Canon 80d

[TheLimla]

So, been into photography for almost a year now and thinking about upgrading my 100d to the new 80d when it comes out. Got the15-85mm and the 24mm pancake to go on it so just looking at the body only. Wonder how much I'll get for my 100d but is anyone else thinking about an 80d?

[RobDickinson]

Its looking a very good camera.

Also looks like canon have partly fixed the low iso dynamic range issues too so will be more comparable to nikon/sony there too.

[TheLimla]

I'm hoping it will be a good step up in image quality and a good step to take before I go full frame one day.

[sidicks]

I'm looking to replace our EOS400d with one of these in the next few months.

Interested to hear about the best (body only) offers available!

[RobDickinson]

TheLimla said:

I'm hoping it will be a good step up in image quality and a good step to take before I go full frame one day.

It will be a good step up in resolution, low iso dr and probably a bit better at high iso, but focus and ergonomics etc will be a big improvement

[rich888]

sidicks said:

I'm looking to replace our EOS400d with one of these in the next few months.

Interested to hear about the best (body only) offers available!

London Camera Exchange have it priced up (body only) with a 64GB card at £999.99 which is a pretty competitive price. http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Promotion/Canon+EOS+80D_...

[DavidY]

If you're intending to go FF, why not get a 6D now and skip the xxD range?

[sidicks]

rich888 said:

London Camera Exchange have it priced up (body only) with a 64GB card at £999.99 which is a pretty competitive price. http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Promotion/Canon+EOS+80D_...

Thanks - are these a known / reliable source?!

[nellyleelephant]

sidicks said:

Thanks - are these a known / reliable source?!

Yes, they have various shops around the UK.

[TheLimla]

DavidY said:

If you're intending to go FF, why not get a 6D now and skip the xxD range?

A few reasons, mainly cost but i also got my two EFS lenses for christmas and would get a lot of grief from her if i ebay'd them so soon!

[rich888]

sidicks said:

rich888 said:

London Camera Exchange have it priced up (body only) with a 64GB card at £999.99 which is a pretty competitive price. http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Promotion/Canon+EOS+80D_...

Thanks - are these a known / reliable source?!

They have over 25 stores across the country so you can call in and have a look at the kit before you buy. The Nottingham branch certainly seem very knowledgeable.

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Branch-Finder/

[DavidY]

TheLimla said:

few reasons, mainly cost but i also got my two EFS lenses for christmas and would get a lot of grief from her if i ebay'd them so soon!

Double Cashback at the Photography Show at the moment makes the 6D £819

Understand about the lenses though

[LC2]

Thinking about it as 'the boy' has decided that my 7D1 is actually his now.
The 45 AF points is also a bonus over the 7D1, getting closer to the 5D3.

Are there any real world reviews out there yet (I'm not talking about Ken PebbleTap).

[Janesy B]

TheLimla said:

I'm hoping it will be a good step up in image quality and a good step to take before I go full frame one day.

You'll get a better improvement on image quality if you buy better lenses, all the 80D will give you is better low light performance.

I went from 550D - 70D and the difference in image quality at ISO 100 - 400 was minimal. I saw a better improvement when I got a Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8.

I'd say upgrade to a 70D and use the money saved on a better lens.

Edited by Janesy B on Tuesday 22 March 13:32

[rich888]

TheLimla said:

So, been into photography for almost a year now and thinking about upgrading my 100d to the new 80d when it comes out. Got the15-85mm and the 24mm pancake to go on it so just looking at the body only. Wonder how much I'll get for my 100d but is anyone else thinking about an 80d?

The 100D is a supremely capable camera so it might be worth your while spending a little bit more time getting to know it. Don't be fooled into thinking that a far more expensive camera will turn you into a professional, though have to confess it would look good on the coffee table.

I have the 700D (slightly larger bodied version of the 100D) which I bought as an early Christmas present to myself, and have to say that I'm well chuffed with it, I have same lenses as you are using, though in addition I purchased the Canon 50mm f1.8 EF-S lens. At less than £100 this has to be an absolute bargain and the Bokeh effects that can be achieved, along with pin sharp images is quite outstanding.

Save your money for the time being and buy the lens.

[TheLimla]

Janesy B said:

TheLimla said:

I'm hoping it will be a good step up in image quality and a good step to take before I go full frame one day.

