12-28-2013 10:57 AM
07-05-2018 01:11 PM
Hi heresrob.
With the 80D out now, I wonder if Canon has even less incentive to fix the problem (not sure if it's a problem on the 80D). It's a shame. The 70D is otherwise such a great camera. The FEB button seems to fix the issue, but yes, it's a hastle. Manual mode's not great in changing lighting. I've tried just adding a stop or two exposure on the flash, but that doesn't get consistent results either. Ugh.
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07-05-2018 01:24 PM - edited 07-05-2018 01:31 PM
I guess we're stuck with it until the mirrorless ones become the standard. Hope they've resolved the issue by then. Hope I'm still around by then.
I just did a wedding video for my grandson and on a whim decided to use the 70D as a fill in for some scenes. It worked great. I know it has a limit of 29 minutes for video and I tried it at home to see how long the battery would last (23 minutes). I knew for just fill in shots it would work. I got really good results.
So, if the only thing is the bounce flash issue. I guess I'll have to work around it. Never had that problem with the old film cameras.
07-06-2018 11:31 AM
"Never had that problem with the old film cameras."
And, your old film camera didn't do stills plus video either. So, things change, either you change, too, or you get left behind.
07-06-2018 06:07 PM - last edited on 07-06-2018 06:17 PM by SamanthaW
So, things change, either you change, too, or you get left behind.
Which is why canon is so FAR behind everybody else. But I am confused with your [Removed] statement, how does it have ANYTHING to do with a [Removed] camera that canon put out broken and has never cared to fix.?
The only thing canon has ever had over the other camera companies was its customer service. Now they release broken [Removed] cameras and you are just stuck with it. Which is why you see so many used ones for sale while everybody moves to sony. This 5diii will be my last canon ever.
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07-07-2018 09:36 AM
"Which is why you see so many used ones for sale ..."
You may see more used Canon's but that is because Canon sells more than anybody else. If you think Sony or Nikon, etc, are without issues, don't bet the farm on it. Best way for you to know, however, is go buy one.
The 5D Mk III is world renown for its ability.
07-07-2018 09:43 AM
"... things change, either you change, too, or you get left behind."
70Downer,
"... how does it have ANYTHING to do with a [Removed] camera that canon put out broken and has never cared to fix.?"
The comment was not directed to you. You are not the only person replying to this thread.
"Never had that problem with the old film cameras." This was the comment which was rightly responded to with this comment, "I guess I'll have to work around it."
Pretty good advice, I'd say.
07-07-2018 11:25 AM
07-07-2018 12:23 PM - edited 07-07-2018 12:24 PM
I didn't want everyone to get upset over this. I was just checking to see if anything was done to correct the issue. But, I guess not. It's an old camera and Canon has moved on to other things. Sad, it's not that old a camera. if it were a car and the steering wheel was falling off at 60mph they would jump on it right away. but, a camera only causes you to lose customers to competing companies.
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