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The EOS 70D looks very much like the EOS 60D, although it"s actually a little smaller. Body construction is mainly plastic, but in this case that"s not much to worry about - it still feels nicely put together. All of the main shooting controls are in essentially the same places, but some of the secondary ones have been moved around or revamped. Overall there"s not a lot of space left on the camera where more buttons could realistically have been placed.

The top of the 70D very closely resembles that of the EOS 60D. The buttons along the top of the LCD screen each serve a single purpose rather than doubling-up, giving direct access to autofocus and drive modes, metering and ISO (which is easily changed with the camera to your eye). The exposure mode dial has been simplified to group the various automated scene modes (portrait, landscape, sports etc) under a single position, and a pair of stereo microphones placed behind the pop-up flash housing replace the mono mic that was on the front of the 60D.

The 70D"s polycarbonate and aluminium construction doesn"t quite have the reassuring solidity of the magnesium alloy build that many of its rivals offer - though it"s hard to tell whether there"s much real-world difference in terms of durability.

Canon"s spec sheet for the EOS 70D says it has water and dust resistance "equivalent to the EOS-1N" - Canon"s professional 35mm SLR in the mid-1990s. It"s debatable how much this information will mean to most buyers, but the implication is that it shouldn"t be fazed by a splash of rain. The diagram below gives an idea of how the body is sealed (courtesy of Canon EU).

The EOS 70D has a good-sized grip and sits solidly in your hand; anyone who"s used a recent twin-dial Canon EOS should be able to pick it up and feel right at home.

The EOS 70D uses a fully-articulated touchscreen that"s very similar to that used in the EOS 650D and EOS 700D. This means it"s substantially improved on the one in the EOS 60D, as the air gap between the cover glass and the screen itself has been eliminated; this should improve visibility in bright light.

The screen can flip out and rotate to point directly downwards, upwards or even forwards for shooting self-portraits (in this position the camera handily mirrors the live view display). It can also be folded up with the screen facing inwards to the camera for added protection (or if you somehow prefer an old-fashioned film-camera experience).

The screen is also touch-sensitive, and as on Canon"s recent entry-level models, absolutely every aspect of the camera"s interface can be controlled by touch. In concert with the camera"s Q button, it means a wide range of settings can be changed quickly and intuitively. This doesn"t make so much difference while shooting with the optical viewfinder, when you"ll probably want to use conventional "hard" controls as far as possible. But it"s genuinely useful in live view or when shooting from a tripod, allowing the focus point to be selected (and, if you like, the shutter to be released) simply by touching the screen.

The screen has a high-sensitivity setting which Canon says allows operation with (thin) gloves. Alternatively you can turn the touchscreen off altogether if you don"t like it.

The EOS 70D uses a glass pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage and 0.95x magnification. This is an improvement on the 96% coverage offered by the 60D, and places it much closer to competitors like the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3, which both offer 100% coverage and slightly higher effective magnification. Of course it still can"t match full frame cameras like the EOS 6D or the best electronic viewfinders, such as the Olympus OM-D E-M1, where the size of the viewfinder isn"t limited by the size of the sensor (or, more accurately, the mirror in front of it).

The 70D"s viewfinder also gains a switchable gridline overlay, along with the neat trick of being able to use the AF array indicators to display an electronic level in the viewfinder to help keep your horizons straight (both features lifted from the EOS 7D).

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This post is about batteries for Canon digital cameras. It"s easy to get confused if you have a few different models of Canon cameras like I do. We"re going to answer the common questions you have about Canon camera batteries.

Right now I am shooting with 3 different cameras that use 3 different batteries. I know what you"re thinking. That"s crazy! We"ll explain that in a minute, but first a quick look at organizing your Canon batteries if you think you"re in need of a backup battery.

You can also label your batteries by date, so that you know which is the freshest battery and which has the most capacity for the longest life. Here is a short video for you to help with staying organized with your batteries for your Canon digital cameras.

