbin addict)

[@marshalltravis3217]

I purchased one from a pawnshop and it has never let me down. It was in great condition and I got a great deal. I’m usually a Nikon guy, but this was well worth the crossover.

[@Joemama-mj5io]

I want to be loved

[@aChairLeg]

Unfortunately Canon loves none of us

[@Steyreon]

😘

[@lyrics_lane]

You're

[@justluke.2718]

You are one of a kind person and always keep in mind there are people in the world who will love you for exactly the way you are. Keep your head up ❤

[@Ali-vn2pc]

İ love you

[@Katerynaki]

Still loving in in 2022! Looking to upgrade to full frame in the nearest future though

[@BrandonBames]

Man, I love your budget mindset. I nerd out on this stuff too and I'm glad I stumbled on your channel. Subbed!

[@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003]

Had a pair of them back in the day, and they did the job. Had to upgrade because they struggled in low light, and only had one custom mode position. The 70d is OK for a casual mixed media cam. However, watch out if you're looking to buy, as some of them had dodgy mother boards that would suddenly crap out giving Error 80 on the back screen. It was so bad, Canon had to issue a recall…

[@carolinalaramusic]

You can check the serial # and they will fix it for free!

[@ILoverMining]

wow im so glad my 70d hasnt seen that issue, i bought it used for like 300$ CAD. i wouldve been crushed if i got an error and it didnt work

[@PatrickBatticeKN]

Thanks for posting... I use this camera as my main camera in 2023

[@ArnoValentino]

I started my photography business with this last year. Ngl it's a really good camera for the price i got it for.

[@andyboa8107]

Why I chose Canon 70D/80D for video over mirrorless Sony is the 2 STM lenses from Canon: 18-135mm and 55-250mm.

[@rumjar1986]

I know I'm late to the party, but I've had some luck with some better features, though it can be overwhelming, via Magic Lantern. I've also found a cheaper lav mic setup that gives you the headphone jack to listen to your audio. just a few other options that you can use for those extra features.

[@freeinhabitant2422]

Hey, thats a great Idea. I have that Samson mic, and it has a headphone jack - but that thing is a boat anchor. Wouldn't want to do a brake job with that! I am going to check into Magic Lantern. Hopefully its not something that will cause another addiction because of my geekness propensities. (I just checked, and there does not appear to be a build for the 70D)

[@jipasd]

I've been using the 70D for years now, and randomly started wondering what other people say of it, which led me here. Prior to this one I had 40D, so it was a major skip in terms of photos and an even bigger one in terms of video (well duh). Since then I've moved through multiple generations of gopros, but I still like the video from the 70D. Clearly I have no idea what I'm doing, but I just really like the 70D video over the gopros if it isn't about image stabilization.

[@zeus.edwards2662]

have 2 70's when it released and still got it to this day shooting motorsport, it gets the job done, both camera are over 160k shutter clicks and still going , only one of the camera the scroll wheel rubber came off but it still works, i even shoot stuff in sligth rain and it still goes.

[@briandipierro8865]

I always thought about it for the dual pixel autofocus, but then I started saving, saved enough money and got the Lumix S5. Absolutely love it. I DO need to get that EF adapter for it, I had a cheaper one and that may have been my one return to amazon aside some broken LED panel.

[@aChairLeg]

The S5 is a truly amazing camera, if I wasn't doing youtube I would have gotten one around the time it came out for sure. You also def want to skip on the cheap adapters if you want to use it for any form of auto-focus, I've never heard of them working well. The Metabones works well enough for me, but I heard it's majorly improved on the a7iii series

[@andyboa8107]

I am a bit underwhelmed by video auto focus of my 70D and 80D. It's very much praised but my camcorder kind of worked better for me. But I don't know that much about video, maybe it's because my camcorder had a very small sensor, so easier to have things in focus?

[@SimiCentric]

Missing video features? Add Magic Lantern firmware. No more missing video features! Long live the 70d!

