SL2: A great addition to any Canon kit

jwilliams wrote:

The part about removing the eye sensor really bugs me. It sounds like it makes the camera almost unmanagable to me. Having the rear screen on when using OVF is annoying, but having the touch function on is sure to cause multiple problems. Turning touch off removes one of the great features of the camera. I am just shaking my head that they could do something so stupid. The SL1 worked fine as is. I always thought the user interface was well thought out. If this is a change to save a few $ on an eye sensor it is really upsetting. If someone actually thought adding the button was better ... well that may be even worse.

I was all set to buy one, but not now. Small thing maybe, but incredibly STUPID!!!!!!

I looked at the T7i and 77D as possible alternatives.   I see the T7i also has a 'disp' button, but not on the 77D.  I'm guessing the T7i works same as SL2, but 77D has an eye sensor.  Anybody know for sure?

If I'm right then I have to pay an extra $300 to go up to 77D.  That might not be so terrible if it wasn't for the fact that it has a smaller viewfinder than Sl2.  You would think going up the line would improve some features while keeping all others at least as good as the cheaper models.  Apparently not.

30+ yrs of Canon cameras and I'm having a hard time seeing me buying another one, ever.  I know they aren't making these just for me, but the product development and lack of innovation are just getting to the point where I can't figure out what is going on at Canon.  Maybe I just want something different, but I can't help but feel that many might feel similar.