Canon 80D Review
Hey Folks, welcome back. Today we are going to review Canon 80D, which is an enthusiast-level DSLR is gaining high popularity with the beefed-up 45-point AF system, faster processor, high-resolution sensor of 24 megapixels as well as the amazing Dual Pixel AF CMOS technology. It is preferred by end-users on a wide scale as it is capable of performing perfectly on multiple fronts like detail a lower ISO, better dynamic range along with versatile autofocus.
While it includes several features for capturing videos, it certainly lacks several features because of which it is hard to beat the competitive edge at times. However, Canon 80D is still known to be an amazing multimedia mid-range DSLR that is designed for photographers, looking for an advanced camera.
Few crucial features of this model are inclusive of Wi-Fi +NFC, RGB+IR Metering Sensor of 7560 pixels, weather-resistant body, 7fps continuous shooting along with AF, 1080/60p video capture, 1.04M dot articulating touch screen of 3 inches, 45-point AF system along with different cross-type points, 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor along with Dual Pixel AF.
The front part of the camera
The primary LCD screen provides an amazing resolution of 1040K dots. Hence, you might need to use it more often. Thus, you can determine the critical sharpness of the photos with the aid of the LCD screen which is known to be the long-standing problem on Canon’s entry as well as mid-range DSLR. Equally important is the aspect ratio of the screen which is 3:2 and it is identical to the sensor. Thus, photos will be filling the screen without any black stripes along the bottom and top.
Screen
The Canon EOS 80D includes the articulated screen that offers assistance in realizing the complete potential of video shooting and Live Video. On top of this, it has a free-angle and high-resolution LCD screen which is more versatile in comparison to the combination of fixed LCD and optical viewfinder, thereby conferring new angles of view, and increasing the creativity. Hence, it is recognized to be an exciting option to compose the images.
It is recognized to be the most updated EOS camera for featuring the touch-screen. Thus, it provides prerequisite support to a wide assortment of multi-touch gestures like swiping and pinching, to change the settings, to select the shooting modes, choose the auto-focus points, track the faces, take and focus the picture within the Live View Mode. The capabilities for focusing as well as taking the shot with the aid of the single press of the filter on the screen will assist in capturing the moment faster.
Ready-made pop-up flash
The Canon EOS 80D includes the ready-made pop-up flash which is equipped with ready-made Integrated Speedlite Transmitter to control the dual groups of off-camera Speedlites without any external transmitter. You need to keep in mind that this model does not include any PC Sync port to connect the camera to the external lights. The expected hot shoe is available for use with either of the external flashguns of the product.
It also offers a wide assortment of auto shooting modes, like close-up, landscape, portrait, night portrait, HDR backlight control, hand-held night scene which is meant for beginners. These modes have been grouped beneath the SCN option, present on the top left part of the camera atop of the Mode Dial.
It is known to be complete along with the central lockdown which is essential in preventing accidental movement. Other than this, it has HDR backlight which aids in taking three different shots at various exposures after which they are combined into one with the aid of the highlight details and greater shadow.
Also, the Hand-Held Night scene has gained success in taking several images at those fast-shutter speeds, and aids in blending them at once to procure a sharper result. You are also going to find the Screen Intelligent fully-automatic Auto mode which is useful in the analysis of the scene before you. It has the capability of picking the best settings automatically.
Different modes
The Canon EOS 80d features semi-automatic and manual modes for the specific users, looking for advanced exposure control. Canon includes the advanced operations like creative zone which offers the normal settings such as Aperture, Program, Shutter Priority as well as full manual mode. Moreover, the Creative Auto mode of this model is meant for the beginners who have removed the usage of the Full Auto mode and enable changing the few crucial settings with the aid of the LCD screen through the simple slider system to change the exposure compensation and aperture.
The canon eos 80d provides ten different creative filters that can be availed while shooting for jPEGs in the Live View modes, instead of RAW files. It is inclusive of Soft Focus, which helps in dramatizing the smoothes and images, over the Grainy Black, shiny reflections that help to create the Timeless Looks.
Basic happens to be another exclusive feature of this unit which helps in applying the creative ambiance to the images as you try to shoot in the Basic Modes. The Basic+ Enhancements happens to be a more extreme version of the Picture styles which apply to the scene modes which are inclusive of Cool, Intense, Warm, Soft, Vivid, and Brighter.
As the Canon EOS 80D lies in the creative zone, users require making adjustments in the ISO setting to either of the 9 positions, ranging from 100 to H(25600) and they are known to be sufficient for the majority of the lighting conditions. On top of this, this camera provides a range of 3 different Autofocus modes. On top of this, the Intelligent Viewfinder provides 100 percent scene coverage and displaying the crucial exposure information which is inclusive of metering, AF mode ISO speed selection.
Pros
- Reduces shutter lag
- Great hue accuracy
- Higher resolution
- Fine detail picture style
- Faster autofocus speed
- In-camera HDR mode
- Better battery life
- Ready-made flash range
Cons
- Does not include 4K video
- Lack of cleaner HDMI output
Canon 80d Final Review
Before writing Canon 80D Review, I have used this camera for quite some time for accomplishing some event photography. I love the features, primarily the latest 24mp sensor of this unit.
With a bunch of controls, extensive feature set and great ergonomics, this camera are meant for the enthusiast photographers. You are sure to get high quality of images as you pick this camera.
I hope this Canon 80D Review would help you to understand the camera before buying and if you already have one, please share your thoughts or questions with us in the comment box section.
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