Canon Digital SLR Camera Body [EOS 80D] with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilization STM Lens with 24.2 Megapixel (APS-C) CMOS Sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF - Black

Love it!!! The zoom controller and the mic work great, the zoom controller acts as if I had a handheld video recording camera, a little awkward the location of controls, I am right handed, but still I can not shoot as magnificent pictures with a video camera as I can with this one and the video quality is really good shot with the original 18-135 mm lens included in the kit. When shot with a high end lens f 2.8 stop, the video quality improves but only for the trained eye, as did the pictures, but again the zoom controller only works with the included lens, the microphone added a ton of clarity to the audio compared to the on-camera mic and very comparable to a zoom mike bought eight years ago priced three times this one Rode included. The camera itself is no surprise in quality and controls, Ive owned the 40D, the 60D, and the 70D prior to this one, the audio monitoring jack is a plus long needed. As a note; the mic and zoom controller cost $100 more as compared with price of the same camera paired with the same lens as a kit, when these two items bought separately they cost over $250 more.

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I upgraded from a Rebel t4i and.. WoW.. I am seriously amazed at the quality of photographs that this thing can take. I didnt think that it could get much better but.. it is awesome. The depth of field is quite a upgrade. The new AF system is excellent at detecting faces and even in full auto mode it works great. I was going to get the D7 mark II but this is a newer camera, and might not be as good as the D7 in some respects, I am happy with getting this one.

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Excellent camera. I bought this for my new Blog and also for some vlogging as well. The camera is very well built and I found myself purchasing additional lens almost immediately. I do love the touchscreen monitor thats also fully articulating as well. I didnt do a good job of demonstrating this in my video but just know that it fully rotates which is nice for vlogging. The kit lens 18-135mm is good but not ideal for vlogging unless your using a tripod or something like that. Highly recommend. I also did a brief review so you can check that out as well.

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I cried unashamedly when I unwrapped the Christmas wrapping to reveal what Id saved up for for seven months, and my wife had bought for me from Amazon.com. This is an upgrade from a Rebel XSI. I really loved that camera, but it had been getting long in the tooth as Id been reading about the new ones coming out the last three years. When this one hit the market, that was it! I told her, "Yup, thats the one I want!" Well, love is giving. She gave me this camera, and Ive been ecstatic since. We live on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Yesterday, there were 35-40 knot winds from the west, as is the norm. I took the 80D and got some photos of the lighthouse that two people have already said are "award winners", with the waves smashing up the side of the breakwall, the sun making a ghostly shadow of the lighthouse itself onto the spray. I dont know about the "award winners" part, but the photos wouldnt have been possible with the XSI; it couldnt take photos at 7fps, as the 80D did yesterday. Even with my shaking hands in that high wind, it did an amazing job with its amazingly fast focus capability. Theres so much info right there for you at the press of a button on the screen before you start, and its so easy to adjust anything you need to in just seconds. Its a dream to work with for me, and at 67, Im kinda thankful for that. If youre looking for a great camera thats better than a beginners model, but wont run you the $3500.00 a 5D Mark IV will, THIS is the guy youre looking for. Man, this thing feels so good in your hand, its silly. The Rebel was a touch on the small side; the 80D is perfect. Its really nice to have that info window on the top, too. Thats a lot of help when you make yourself aware of and start utilizing it. Okay, Ive said enuff. This is one beautiful machine, and I love it! Get one if you can. You wont regret it. Bioman out.

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A tremendous upgrade from my previous Canon EOS Xsi, which I had used extensively and loved. Nice to be able to use most of the same lenses even though had to go with at least one new one of them, also! Am learning many new capabilities with this model and so far am very pleased with the results of a multitude of taken images. It has been a very exciting learning experience and there just does not seem to be enough hours in the day to go get more. Extremely good camera.