You do not have to use Canon batteries in your Canon camera. There are many legitimate battery manufacturers that make high quality batteries that will power you Canon with no problems.

I started out as a Canon loyalist when it came to using their batteries.  Like I did, you can live and learn by your mistakes. Provided  any camera accessory is manufactured properly and it is fully compatible with ZERO difference in function , it make sense to go with a third party.

There"s enough of a common misconception that if it doesn"t say Canon, it won"t work in your camera. That concept creates enough of a demand to obligate photographers to buy Canon batteries. Don"t get me wrong, Canon batteries are top quality, but there are plenty of other solid options.

All Canon batteries are not the same. Many of them are the same shape because the Canon cameras are built with similar designs. You can interchange Canon batteries with batteries marketed by other companies. Just double check to make sure they"re compatible.

Each Canon camera has its own design and has unique size dimensions as well as different spaces available inside its body. Batteries have to be matched to both fit in a specific location as well as provide a specific amount of power to the camera.

As an example, the EOS R mirrorless camera was designed to accept the same LP-E6 batteries as several of the Canon DSLR cameras as well as several of the Canon mirrorless "R" cameras, such as the R, the R5, the R6, and Ra.

As mentioned, third party batteries are fine provided they are purchased from a reputable company. You DO take a risk if you buy a fake Canon battery, that is a counterfeit that says it"s a Canon battery, but is really a fake.

Any individual or company that is trying to fool you can"t be trusted and you shouldn"t trust the reliability or safety of using their batteries in your expensive Canon camera.

The most well known source of counterfeit batteries can be found on ebay. The easy clue to look for is a "Genuine Canon Battery" priced at the same low price of a legitimate 3rd party alternative.

TEST IT. Buy them and do a full test as soon as you get them.  This takes a little effort to drain a full battery. Shoot video, use the LCD screen continuously on a bright setting, and use the built-in flash frequently to give your new battery a good test.

3RD PARTY. Buy the NON-canon made batteries. Canon is a camera and lens maker not an expert at manufacturing and distributing batteries. Buy batteries from a company that focuses on batteries.

Canon corporation does not make its own batteries. Surprised? Don"t be. The large majority of batteries are made in China. Canon is located in Japan. To the best of my knowledge and at the time of this post, Canon outsources their battery production to a single company in China.

Canon has 4 different types of batteries they use for their EOS digital cameras. These come straight from the Canon Europe website:NP SERIES. Large, high capacity for the professional series cameras

One of the popular camera accessories for Canon shooter is a battery grip.  They give you great access to the camera controls and settings while holding your camera in a vertical "portrait" orientation.

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The EOS 70D features Canon"s all-new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. This game-changing technology will forever change what is possible with a DSLR camera.

The benefits of the groundbreaking Dual Pixel CMOS AF are clearly evident in video shooting, where bringing scenes and subjects into focus is a critical element of the final composition. On the EOS 70D, Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps ensure focus is achieved naturally and precisely, even when switching between subjects. And, combined with the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, subjects in motion are smoothly and consistently tracked – once the EOS 70D locks focus, it doesn"t let go. Plus, with the shallow depth-of-field afforded by EOS optics, your video gains a cinematic ambience.

For stills, Dual Pixel CMOS AF makes Live View AF precise and faster than ever, freeing the photographer to take advantage of the freedom of angle afforded by the camera"s Vari-angle LCD monitor. Whether capturing images of athletes on the field or kids in the park – with a tripod or handheld and operated from a number of angles and positions – crisp focus can be obtained nearly instantly across a wide shooting area, especially useful for those spontaneous or fleeting shots. And, when composing and shooting in Live View mode, the image, exposure and chosen effects can be previewed before shooting, ensuring better accuracy, increased comfort, and more control from the start.

