7DII issue: refurbished 7DII or new 80D?

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A further consideration is that the 80D lacks the centre spot focus of the 7DII. If you try and sort out small birds from a complex background, the centre spot rather than the larger central single square can be crucial.

Good thread. A few months ago the same topic was addressed, 7DII vs 80D, but much of the talk was based on specs, not hands-on comparisons.

With the weather getting cooler and birds coming back, I've been asking the same question. 7DII or 80D.

I'd like something good for birds wading, perched, in nests, and, occasionally flying. It would be nice to have more AF points than I get with my 5DIII and 1.4x III.

Thanks, AlanF, for pointing out the lack of spot focus on the 80D. Twigs and other obstructions can be a major pain. My 5DIII does work much better with the spot focus.

I see the 80D as maybe more flexible than the 7DII, especially for family weekends and playing around with the video.

It's a tough choice without some insights from users of both.

Thanks. Spot AF is often used by me. So, the 7DII is now favourite, despite ....

I think, I will rent one to see, how it performs.

The alternative will be to sell it and just keep my 5DIV. But the wide AF area and 1.6 times crop factor is an big plus for shooting small birds.

 

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Maybe, I found the real problem for the shut off: When I disassemble the battery grip, the body works properly. I phoned the service company and did an last send in with the mounbted battery grip. I hope this was the problem