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Canon EOS 70D Review
Since the 6.3MP EOS 10D back in 2003, Canon's double-digit EOS DSLRs have been a firm favourite amongst enthusiast photographers. The EOS 60D currently bridges the gap between the EOS 700D and 7D in the Canon line-up and offers plenty of features that provides photographers with a natural upgrade option from their entry-level triple-digit EOS camera.
The arrival of the EOS 70D shakes things up a little, offering a specification that in many ways puts its highly regarded but ageing sibling the 7D in the shade, but at a more attractive price point. Is this the perfect DSLR for photographers looking to expand their hobby even further?
Canon EOS 70D Review – Features
Since the arrival of the EOS 7D back in late 2009, every Canon DSLR with an APS-C sensor has used an iteration of that 18MP sensor and it's been a very solid performer.
It's all change for the EOS 70D though, with a completely new 20.2MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor at the heart of the camera and the headline feature of the 70D. As the name suggests, this is more than a simple bump up in resolution to compete with ever higher-resolving rivals, with Canon's engineers developing some very clever technology that promises to deliver a vastly improved AF performance in both live view and movie recording.
This is an area where traditional DSLRs have struggled to perform, with focus speeds often quite slow and hesitant when acquiring focus. This is due to a DSLR's inherent design characteristics that sees a slower contrast-detect method of AF acquirement used during live view and video capture, as opposed to the snappier phase-detect AF system used when the camera's raised to the eye and the mirror is lowered.
This contrasts sharply with most system cameras that that have a noticeable edge over their DSLR counterparts during live view focusing because despite relying solely on contrast-detect AF acquisition (with the odd exception), system cameras benefit from being designed specifically to use the sensor to provide AF information. Paired with lenses that have been optimized for this method of focusing, this is why system cameras in general focus a lot faster during live view shooting than a DSLR does.
On-chip Phase Detection
To overcome this issue the Canon EOS 70D's new 20.2MP sensor accommodates on-chip phase-detection AF. Nothing new there perhaps, with this technology first being used on Fujifilm's FinePix F300 compact back in 2010 and adopted by other manufacturers since then to improve the performance of systems during live view.
The big difference though is that the 70D's sensor uses two photodiodes for each pixel, rather than pairs of pixels that are masked to get a rough approximation before contrast detect AF takes over to fine-tune focus. This results in the 70D's phase-detect system being accurate enough to do away with the need for contrast-detect AF during live view, while it should work at apertures as low as f/11 and in lighting conditions as low as 0 EV.
Not only that, but the saturation of the 70D's phase-detect photodiodes on the sensor is much better. In the past on-sensor phase-detect coverage has been quite sparse and offering very minimal coverage across the sensor. The 70D's 20.2MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor on the other hand is active across 80% of the frame by width and height. Incidentally, every pixel features dual photodiodes but the coverage has been restricted to 80% to ensure greater accuracy.
But the 70D is not just intended to be used in live view mode or as a movie camera, and for possibly the majority of the time when the camera's raised to your eye, photographers will have the added benefit of an advanced 19-point all cross-type AF system that's been transferred across from the 7D and a big jump over the 60D's relatively moderate 9-point all cross-type arrangement.
Image Processor
The Canon 70D's image processing engine is the same DIGIC 5+ processor as we've seen in the EOS 5D MkIII, which helps to deliver a burst shooting speed of 7fps and an ISO range of 100-12,800, which can be expanded to an ISO equivalent of 25,600 is required.
The 70D's optical viewfinder offers a coverage of 98% and a magnification of 0.95x, as well as offering an electronic level display and gridlines. The rear screen is borrowed from the 700D, with the 3in, 1040k-dot resolution touch-sensitive display hinged at the side, allows it to be pulled out, tilted and swiveled that'll suit a broad range of shooting angles.
The built-in flash on the 70D offers a guide number of 12, while it also doubles as an Integrated Wireless Transmitter, offering off-camera flash control for compatible Canon-fit flashguns if desired. The 70D also offers a decent flash sync speed of 1/250sec and for general shooting, can shoot at shutter speeds up to 1/8000sec.
With the growing trend for Wi-fi connectivity in cameras, its no surprise then to see that the Canon 70D offers built-in functionality, offering photographers the freedom to control the camera remotely from a smart phone or tablet that's running Canon's EOS remote app, while images can be transferred and shared easily.
As you'd expect for a camera that's had a lot attention applied to the AF performance during live view and movie recording, the video specs shouldn't disappoint. Full HD video can be captured at 30, 25 and 24p as well as 60 and 50p at HD. The 70D provides full control over shutter speed, aperture and ISO, while there's also connectivity for an external microphone.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Design
The look and feel of the Canon EOS 70D hasn't strayed too far from the 60D, but the body design is all new and actually a little less wide than its predecessor. The body itself is constructed from aluminum and polycarbonate resin with glass and conductive fibre, and feels well put together.
In fact, it feels very similar to the 7D in the hand, but it would probably be unfair to expect it to perform to quite the same level in demanding shooting conditions as it lacks the magnesium chassis and weather resistance of the 7D.
Those upgrading from a triple-digit EOS body will instantly notice the bulkier size and more pronounced grip. This makes the 70D feel better balanced over its smaller siblings when using a larger optics, while the increased size is also welcome when shooting with the bundled 18-55mm or 18-135mm kit lenses.
Button Layout
Looking at the Canon 70D's button layout compared to the 60D, and changes to the front of the camera are pretty much cosmetic tweaks. Moving to the rear and differences become a little more obvious. There's now a dedicated AF area selection button positioned between the shutter button and command dial.
In conjunction with the 70D's intelligent viewfinder, it's designed to allow you to quickly toggle through AF area modes without the need to lower the camera from your eye, with mode icons displayed directly above the AF points in the viewfinder.
The controls on the 70D's mode dial have also been streamlined, with dedicated scene modes having been bumped off in favour of a more focused set of controls, reducing the overall amount of positions from 16 to 10. Photographers will no doubt still appreciate the dedicated quick access buttons to AF selection, Drive, ISO and Metering running along the top of the LCD display.