103 Canon EF lenses are able to fully realize the benefits of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Compatible lenses greatly expand creative and compositional possibilities so users can enjoy a wide range of endeavors made possible through various lenses whether shooting still images or video.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a cutting-edge Canon technology, made possible by a sophisticated redesigning of the CMOS sensor. Traditionally, image sensors have one photodiode per pixel, but the CMOS sensor on the EOS 70D has two photodiodes per pixel, enabling each pixel on the sensor to both perform phase-difference detection autofocus and capture light – a first for EOS cameras. With phase-difference detection AF, autofocus is achieved quickly and easily on the camera. This unique AF system enables autofocus on 80% of the image plane, vertically and horizontally, and helps ensure virtually no loss in image quality.

The new EOS 70D incorporates cutting edge wireless technology right into its compact design. The camera"s exposure settings, such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, focus, and shutter can be operated wirelessly using an iOS or Android smartphone* with the free Canon EOS Remote app**. Using a smartphone with the EOS Remote app** installed, you can shoot remotely from a distance, even in Live View mode, for those difficult-to-capture shots; you can also review images on the EOS 70D without having to take it out of the bag, and easily transfer and save images directly from the camera to a smartphone. Full DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatibility means easy sharing between the EOS 70D and other DLNA products, like HDTVs, smartphones and more. Still images can even be transferred between two wireless-enabled Canon cameras over a Local Area Network (LAN). Images and video can be uploaded instantly to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# for easy sharing on social networking sites, and photos can even be printed on a wireless PictBridge certified printer without the need for a PC. Remarkably, the EOS 70D has all of these wireless features without the need for any additional accessories; they"re built right in!

Capable of shooting up to 7.0fps during continuous shooting, the EOS 70D is a perfect camera for quick action. Canon"s remarkable shutter, combined with speedy, sophisticated electronics, ensures instant response and performance. A rapidly occurring scene can be captured moment by moment, second by second, so that even the briefest of opportunities are captured in perfect clarity.

The EOS 70D captures HD video with an impressive level of sophistication, offering phenomenal performance on a DSLR camera. It offers both All-I (UHS-I memory card is required) and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording without interruption. It offers the option of time coding during recording only (Rec Run) or at all times (Free Run), which is useful for multi-camera shoots. It also features improved sound recording adjustment capabilities; the EOS 70D has an internal stereo microphone for enhanced audio capture and a wind filter feature to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors. Sound recording levels can be manually (up to 64 different levels) or automatically controlled, while a built-in attenuator is also provided to reduce audio clipping. For more advanced audio recording, the EOS 70D is compatible with many third-party electric condenser microphones with a 3.5mm diameter plug. The EOS 70D also boasts the advanced Movie Digital Zoom, allowing you to magnify the center of the image by approximately 3x–10x when Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution is set.

The EOS 70D features Movie Servo AF for continuous autofocus tracking of moving subjects while recording video. Combined with the camera"s Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, even fast subjects remain in sharp focus. Autofocus is smooth and continuous, and quiet when recording video using one of Canon"s STM lenses. The revolutionary performance of Canon"s Dual Pixel CMOS AF System, the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, and the pleasing depth-of-field provided by the EOS 70D"s optics make it possible to accomplish stunning, cinematic video capture, easily.

With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS 70D can capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera"s HDMI port. Additionally, stills can be recorded during video shooting simply by pressing the camera"s shutter button. During playback, video clips in an album can be reordered or deleted.

The EOS 70D comes with a Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II for shooting videos and stills at a variety of angles, high or low, with up to 180° of rotation. Using capacitive technology similar to today"s popular mobile devices, this screen is touch-sensitive and delivers intuitive touch panel operation. Two-finger touch gestures can be used for zooming or changing images. Menu and quick control settings can be accessed, and focus point and shutter release can be activated with the touch of a fingertip using Touch AF. Displaying fine detail (at approximately 1.04 million dots), this screen is perfect for composing and reviewing images. Thanks to a solid construction between the monitor"s resin-coated cover and the liquid crystal display, reflections are minimized, and the display can be viewed, without glare, from any number of angles. The LCD"s surface is treated with a smudge-resistant coating to minimize fingerprints and maintain a bright, clear image display.