[@Nobodytoday12]

can you elaborate

[@SimiCentric]

There are too many features to list here but if you google "magic lantern firmware video features list" you will get an idea. Have fun!@@Nobodytoday12

[@freeinhabitant2422]

Can the Magic Lantern firmware be added to the 70D ?? I Checked their site and so no 70D build.

[@truesight91]

The issue is this thing is almost 1 kilogram... I had the Nikon p900 and had to sell it cause its too heavy to carry around, not good for travel imo. Canon R50 or Nikon z30 are the better options if you have the extra money.

[@claremckechnie5623]

epically well described, great video, so down to earth, and so honest, thankyou

[@andyboa8107]

I'm just replacing my 70D with 80D. The only reason is I want in-camera distortion correction for quick shoots of products I sell on ebay and which have a lot of parallel lines that need correction. Otherwise 70D is good enough.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Hi, would this be a good camera for some KZbin videos? I got gifted one and may use it for videos on reviews of some products one day

[@aChairLeg]

I don't see why not, would be wise to invest in a macro lens though

[@subarusensei3685]

I chose a 70d (got it summer of 21)for 600 ish) was in mint condition and 7k shutter iirc and came with a 18-135 (which broke but got a 24-105 f4L) but got it due to ef mount, dual pixel(do photo and video) mostly photo this camera is a beast at that and lpe6 due to friends using it (loan chargers and batteries) I love this camera even though I accidentally smashed the top screen (not the flipy) the mode dial is beatup. But its my workhorse that I use and love.

[@biblegeeksquad1804]

I just want to use it for car photography, would you recommend it for that?

[@aChairLeg]

Yeah, it would be a great camera for car photography. The lens is going to be more important at the end of the day, so make sure you budget for that

[@rangersmith4652]

Older Canon APS-C DSLR (and full-frame if one _needs_ full-frame) cameras are great. I've had my 7D since its launch and I recently picked a 40D in like-new condition with a moderate shutter count, for $80. EF and EF-S glass is _abundant_ on the used market. I bought an R50 to learn mirrorless, and the flippy screen is awesome, so much so that now I'm considering picking up just one more gently loved older Canon DSLR so I can have a flippy screen in that realm. Maybe a 70D is calling me.

[@Sky_Watchers]

Would this still be usable in 2024 with a kit since my budget isn't amazingly high. Rn im using a t3

[@Tzunami07]

70d was the first camera using dual Pixel af so ist was a Game changer

[@JedCurrie]

I got a 70d in mint condition off eBay I've got 35mm lens on it and the photos are really sharp .

[@ricoblaze]

Very, very, underrated. I love this camera and I have others but I doubt that I'll ever get rid of my 70D. 😁😁😁

[@SILVERSETFILMS]

So sarcastic! That camera still beats all cellphones to this day. It's a perfect starter or a keeper for casual shooters. A perfect learning learning tool for it's simplicity. 10 years ago it was revolutionary for it's specks, HD abilities, flippy screen, etc. Time is flying fast so be assured your multiK camera today will be worthless just few years from now. Respect for old but not Obsolete.

[@malkeyatsingh4312]

using since 2014... love it.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

And this is why you want to learned why I used magic lantern raw for canon 70D 5:50 and once you do install (canon doesn’t approve the hack software or jailbreak or unlock mode (is my favorite) this camera has dual processors and once you unlock you will be able to get more for the sensor but warning ⚠️ does get warm and must be educated in software and understanding I made videos why

[@MUSTAFK]

Everyone be saying “Get good lenses” like bruh which one😭😭😭

[@Nobodytoday12]

All of em

[@ImNotQualifiedToSayThisBut]

I love my 70d but it's value seems to be going down now with brands like TTArtisan producing super cheap high quality mirrorless lenses. You'll lose lots of money buying glass for your 70D nowadays.

