Reasons to buy the 80D over the 77D

All the Reasons Why you Should get the 80D instead of the 77D (80D vs 77D)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG935usQTy0

BODY

• The 80D is a larger camera that feels nicer in hand for most people and balances better with some longer lenses
• Bigger battery, almost a 1,000 shots per charge - almost double what you get with the 77D
• 80D offers a pentaprism viewfinder vs the 77Ds pentamirror this means a bigger brighter view of the world, especially helpful in shooting in lower light.
• 80D offers larger rear dial, slots to assign custom settings on the mode dial and a dedicated AF-On button
• 80D has a headphone jack
• 80D is weather sealed.

FUNCTIONS

• 80D offers a faster top shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 on the 77D - This isn’t about photographing hummingbirds - this is about being able to shoot with fast prime lens outside - being able to go above 1/4000 makes it easier. Will you need this? Do you plan to do portraiture with fast primes outside?
• On the 80D You can also adjust ISO at 1/3 increments vs 1/2 stops on the 77D
• 80D offers Micro Adjust autofocus - this allows you to calibrate your camera to the lenses you are shooting with to get the most accurate focus and sharpest images
• 80D shoots +7 fps vs 6fps in the 77D - it’s a small distinction but one that could make the difference in catching the perfect moment when shooting faster action like sports.

To be fair there are a few reasons you may want to buy the 77D

• 77D(9000D) comes in a smaller, lighter body that you can purchase at a cheaper price
• 77D(9000D) offers an updated interface that beginners might find useful
• 77D(9000D) offers electronic stabilization for video - honestly I am not terribly excited about this method of stabilization it is just OK and certainly doesn’t smooth out larger movements like the stabilization offered by Sony, Olympus and Panasonic AND only works during video.

Spec	Canon 80D	Canon 77D (9000D)
MP	24	24
ISO	100-16,000	100-25600 (expands to 51200)
Processor	Digic 6	Digic 7
Number of AF pts	45 (all cross type)	45 (all cross type)
Viewfinder	100% pentaprism	95% pentamirror
Live View AF speed	Excellent	Excellent
Top Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/200
FPS	7 (live view 5 with AF)	6
Low Light focusing	-3 EV (very good)	-3 EV (very good)
Video	1080p60	1080p60
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Mic Jack	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	WIFI/NFC	WIFI/NFC/Bluetooth
Battery Life	960 shots	600 shots
Weight	730g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)	540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
Current Price	$1499 with 18-135 | $1099 Body	$1499 with 18-135 | $899 Body

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Hands-on Canon 80D Review vs the 70D, a6300 and more

I have been using the 80D for the last 30 days and I am now ready to share my opinion of Canon's successor to the popular 70D. You want to know - what’s changed, do I recommend upgrading from the 70D to the 80D and how does this camera hold up in a crowded field of DSLRS and mirrorless cameras like the a6300, D7200, D500, GH4 - etc. Link for more informationhttps://youtu.be/tLQI_Jba3pMQuick reminder of my opinion on the Canon 70D- I loved the dual pixel AF, it tracked so well - even without STM lenses - that coupled with the very nice articulating touchscreen made this camera super easy to use for video and that articulating touchscreen is useful for photos as well. 70D Image and video quality are very good and at the time of release very similar to other cameras on the market.Buy the Canon 80D from B&H Photo and support this website.  Your use of these links allows me to continue to review gear (and have health insurance) Thanks!

What has changed with the Canon 80D vs the 70D

• 24MP sensor vs 20MP in the 70D
• 45 Cross type points vs 19 in the 70D, 27 of those AF points work at f/8 - this is important and helpful to photographers working with longer telephoto lenses and teleconverters and makes it even better than the 7D Mark II when using longer lenses with teleconverters.
• Improved low light focusing capabilities
• 100% viewfinder coverage vs 98%
• A deeper buffer (70d buffer already was decent)
• Flicker detection like the 7D mark II and D500 for more consistent exposures in gyms/arena etc
• 1080p 60fps!!! The 70D only offered 60fps at 720 and you have Mp4 format now too
• The ability to control the speed of auto focus in movies.
• Intervalometer AND time lapse movie mode!
• A headphone jack!! And it is positioned to not block the rotating screen
• NFC AND WIFI while the 70D only had Wifi and the 80D wifi allows control during video - something not possible with the 70D - you also have the option of adding
• Two custom modes on the dial

No other camera provides this level of performance while remaining so easy to use.

So what does all that translate to in real world use? The Canon 80D is a very good camera that is incredibly user friendly with an approachable menu system. No other camera provides this level of performance while remaining so easy to use. I am talking about really using the camera - not just leaving it on auto. Any camera is easy to use on auto. This sounds great? Right?  Frustratingly Canon sensor tech is still behind the competitors, despite all the buzz from the increased dynamic range. Yes it is better but still behind the competitors in dynamic range, high iso and overall image quality. The 80D just does not match up against the current Nikons (or even last years d7200) or the Sony a6300. And it lacks many of the more pro level video features you find in the Sony a6300 and Panasonic Gh4 like focus peaking, slog format and 4k video.  About 4k - some of you will be angry that it isn’t included in a camera that clearly is proud of it’s video features and some of you are angry that people are angry it wasn’t included, a few of you just don't care. Just recognize that not everyone uses cameras these days for just photos and despite the fact that you might not know anyone with a 4K TV - it can still be useful to have a camera that shoots 4K and many do mid-2016.

Who cares about 4k Video?

So I set you up - a great camera that is really easy to use BUT doesn't match the competition in image quality or features.  Just keep in mind that for the most part that quality difference isn’t huge and for the vast majority of us - the image or video quality provided by the Canon 80D isn’t going to hold us back. You can make fantastic images and video with this camera.  Another advantage of the 80D is the Canon ecosystem - your lens selection is HUGE with loads of affordable options. This is something Sony hasn’t matched yet and even Nikon doesn’t have quite the same affordable selection. Though at the pro level I will call them tied. I do want to give a special shoutout to the 55-250 STM, this really is such a nice lens and an awesome value. Not only a good telephoto, also useable as a macro!  I would recommend you pick up the Canon 80D with the 18-55 and 55-250 STM unless you want power zooming that the new 18-135 nano USM lens provides when paired with the PZ-E1 adapter and you can even zoom via the canon app.  And remember that vs Nikon - Canon's dual pixel AF provides smooth and silent autofocus during video.  Nikon has introduced some new lenses to try and match but the underlying tech still makes nikon DSLR focus slow and distracting when used during filming.

The perfect camera for...

I see the 80D really appealing to 

• Wildlife photographers on a budget - if offers excellent AF performance with longer lenses - pair it with the 55-250 STM and you do have one of the best all around performers (see below for additional lens recommendations)
• Youtubers/Amature videographers looking for good quality in an exceptionally easy to use package - Youtubers especially, this camera combined with the wifi app makes recording talking head videos like most of what is on my channel, extremely easy.
• Photographers looking for a decent all around camera that offers plenty of room to grow as a photographer and cover a variety of photographic needs.

See below for recommended lenses and accessories forThose who want the absolute best performance in low light and image/video quality should consider the a6300 (my review of the a6300) or Nikon D7200 or Nikon D500 (My Review - current king of APS-C cameras in terms of performance and focusing power)Those that want more serious video options should choose the a6300 or GH4Should Canon 70D users upgrade? While there are certainly improvements, better dynamic range at lower ISOs and less noise at higher ISOs - the differences are not massive and your money is better spent on a nice lens, especially a prime lens or saving for a future model or full frame. Exceptions to this, if you want to start using teleconverters with longer focal lengths or want the better video features and wifi app control over video.The best Canon 80D Package - 18-55 + 55-250 STM | Buy from B&H PhotoWildlife Photographers on a BudgetCanon 80D with 18-55 and 55-250 STM Or For massively more reach - Canon 80D with 18-55, Sigma 1.4x Converter and Sigma 150-600 C - Total potential zoom here is over 1300mm! YoutubersCanon 80D with Canon 10-18 for handheld, stabilized selfie video and a nice prime lens like the 40mm f/2.8 for pro looking videoGeneral PhotographyCanon 80D with 18-55 and 50mm f/1.8 STMRecommended Canon 80D Accessories

• Best SD Card for the Canon 80D: SanDisk 64GB Extreme
• Best Tripod: MeFOTO RoadTrip Aluminum Travel Tripod Kit
• Backpack: Think Tank Photo Perception 15 Backpack
• External Flash: Yongnuo Speedlite YN600EX-RT (how to use)

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Canon 80D- Noticeable Improvements in Dynamic Range?

Dpreview has their hands on the Canon 80D and"testing shows that Canon's EOS 80D features a sensor with greatly improved Raw dynamic range. The results appear to confirm the company has moved to a new sensor design with lower read noise."Keep in mind that when we get excited about the increased dynamic range from current Sony and Nikon cameras - it's still not something you see or notice in normal day to day shooting - it when you begin to work with the RAW file in Lightroom and increase exposure in the shadows that you start to really see a difference.   Dpreview has some side by side comparisons of the 70D and 80D.Noticeable improvement but before we get excited this seems to still behind what Nikon is offering in the D7200 that was released over a year ago.   Then again the D7200 doesn't have a great touchscreen with Dual Pixel AF and the updated AF system that the 80D offers that looks stellar with longer lenses and teleconverters.   - So it all depends on what you need and what.  You can watch my 80D preview video below and pre order from B&H or Amazon- using these links supports the work we do here.   Thanks. Full DPreview Article Preorder the Canon 80D from B&H Photo  or Amazon - Starts shipping next week!