You'll get a better improvement on image quality if you buy better lenses, all the 80D will give you is better low light performance.

I went from 550D - 70D and the difference in image quality at ISO 100 - 400 was minimal. I saw a better improvement when I got a Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8.

I'd say upgrade to a 70D and use the money saved on a better lens.

Edited by Janesy B on Tuesday 22 March 13:32

Well for crop lenses I'd say the 15-85mm is right up there and comparable to the 17-55 for image quality, not as fast maybe but possibly a little more versatile due to its range. I have also used a few other lenses like the 10-22 fez and the 24-105l which I've borrowed off friends, they were both nice lenses!

[TheLimla]

rich888 said:

TheLimla said:

So, been into photography for almost a year now and thinking about upgrading my 100d to the new 80d when it comes out. Got the15-85mm and the 24mm pancake to go on it so just looking at the body only. Wonder how much I'll get for my 100d but is anyone else thinking about an 80d?

The 100D is a supremely capable camera so it might be worth your while spending a little bit more time getting to know it. Don't be fooled into thinking that a far more expensive camera will turn you into a professional, though have to confess it would look good on the coffee table.

I have the 700D (slightly larger bodied version of the 100D) which I bought as an early Christmas present to myself, and have to say that I'm well chuffed with it, I have same lenses as you are using, though in addition I purchased the Canon 50mm f1.8 EF-S lens. At less than £100 this has to be an absolute bargain and the Bokeh effects that can be achieved, along with pin sharp images is quite outstanding.

Save your money for the time being and buy the lens.

[TheLimla]

rich888 said:

TheLimla said:

So, been into photography for almost a year now and thinking about upgrading my 100d to the new 80d when it comes out. Got the15-85mm and the 24mm pancake to go on it so just looking at the body only. Wonder how much I'll get for my 100d but is anyone else thinking about an 80d?

The 100D is a supremely capable camera so it might be worth your while spending a little bit more time getting to know it. Don't be fooled into thinking that a far more expensive camera will turn you into a professional, though have to confess it would look good on the coffee table.

I have the 700D (slightly larger bodied version of the 100D) which I bought as an early Christmas present to myself, and have to say that I'm well chuffed with it, I have same lenses as you are using, though in addition I purchased the Canon 50mm f1.8 EF-S lens. At less than £100 this has to be an absolute bargain and the Bokeh effects that can be achieved, along with pin sharp images is quite outstanding.

Save your money for the time being and buy the lens.

yep the 100d is a great camera,I do like its compactness and weight although that's kind of negated once more expensive lenses are stuck onto it. I guess that's one of the reasons why I'm thinking of upgrading, I am also keen to have that extra low light ability, plus some other features like the remote app and the internal spirit level.

Edited by TheLimla on Tuesday 22 March 21:59

[gangzoom]

Depending on much trouble your willing to go to in regards to selling up all your Canon gear have a quick look at the Olympus micro 4/3 range.

I jumped from my Canon 550D to a Olympus EM-10 Mark II a few months ago and haven't looked back. The EM-10 is a remarkable bit of kit, 4-5 stops of built in IS, wifi-remote shooting, touch screen focus, focus sped just as quick as my 550D even in low light, stupid customisation, and really good EVF - like switching to x5 auto zoom when you turn the turn the focus ring on the lens to enable perfect manual focus.

Even the tiny pancake kit lens gets some amazing results, and it's so small to carry round compared to my old Canon gear.



I have however given in to the old habit of ordering more lens. Just waiting for the 12-40mm f2.8 'pro' lens to arrive, all the reviews suggest it's as good as any 'L' lens and will make the camera weather proof. At £500 it's also pretty decent value compared a 'L' lens. There's now even a 600mm equivalent f2.8 lens for the mirrorless system, and it's a fair bit cheaper and smaller than any full frame equivalent version.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-olympus-300mm-f...

As you can probably tell I cannot say enough good things about the Olympus mirrorless system. Give it a go, you might just be surprised at how good the mirrorless systems have got in recent years. I love mine, selling the Canon gear was a chore but I have no regrets about leaving Canon.

[gangzoom]

This is the size difference between the EM-5 and 550d. Both have zoom lens (roughly 24-80mm 35mm equivalent), but the Canon is f2.8 versus slower pancake on the EM-5. The EM-5 is half the weight, which helps when your out and about.