[@wanneske1969]

My first digital camera was the Canon Eos 500D (rebel). It got on my nerves for several reasons and 6 months later I bought the 5DII which was a lot better.

[@Zack-xz1ph]

Just got one. I'm sure it'll do way more than i ever need. Hell i was happy with my pics from a 1000d from 2008 update: my sigma 17-50 just came it the mail. Holy crap my pics are crispy!! Wayyy better than I'll ever need as a non-pro 👍👍 but it did add a pound or 2 to the setup lol

[@FilmSpook]

Very Excellent Review, Many Thanks, Brother!!

[@soundzythedev]

Overall would you pick the 5d mark ii or the 70d? I want a good photography camera but I definitely want it to be able to take great videos. Or is there a better camera than those 2 for my needs?

[@LukeLifeCharms]

I have both and if I just did photos I would go with the 5D m2, but if I had any kind of video I would use the 70d 🙏🏽

[@Nobodytoday12]

@@LukeLifeCharmswhy…I own a 70d and want to start making content

[@arlokkkk]

Thanks for the video! Whats up with that 350z man? I love Z's. Can you make a video like this about the nikon d3500? Not sure why but my nikon d3500 camera with two lenses(18-55mm and 70-30mm) was purchased like 6 years ago on best buy for like 530$ and I went to check how much is worth nowaday and it's costing $675 for a renewed one with a single lens. On ebay with both lenses are selling for like $580 used. Do you know why the price didn't go down to 200 like the 70D? Please let me know if you get a chance. Thank you!

[@aChairLeg]

Thank you! I got the Z a while ago because I wanted a rwd v6 japanese car for a decent price. Was in decent shape when I got it barring oil leaks. Ended up deciding to get rid of it because constant problems, cooling leaks, overheating, oil leaks (everywhere), all four wheel bearings going bad, grinding in 3rd and 5th, parking brake failing, power steering pump, alternator and the list goes on haha. Love the car, not the repairs. I'm not sure about the price disparity with Nikon cameras, but I do plan on taking a closer look at them one day, I just have to do one brand at a time so I'm not pouring $2k a month into my channel that makes less than $2k a year lol.

[@arlokkkk]

@@aChairLeg Makes send man. Thanks anyways. You didn't have luck in buying the Z. Mine was 2006 and didn't have any of those issues. Also drifted it for 4 to 5 years no problem.

[@dareysalami7308]

I used this for about 10 years . It’s a really great camera .

[@goodvibesnchi]

Thank you so much!

[@AArtinartt]

Still working with me....great camera with the sigma 10-20 wide !!

[@TomKirkemo-l5c]

I have a 70D, I have had a 7D...that I miss deply! :) But I also have a 5D MK3, a 6D and an older EOS-M model. But the one I always carry in my car is the 70D with a Sigma 24-105 Art. And a HSS/TTL-compatible flash. I can just use the on-camera flash to trigger the off-camera one. Abd a small LED video ligth. It all fits in a small camera bag. And it's versitile as H*LL! :) The 5D and 6D is mostly for studio, the EOS-M is if I need a kamera to just drag around in the forrest or something, just with the kit lens and a realy small flash. It's built like a tank!!! :) But my goto camera for everyday flexible use is still the 70D. :)

[@jimmyhinAK]

I think it’s a good choice alone with nothing else but dual pixel af.

[@Danku]

This camera is now ~500 EUR second-hand... I can get a 60D for half the price, and IDK if I should as my first beginner camera.

[@5675492]

I just bought a brand new still in the box 70D from MPB ( America ) for 349 USD - so they're out there you might have to look around a bit . Got a brand new 430ex flash for 36 USD there too .

[@MaiElizabeth]

My plan is to get a Sony A6400 first. Then to get Canon 70D or 80D as my secondary camera. Wait! 70D doesn't do 1080p 60fps. So, I better get 80D.

