Canon 800D

I can't figure out what Canon are up to here but it goes some way to explaining why the 6D mark 2 has been so long coming.
 
Hmm - 6fps - quite a step up from my 550D and better than the 750/760 I've been resisting as not worth it. The problem is once I've paid not only for the camera but new processing s/ware and a new computer to run it...............
 
Merluza said:
I can't figure out what Canon are up to here but it goes some way to explaining why the 6D mark 2 has been so long coming.
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Care to explain it to us?
 
Sounds like the model number is matching the price!
 
Mintchocs said:
Sounds like the model number is matching the price!
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It's the natural numeric progression of the xxx range. Only the 760 fell (slightly) outside.

TBH I am puzzled at the pricing for the 800D as it is relatively close to the price of the 80D. It's in the 'starter' range but (currency fluctuations aside) it's an expensive starter and quie a big ℅ jump from the 750D and, IMHO, with a few bells and whistles more.

Add the 77D into the mix and I get a feeling that there is some cynivism in Canon's approach. Too soon for the 90D perhaps? I say perhaps as with the release of the new (Mk 5) kit lens, in camera Image Stabilisation (offering some IS to legacy and non-IS lenses), could the next generation of EF-S lenses be built lighter/smaller with less internal electronics, no IS, higher IQ glass with in camera IS taking the load?

I am 90℅ using my M kit and am about to buy the M5 (the M6 looks superb in silver) and I have a 750D for (mainly) video so the new models are not on my want list. The next 18 montha will determine where next for me. The M5 video facility will see my 750D gather dust but in-body IS.......

Steve
 
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StewartR said:
Care to explain it to us?
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We have the 750D and 760D and the 80D, all released within the last year or so, now the 800D and the 77D, are these really that different from their predecessors or even each other? And why the 77D? Does this replace the 80D, is it better or does it sit in some other unrecognised place of photographer's need? I'm being offered discounts against the 77D that I don't remember for the 80D. The 6D has been expected for at least 18 months. What I meant was that rather than spend time making new, probably unnecessary models, they might have done better to put the resources into getting out the new 6D which has a lot of people waiting for it.
 
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Hugh Jarse said:
It's the natural numeric progression of the xxx range. Only the 760 fell (slightly) outside.

TBH I am puzzled at the pricing for the 800D as it is relatively close to the price of the 80D. It's in the 'starter' range but (currency fluctuations aside) it's an expensive starter and quie a big ℅ jump from the 750D and, IMHO, with a few bells and whistles more.

Add the 77D into the mix and I get a feeling that there is some cynivism in Canon's approach. Too soon for the 90D perhaps? I say perhaps as with the release of the new (Mk 5) kit lens, in camera Image Stabilisation (offering some IS to legacy and non-IS lenses), could the next generation of EF-S lenses be built lighter/smaller with less internal electronics, no IS, higher IQ glass with in camera IS taking the load?

I am 90℅ using my M kit and am about to buy the M5 (the M6 looks superb in silver) and I have a 750D for (mainly) video so the new models are not on my want list. The next 18 montha will determine where next for me. The M5 video facility will see my 750D gather dust but in-body IS.......

Steve
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The IS is 5 axis for video only. So won't be of any use for photographs.
 
simonm8 said:
The IS is 5 axis for video only. So won't be of any use for photographs.
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I know but more vbloggers are utilising DSLRs in the field so 2 things jump to mind

1. New lightweight lenses that are easier to carry with STM or nano-USM

2. Legacy lenses already owned given a new lease of life.

I use my 750D mostly for video work with the STM lenses as a way to keep motor noise to a minimum.

The WEX review had the Canon guy mentioning the new bodies use for vblogging and legacy kit.

I will wait for feedback on this facility but I like the potential for usingmy non-IS L glass for video if motor noise is minimised/not a problem..

In-body IS caught ne off guard for sure.

Steve
 
Perhaps Adobe have another upgrade to their ACR software and just colluded with Canon to provide some hardware to run it on?...
 
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