The biggest changes are at the rear of the 70D, with the control layout revised somewhat. Menu and info buttons have moved to the top left of the camera similar to the 700D, while live view activation and video control is now the more refined live view/video switch with a start/stop button in the centre as we've seen with the 5D MkIII and 6D. Quick menu access, playback and delete controls run to the right of the display, while the multi-directional control dial and scroll wheel remain.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Performance
Let's start with the big one and look at how the Canon EOS 70D performs while shooting in live view. There's no denying that the AF performance during live view is a massive leap forward over what we've seen previously on a DLSR, though it's not perfect.
Compared to a comparably priced system camera such as the Panasonic GH3, it's not quite as polished. This is evident when light levels drop and the 70D's AF system slows and becomes hesitant when attempting to confirm focus. Overall then, the new Dual Phase Detect sensor is a huge jump in AF live view performance for DSLRs, but not quite as good as the best system cameras.
While the way we're shooting with DSLRs is changing and more of us are using live view, for lots of shooting situations, having the camera raised to the eye is still preferable so the upgrade to the 7D's phase-detect system is welcome. The 19-point system is a little over-shadowed by the Nikon D7100's 51-point AF set-up, but the 70D does have the luxury of all 19 AF points being the more sensitive cross-type variants as opposed to the D7100's 15.
In use and it really does perform very well, locking on to subjects quickly without any hesitation. Even in very poor lighting conditions it continues to focus competently while the 70D's tracking system can be relied upon to track fast-moving subjects.
A slight issue that's not unique to the 70D is the relative bias of the AF points towards the centre of the frame, with off-centre subjects possibly requiring you to focus before recomposing. It should also be said that when combined with either Canon's USM or STM lenses, focus is near silent.
Canon was the first manufacturer to embrace touch sensitive controls on a DSLR with the EOS 650D and the 70D's touchscreen display doesn't disappoint. The capacitive touchscreen offers a very polished user experience, with light touches and gestures required to interact with the camera in a similar way you would a smartphone.
As we've seen with both the 650D, 700D and 100D, the touch sensitive display offers a host of quick access controls, including the ability to touch-focus when using live view – thanks to the improved AF in this mode, this feature becomes of much more use to the photographer.
The level of control offered by the touch sensitive display is impressive, and while its possible to pretty much have total control over the camera and its settings like this, I found that I used the touchscreen in tandem with the 70D's body mounted controls. The 70D's Quick Menu is particularly suited to touchscreen use, while reviewing images is much more intuitive, offering quick swipes as well as pinch-to-zoom control for zooming in on images.
Screen sharpness
The 70D's screen itself delivers a wide angle of view with good levels of contrast and saturation, while the optical viewfinder performs well too. The 98% coverage improves on the 96% covered by the 60D, though its not quite a match for the D7100's 100% field-of-view.
The magnification doesn't make it feel tunnel-like and allows the scene to be viewed in its entirety without needing to look around the viewfinder itself. There's a useful electronic overlay that includes the ability to toggle through the AF modes (only displayed when the AF area selection button is depressed) as already mentioned as well as an electronic level display.
There are a couple of annoyances when using the 70D's Creative Filters. The first is that it's JPEG only shooting mode, so if you like the idea of shooting both JPEG and Raw files simultaneously (JPEGs for the filter effect, Raws should you wish to edit later), you can't.
For other manufacturers such as Olympus, this isn't a problem, so it's disappointing to see this omitted from the 70D, while it's a feature only accessible while it live view too. While I can appreciate that the optical viewfinder doesn't offer a real-time feed of the filtered scene, it seems strange to be restricted in this way. The Creative Filters themselves are pretty solid, though possibly a little too conservative compared to some rivals.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Image Quality
Colour and white balance
The Canon EOS 70D produces accurate, pleasing colours straight out of the camera, but those looking for punchier JPEG files may be tempted to swap to one of the 70D's more saturated Picture Styles. As well as this, the 70D's Auto White Balance also performs well, with well-balanced and neutral-looking images delivered under a range of lighting conditions, though I did experience times when it was a little cool for my liking.
Every Canon DSLR since the 7D has used the same 63-zone Focus Colour Luminance (iFCL) metering system and the 70D keeps this tradition going. The 70D's Evaluative metering work's by collecting information from the AF system, as well as the colour and luminance of the scene, to then calculate the correct exposure.
If you're using spot AF, then it can behave a little like spot metering. This is not necessarily a bad thing, and results from the 70D were generally found to be nicely exposed. In some instances though it can deliver an incorrect exposure should you happen to be focusing on an extremely bright or dark area of the frame, but as long as you're aware of this then you'll know how to manage it and, overall, I rarely had to use the exposure compensation control.
With Canon's most populated APS-C sensor to date, the 70D's 20.2MP sensor doesn't disappoint in the resolution stakes. At the camera's base ISO of 100 in our technical testing, the camera manages to resolve around 26lpmm (lines per mm) on our resolution test chart. This is just a little less than the 24.1MP D7100, which achieved 28lpmm at the same ISO.
This decreases to a still strong 20lpmm at the 70D's top end ceiling of ISO 25,600, while in real-world tests, detail rendered in images was very good as lower sensitivities, especially when a top optic was used.
Image noise
With a highly densely populated sensor, there's always a concern how it will handle higher sensitivities, but the 70D performs very well.
Looking at the JPEG files first and results at low sensitivities displayed not signs of noise and good levels of detail. It wasn't until ISO 1600 that a very faint hint of luminance (grain-like) noise became apparent in the shadows of our test scene, with chroma (colour noise) following at ISO 3200, though again, this was very faint in appearance.
Results at ISO 6400 are still very strong and while chroma noise is more noticeable, it's not to the detriment of the image. It's also worth noting that detail remains very good even at these high sensitivities, delivering very useable results that many would be happy with.