[@winterkat8693]

heres my story, imma editor 1st then a cinematographer then a photographer. I started out with a a6000 and learned almost everything it had to offer. made some money as well. and 2020 when the s7siii was anounced I was super pumped but I didnt have money at that time so I stayd quiet. later on I worked in a production house where the had 2 blackmagic cameras and those cameras were amazing. a few months ago I had enought money to get the a7s3 so I got it and boi was I dissapointed. the autofocus is awesome, slowmotion is awesome and it feels awesome but I was pampered with high quality video from the black magic that I can push to the limits and playaround. so now I use my a7siii to take photos more that videos. moral of the story, "dont get fancy shit" not saying the a7siii is a bad camera, I am just saying I was expecting too much. tho I wont sell it cause its easier to use and has smaller file sizes than the blackmagic, and I really like the photos from it, more than canon or fuji.

[@feraanatasha4947]

Still scary about mainboard😢

[@georgelpons]

It would be weird, when the 80d would be very different to his "father"... Its the succesor of the same line "enthusiast" apsc of canon. Stil have the 70d beside the 90d and fuji xt4, never betrayed me and will find a new home as a gift. I bought the sigma 17-50 2.8 with is for 350 Euro in 2014... It didnt really sink in price.

[@Steyreon]

The 60D was the best feeling Canon I ever held in hand, and I held 1D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 1000D and 400/500D.

[@kellmarktv]

Looks good 👍. BTW we share the same hobbies vehicles and camera 📷 🚗

[@aChairLeg]

Haha that's awesome, unfortunately the Z is gone as I needed a truck for work.

[@kellmarktv]

@@aChairLeg 🤷🏽‍♂️👊🏼

[@Sudarshansridhar]

Hi. Thanks for posting it. I have canon eos 70d for some time and i like it. I have have only one lens came with the kit i.e 18-135mm I am not a professional but sill very much interested in photography. I like to street , portrait and in house photography and do like tour photography (nature, animals etc) And macro photography. Could you please suggest me affordable lens compatible with canon eos 70d and can use it for above mentioned photography. thank you.

[@aChairLeg]

Canon 100mm Macro sounds like it could fit almost all of your needs. There's multiple versions though, to save money you can get the non L.

[@Yourgray716]

I really love this video. I saved up to buy a camera and I got scammed. Now I managed to save another 100 dollars, 150 dollars more to go

[@kyyuhl]

Just bought a 70D based off this review and a few others! 23k on the shutter and a 6-mo warranty so hoping that will protect me from the potentially bad motherboard issues people have mentioned here. I’ve been using the 5D Mark II for all my videos and while the quality is great, especially RAW video with Magic Lantern, I cannot stand manual focusing for videos. I wanted an 80D but didn’t like paying an extra $200 just to get 60FPS. If I need slo-mo I’ll just use my GoPro. Putting it on a 24-105 F/4 but with the crop I may need to get a 16-35 instead… At the end of the day, If it’s good enough for Casey Neistat then it should be good enough for me!

[@aChairLeg]

That's awesome! I'm still using my 70d to this day (couldn't make myself get rid of it) and haven't had any issues at all thankfully! The 80d has slightly better AF I believe, but it is insane how similar these cameras are.

[@nicholasjones3554]

I bought my 70d off of eBay about a year ago. Though it was cosmetically perfect, it went belly-up after one use. After investigating, I found out about the motherboard issue (and I luckily found out about the recall, though I feared the recall had already expired). I contacted canon and was forthright about the fact that I bought it second-hand. They triaged the issue as a recall-related mishap and I got my repaired camera back in the mail 10 days later, good as new, and without spending even a dime for shipping. Long story short: my experience is that this particular issue is not reason enough for anyone to avoid buying this camera, and it’s certainly not a reason to worry that it will fail you some day if you already own one. Canon should stand by it.