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I replaced my well worn 70D with a shiny new 80D and, although they look and feel similar, I found the 80D laden with new features and image quality improvements over its predecessor. CONTROLS: Buttons and wheels feel sturdy and may be used while looking through the viewfinder. Exposure modes are set with a topside knurled dial: manual, semi-auto modes and assorted full auto modes. Menus are easier to navigate than the 70D: five icons (reduced from the 70Ds fifteen) and organized by category. If youve owned prior EOS models, the interface will be familiar and you’ll barely need to crack the manual. The VIEWFINDER is a joy to use: bright and clear and, with 100% coverage and .95x magnification, an improvement over Rebels and the 70D. I love the transmissive LCD display (transparent LCD over the focusing screen) as it’s almost like using an EVF: display of icons, AF and metering patterns, grid and plain matte screens and an electronic level. AUTOFOCUS: The 45-point cross type AF array is fast and sure-footed in low light, besting my 70D in most situations. It has the same AF modes as the 70D—single-point AF, zone AF and automatic selection AF—plus a fourth mode, large zone AF. I was surprised how much more “human aware” auto select mode is compared to the 70D. If a human enters the frame, it locks on them like glue. LiveView has a new AF mode: AI Servo. Tap the subject on the touchscreen, half-press the shutter button and it does a great job of tracking the subject across the screen. It’s perfect for low level shooting of moving critters or kids. IMAGES show pleasing detail, color and impressive control of noise. Specifically, there is a significant reduction in shadow noise over the 70D, allowing aggressive lifting of shadows should the need arise. VIDEO: HD video quality is excellent: less moire artifacts, cleaner in low light and smoother and more film-like compared to 70D files. I’m disappointed 4K HD wasn’t included. However, 1080P is fine for YouTube since audiences mainly watch on phone and notebook screens. Movie servo is faster than 70D servo and less prone to “hunting” in low light. Focus-pulls are a snap with the touch screen. Movie servo with face recognition works great, allowing me to both shoot and perform in video clips. WI-FI: Diddle settings, fire shutter, upload images and monitor LiveView and video on an iPhone/iPad, Droid or computer with the Canon Connect app. Wi-Fi eats batteries crazy fast, so carry spares. Video and LiveView are also available via wired USB or HDMI connection and are smoother and less battery draining. The 80D kit ships with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilization USM Lens (Black) lens. It’s a wonderful optic and I wrote a detailed review on it here . FINAL BURB: The 80D is a nimble and capable camera, and an impressive upgrade over the 70D in terms of AF, resolution and control of shadow noise. The bottom line is the many small improvements add up to an enjoyable experience and excellent images and videos.

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Bought this camera just in time for a cross-country trip, and I absolutely love it. Ive owned a lot of cameras in the past, both slr-digital and slr-film, and while this camera is a bit bigger in my hands than I would like (Im female), its actually very easy to handle as far as the buttons are concerned. I really was wondering if I should buy this one or the smaller version, but this choice has really been perfect. Im still learning all the settings - its been a while since I used a manual/auto SLR, but it worked really nicely during my trip and I love the images it captured! I have a degree in Art/Photography from the late 80s, and Ive been using digital cameras since about 1993 for my professional work, but in the past 10 years Ive been using primarily my cell phone(s) for my images as my work has taken me away from the photography field. While my cell phone has been OK for family events, Ive been looking into something more sophisticated in recent years. I have no regrets whatsoever about the Canon EOS 80. This camera has captured some truly amazing photos for me in the past couple of months, and my only frustration is I didnt buy it earlier.

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I love this camera. It has many wonderful features. I do most of my photo editing on my iPhone. This camera can download its pictures to the iPhone X without any cables or cards. The view finder is excellent as well. Pictures are superb. Its only drawback is the number of features. It is hard to use them all and to know when to use them. I made a wise decision to get this amera. If you are serious about photography then you should look at this one.

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This is my new go-to body after destroying a 7D and finding the 6D Mark II complete rubbish. Seriously, this crop sensor body has more DR than a FF? Canon used the most sub-standard sensor (prob 5D rejects) they could in the 6D MkII..., avoid that POS at all costs. Anyway, this is about the 80D and its a fine camera, not much more than the 70D, but a better processing engine and a few upgrades for those who dont have a 70D. If you have a 70D, this wouldnt be worth the "upgrade" to you, just subtle changes, nothing worth the cost of the "upgrade." If you want a do-it-all crop sensor camera, this is it.

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I spent many weeks reviewing cameras and finally decided on the Canon 80D. I shoot mainly wildlife and have been to Africa twice, using a Nikon D3200. But with another trip booked in September I knew I wanted to step my game up. I finally narrowed down my decision to the 80D and the 7D mark ii and went with the 80D, mainly for the newer features and better image quality. I also purchased the Canon 100-400mm ii lens to round out the perfect safari combination. Then I took my camera and lens to the LA zoo a few days ago and was blown away by the image quality! In one word, amazing!! Check them out for yourself. Both pics are shot at 400mm and look impressively sharp!!

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