Raw files are just as strong too – even at ISO 6400 results displaying hardly any evidence of chroma noise. Luminance noise, while in evidence, is very well controlled and allows files to retain good levels of detail, with ISO 12,800 and 25,600 still more than useable provided you're prepared to control luminance noise in post-processing.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Verdict
There's no doubt that live view use (as well as movie capture) is becoming more widespread amongst DSLR users. Until now though its always felt like a bit of compromise in use, with most systems offering a relatively clunky user experience that's easily overshadowed by system cameras in this area.
But with the arrival of the Canon EOS 70D's 20.2MP Dual Pixel CMOS sensor, I have to say I'm generally impressed with its swift performance in live view. It's not quite on par with the best system cameras though, but it's now a pleasurable user experience that can be relied upon, rather than a clunky mode that's only often used out of necessity.
The results from the new sensor don't disappoint either and while it doesn't quite have the same headline grabbing resolution as the Nikon D7100, its still very good, while image noise performance is handled extremely well for both JPEG and Raw files.
Comfortable to hold, the 70D is nicely put together and the touch-sensitive display works seamlessly with the camera's on-body controls to deliver a very well rounded and satisfying camera to shoot with.
To sum-up then, the 70D is a very impressive piece of kit that does so many things very well, while the Dual Pixel AF sensor will no doubt revolutionise the way AF performs on a DSLR.
For the enthusiast photographer, the EOS 70D is one of the most complete DSLRs available.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of sample images taken with the Canon EOS 70D. For a full range of images, including a full range of ISO shots, visit the Canon EOS 70D review sample image gallery.
Canon EOS 70D Review – First Look
Three months after refreshing their enthusiast range of DSLRs with the EOS 100D and 700D, Canon has announced the EOS 70D – a new model that's designed to replace the EOS 60D and slots into the company's advanced lineup of DSLRs.
Unlike DSLRs that sit below it in the EOS range, the Canon EOS 70D features a higher resolution 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor that's partnered alongside Canon's DIGIC 5 image processor and provides a wide ISO sensitivity range of 100-12800 that's extendable to an equivalent of 25,600.
The EOS 70D's new 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor provides a native ISO range of 100-12,800.
Implementing the same 19-point all cross-type AF system as found on the Canon EOS 7D, the Canon EOS 70D becomes the world's first DSLR to feature Dual Pixel AF technology, which is designed to improve the speed of autofocus when shooting Full HD video and acquiring focus in Live View mode. This latest technological innovation allows two photodiodes to be mounted within each pixel, both of which can be read independently to achieve autofocus, or alternatively together for image capture. To ensure a perfect balance between image quality and performance is achieved, the Dual Pixel AF technology covers 80% of the sensor area and is fully compatible with 108 Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
At the rear, the Canon EOS 70D shares a similar design to the recently launched Canon EOS 700D
To further enhance the autofocus operation, the Canon EOS 70D features a new dedicated AF area selection button that's conveniently positioned behind the shutter. The idea of this is to tie-in with the EOS 70D's intelligent viewfinder to provide a way of showing the autofocus modes without having to pull the camera away from the eye. Autofocus mode icons are displayed directly above the AF points in the viewfinder and after depressing the new AF area button, these can be toggled through using the top plate scroll dial. Compared to the EOS 7D's 100% frame coverage, the Canon EOS 70D has 98% coverage and 0.95x magnification.
The new AF area selection button that's located behind the shutter button offers a heads-up view of the AF modes through the viewfinder and is controlled with the scroll dial.
Set to continuous shooting, the Canon EOS 70D can rattle out a burst of high resolution images at 7fps – equivalent to 1fps faster than the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, but 1fps slower than the Canon EOS 7D. Loaded with an Ultra High Speed SDXC or SDHC memory card, Canon claim that 16 Raw files, or 65 large JPEGS, can be shot before the 70D's buffer requires a breather before it can shoot again.
The Canon EOS 70D's 3in, Vari-angle display is the same as the Canon EOS 700D's.
The rear of the EOS 70D is taken up by a 3in, 1040k-dot resolution touch screen that's identical to the display as found on the recently launched EOS 700D. Being the Vari-angle type it can be pulled out, tilted and swiveled and has the advantage of being able to be touched to acquire focus in Live View mode or when shooting HD video. On the subject of HD video, the Canon EOS 70D shoots at a variety of frame rates, including 30,25,or 24fps, with the option to shoot at 60 and 50fps when the resolution is lowered to 720p. Full control over shutter speed, aperture and ISO is also available for videographers, as is a built-in external microphone input port.
The Canon EOS 70D uses the rechargable Li-ion LP-E6 battery and has a battery stamina that'll last for 920 shots.
Much like the Canon EOS 6D, the EOS 70D becomes Canon's second DSLR to feature in-built Wi-fi functionality. It offers photographers the freedom to control the camera remotely from a smart phone or tablet that's running Canon's EOS remote app. In addition to its wireless functionality, the Canon EOS 70D features a host of creative modes, which allow photographers to experiment with the style and appearance of images prior to sharing or uploading.
Pricing & Availability
Available from the end of August, the Canon EOS 70D will cost £1079.99 body only or £1199.99 with Canon's 18-55mm STM kit lens. It'll also be made available in kit form with the Canon 18-135mm STM lens for £1399.99 and the new BG-E14 battery grip will cost £229.99.
The new BG-E14 battery grip has been designed for the EOS 70D and doubles the shooting stamina by holding a pair of rechargable Li-ion LP-E6 batteries.
Read our first impressions of the camera in our Canon EOS 70D hands on preview.
Canon EOS 70D Review – Hands On
Prior to the launch of the Canon EOS 70D, we visited Canon's headquarters to find out more about the camera, and more specifically, how the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology works. Although the sample we laid our hands on was a pre-production model and may see minor revisions, it gave us a good idea of what to expect when the full production samples arrive at the end of August.
