The announcement of any Canon DSLR usually creates a lot of excitement, but when that camera launches a new sensor with a new pixel count (for the manufacturer) and is aimed at enthusiast photographers, it ups the ante considerably.

Although it's too early to make a firm pronouncement before we receive a review camera, we feel the EOS 70D will be of interest to many photographers who have been awaiting an update to the EOS 60D.

I got this camera to replace my t2i and compared its night and day the 70d is fast. I used the wifi to take a picture and every one was how did you do that with your cell phone. they where amazed. I like how fast it keeps focus and stays on a subject.

a lot of new features WiFi / new dual pixel

so far nothing

One of the latest introductions to the series is the EOS 70D – the direct successor to the popular 60D and an amazingly versatile camera that can easily compare or even replace the more expensive EOS 7D (which is placed right above the 70D in the product lineup).

The Canon EOS 70D is the company's latest mid-range DSLR, featuring a 20.2 Megapixel APS-C sensor, Full HD video, a fully articulated touch-screen monitor, built-in Wifi and an innovative new autofocusing system which promises far superior performance during Live View and movies.

Great image quality; high resolution and low noise; Best continuous AF for movies on the market; 1080p movies with compression and timecode options; Large viewfinder with on-demand guides; Fully articulated touchscreen display; Fast continuous hooting at 7fps; Built-in Wifi with laptop or smartphone...

Live View AF only suitable for slow moving subjects; Slow shot-to-shot times in Live View; No built-in GPS nor supplied means to sync with log; No in-camera panorama stitching; Smartphone app can't transfer original image size; EOS Utility need a wireless LAN to operate wirelessly; Single memory...

Exclusive! DRTV takes a look at the final production model of the new Canon EOS 70D (http://bit.ly/can70d). Kai and Lok take it out for a field test to see how the new Dual Pixel CMOS technology performs for photography and video. Does it autofocus fast?

A stunningly fast new autofocus system makes the 70D a seriously tempting DSLR

The new dual pixel AF feature noticeably improves focus during video and live view, as promised, this will be particularly impressive and useful for those who shoot with Canon lenses for video or live view use, although at the expense of battery life, which drops dramatically from the otherwise...

Excellent colour; Excellent vari-angle 3inch touch screen; Focus in video; Lens correction; Electronic level (although not dual axis; Excellent battery life (when not using live view; Solid body with good handling; Playback image star ratings; Q.

1 year warranty; No AF light - AF-assist uses flash; Images lose detail at ISO3200; JPEG results can appear soft; EOS Remote Utility limited

Just received my camera and I'm very happy so far. The auto-focus in video and live view modes is sharp, quick and silent. 7 FPS is freaking fast! The combination of button control and touchscreen blow away the other cameras I have used.

Build quality and feel; The features crammed into this camera are never ending; Easy to navigate menu and buttons

No built in time-lapse mode; This is the only feature I would have really liked; Though it may be a moot point with the WiFi and a few apps

Canon EOS 70D Review - The Canon EOS 70D is the most eagerly awaited DSLR of the year so far. Find out how good it is in the What Digital Camera Canon EOS 70D review...

Dual Pixel AF sensor delivers the best AF performance for a DSLR during live view; 19-point AF system is excellent; High quality touchscreen interface; Image nosie performance; Solid constructino; Wi-fi connectivity

Creative filters only active during live view (and JPEG only); AWB can deliver too neutral results on some occasions