Canon 7D Mark II vs 70D Which is right for you?

I share my early opinion on the Canon 7D Mark II and outline the differences and similarities between the 70D and the new 7D Mark II.

Buy from (a free way to support my work)

Follow me-

My Recommendations:

My Gear for YouTube videos:

Budget Gear Youtube Videos

For Wedding Photography:

Best Prime Lens:

[nab]

Your speech is very clean and it was a pleasure to see this video. Thank you for your recommendation.

[DIGITALSCREAMS]

Thanks for the review - I like your videos.

I got the 70D about a year ago and I must admit....when I first heard about the 7D MK II I came abit obsessed about buying it. The reality is the newer camera won't make me a better photographer... rather a wider variety of quality lenses will help me explore different subjects. Unless you are a dedicated action photographer I feel the 70D coupled with the 18-35mm F1.8 and 70-200mm F2.8 USM II its a bloody great combination. In fact...all I want now is a decent 50mm and/or 85mm prime and that's it. I'll probably get the new Sigma 50mm F1.4 ART. I like sharp lenses.

[DannyFortePhotography]

you can focus with the center point also up to f/8 on the 5DM3

[aroundtown]

what type of camera was used to shoot the video? It looks great

[Metalprincess]

thank you so much for all the info was gonna go for the 7d II, but you outlined everything perfectly to help change my mind! 70 d it is!

[MisterDavidH]

I am in the decision process. Your videos are very beneficial. If I purchase I will go through your site. You dedication to helping us less knowledgeable deserves that.
Thanks.
By the way, love the shirt.

[HendyHenderson]

70D auto focus is pretty good for fast action I use a Sigma 150-500mm on one for airshows, you pretty much always have centre point selected, without having used the mark II, it would be safe to say that on paper the Mark II is better but the difference in practice like most things with mid level compared to upper level cameras these days is probably negligible unless you plan on over analysing every image pixel for pixel. It seems that the Mark II is just the 70D with more stuff, except wireless.

[StormdragonWX]

As a wildlife/landscape photographer/videographer and as a storm chaser, I settled this by getting both. lol The 7DII is my primary out in the elements shooter body and the 70D is my video dashcam. Throw on the 18-135 or the 10-18 IS STM lens or one of the primes and you got a recipe for success. Videos are on my channel using these cameras among others.

[drealraj]

Thank you sir.... this is what a Review should be like.

[OmarKoooooL]

I don't usually comment but Toby, you sir make excellent detailed, concise, clear and very informative reviews and comparisons. My hours fly! Thanks so much Toby! I got my 700d and later the 70d mainly based on your reviews, Keep it up!  

[djiatro]

Purchased 70D and 24-70 f4L based your reviews and thoughts! Glad i did! Thanks

[marioplus]

There used to be a question TO BE OR NOT TO BE  now there is another one  TO SWITCH TO 7DM2 FROM 70D OR NOT;) that is my case as well. So, HAVING WATCHED THE  TOBY'S OPINION the answer, for me, is NO NEED!

[stewardsproductions]

Thanks for posting this I was close to buying the 7D ii

[iqbaltimol]

Thank you Toby. I would love a 7dii but my pocket said 70D and good quality lenses. I am happy with the 70D but my heart still hankers after the 7Dii.

[alexisrosablanca]

I been waiting for this review for a while! Thanks Toby great stuff!!

[andrewlecouteurbisson]

The 70D does have some autofocus configuration options in the custom functions menu. Less convenient and fewer than the 7D mk II but they are there.

[clarkgriswald]

Great video, I don't do much video, just photography, so, will be upgrading to the 70D from my T5i - thanks!

[brunoleite]

love ur videos! Many thanks! i'm already signed and always like it :) keep going! cheers from a Brazilian living in Australia. 

[carmas]

I have purchase my two Canon DLSR's the t4i and now the 7D mark ll, thx

[cuanamar]

thank you for making it easier for me to decide what to buy!!!