The first thing we noticed when we picked up the 70D is how familiar it feels in the hand to previous EOS models – most notably the EOS 60D. Little has changed in terms of the size of the body and the rear controls are laid out in a similar fashion to the recently announced EOS 700D. Unlike the Canon EOS 7D, which features a highly durable body that's constructed from magnesium alloy, the Canon EOS 70D's body is made from aluminum and polycarbonate resin with glass and conductive fibre.
Although we wouldn't say the 70D feels any less robust than the EOS 7D, the build quality of the latter would undoubtedly be able to shake off heavier impacts and survive more demanding shooting situations thanks to its weather resistance. Bulkier in the hand than the EOS 700D, the 70D feels slightly better balanced when it's attached with larger lenses and offers more for you to wrap your hand around.
The advantage of the larger grip also benefits the 70D's shooting stamina. Compared with the 700D, the 70D shoots approximately 480 more frames and also allows any 60D, 7D or 5D Mark III users to use any LP-E6 batteries that they may already own.
Keen to test how effective the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology really is, we lined it up alongside the Canon EOS 5D Mark III before setting both cameras to Live View. Focusing between near and far subjects at the extended end of the zoom range clearly revealed differences in speed and how effective the introduction of Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology is going to be, not only for the EOS 70D, but for the future of Canon DSLRs.
In the past, the speed of AF in Live View has often slowed the speed at which photographers and videographers would like to work. Although we'd say the focusing speed isn't as fast as when you'd compose through the viewfinder, it's a huge improvement and makes the 5D Mark III's Live View AF speed look sluggish by comparison.
Mounting two photodiodes within each pixel is clever technology indeed and seems to be the way forward from our brief hands-on session. Asking the question as to whether this technology could affect the quality of images in any way, Canon responded by saying 'there will be no compromises in image quality.'
The new viewfinder graphics on the 70D also received a warm welcome during our brief hands-on. The new AF area button that's located just behind the shutter button is easy to find with your index finger without having to pull your eye away from the viewfinder. It results in a much faster way to access to the 70D's three AF area modes and saves you hunting through the menu or quick menu.
It does make you wonder why this hasn't been introduced on Canon's advanced DSLRs before now and we half expect it to be rolled out across all of Canon's advanced DSLRs in the future.
The electronic level icon that's displayed in the viewfinder is also a useful addition for those concerned about getting their verticals and horizontals perpendicular. As for the capacitive touchscreen, it operates in an identical way to the Canon 700D's. Bright, vibrant images were displayed on the pre-production model, and though you might think it's difficult to navigate through the menu with fairly small icons, it's not at all. It remains one of the most responsive and sensitive touch screens we've used to date.
Overall then, our first impressions of the Canon EOS 70D are very positive. Given that the firmware is not yet final, there could be some further improvements and modifications, but from our first try we found very little to fault.
The main question many consumers will want answered is; why pay more for the 70D when the more advanced Canon EOS 7D is cheaper? Though the EOS 7D has a larger buffer, shoots 1fps faster and features a magnesium alloy body, the fact remains that it's getting on for being four years old and doesn't feature the very latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology that makes the 70D so special. Ok, the 70D may not be quite in the same league as the 7D in terms of build quality and performance, but nevertheless it gets extremely close to what the 7D offers and we expect it to fall below the asking price of a new 7D (£1079) very quickly after it goes on sale at the end of August.
What we can expect to remember the Canon 70D for in years to come is the way it transformed the speed of autofocus in Live View – something that'll be very well received by both photographers and videographers.


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After wowing audiences earlier this year with her dead-on portrayal of the bizarre Effie Trinket in the smash dystopian thriller "The Hunger Games," actress Elizabeth Banks admits as she's getting ready for the release of her latest film "People Like Us" that she's still looking for a way to describe the feelings on playing the District 12 escort.
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"Even if you can't relate to this scenario, most people feel like their parents damaged them a little bit," Banks said, laughing. "It just goes along with the territory. You can either forgive your parents and recognize that they were doing the best they knew how in the circumstances they were in, or you don't. You don't need your past to determine your future. Hopefully you can move on with grace and forgiveness."
Mostly a drama with some humor mixed in, "People Like Us" marks somewhat a change in direction for Banks, who, before her work in "The Hunger Games," was mostly known for her work in comedies like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and most recently, "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
"Frankie's a very, full and complex character, that's what I look for, always. Some of the characters I play just happen to have fewer layers," Banks said. "I'm always looking for characters that I can relate to and hook in to, and I recognized Frankie right away. I know a lot of struggling single moms including my sister. But Frankie somebody who is a survivor who has difficultly asking for help whose been disappointed by a lot of people in her life. I not only wanted, but needed, to tell her story."
Kurtzman told me in a separate interview that the reaction to Banks' portrayal has been strong, and said he couldn't be more thrilled for her.
"She brought so much of herself to that part -- she opened herself up in a way that was so rare and you feel it watching her on screen," Kurtzman said. "You feel that she is going through something extraordinary. Finding the role was hard for her -- some days on set were hard. I could see how deeply she was reaching into herself. It was the same thing with Chris, they both were really reaching in -- I don't think actors do that all the time."
In a time where remakes, reboots and rehashed storylines dominate the big screen, it's incredibly satisfying to see a film like "People Like Us," where, despite all guesses you can make, you can't exactly figure out how things are going to end up. True, you can certainly root for the characters to go in the same direction, but you can never imagine how they could possibly get there.
The final moments of the conclusion of the film, which won't be revealed here, make for one of the best film endings of the year, if not years.
"It was surprising to me when I read the script -- I kept thinking, 'How are they going to resolve this?'" Banks observed. "It's one of the great messages in life. We all have a daddy, and we all hope that daddy loves us. And in this movie we get an answer for answer for them -- the solace that they've been seeking they've been seeking the entire time. It really is a beautiful ending."
While the Banks and her cast mates play a big part of the elements that brings the audience to the film's conclusion, the actresses couldn't compliment enough the writing prowess of Kurtzman, who co-scripted the film with frequent collaborator Roberto Orci (they co-wrote "Star Trek" and "Transformers," among many others) and their college friend Jody Lambert.
