70D or 7D MK II

[MagnumJoe]

I’m interested in a second body to compliment my 5D MK III. I mostly shoot candids, portraits, my grandson in the park and his T-ball and soccer games. The 5D MK III has done really well and I rented a canon 1.4 III extender and will try out this weekend.

The reason I’m interested in the 70D or 7D MK II for my second body are.
The extra reach and video auto focus.

70D advantages
Touch Screen
Articulated Screen
Price

7D MK II advantages
Ergonomics (similar to 5D MK III)
65 Focus Points
10 FPS
Weather Proof
Headphone Port
Viewfinder coverage, 100%

I’m leaning towards the 7D MK II, but I’d like to hear your feedback and suggestions.

Which one would/will you buy or would you buy?

Hi Magnun,

You said you need a second body? You also have the 6D in your bag.
I would wait and see how different is the performance (particularly noise and ISO) of the new 7D2 over the 70D.
Particularly I'll wait to see real reviews of the 7D2 to see if the premiun over the 70D is worth it.

Hi Hjalmarg1,

I sold my 6D when I bought the 5D MK III, I had plans to buy the GH4, but when I realized the investments i have in canon lens, that just wasn't an option. For example a f/2.8 on the GH4 isn't really 2.8, it's more like a 5.6, so I lost interest.