The EOS 70D has a high-performance AF system that"s ready for anything. The camera features 19 high precision cross-type AF sensors, all of which can be selected automatically or manually. With cross-type AF points placed throughout a wide area, the EOS 70D"s AF system ensures amazing compositional flexibility whether shooting vertically or horizontally, and is superbly equipped to track the subject, even if movements are erratic or unpredictable. And with its high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point, the EOS 70D delivers a whole new level of focus accuracy when shooting with lenses of f/2.8 or faster. The EOS 70D camera"s AF modes can be customized to suit the situation, helping ensure reliable focus.

The EOS 70D camera"s Intelligent Viewfinder offers a sharp, bright, approximately 98% field of view with an approximate magnification of 0.95x, a viewing angle of 27.9° and a 22mm eyepoint. Featuring a new coating that reduces reflections and new construction that improves response in cold environments, the EOS 70D"s Intelligent Viewfinder makes it simple to adjust and confirm settings without the risk of missing a beat. The Intelligent Viewfinder uses a transparent LCD to superimpose a customizable combination of focus points and gridlines directly over the image: it displays AF mode, AF points, electronic level, grid, alerts informing when white balance is being corrected and when Spot metering is enabled, and much more. With the EOS 70D"s Intelligent Viewfinder, unlike with other cameras, the photographer has the choice of seeing shooting information or looking only at the scene in front of the camera. The ability to effectively erase all shooting data and turn it back on with the touch of a button gives the photographer the opportunity to concentrate simply on looking and composing the photograph without distraction, a great advantage in numerous shooting situations.

With its High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, the EOS 70D can merge three images of varying exposure in-camera and save them as one final image, capturing a broad range of shadow and highlight detail with stunning tonal range. Adjustable to cover a range of ±3 stops, HDR recording truly expands the parameters of the light and dark detail a camera can actually record, surprising viewers with the range of tones a photograph can accurately recreate.

The EOS 70D offers a Multiple Exposure mode for film-like image creation with the convenience of in-camera processing. It offers two different compositing methods for proper exposure and composition: additive or average. Multiple exposure shots from 2 to 9 are stored as one final image and can be taken in both RAW and JPEG shooting modes. A RAW image previously captured by the EOS 70D (3:2 aspect ratio only) can be used as a starting point, and cumulative results can be observed and corrected in real time on the camera"s LCD screen.

Handheld Night Scene mode captures nightscapes with bright highlights and detailed dark areas, delivering results previously difficult without the use of a tripod. By shooting and combining four consecutive shots at a shutter speed fast enough to avoid camera shake, the EOS 70D"s Handheld Night Scene mode makes dramatic nighttime photography simple.

The EOS 70D camera"s HDR Backlight Control mode ensures that backlit subjects are not recorded too darkly. By automatically shooting three consecutive shots at different exposures (underexposed, correctly exposed and overexposed) and combining the images, the final result maintains detail in both the shadow and highlight areas, ensuring the backlit subject is properly exposed.

To add to the fun and creative possibilities available with the EOS 70D, the camera has seven different Creative Filters that can dramatically alter the mood and visual effect of any particular scene. Creative Filters include Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Fisheye Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Art Bold Effect and Water Painting Effect. Each effect can be applied in three different levels (low, standard and strong), and easily previewed on the LCD panel in Live View. Since the filters can be applied to the image after shooting, it"s easy to try several effects on the same shot during post-process.

The EOS 70D features Scene Intelligent Auto mode, which incorporates a number of Canon technologies to deliver the best possible exposure. Joining Picture Style Auto, Automatic Lighting Optimizer, Automatic White Balance, Autofocus, and Automatic Exposure, Scene Intelligent Auto mode analyzes the image, accounting for faces, colors, brightness, moving objects, contrast, even whether the camera is handheld or on a tripod, and then chooses the exposure and enhancements that bring out the best in any scene or situation.

The EOS 70D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses and including the STM series optimized for video shooting. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like Canon"s Optical Image Stabilizer help to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light; STM lenses even feature a stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous autofocus while capturing video. With an array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS 70D camera.

To enhance its already admirable high ISO shooting capabilities, the EOS 70D camera features an intelligent Multi Shot Noise Reduction tool that reduces noise even further than the camera"s sensor and the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor do. With Multi Shot Noise Reduction activated, the camera takes four consecutive shots, merges and aligns them. This eliminates more noise than the camera"s traditional Noise Reduction filter, with little or no apparent resolution loss. Moving subjects are even optimized to minimize subject blur! Thanks to this clever feature, high ISO shooting has never looked better.

The EOS 70D features lens correction tools that compensate for lens characteristics that can affect overall image quality. The EOS 70D camera"s Peripheral Illumination Correction feature corrects light falloff in the corner of the image according to the characteristics of the lens being used. It even has correction data for a number of popular lenses stored in its memory. With the chromatic aberration correction tool, distracting color fringing can be corrected at the time of shooting.

To help explain the specific function of features found on the EOS 70D, the Feature Guide displays a simple description helpful in determining the applicability for the situation at hand. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during mode dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions. It appears automatically when a function is selected – a lifesaver when trying to determine the best mode or function for the next picture. The feature guide works automatically by default, and can be disabled easily through the camera"s menu.

With the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2 attached to the hot shoe or the digital terminal, the EOS 70D can record location, including latitude, longitude and altitude, and has the ability to track the trajectory of movement with its logging function, perfect for photographers on the go. An electric compass records the camera"s orientation during each shot, and world time information is recorded through GPS syncing.

To help organize images recorded to the camera"s storage, the EOS 70D makes it simple to rate individual images from one star to five. Therefore, image browsing, printing and slide shows can be based upon those ratings.

The EOS 70D uses popular SD, SDHC, SDXC, and is even compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I), memory cards. Compact and available in large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the camera"s compact design.

Over the years, Canon has had quite a few options for the intermediate-level photographer, ranging from the higher-end Rebel series with something like the Rebel T8i up to the well-equipped EOS 7D Mark II. The Rebel series, even the more advanced models, swing towards the entry-level segment, while the 7D II hits squarely into the more experienced camp of photographers. In fact, the 7D II is squarely in "enthusiast" territory, though it"s arguably still a solid choice for the loosely-defined category of "intermediate" photographers.

Sitting right in the middle of this arena, however, has been Canon"s long-running "XXD" series of EOS models, such as the 60D, 70D, 80D and now the 90D. The new Canon 90D, like its series of forerunners, hits right in a sweet spot for price, features and build quality. Offering more features, more controls and sturdier construction, the 90D is a more enticing option for more experienced users. Yet, the camera isn"t too high-end nor as expensive as, say, the 7D II that it"s overwhelming for a somewhat more beginner-level photographer. The 90D is a versatile camera, offering a lot for a wide range of creators, whether you"re taking your creativity to the next level or you simply need a reliable, lighter-weight backup camera to a higher-end rig.

The Canon 90D finally refreshes the line, replacing the now somewhat dated 80D from 2016, and with it comes an all-new imaging pipeline, new performance features and better video recording options. In most ways, it certainly beats out its predecessor, but interestingly, it also overtakes or matches the similarly-aging 7D Mark II, which debuted back in 2014 and is still technically Canon"s flagship APS-C DSLR.

In general, the Canon 90D looks a lot like its predecessor from its outward appearance, but as a mid-sized DSLR, it"s hard for it not to have that familiar shape. Indeed, for the most part, the 90D is strikingly similar to the 80D, with the same basic control layout, hearty handgrip (that"s now deeper and even more comfortable), a top-deck info display, dual control wheels/dials, and an articulating rear touchscreen display.