Banks said the outcome of the film shows audiences how important a great screenplay is, thanks to the many vital elements subtlely woven within "People Like Us" -- a story all people can relate to.
"I feel the ending to this movie -- and I don't use this word lightly or often -- it's very cathartic," Banks added. "Catharsis goes back to the Greeks and the great writing of their plays. You want to go to a theater and have a communal experience that's recognizable to everyone in the audience, and you have what I like to call 'a good cry.' This movie is truly cathartic. If you have any sort of family issues, parent issues or daddy issues, this is something that is really affecting. It's really moving."


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I don't have any personal experience w/ PCOS or IGT, but as far as I know you're right that IGT is one of those rare conditions that really can lead to a genuine inability to produce adequate milk. (Usually breastfeeding mismanagement or improper support is the problem, not a physiological inability to produce.)
I have read that some women use the herbs shataravi ad goat's rue for this condition, but I don't know how successful that is.
Have you been seen by a really knowledgeable IBCLC? I mean, I can diagnose myself with every condition under the sun using Dr. Google... But if I really want to know I feel best seeing a professional.
I stayed at the hospital the full four days so I could talk at as many lactaction consultants as possible (believe me, this was not fun! ). The one thing they all noticed when they checked my breasts was that they were very soft. Each one would ask me if my breasts changed at all during my pregancy, and it was this question that made we start looking into this. They mentioned that I might not be able to breastfeed without supplementing, but told me that I had a good latch and to keep at it as long as possible, and that every little bit I can provide is great. I was so glad they were honest with me, because in my last experience, I only spoke to the nurses, and they kept telling me that everyone's milk comes in. Needless to say, I was pretty devastated when it didn't happen.
I breastfed every 2-3 hours for the first month (before supplementing), and their was absolutely no change in the feel of my breasts (just like with my first son). I would actually love to see a doctor about this, but I don't know if it's possible to get a medical diagnosis. I've also heard about goat's rue, but I don't know anyone who has tried it. The herbs make me a little nervous, but I would be willing to try it next time if I thought it could help.
how old is your baby? I would try not to worry too much untill the next one comes along.
this might be helpful too you.
Yeah...unfortunately that's the same advice I got after baby #1. So, I figured I would just deal with it when the time came. The time came...and went. Now two babies, both came with same breastfeeding problems, and I don't think I want to repeat the same actions and expect different results for a third time. There is definitely a pattern forming. The question is, is there anything I can do about it, or should I just call it a day and plan on the fact that I will need to feed my next one formula?
I would suggest seeing an ob/gyn or midwife about it. You may be able to get a medical diagnosis, and if you did it would allow you to stop wondering about it and hopefully it would ease your mind.
I'm not sure if there's anything proven to help IGT. But what the LC's told you is right -- every little bit of your milk you can provide for your baby is great for him. If you wanted to have the close bonding experience of breastfeeding your next baby you could, along with feeding formula to provide the nutrition your baby needs. Breastfeeding doesn't have to be all or nothing.
From what I've read goat's rue may help, but I don't know how much. You might want to check out the book The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk. It addresses IGT.
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Did they ask about specific changes aside from size? Like tenderness, for example?Each one would ask me if my breasts changed at all during my pregancy, and it was this question that made we start looking into this.
I am sure that was devastating! When everyone's telling you "Everyone can do it!" it just makes you feel like a flop when things are going badly wrong. While you were trying to get things figured out, did you ever do any of the following:They mentioned that I might not be able to breastfeed without supplementing, but told me that I had a good latch and to keep at it as long as possible, and that every little bit I can provide is great. I was so glad they were honest with me, because in my last experience, I only spoke to the nurses, and they kept telling me that everyone's milk comes in. Needless to say, I was pretty devastated when it didn't happen.
- Weigh-feed-weigh measurements using a professional scale?
- Count diapers?
- Pump? (If you did pump, what sort of pump did you use, how often did you use it, and what sort of output did you see?)
- Get your thyroid checked?
What happened during that month? Did the baby gain weight appropriately, and did he have adequate diaper output? Because if you managed for a month, then my guess is that you could go longer. Again, having soft breasts isn't necessarily a sign of an inadequate supply.I breastfed every 2-3 hours for the first month (before supplementing), and their was absolutely no change in the feel of my breasts (just like with my first son).
Also, did you ever nurse more frequently than every 2-3 hours? That's actually a fairly long interval for a newborn- many new babies feed every 90 minutes or so, or even more frequently.
I completely understand. It's like "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." But maybe there are still some things you haven't tried... Did you ever see an IBCLC?I don't think I want to repeat the same actions and expect different results for a third time.
I think there are definitely still things you can try- there's always something. But whether or not it's worth it is up to you. We can't answer that question for you.The question is, is there anything I can do about it, or should I just call it a day and plan on the fact that I will need to feed my next one formula?
I've worked with two mamas who turned out to have IGT. It's incredibly frustrating for both mama and baby, and it was tough for me too...all my suggestions didn't work, and they were really doing everything "right." I felt horrible for them, and it was frustrating for them too to see mamas who could be BFing their children and choosing not to while these mamas who really wanted to BF couldn't.
One mama quit after a month in frustration (she really was not producing milk at all -- I'd never seen that happen before), the other got to 6 months before quitting with the breast, but she did have to supplement to even get that far.
What the one mama did and is planning to do when she has her third baby:
*hospital grade pump from day one. Pump between feedings. She was either nursing or feeding every hour for the first few weeks and then went to a more normal routine of every 90 minutes to 2 hours after that of either feeding or pumping or both; she couldn't keep up with a toddler at home, her DH on travel, on top of all the pumping and feeding and everything. When she supplemented, she pumped, even if she didn't get anything.
*More Milk Plus along with various other herbs. I want to say Goat's Rue is one of them.