Canon 80D Officially Announced

The Canon 80D has now been officially announced- The leaked specs were extremely accurate - there is additional information to suggest that the dual pixel AF system has been improved and the kit lens is now upgraded to IS USM, no longer STM- read more below.  How does the 80D compare to the 70D and T6s? Watch the video below and visit 80D vs 70D vs T6s/T6i for more info.Preorder Available from B&H Photo  Expected at the End of March.Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens $1,799Canon EOS 80D Body Only $1,199 

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor (more than the 20MP from the 7D Mark II)
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• IMPROVED Dual pixel CMOS AF - noted as significantly better than 70D
• Continuous shooting 7 frames / sec - Live view 5 frames / sec. (AF tracking)
• AF 45 points (all points cross type) 7D mark II has 65 Cross type. 70D has 19.
• 7560 pixel RGB + IR metering sensor
• ISO 100-16000
• flickerless shooting (adopted from the 7D Mark II) - this enables more consistent exposures in gym/arena lighting
• Finder is 100% field of view - up from 98% with the 70D
• 3 inches vari-angle touch screen LCD monitor.- The same as 70D
• 1080p 60 fps - Up from 30fps with the 70D and on par with 7D Mark II
• Time-lapse movie & additional creative filters for video - Something Canon finally started adding with the 5DS series.
• Wi-Fi, NFC - remote shooting by smartphone - I doubt this will include video start and stop- probably only photo remote control as you can do now with 70D.

Dial of the 70D compared to the 80D - really the only exterior difference I can find other than the viewfinder upgrade.80D looks to add Custom 1 AND Custom 2 to the dial along with filters for video (possibly) (between SCN and C2)These look like decent upgrades - nothing ground breaking and compared to other options, like the newly announced a6300, this looks like Canon is still behind the curve but if you have a rebel, and a few canon lenses this does represent a decent upgrade and a solid hybrid camera - video and photo capable.The 80D will be bundled with a NEW 18-135 lens - no longer STM - But USM with a new designation of NANO USM. I suspect this allows for the continued smooth and silent focusing that STM provided but with additional speed to support the faster AF system in live view/dual pixel AF What do you think of these specs? Enough to warrant an upgrade from a 70D? How about T5i or even T6i/T6s owners?The battery grip offered on the page is the same as the 70D- as we suspected the body is identical and use of the 70D battery grip is possible.Preorder Available from B&H Photo  Expected at the end of March.Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens $1,799Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens $1,349Canon EOS 80D Body Only $1,199Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens $599And if you wished your DSLR was more like a camcorder you can addCanon PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter for just $149

• Provides Electronic Zooming Control
• Smoother Zoom Movements for Video
• Zoom Mode and Speed Settings Switches
• Integrated Locking Mechanism

The 80D - Rumored Specs

The 80D will be announced VERY soon - Digicame has the spec list and I believe it to be 100% correct

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor (more than the 20MP from the 7D Mark II)
• Dual pixel CMOS AF
• Continuous shooting 7 frames / sec - Live view 5 frames / sec. (AF tracking)
• AF 45 points (all points cross type) 7D mark II has 65 Cross type. 70D has 19.
• 7560 pixel RGB + IR metering sensor
• ISO 100-16000
• flickerless shooting (adopted from the 7D Mark II) - this enables more consistent exposures in gym/arena lighting
• finder is 100% field of view - up from 98% with the 70D
• 3 inches vari-angle touch screen LCD monitor.- The same as 70D
• 1080p 60 fps - Up from 30fps with the 70D and on par with 7D Mark II
• Time-lapse movie - Something Canon finally started adding with the 5DS series.
• Wi-Fi, NFC - remote shooting by smartphone - I doubt this will include video start and stop- probably only photo remote control as you can do now with 70D.

Dial of the 70D compared to the 80D - really the only exterior difference I can find other than the viewfinder upgrade.80D looks to add Custom 1 AND Custom 2 to the dial along with filters (between SCN and C2)These look like decent upgrades - nothing ground breaking and compared to other options, like the newly announced a6300, this looks like Canon is still behind the curve but if you have a rebel, and a few canon lenses this does represent a decent upgrade and a solid hybrid camera - video and photo capable.Note: It is interesting to me that we are getting the 80D without a single firmware update to the 70D.  So different from almost all the rest of the manufacturers that release at least some additional modest functionality via firmware.What do you think of these specs? Enough to warrant an upgrade from a 70D? How about T5i or even T6i/T6s owners?