24 July 2016

Camera Book Recommendation: Canon EOS 70D

Canon EOS 70D: 'From Snapshots to Great Shots'
Book Cover: Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 70D: 'From Snapshots to Great Shots'
By Nicole S. Young 2014 (Hard Copy)

With a vested interest in the new Canon EOS 70D DSLR (APS-C) camera as a possible next Canon camera body I acquired this book in advance to research the features and functions of the first Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF enabled DSLR camera.

EDIT: Over the past few months I have purchased two Canon EOS 70D's. One exclusively for Birds in Flight (with Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens) and a recent edition for general zoom / macro work (with Canon EF 70-300mm f.4.5-5.6L IS USM / Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lenses). 

This book is highly recommended to all current or prospective Canon EOS 70D owners: It explains the Canon EOS 70D's features with detailed photographic instruction and EXIF data - Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed information from in-camera together with selected lens focal length. Nicole Young is also the author / photographer of the popular Canon EOS 60D book.

Note: Canon EOS 700D Users
With the now familiar Canon EOS menu system, fully articulated LCD touchscreen and Live View shooting option the Canon EOS 70D and EOS 700D share many similarities in terms of the embedded UI and actual user experience. I have found many of the detailed explanations in this Canon EOS 70D book applicable to my current Canon EOS 700D camera. Both bodies are APS-C-sized sensor format cameras compatible with all Canon EF-S and EF lenses.

Canon EOS 70D: Basic to Advanced Photography Tutorials
Very easy to follow with detailed explanations and imagery on various basic to advanced shooting modes. In this book you will most definitively not just learn about the feature-rich Canon EOS 70D (as replacement for the Canon EOS 60D) but also how to evolve basic photographic performance to advanced exposure techniques (using Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed) for application in the Canon EOS 70D's Creative Zone (P / Av / Tv / M modes).


The 250+ pages are packed with the author's expert knowledge, skills and many practical camera / photography demonstrations. Each chapter is a well-structured combination of camera settings / features (with images) and detailed explanations and demonstration on how to achieve similar shots.

Chapter Contents
  • Canon 70D Top Ten shooting tips (right out of the box)
  • Using the camera's mode settings
  • Settings and features to make great portraits
  • Tips, tools and techniques for landscape photography
  • Techniques and tricks with action photography
  • Low light photography: Shooting when the light is low
  • Improve your picture with sound compositional elements
  • Making movies with the Canon 70D
  • Canon 70D advanced techniques a

Canon EOS 70D: 'From Snapshots to Great Shots' By Nicole S. Young Back Cover
Back Cover : Canon EOS 70D

Canon EOS 70D / EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens For Hair Fashion Action
Canon EOS 70D / EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens For Hair Fashion Action >>

Canon EOS 70D for Birds In Flight - paired with EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens
Canon EOS 70D for Birds In Flight - paired with EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens >>

High ISO Test: Canon EOS 70D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens
High ISO Test: Canon EOS 70D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens >>

Canon EOS 70D PDF User Manual Download
Canon EOS 70D PDF USer Manual Download>>


Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera – Key Features / Specifications:
  • Canon's innovative Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • 20.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor
  • ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600)
  • DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
  • High speed continuous shooting up to 7.0 fps
  • EOS Full HD Movie mode
  • Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II
  • 19-point all cross-type AF system
  • Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display
  • High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Handheld Night Scene
  • HDR Backlight Control
  • Creative Filters
  • Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
  • Compatible with Canon EF / EF-S lenses

Canon EOS 70D Book Cover Images: From Vernon Chalmers Personal Copy