This camera was my upgrade from a 600D that I had grown from. The idea was first a full frame like 6D but the somewhat more obsolete sensor combined with just 11 AF points and Canon's limitation of having only 1/4000 seconds shutter speed on that model meant I had two choices: - Buy a 5D mark iii...

We use this model Canon to photograph commercially. Excellent quality of end product, sturdy and very capable. Best place to buy is ABT, make sure you buy their extended warranty. Worth every penny!!

Canon's EOS 80D is a fully loaded DSLR featuring an APS-C sized, 24.2-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor with dual-pixel technology. Its large body also houses a DIGIC 6 image processor, a 45-point Cross-Type AF system, 3.0-inch LCD screen, Built-in WiFi, and the ability to capture full 1080p HD videos.

The camera is accurate in all shooting modes; providing excellent exposures; Canon EF-mount supports one of the best collections of lenses you will ever find; 24.2-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor provides loads of detail and a very high quality image; Dual-Pixel AF works wonders for Live View shooting...

Does not allow video shooting at any time; the camera must be set to capture video; Higher ISO settings show very high levels of noise and low detail; Custom controls are limited compared to higher level cameras; No 4K video capture; which is becoming more popular

The Canon EOS 80D has a list price of $1,199. For more information, visit usa.canon.com .

The Canon 80D is just what it is advertised to be – a mid-range DSLR that won't set any spec sheets on fire but is serviceable across a wide range of applications. It is a worthy successor to what Canon started with the 70D for both still and video shooters.

Canon's double-digit EOS line has actually been in existence since the launch of the 6.3MP 10D way back in 2003. Since then, the brand's enthusiast-level range has evolved consistently, always offering decent features and a reasonable price-tag.

Sporting a new 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor coupled with Canon's Dual Pixel on-sensor phase-detection autofocus system, this Camera dominates the 70D's autofocus (AF) system. The 80D also brings in a new 45-point hybrid AF system with all of the points being cross-type.

Even as professionals were catered to by the launch of the top of the range EOS 1D X Mark II at the beginning of this year, next in line for some upgrade love were prosumers and enthusiasts, as Canon launched the follow-up to the well received EOS 70D (review) , the appropriately named 80D, which...

Excellent autofocus system; Improved sensor; Compact sensor; Wi-Fi and NFC onboard

Small command wheel; Expensive

When I first handled the Canon EOS 80D, I thought I was holding a 70D. Sure, there are some changes to the button design, but for the large part, the camera remains largely untouched. This includes the button placements.

Canon EOS 80D Review – On paper, the Canon EOS 80D with 18-135mm IS lens kit is equipped with a lot of goodies. It weighs 730 grams (body only) and has a 24.2 Megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor.