Canon - EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm IS USM Lens - Black

I had originally considered the Canon 70D, which is a wonderful camera in its own right, but when the Canon 80D was announced I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and to start taking amazing photos and videos. It finally arrived last week and my expectations were easily exceeded with this awesome camera. It has many of the features found in the more pro-level cameras and some new ones too. The newly designed 18-135mm lens is a dream come true for this type of camera and, so far, the pictures are clear, sharp and full of vibrant color. As an upgrade to an older model or as a first D-SLR you wouldn't be disappointed if you purchased the Canon EOS 80D. The image of our weeping cherry tree was taken on a cloudy day, but is still very clear when you zoom in for a close up, even though it was resized to 1/5th the original size.

I purchased this camera to upgrade from my Rebel T3. This was a big upgrade for me! I love the way the EOS 80d handles and the images produced. This camera is well worth the price!

I've been a Canon user ever since my first SLR, a Canon A1. the EOS 80D has exceeded my expectations. I'm afraid it's going to take me a while to master all this camera can do. The 18-135 mm lens is a fast focusing demon. A 7 fps drive in high speed shutter the 45 point auto-focus, wifi including remote shutter, and many more functions than can be covered here. Add a BG-E14 grip and get much longer shooting and flexibly. I had been looking at replacing my Xsi and when Canon made the release, I pre-ordered and got it the day of official release. Get a large 64gig minimum SDXC with at least USH-1 because these are large file when saving both RAW and jog files, 30-35 meg.

Upon purchasing this item i did do a bunch of research on it as most people should do before making their decision. I had the previous model, which is the Canon EOS 70D. Major upgrades have been made to the newer model from the mega pixels, a mic jack and also canon first camera to offer 60 fps with full 1080p resolution. They also included a duel pixel cmos sensor which is outstanding and a big leap in autofocus points for the camera which in my opinion is great for live and viewfinder shooting. This is an outstanding camera all around and top of its class for video recording for amateur and professionals! The camera is comfortable in hand and easy to learn if you are a beginner and carries its classic canon settings which previous canon users are all familiar with. For the asking price of the camera compared to the other higher end models and even its previous model before. This is a MUST BUY!

There has been much said on this camera and on this series. I will add my brief thoughts: To begin with this camera is sharp. Don't believe all of the critics out there. It is not as CRISP as some cameras but it is quite sharp. Lenses make a lot of differences, so whatever you do, do not skimp on your lens. If you don't this camera will take advantage of what you attach to it and deliver fantastic results. My first outing was in Colorado on a nature hike/shoot. I was shooting with the standard lens that came with this bundle (24-135mm USM) and I found it to be more than capable of capturing exactly what I wanted in a walkabout lens. It was clean and easy to use. For the first few days I kept it in automatic and got fantastic picture and video results. Within a few days I was ready to go manual and again this camera did not disappoint. I did a little research online and found some great videos and suggestions on setup which made it quick and easy for me to get along with manual mode even though I am merely an enthusiast. Again the pictures turned out great and sharp. My next step was to take pictures at a wedding. Again I am no pro, but my results made me feel confident in my abilities and I credit great advice online and a great camera with the 80D. Even though the reception was much lower light, and I loathed the idea of using the built in flash, I got some great results. My latest venture was to shoot the super moon and again with some great advice, and this fantastic camera, I got results that I could never get from a point and shoot or a phone. For professionals, you already know what you want and will buy it. For enthusiasts or even beginners this can be a great step in the direction of professional photography. I opted this over the Sony A6300, even though the video is not 4K. The video performance is fantastic for my usage and I am planning on making a Sony purchase (the A6500) in the next month. But this camera is really spot on for daily usage all around. I had to lower the resolution of the attached photos to be able to upload them.

Canon - EOS 80D Dslr Camera With 18-135mm Is USM Overall fairly pleased with the 80D. Only thing is I should have paired it with a faster walk around lens. The 18-135 that comes as the standard kit lens is fine but maybe I should have sprung the big bucks for the CANON 17-55mm f/2.8 EF-S IS USM as a faster prime zoom. I will wind up buying a faster lens in the future for lower light situations. Video is surprisingly good. Don't skimp on the supplemental microphone though. Don't forget to buy a sync cord as the camera doesn't come with one.

I was questionable about the price on if I should buy this or go something cheaper just to have a camera - this is by far the best I've ever seen. I had an old Canon AE1 Program, been using my phone for the last 5 years. This just blows me away and it comes with wifi to sync with my phone to send anywhere! Simply great!!

The 80D is the second DSLR camera I've owned (I bought my T5i second-hand). I'm still fairly new to photography, but wanted to step up to the "enthusiast" level of camera. The 80D takes amazing pictures, and I love all of the "bells and whistles" it offers. It's great being able to download pics to my computer wirelessly. I can't wait to play with the other wireless features (controlling the camera from my iPad or phone). The controls are fairly intuitive, with great guides/descriptions for a newbie like me. The 18-135mm lens that came with the camera is a much better and more versatile lens than the standard 18-55mm lens that came with my T5i. The camera fits nicely in my hands, the controls are easy to reach, and it isn't overly heavy. i expect to have this camera for a long time, and will suit me very well as I get more experience behind the lens.