There have been a few minor tweaks, such as revisions to the mode dial and a few rearranged buttons. But the most notable update button-wise is the reintroduction to the handy joystick control, a staff favorite here at IR. Canon did away with the joystick when the 60D came around and it remained absent on subsequent new models until now. It"s a really useful control for both menu navigation but most importantly, also for quickly moving the AF point around the frame. And, we"re happy to not only have the joystick back, but also for the fact that Canon didn"t need to remove other helpful controls to make room for it. The 90D maintains the same rear command dial and multi-directional button control from the 80D as well as all the other primary buttons. That said, you can"t customize the functionality of the joystick and multi-controller buttons separately; the two controls are essentially duplicates of each other, which is a bit disappointing.

Elsewhere around the camera, the physical features and, by extension, the overall user experience is very similar to that of the 80D. The controls are plentiful and are easy to operate, and the camera offers plenty of user customization. The viewfinder and the LCD screen are the same as those on the 80D, however. But we"re fine with that, as both are great. The viewfinder is excellent for an APS-C DSLR; it"s large, crisp and provides nearly 100% frame coverage. Likewise, the rear LCD is perfectly fine. The 3-inch touch-panel is big (most cameras have at least 3.0-inch displays), has a decent screen resolution (not exceedingly high-res, but usable) and offers a very responsive touch performance.

Now, when it comes to image quality, that"s a whole new story compared to the predecessor. With a new 32.5-megapixel sensor, the 90D is Canon"s highest-resolution APS-C DSLR released so far. In fact, other then the 50MP 5DS and 5DSR models, the 90D, and M6 II are currently Canon"s highest-resolution stills cameras across the board.

With a high-res sensor and a new image processor, the 90D should be able to capture images with excellent fine detail, and for the most part, this is true. Especially at lower ISOs, the Canon 90D offers excellent image quality, with images showing lots of detail, pleasing colors and decent dynamic range performance with good exposure and tonal adjustment flexibility. However, like most Canon DSLRs, the 90D"s sensor includes a fixed optical low-pass filter. And while that"s handy for combatting ugly moiré and aliasing artifact, it robs some of that finer detail resolving power, and we just don"t see as much resolution and detail from this 32.5MP sensor as we"d have hoped. Canon gave us more megapixels, but they are hampered by the low-pass filter.

As the ISO rises, we run into another issue with this higher-resolution sensor, albeit not a severe one by any means. Thirty-two megapixels is a lot of pixels to cram onto a relatively small APS-C sensor size. Generally, all things being equal, the smaller the pixel size, the higher the noise for a given ISO compared to a similarly-sized sensor with a lower resolution (and thus larger pixels). As such, we do see more noticeable noise in 90D images, even at relatively mid-range ISOs, like 800-1600. As mentioned, the 90D is certainly not bad at high ISOs, and we found images are perfectly acceptable even up to around ISO 6400-12,800. But, the Canon 90D is certainly not class-leading when it comes to high ISO performance.

On the video side of the equation, so to speak, the Canon 90D offers a nice set of upgrades over its predecessor, most notably the ability to now shoot in 4K UHD resolution. Further, Full HD recording gets a boost with framerates up to 120fps. Technically, the 90D offers standard Full HD recording up to 60p, while 100/120p is a special high-speed recording mode that automatically plays slowed-down video at 30p. 4K UHD video is offered at up to 30p, though the camera was strangely devoid of the popular 24p (23.98p) framerate for both 4K and 1080p when the camera launched, but Canon quickly and thankfully fixed that issue with a firmware update.

Quality-wise, the Canon 90D shoots pleasing video. 4K footage is crisp with lots of fine detail, as does 1080p. There"s also clean HDMI out up to 4K, HDR video at 1080p, in-camera 4K time-lapse and movie filter effects. And just as with previous models, the 90D"s Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers fantastic video autofocus. However, the 90D does lack a number of more advanced video features, such as Log recording, multiple bitrate options, higher-quality compression, and unlimited video recording (camera is still capped at 29:59). All that said, for this class of camera, the 90D is well-versed for the casual to advanced video creators. If you"re already shooting video with Canon DSLRs, the 90D offers a clear upgrade, especially if you need 4K video.