*Baby scale at home to start right away checking transfer of milk. Her last baby didn't transfer milk well on top of her low production, which went undetected for a while, and that made everything even more difficult.
*She noticed that one day, after visiting a chiropractor, who worked on an area related to the pituitary gland, she had an increase in milk and was actually able to pump a whole ounce! At 4 months postpartum! We were so excited! Maybe something like that would help you. She's looking for a chiropractor and acupuncturist now who understands postpartum women; the one moved.
*She nursed in the morning, when she seemed to have the most milk, after it was apparent that all her efforts would not increase her milk, pumped during the day after nursing a bit and then pump during the night. She supplemented during the afternoon as needed. Her supply tanked around 5-6 months, and she ended up going entirely to formula after 6 months except for what I donated to her.
*She did try an SNS for supplementing, but it drove her nuts.
*She used bottles designed for breastfeeding babies to minimize nipple confusion, but she didn't start using bottles until baby was at least a month IIRC. Before that, supplementation had been with a syringe.
She also never had any breast changes during pregnancy at all, they never got firm, she never could express milk by hand. She also never had that feeling of milk coming in (which is often accompanied by mood swings for that day), nothing. Her milk never really did come in. She was devastated the first time but dealt with it better the second time. She is ready for it the third time too, and knows she might be in that 5% who really can't feed her baby entirely at the breast. I pumped and donated milk to feed her child when she just couldn't keep up with her child's needs any longer.
The other mother I worked with had a very similar experience, but she really didn't produce any milk at all and had to supplement. The pumping every hour around the clock was too much for her, and she quit. I couldn't blame her. She was really overwrought by then, planning to go back to work, and there's no way she could have kept that up. But she did the best she could.
It can be medically diagnosed, apparently, but I'd start with a visit to an OB/GYN, a breast specialist (although most of them deal with cancer and might not know what you're talking about) or a MW versus a family doctor.
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Well, I got back from my trip last night at about midnight. It was a long day of travelling, that's for sure. It's great to be back in the Promised Land (San Diego). North Carolina weather is pretty crazy. I really missed blogging about my Padres, and boy do I have a lot of catching up to do.
By the way, I thought my sister did a great job filling in for me. I loved her entries!! Thanks #1clameredithfan. I think it would be very cool if she started her own blog, yeah?
I think the biggest thing I should deal with tonight is the Jake Peavy trade. I'm sure you all have heard about it. It went down yesterday, a suprise trade really. I was at the airport in Raleigh and saw a TV with ESPN on. I was like, oh yeah! SPORTS!!! They were naturally talking about the trading deadline, which I had forgotten about. They were talking about the Victor Martinez trade to the Red Sox mostly. I felt sad that Justin Masterson got traded. I love Masterson! I hope he does well in Cleveland.
Anways, a little while later, they talked about a potential Heath Bell trade to the Dodgers. What on earth?? No way. I was pretty upset about that. I'm like, well who's going to close for us?? Then, literally just as we were about to board, the news came on that Jake Peavy had been traded to the Chicago White Sox for four pitchers. I was sooooo upset!! I just started groaning. Nooooo. Noooooooo. NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Oh man, I was so upset. I cried all the way to Dulles. It was so devistating.
Yesterday, San Diego lost more than a pitcher. They lost an ace, a CY Young award winner, a friend, a brother. I seriously feel like a very close family member has moved away and I won't get to see him again. It's sad.
I just accepted that the Padres are going through a rebuilding season. But I didn't realize that rebuilding would involve getting rid of Jake. I'd say that Jake is one of the best pitchers in Padres history. The guy goes out there with a fire to compete, and he'll fight his hardest to get you the game.
He was worth a lot, that's for sure. He was headed out of here too, that was for sure. But things had gotten very quiet once he went on the DL. It seemed so likely that he would be hanging around. But then the front office went and traded him while he was on the DL. Is that even allowed? I mean, the guy isn't even making the team lose or something. He's just working hard to get back so he can help the team win.
He loved San Diego. Still does. He's been here for eight years. He's been on two championship teams. The Padres selected him out of high school, and he's never been anywhere else in his career. Just a few offseasons ago, he got a $52 million contract. He moved his family, his wife and three boys, out here from Alabama just a year or so ago. He was ready to stick here for a long time.
But then the 2008 offseason came around. Trades to the Braves and the Cubs fell through. Jake started the game on Opening Day as a Padre. Then, during a ten-game winning streak, the Padres tried to trade him to the White Sox. He turned it down, saying that it was in the best interest for him and his family to stay in San Diego. So he did. Then he got hurt, and things quieted down. And finally, out of the blue, he became a White Sock.
He's excited about being on a winning team. He's REALLY excited about being on a team that has a chance for the World Series this year. I can't blame him. I would love to be a fan of a team that really has a chance to win. I definitely understand that this seemed right for him. I'm not mad at him. I can't be. He's going to get a chance to win on the White Sox, and that's all I could want for any of my boys. They want to win. That's why they're playing baseball. And I'm willing to let them go if it means they get to win. Well, not to the Dodgers though. I would never forgive them if they went there🙂
One of the worst parts of this whole situation is that Jake consented to the trade. That's really really tough on the fan. It's one thing when a player doesn't have a choice when he's traded, but when he talked with his family and his friends, thought about it, and wanted to leave, that's hard. He was just sick of losing, I guess.
So when I saw the comic in the newspaper today (it was actually yesterday's paper), I thought it was so perfect for this situation. The Padres' front office seems to like to lose. At least, they're looking so far ahead into the future that the players who could help us win now are getting traded away. It seems like the front office gets a neurotic pleasure at losing all the time. Man. I'm not mad at Jake for leaving, but I'm certainly mad at the front office for sending him out the door. It's plain wrong.
One of the things I thought about as I was on the plane crying yesterday was what a person Jake is. He's not only an excellent baseball player, but he's a great guy. He was involved in so much charity work. He's a Christian. He's got a beautiful family. And he's a country boy. I think I'll cry every time I hear "Sweet Home Alabama."
He was great to the fans, too. I couldn't help but remember a certain Fan Fest at the beginning of the season. Jen and I got in the overflow line for Jake's autograph. It looked very unlikely that we would get in, but Jake kept signing and signing and he got through a ton more people than he needed too. I'll never forget that.
Chicago, you are getting an incredible player and person here. I am so happy for you🙂 I'm really going to miss Jake, and it's going to be hard to talk about him for a while. But you know what, Jake's going to be happy in Chicago. That's important for him. If he went somewhere like say, Oakland, things would be a lot different. But he went to a team we won't have to face. He'll get to pitch on a winning team. He won't get to bat, but obviously he's OK with that. Jake will always be a Padre, though. Always. He was "born and raised" with the Padres. He's OUR ace. Man, what a rotation for the White Sox!! Anyways, we're going to miss him a lot, but these guys we got in return had better do well for us in the future.
I love you Jake. Just like I told you at the Fan Fest. We all love you. The Padres are deeply different without you, and it's going to be a hard adjustment. But you're in a better place🙂 You went from dead last to a winning team in a matter of minutes. You're going to have a lot of fun in Chicago, I know it. It's going to be a huge adjustment for you too, but you're strong. You'll get through. So will I.
Wow you guys, I feel soooo much better just writing this all out. Blogging really is therapy🙂 Whew.
OK, I should probably mention that the Padres are on a four-game winning streak. That's soo cool!! They've been playing really well.
In other news, we got Sean Gallagher from the A's to complete the Scott Hairston deal, our hitting coach was fired and Randy Ready replaced him, Mark Prior was released. Trevor is in town with the Brewers and I think I'm finally over him too. Whatever.
Clayton Richards is pitching for the Padres today. We got him yesterday. I know that Jen's talked about him a lot, so he must be really good. And he has been today. So cool!! It's good to see the trade have immediate impact.
Well, I should probably go to bed. It's soo good to be back, you guys. I missed you sooo much!! I hope you have a great weekend!!
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JACOB EDWARD PEAVY!!! I am definitely gonna miss him. He chose to leave and I understand. Jake is a fighter and he wants to win a lot. Our ace has left the house and it's going to be so empty without him. I wish him nothing but a best as a new member of the White Sox.
Kaybee – It is so tough when our favorite players get traded. Since Peavy agreed to the trade you can't help but wonder if there is more to it then we know. I wish he and the Padres well!!
What a bummer for you! It stinks when one of your favorite players gets traded – hopefully the players the Padres got in return will do well for you.
Randy Ready – now there's a name I haven't heard in a while. Always one of my favorite names – it sounds like a Boy Scout mascot or something.
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Seems like Peavy was a 'class act.' Great tribute. I know he was one of your favorites. Richard has been very good of late, I hope he can fill the void a little.
Kaybee, I went through a similar emotion when the Dodgers traded Shawn Green. I was so in love with him. He was still hitting well when he was traded to the D Backs. I know that baseball is a business but I get very attached to the players.
I doubt that any of your good players would be traded to the Dodgers cuz they are in the same division. It wouldn't be prudent.
Can't believe the Padres traded Peavy. Well, all you can hope for is the best. Unfortunitally for me, he's in the AL. Maybe he will resign with the Padres when he is able to. Good luck!!


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"Sustainability, a love for the land and for each other—that's what Farmhearts is about," said Michael Lang at Haystock, a fundraising event held as a benefit for Farmhearts in Callicoon on July 2.
Lang is co-creator of the legendary Woodstock Music and Arts Festival of 1969 and a board member of Farmhearts, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting family farms and regional agriculture.
According to Lang, Farmhearts arose in part out of the issue of leasing farmland for gas drilling and fracking. "We were trying to figure out how to avoid it if we could, or at least lower its impact," said Lang. "The farms are having such trouble up here and we thought there must be another way to keep farmers on their land and make this productive.
"We're 90 miles from the biggest market in the country. There's no reason why it shouldn't become the foodshed, like it is the watershed for New York City. We're trying to promote that and to help the farmers change direction a bit to address that market."
A lineup of speakers and musical acts and an excerpt from NACL Theatre's original piece, "The Little Farm Show" provided structure to an evening that also featured a potluck picnic and food from some of New York City's top chefs.
Greg Swartz of Willow Wisp Organic Farm told the crowd assembled on hay bales and lawn chairs that the next generation of farmers is coming from non-farming backgrounds. "We're thinking about the growing of food in different ways, prioritizing the way we raise and distribute food with more of a value-based decision-making process and with a hope to have direct linkages with our community. That revolution is something we need to foster here."
Swartz then asked, "How do we support the existing struggling farmers and the younger beginning farmers who take a leap of faith to get into a hard and very risky business?"
He told those in attendance that supporting the local food and farm economy is vital, but not enough. "When we talk about sustainable economic development, we also need to talk about how we're going to be involved in how that economic development continues. If we really want to fight the specter of unsustainable possibilities that are looming now, we need to provide alternatives and the single best alternative is going to be sustainable agriculture.
"For every dollar that is generated in sales on a farm, that dollar cycles back through the community up to 2.5 times and adds value to our properties and homes by maintaining the rural character of our communities. We need to create a financing mechanism that we all participate in by investing money into viable long-term sustainable farming that earns a reasonable return while at the same time provides great food and increases our food security."
Farmhearts board member Jill Weiner noted that the organization sprang from a sincere desire to help. "We're not experts, but we trying to help by funding scholarships, fellowships and our adopt-a-calf program which connects city kids with one source of their food. We've done some advocacy and we're working to identify other ways to support family farms in the Catskills."
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Better not be pinkbooReplyCancel
Not Aaron PaulReplyCancel
I'm wrong.ReplyCancel
There has been a lot of Aaron Paul talk this year to not ignoreReplyCancel
Pratt had breakout year.. Not him.ReplyCancel
Carrell is an interesting guess based on clues, but I know someone who worked as a PA on a couple of his movies and she said he is the nicest guy ever (and some interesting stories about what he did for the crew).
