Is there still life in the Canon EOS 70D?

On paper, the Canon EOS 70D may not warrant a second look in 2024. This is, after all, an enthusiast camera that was launched in 2013 – and it's a DSLR, at that, which lacks the modern mirrorless trimmings that we've all become accustomed to.

However, a DSLR from 2013 ages a heck of a lot better than a mirrorless camera from 2013 – and the Canon EOS 70D, despite its age, is still a great little camera for the right person – especially when it can be had for about 200 bucks in the UK and a few dollars more in the US.

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James Artaius
Editor

James has 22 years experience as a journalist, serving as editor of Digital Camera World for 6 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes.