jeep_daddy wrote:
First off, the 80D is not the best camera for birding. It doesn't have state of the art focusing capabilities, nor does it have a very large buffer for bursts; doesn't have a fast burst rate, slow to transfer images to the cards, uses SD cards that are older technology etc.... I started off with a Canon T2i which had the same problems. The 80D is much better than my old T2i, but it's still not going to give you what you ask. It depends on your finances, but you'd be better off if you can purchase a used 7D MkII and use CF cards that are 1066x fast cards. It has a much better processor, large buffer, 10fps burst, one of the best focus systems even by today's standards, and you can probably find them pretty cheap. I have one, but I'm not ready to part with it. I use it along with my 5D Mk IV. Not ready to part with either.
First off, the 80D is not the best camera for bird... (
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I'll second this, as well as what John N said about contrast. The contrast part is probably the main issue, as I have problems in blue skies sometimes even with the 7Dii and 5Div. Also be aware that that lens is not the fastest to focus, so it may not be able to keep up. This is a tough subject even with the very best equipment.