peteto Loc: Las Vegas

This is mainly for those of you out there who have gotten one of the new 80D's. I'm interested in your opinion of it, how you like it or don't like it, your thoughts about it one way or the other. Any issues you may have encountered, how the improved focusing is, etc. I bought one when they first came out and because of ongoing projects with a deadline, have not taken a single picture with it as of yet. However, projects are complete and the forecast is for nice weather here so the plan is to get out this weekend and try out my new camera. Any and all comments are welcome.

Pete

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

I bought my Canon 80D through B&H a little over a month ago in a package deal that included the EOS 80D Digital Camera Body Only, a Ruggard Commando 36 DSLR Shoulder Bag, a Sandisk Extreme 16GB memory card, and a spare Lp-E6 Battery Pack. I purchased it in conjunction with the Peak Design Slide Camera Strap SL-2.

I also own (and use) the Canon 60D. I bought the 80D because I wanted another (spare) camera body in my camera bag. All my lenses, flashes, and camera accessories seamlessly interchange with both camera bodies.

I’ve shot somewhere in the neighborhood of 46,000 images with the 60D. It has been a great camera for me and I am extremely pleased with it. To date I’ve only shot around 400 shots with the 80D.

It took me no more than two minutes to setup the 80D right out of the box. Yes, some of the buttons are in different places, but all in all it was extremely easy for me (being use to the 60D) to pick up the 80D and immediately put it to use. And the menu system is close enough to the 60D that I find it easy to navigate through it.

First of all, I found that the 80D fits my hand very well. It’s comfortable. Works well for me.

I shoot RAW 99% of the time, so between the 60D and the 80D I’ve seen little difference except for the dynamic range. The 80D seems to have a greater dynamic range. Noise levels seem to be pretty similar between the 60D and the 80D. I know the literature says that the 80D is better at handling noise, and maybe it does on the upper end. I still prefer to shoot at 100 ISO (or there about).

The 80D processes images much faster than the 60D. I can leave the 60D on burst mode and have no problem taking single shots, not so with the 80D. It’s to fast for my fingers, so I have it set on single shot.

The biggest difference I’ve found between the 60D and the 80D is found in the view finder. I like seeing 100% of the image. I think the 60D was at 96%. Not a big deal, but different.

The focusing system is way different from the 60D. Certainly, it is more robust, but it’s also more complicated. I had to read the manual to figure out how to use it.

On the 60D I pressed the AF Point Selection button to access the AF Point Selection screen, rotated the wheel to select one of the nine points or the whole matrix, and then I was good to go.

On the 80D you have to press AF selection mode button (located next to the shutter button) to access the AF selection screen. In that screen you have to keep pressing the AF selection mode button to cycle through the options screens (I think there are four of them). Once in that screen then you can turn the wheel to choose your option, then you have to press the shutter button half way to lock in that option, then you are ready to shoot. Or you can use the AF selection mode button in conjunction with the AF Point Selection button to make your selection. Or you can open the quick menu on the back of the camera and use the touch screen to make your selection. Either way, it is more complex that the system that I am use to on the 60D. Is it better or worse? It’s different, and takes a little getting use to. (I miss the split screen that was on my Canon AE1)

All in all I like the 80D. I’m glad I bought it, and I look forward to getting many years of use out of it. It’s a great addition to my camera bag!

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Pete - Why don't you try it first yourself, having decided to buy it, before asking opinions? Sounds like you are having simple BUYERS REMORSE and are looking for some excuse to return it.

peteto Loc: Las Vegas

Buyers remorse? Not one bit. I simply was curious as to what others who have bought it thought.

peteto Loc: Las Vegas

Crichmond,
Thanks for the response. Glad you like it.

Pete

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

My pleasure!

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

I would like to hear more about 80D v/s 60 there has to more to it

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

Re the old split screen, I miss it too, but it wasn't a lot of help with fast moving subjects. I like the Auto focus on the 60D and at this point would not give it up.

Trane Loc: Connecticut

Or even differences in 70D and 80D. Seems it doesn't take long for a top model to lose its standing!

Ergo, what might be on the design desk of Canon's 90D?

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

The essential differences are:

The 60D is 18MP versus the 80D with 24MP
The 60D offers ISO 100 – 12800 versus the 80D at ISO 100 – 25600
The 60D Viewfinder (approx. 96%) versus the 80D Viewfinder (approx. 100%)
The 60D 5 fps continuous shooting versus the 80D 7.0 fps continuous shooting
The 60D is 755g. 145 x 106 x 79 mm the 80D is 730g. 139 x 105 x 79 mm
The 60D has a 9 Point Focal System and the 80D has a 45 Point Focal system
I think the 80D has a larger (definitely faster) buffer
And the 80D has Built-in Wireless

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

Now lets hear about that build in wireless on that 80D
anyone using it?

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

I have not used it, and don't know that I will.

Trane Loc: Connecticut

I have the Wireless in my Canon 70D and I don't use it and probably never will.

gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN

I have a 60D and was very interested in your comments. Very much appreciated. Thanks.