Multi-mode Canon FD SLR from 1984 with built-in motor drive and LCD panel, versatile mid-range T-series body.
The Canon T70 is a multi-mode 35mm SLR from 1984, the mid-range model in Canon's T-series that offered more sophisticated exposure control than the programme-only T50. The T70 features multiple programme modes and shutter-priority exposure with a distinctive LCD display panel on the top plate for exposure information.
The camera offers programmed automatic exposure with multiple programme curves optimised for different shooting situations, plus shutter-priority automatic mode. The LCD panel was innovative for 1984, providing clear digital readout of camera settings that was more readable than analogue displays in many lighting conditions.
Build quality is typical Canon T-series with a polycarbonate and metal body, built-in motor drive at approximately 2fps, and the Canon FD mount providing access to the excellent FD lens system. The viewfinder displays comprehensive exposure information alongside the LCD panel readout.
The Canon T70 offers good value on the used market as a versatile Canon FD body with multiple exposure modes and a built-in motor drive. Its multi-programme capability provides more creative control than the basic T50 while remaining more affordable than the professional T90.