Aaron Paul was in a movie?
Guardians was a smash, not even close to a failure, so not Pratt. Plus, Anna Faris wouldn't give two farts.ReplyCancel
Not Adrian Paul. I was keeping him occupied at a private venue.
There can be only one.ReplyCancel
Alec Baldwin was in a summer movie?ReplyCancel
Rob Lowe didn't have "a" stellar role, though – he's had several (West Wing, Brothers & Sisters, Parks & Rec, Californication).
The sex tape joke, heh. 😀ReplyCancel
Pratt's summer movies are doing well, so not him.ReplyCancel
Not him. GOTG did very well .& he's now a bona fide movie star.ReplyCancel
She's lucky he didn't leave her in the kitchen so he could bang bims after the party.ReplyCancel
How 'bout Kelsey Grammer, stellar tv career, Expendables 3 did not do well, wondering if the word depressing refers to his Fraiser character being a psychiatrist.ReplyCancel
What? Depressing for the onlooker or the wife?
What's the problem with going to a party and talking to different groups of people as autonomous individuals? I don't think I understand this properly.
@7: Pinkboo starred in the ironically named Need For Speed!ReplyCancel
I would say Aaron Paul fits best and I agree with sugarbread maker- alot of rumors about him this summer. His starring role movie flopped. He was great in BB but a niche character that not sure he can break out of. No way can he carry a movie. Just because he is nice to his fans and comes out of his house to sign autographs doesn't mean he wouldn't/couldn't cheat on wife or otherwise not be a nice guy. Always amazes me how people think they 'know' these stars based on a role or what they read in the paps. He was awesome in BB and don't wish ill on him but that is my assessment for what it is worth-( admittedly not much.)ReplyCancel
Tricia – He works a little for this blind too but he really just had a supporting role in Godzilla and xmen.ReplyCancel
Aaron paul is B+ mostly movie actor ?!! In what world?ReplyCancel
Actually FrenchGirl – under enties rules since he basically opened a movie this summer he should be an A but maybe since it flopped he is B+ now. (I assume he think B+ is too high and maybe it is now since the flop)ReplyCancel
Dear Enty,
Has it ever occurred to you that some women like to mix and mingle at parties and don't need to hang on to their husbands the whole time like a security blanket? After all, the two of them presumably spend plenty of time alone together, they don't need to be hanging out with each other every second at a party full of interesting people.ReplyCancel
I hope AP doesn't disappoint me by cheating on his wifeReplyCancel
frenchgirl – I assume 'you' think B+ is too high and maybe it is now since the flopReplyCancel
It is ridiculous to call this sad! Even Miss Manners suggests that partners don't sit with one another at dinner parties and they are supposed to mingle! The delicious part is that she tells them to gossip to each other afterwards about all they learned. It would be sad if you felt that you needed to cling to your partner the whole time in order to ensure fidelity.ReplyCancel


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Barack Obama, All In
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — "First shot, straight through, that's how you perform under pressure," Barack Obama said in 2008. They played the quote with a video clip of Obama making a basket at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Obama knew how to make it look easy, even though it wasn't. When he spoke at the past two Democratic conventions, he was a challenger. "I'm no longer just a candidate," Obama declared. "I'm the president."
On the political front, Obama has some impressive victories. "Four years ago, I promised to end the war in Iraq. We did," Obama said. "I promised to refocus the war on the terrorists who actually attacked us on 9/11. We have. We've blunted the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, and in 2014, our longest war will be over."
Those are popular accomplishments. What impressed me Thursday night was that he didn't run away from his unpopular decisions.
I do not suggest that this speech proposed anything specific in terms of reforming the federal government or tax code — the heavy lifting that lies ahead. The president gave lip service to deficit reduction but nothing more. His heart isn't into it.
Obama operatives frequently boast that the president is the guy who makes "tough choices." The campaign had hinted that the president would deliver a substantive speech with lots of specifics. Instead, the president offered up "goals" — doubling U.S. exports over two years, halving oil imports by 2020, curbing the growth of college tuition — that have as much force as a New Year's resolution.
And though the president argues that he wants more tax fairness, he doesn't sell his belief that raising taxes on high-income earners actually would spur the economic growth America needs.
But Obama truly did stick out his neck in defending his Affordable Care Act and social issues. He rightly said, "If the critics are right that I've made all my decisions based on polls, then I must not be very good at reading them."
The president stuck out his neck on gay rights. Some 30 states have banned same-sex marriage in their constitutions. Every time states have put a referendum on same-sex marriage on the ballot, voters have affirmed heterosexual marriage.
The people of the Tar Heel State voted against same-sex marriage by a 61-39 percent vote this year. North Carolina is one of 11 swing states. Obama won by 14,000 precious votes four years ago. Undaunted, the day after the state's same-sex marriage vote, Obama endorsed same-sex marriage.
On Thursday night, a young man named Zach Wahls: introduced himself to the Time Warner Cable Arena as "an Eagle Scout" who "was raised by … two moms, Jackie and Terry."
Barack Obama is not backing down. He is not moving to the center. He is not going to reach across the aisle. He is not going to try to unite the country.
This convention was on fire because the Democratic base knows: One way or another, he's all in.
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Update: I'm listening to it now and it seems like there's a bit of lagging/shifting going where it sounds like I'm constantly cutting Jenn off mid-sentence. Sorry folks, that's just Skype acting up.
We're ba-ack! The hiatus lasted a little longer than I thought it would, but Addicted to Race is here again. We've got some new theme music (thanks, Garageband!) and I bought a new mic, so hopefully the sound quality has improved a bit. Here's a rundown of what you'll find in this episode:
Is "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" really the best thing ever to happen to Asian-American cinema? Carmen and Jenn Fang discuss this stoner comedy's implications on race and gender. Also, does Barack Obama believe in the American flag? We break down the politics of patriotism as it's playing out in this presidential race.
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