The dedicated phase-detect AF system on the 90D remains unchanged compared to the predecessor, offering 45 all cross-type AF points. However, thanks to the camera"s updated metering system, the 90D now offers face-detection even when using through-the-viewfinder focusing -- a rare feature on a traditional DSLR. The camera also sports Canon"s awesome Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, and an updated one at that, for Live View focusing. It offers well over 5000 user-selectable AF points and nearly full AF coverage across the sensor. Whenever you"re shooting through the viewfinder or with Live View, the 90D offers a fantastic AF experience and generally excellent performance. We found AF was fast, accurate, does very well for tracking fast action subjects and works great in low-light conditions. As mentioned, the Dual Pixel CMOS AF tech works wonderfully for video AF, too.

Thanks to its faster, more powerful processor, the Canon 90D certainly offers a bit more oomph than the predecessor model and, in fact, goes square up against the higher-end (though aging) 7D Mark II in terms of performance features for the most part. Continuous burst shooting is now up to 10fps with C-AF using the optical viewfinder, which puts the 90D on-par with the 7D II and faster than the 80D -- pretty impressive given a) the high-resolution sensor and b) that the 90D manages all this with a single DIGIC 8 processor whereas the 7D II required two DIGIC 6 chips. The faster UHS-II card slot (compared to the UHS-I slot of the 80D) surely helped here as well. With Live View shooting, you can get up to 11fps but that"s with focus locked at the first frame; you get just 7fps with C-AF here.

Our lab testing showed the 90D easily met Canon"s burst shooting specs right on the nose, and buffer depths and clearing times were both impressive, particularly given the high-res images. In addition to the traditional Canon RAW format, the 90D also offers a lossy compressed C-RAW option, which offers a smaller file size and deeper buffer depth. And in our testing, we could barely make out any image quality loss compared to the standard RAW file. Canon states you"ll get about 39 C-RAW files before the buffer fills, but our testing showed as much as 43 frames. Standard RAW buffer depth slightly exceeded spec as well as did JPEG. Overall, the 90D offers generous buffer depths, fast clearing times and generally pleasing all-around performance, especially considering the resolution.

While at first glance, the Canon 90D might just look like the same old DSLR you"ve seen from the past half-decade or so, and in some ways, you"d be correct. It"s a classic Canon DSLR. The 90D offers comfortable ergonomics, great durability, lots of physical controls and user-customization, and of course, familiarity for a lot of photographers out there, plus compatibility with a veritable boatload of Canon EF lenses. No growing pains here like with a number of newer mirrorless camera platforms.

Under the hood, however, there"s a clear technological progression for Canon"s intermediate-class DSLR. The 90D provides lots of improvements over the previous model, particularly with AF, burst shooting and video recording. The 90D bests the 80D easily, and even matches or exceeds the older 7D Mark II, Canon"s reigning flagship crop-sensor DSLR, in many regards. The new 32.5MP sensor is a bit of a head-scratcher, however. Image quality is still generally excellent, but 32.5 megapixels feels a bit excessive for an APS-C-sized sensor. There"s still a low-pass filter on the sensor, so you"re missing out on some of the resolving power potential, and all those super-tiny pixels hamper the 90D"s high ISO performance, at least compared to competing cameras.

All that said, the Canon 90D is still a fantastic camera at the end of the day. Sure it has a few drawbacks, but the camera is still capable of taking great photos, shooting pleasing high-res video, and has excellent AF and performance for all but the most demanding subjects. Combined with excellent build quality and ergonomics, the Canon 90D is an all-around winner, especially for those already in the Canon world. If you want to take your creativity to the next level, going beyond a simple point-and-shoot, an entry-level Rebel camera or, heck, even the previous 80D, the new Canon 90D offers lots of upgrades and new features that are worth considering.