a rented T6s is arriving here tomorrow...

patticake wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

If there is any way you can afford the extra $100, then the 77D has some VERY significant improvements over the T6s, esp for birding, low light, and video.

T6i vs 77D specs

Of note is the more capable AF. Not only do you get 45 points (all cross-type), but the Zone AF is more flexible too. You also get f/8 AF points (9 are cross-type), and the low-light AF sensitivity is increased from -.5 EV to -3 EV.

Frames per second goes from 5 to 6 for your BIFs (also good if you use "Poor Man's Image Stabilization" ie: shoot bursts in low light and cherry-pick the best). You get Digic 7 and better Dynamic Range from this sensor.

Speaking of sensors, the 77D incorporates the new DPAF sensor which literally transforms Live View shooting, and Video AF simply has to be seen to be believed.

Exposure Bracketing gets more options, as does White Balance. Also the flash is a little stronger, the shutter lag a little less, and the RAW buffer much increased (think BIFs!).

And if this isn't enough, the 77D is a wee bit smaller in all dimensions, and even lighter than the T6s.

Have we got ya convinced yet?

Happy shopping!

R2

sounds pretty convincing! well, i'm going to enjoy 3 days with the T6s, then for my next rental, i'll try the 77D. thank goodness i have lens rentals primeHD

Being able to rent is a huge advantage, and one I don't have where I live. I think you'll find the T6S is a very likable camera, the 77D an upgrade to that, and the 80D a feature rich body with a beautiful viewfinder and superb battery life. All are available in the Canon refurb Store as well, so prices will be reasonable. The feel of the cameras will be different, so your own take on the ergonomics should be a significant factor in the purchase decision.

Putting all arguments about dynamic range, AF pluses and minuses, and/or high ISO noise etc. aside, all these cameras are capable of producing beautiful quality images in both RAW and JPEG formats. Their menu systems are very similar, and they all take the same lenses. I'll be very curious to see what your reactions are to these cameras after you have a chance to use them. My own very biased opinion is that while the differences are real, they are not nearly as dramatic in the field as they are on paper.