[@willparsons32]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.... Why Canon adds video features to an entry level DSLR is pointless!! I understand that since DSLRs have hit the market, it's kicked the popularity of the ol' video camera in the butt but IMO, video in DSLRs should be introduced only to mid to upper end DSLRs. Leave lower end or entry level DSLRs to take just stills so the camera can do a better job of doing just that!!

[@KNAPPAID]

I was about to mention the G7 when you mention compromises Currently debating whether to swap my Fuji XA7 for the G7

[@Aviciiz]

I'd easily get the G7/G80 before a 70D

[@sameersheaikhfilms4903]

6d or 70d? Which is better

[@aChairLeg]

6d photo 70d video

[@KidChillinVideos]

That ebay listing with the red background at the start is still on ebay haha.

[@amernadem7013]

What about Cannon M5

[@PeterKoch-yc2kl]

The good thing with this camera is, people buying this mostly for video and are not using the shutter . So you have a camera with many shots for years.

[@farwestoutlaw]

I prefer the 5Dc.... that's just me though.

[@Sphyxx]

I'm about to get a Canon 90D

[@scottparis6355]

If you're a beginner stills photographer, and you imagine that you'll take better pictures with a brand new, $2500 camera, you're just wrong. Start with a 70D.

[@michele_torres_sososilver]

Thank you! I’m a beginner and going to shoot portraits for friends and clients and dogs for a rescue I work with….. what lens(es) would you recommend… the one I am looking at has a lens that is 18-135mm

[@groadybones]

Mine started shitting the bed in the first 3 months. Never used in the rain so fuck off. I took great care of it.

[@mahabubrayad5104]

70D is ♥

[@Reelunique]

It’s not the camera but the person operating it and the glass used that counts the most.

[@stalbansbiker]

I think it was a game changer when it came out because of the dual pixle sensor

[@psycho4681]

bro get all the bisshees for sure

[@amernadem7013]

أستمر ي صديقي أنت رائع ومجنون بنفس الوقت 😂. Plz translate this word from Arabic for fun

[@terribetancourt]

you're funny and brilliant

[@georgenorthcutt6774]

A full frame Fujifilm, but that’s never gonna happen!!!!!!!!

[@aChairLeg]

They're good at making APS-C cameras, I think there isn't really a need for a full frame Fuji

[@d.rrel_]

7:25 8:42

[@simonneilzreid]

would you want to sell it to me

[@rockets.18]

Камера норм,но часто у нее летит процессор.

[@peteblaxmith]

"it just works"

[@dje7917]

I don't care about video

[@krs4129]

Putting a Sigma lens on a Canon is not the way to show a Canon image quality.

[@nicoMystic]

I will never sell my 70d

[@marxiewasalittlegirl]

Cheap ass lenses🎉!

[@worldadventuretravel]

You can really tell a mirrorless snob that knows absolutely nothing about photography or DSLR cameras made this video. The title of the video is out of sync with the negative bias throughout the entire "review." EF mount lenses are not "on their way out" because certain types of photography rely on DSLR-specific features such as an optical viewfinder. Regardless, the long and excellent range of EF lenses will never be irrelevant. Lens technology doesn't advance anywhere near as fast as camera tech does, and the quality of lenses from companies that have been in the game for decades won't be matched by the mirrorless market for quite awhile; especially not at the prices you can pick up EF lenses for on the secondary market. And for anyone that needs confirmation that the gear matters way less than the person behind the lens, I have shot photographs and videos that are 100x better than anything in this review on a 2013 EOS Canon SL1 and a 2010 Nikon D3100. Those images are still selling in fine art prints for me to this day. Invest in amazing glass and any camera body will do. The Sigma Art series is top of the line and less than Canon L series lenses. And you can buy them used for way less than it costs to invest in a whole mirrorless camera system anyway.

[@aChairLeg]

Very interesting

[@SkibidiWaPaPaPaPa]

“Pretended to be a KZbinr”