Reddit mentions of Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

> And that is at least 3 or 4 thousand dollars of gear she is holding

How do you figure? It's a 70d which is $999, probably has a kit lens on it so make that $1350 total. Even if the flash is a 600EX (which is unlikely for the entry level "enthusiast" Canon DSLR - it would literally be half the cost of her camera), that's only bringing it to $1950 total (realistically (if her flash is even Canon) she's got the 430ex at $250 making her total $1600), nowhere near "at least 3 or 4 thousand".

> Also, on a Canon like that you wouldn't be looking through the viewfinder to fiddle with settings when the body has two screens and about 250 buttons.

Also it's worth pointing out that anyone with half a clue will fiddle with settings looking through the viewfinder - that way you're learning how to change settings on the fly while composing the shot rather than staring at the back of the camera like an amateur while you miss the shot - this is actually the reason it has "about 250 buttons (actually 30 tops).

> This is just a rich girl going all out for instagram.

I think you might be the one without a clue here.

Hi /u/itsdavyh - I'd pick the [$1698 GH4] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9GYG8O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9GYG8O&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) over the [$999 70D] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMS0GTC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DMS0GTC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (it's the 70D that is $700 cheaper). Here's why:

• The GH4 has a viewfinder that actually works when you're shooting video (the 70D's viewfinder is blocked by the mirror and blanks out)
  
• The GH4 has a headphone jack so you can monitor what the camera is recording in real time (with the 70D, you have to hope the camera isn't picking up that air conditioner hum in the background :))
  
• The GH4 records for hours continuously for school plays, sermons, speeches and other events (the 70D has to be restarted every 30 minutes)
  
• The GH4 has color bars, your choice of shutter angle or shutter speed control, SMPTE time code and master pedestal control (like a video camera) - the 70D has still camera controls
  
  Here's some 1080/96p slow motion from the GH4:
  
  Here's some 4K: http://vimeo.com/90840341
  
  And here some downloadable 4k: http://vimeo.com/90683855
  Download it [here] (http://vimeo.com/90683855/download?t=1398627714&v=240400011&s=1d1974a20913758bda453ad29472bafb)
  
  If you're primarily a video shooter and can afford the $1698 price tag, the choice seems pretty clear to me.
  
  Hope this is helpful,
  
  Bill

In my view, the 70D is a good still/video camera, but there are other options that are more "versatile".

The [$999 70D] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMS0GTC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DMS0GTC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Link] has a mirror that blocks the viewfinder when you shoot video. It lacks 1080/60p slow motion, can't record for more than 30 minutes continuously, doesn't have a headphone jack and has a plastic body.

The [$898 Panasonic GH3] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0WREM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0WREM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Link], on the other hand, costs less, has a viewfinder that keeps working when you shoot video, records at up to 1080/60p for slow motion, can record for hours continuously and has an all-metal splash-resistant body. It's a [very capable still camera] (https://www.flickr.com/groups/gh3/pool/) too.

Here are some travel/scuba/doc videos shot with this camera:

Travel

• [Bali Dreaming] (http://vimeo.com/103096111)
  
  Scuba
  
  
• [A Day in Paradise] (http://vimeo.com/83363951)
  
  Doc
  
  
• [An English Shepherd] (http://vimeo.com/66940018)
  
  
• [Mme Sokhna Fall] (http://vimeo.com/54076272)
  
  In my view, the GH3 is a much better video camera and almost as good for stills. If your emphasis is on video with still photography as a backup, you might want to consider it.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck on your travels!
  

The shoe camera is just a cheap point and shoot (cheap as in ~$400). The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Although I blurred the background since I had a personal e-mail account opened on the screen and my name was on there. So that post-effect Photoshop blur might make it look nicer because that is causing a possible faux Depth of Field look.

The main photo was taken in studio with a Canon EOS 70D ~$1000 for the body alone. Coworker took the photo as it's a camera for work. Although I do a lot of video, etc. in my free time as well. I'm likely buying the Panasonic GH3 soon.

The camera that fits your needs best is the Canon 70D
It has best Video functionality and best Video and image auto focus system of DSLRs in its price range. With CANONs STM lenses it has the quietest autofucos motor, ideal video.
Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Epic Shootout Comparison…: http://youtu.be/bOM4r1gxsbs
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Body-Only/dp/B00DMS0GTC

Canon EOS 70D Hands-on Review (filmed with a 70D): http://youtu.be/btaesOmA_ro
I personally have owned the 70D since it launched last year and can testify to the cameras spectacular image quality and ease of use for everything from casual shooting to serious photography. And have shot dozens of hours of video using both Canon STM and traditional USM motor and the difference in the noise level between the two type is not huge but noticeable.
The next best option on a budget would be the Nikon D5300
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FY3T3TM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1419056374&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
I'd recommend getting a 35mm or 50mm Prime lenses for either camera its a cheap lense that produces amazing pictures.
Hope this helps Good luck

I think so. As far as i know only the lower end "xxxD" models get rebranded as Rebels in the USA.

EDIT: Indeed Amzon USA has used 70D's for about 500-600 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00DMS0GTC?ref_=dp_olp_all_mbc&condition=all&sa-no-redirect=1&pldnSite=1

Be aware that thats just the body. For 650 there are some used 70Ds with a kit lens on Amazon. But that might blow your budget.

So I own a T3, and am looking into a body upgrade to do more fancy things like wireless shutters and mirror lockup. The T5i on Amazon is on sale for $600 (body only) while the 70D can be found for $1100 (body only) Given those prices, which is a better buy, and why?

Thank you. I currently shoot with a Canon 70d. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DMS0GTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395845698&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

For macro I use either the canon 100mm macro
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NEGTSI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395845750&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

or the Tamron 180mm macro.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AERK6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1395845816&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40


Most of the wider shots and room pictures are shot using a canon 17-55mm http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EW8074?pc_redir=1395684481&robot_redir=1

Fisheye shots are with the canon fisheye 8-15mm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0040X4OZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1395845895&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40

So I found a 70D on amazon for 779 from KEH, that is the right company you were suggesting right? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00DMS0GTC/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

$800 new, under $700 used. Fairly pricey but not that bad once you get into the context of high quality camera gear.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Body-Only/dp/B00DMS0GTC

Sorry, I'm not sure exactly what kind of information I needed to provide.

We will mainly shooting human faces. We would want as little lighting as we can get away with. The main source lighting will be a projector screen which may turn on and off. There will be minimal movement in the video. One issue we have with our current camera is that it takes a moderately long time for the camera to refocus after the projector light has turned back on.

Would something like this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-20-2-Digital-Camera-Pixel/dp/B00DMS0GTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1377114008&sr=1-1

I snuck it in there, she was looking at either the T6 or D3300 because they were in her budget and liked what she saw. My budget is around 2.5x that (which means I could get either of those bodies and a few good lenses, or "invest" for a nicer body with better/more features), basically $800-$999 for a body and a nice lens or 2 to start, then get her another lens in a few months. I was looking at this kit, which falls in line with the D3300, here, or the T6i set here, but was thinking maybe getting the body and a nice lens separately. I was looking into the 70D with a nice lens because 2 of my coworkers highly recommended it (they do a lot of photography). I believe the D5500 is also pretty good for video though, and seems like a nice option to have, but not a primary concern, and I'm leaning towards it. I've exhausted my coworkers with my indecisiveness. She likes the Nikon because it has a slightly lower crop factor, but the Canon for it's sensor from what I understand.

I recommend the Canon 70D, Canon has a great selection of lenses. Granted this is APS-C, its still a great budget camera.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Body-Only/dp/B00DMS0GTC