Will not switch

[mikedidi]

I have had this model [70D] for over 18 months and I used it on 2 European trips. The IQ is superb, and I am getting excellent results when I shoot in low light. But the best part for me is in the video arena. I do not have to worry about focusing, I just set it up and shoot. I get excellent quality 1080P-HD. I shoot mainly in-town scenes and architecture while traveling. I know they put out the newer 80D, but I see not reason for upgrading at this time. If the noise is high, then I use DeNoise to eliminate during post-processing. I love the articulating screen best of all, and then there is the Wi-Fi for transferring to the iPhone.

 

[tekmonkey]

Actually, after writing that, today I've seen the first deals on the 80D. Adorama has it for $1099 with MIB. Or BuyDig has it (via eBay) for $949 with MIB.

 

[Ed Rizk]

Do you recommend a 70D or 80D for someone coming from a point-and-shoot?

If it fits your budget, I think you'd be better off with an 80D if you're coming from a point-and-shoot. The 80D is basically a 70D with improved specs. Furthermore, the 80D will have a better re-sale value compared to the 70D should you decide to sell it in the future.

More like a T6s or T6i. There's a lot of custom settings and AF options on the 80D that are beyond a SLR beginner.

Just leave them on default settings until you want to learn what they do.

Get the 80D, new sensor technology.

But coming from a p&s or phone the person will unlikely benefit from 1.5 stops more DR when shooting Raw AND doing extreme shadow lifting at ISO 100 in photoshop! Save them $300 to 400 by getting a Rebel.

Sure, saving the money could be important to the op but phones are getting pretty good with Sony
sensors. The 80D now competes with Sony in this respect and will have a longer lifespan.

Keep blowing smoke. 80D is too much camera and too much price for a beginner with no slr experience!

I disagree completely. A better more experienced photographer can more effectively deal with the limitations of a lesser camera.

 

[Ed Rizk]

I have had this model [70D] for over 18 months and I used it on 2 European trips. The IQ is superb, and I am getting excellent results when I shoot in low light. But the best part for me is in the video arena. I do not have to worry about focusing, I just set it up and shoot. I get excellent quality 1080P-HD. I shoot mainly in-town scenes and architecture while traveling. I know they put out the newer 80D, but I see not reason for upgrading at this time. If the noise is high, then I use DeNoise to eliminate during post-processing. I love the articulating screen best of all, and then there is the Wi-Fi for transferring to the iPhone.

I'm still pretty happy with my 60D. In computer and smart phones i never upgrade to the next generation. I always skip one or two.

The next time I feel prosperous, I will upgrade to the 80D, unless I go for the 6D or 6D2. The body doesn't cost much, but to replace all my lenses with the FF versions would be pretty pricey.

 

[herion]

I love my 70D - I'm waiting for the 6D Mk.2 when it gets here....

 

[Dave]

Do you recommend a 70D or 80D for someone coming from a point-and-shoot?

If it fits your budget, I think you'd be better off with an 80D if you're coming from a point-and-shoot. The 80D is basically a 70D with improved specs. Furthermore, the 80D will have a better re-sale value compared to the 70D should you decide to sell it in the future.

More like a T6s or T6i. There's a lot of custom settings and AF options on the 80D that are beyond a SLR beginner.

Just leave them on default settings until you want to learn what they do.

Get the 80D, new sensor technology.

But coming from a p&s or phone the person will unlikely benefit from 1.5 stops more DR when shooting Raw AND doing extreme shadow lifting at ISO 100 in photoshop! Save them $300 to 400 by getting a Rebel.

Sure, saving the money could be important to the op but phones are getting pretty good with Sony sensors. The 80D now competes with Sony in this respect and will have a longer lifespan.

Keep blowing smoke. 80D is too much camera and too much price for a beginner with no slr experience!

I disagree completely. A better more experienced photographer can more effectively deal with the limitations of a lesser camera.

Agreed to an extent. My SX40's poor low-light performance and autofocus are limitations that a better camera will help me overcome. While I have gotten great shots with it, there have been times I knew some got away because cranking the ISO made it a noise machine or it simply couldn't lock in on the subject (its manual focus was usually a poor back-up).

If the 80D has some room for me to grow into, I look forward to the opportunity. I believe my technique has advanced during the ownership of every camera and see no reason for that not to continue. I'll see if I can find some blowing smoke to capture.