EOS 80D to be Announced in February [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

We’re told that the Canon EOS 80D will be announced in February for the CP+ show. The only specifications we were told is that it would have more AF points and improved AF performance.</p>
<p>We expect the 80D to be a relatively evolutionary update from the EOS 70D.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[ajfotofilmagem]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

 

[tcmatthews]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

It could be possible. The 60D was slightly better than the 7D in ISO according to some people.

 

[MiamiC70]

How about they finally give our 70D a freaking firmware update.

 

[ScottyP]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

It could be possible. The 60D was slightly better than the 7D in ISO according to some people.

Improved IQ at high ISO would be the most impressive and useful upgrade to me. Typically the boost from one camera to the next, if any at all, would not be more than like 1/3 stop. But hey, if they used the 70d to roll out DPAF, maybe they would use 80d or 90d to roll out a back illuminated sensor for ISO, or a non-bayer pixel array for sharpness, or stolen alien technology.

 

[ScottyP]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

It could be possible. The 60D was slightly better than the 7D in ISO according to some people.

...or using the dual pixels to increase dynamic range, or automated AFMA...

Improved IQ at high ISO would be the most impressive and useful upgrade to me. Typically the boost from one camera to the next, if any at all, would not be more than like 1/3 stop. But hey, if they used the 70d to roll out DPAF, maybe they would use 80d or 90d to roll out a back illuminated sensor for ISO, or a non-bayer pixel array for sharpness, or stolen alien technology.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

It could be possible. The 60D was slightly better than the 7D in ISO according to some people.

Improved IQ at high ISO would be the most impressive and useful upgrade to me. Typically the boost from one camera to the next, if any at all, would not be more than like 1/3 stop. But hey, if they used the 70d to roll out DPAF, maybe they would use 80d or 90d to roll out a back illuminated sensor for ISO, or a non-bayer pixel array for sharpness, or stolen alien technology.

Maybe those Aliens use Black Silicon sensors ;D

I agree that we all want to see some sensor improvements, but I also believe that Canon will only incrementally upgrade the camera. Its target audience is not high end enthusiasts.

 

[Don Haines]

I love the 70D, but wish improvement at high ISO.

Is there a possibility to 80D have a new sensor, even better than 7D Mark II in ISO1600 or above?

It could be possible. The 60D was slightly better than the 7D in ISO according to some people.

Improved IQ at high ISO would be the most impressive and useful upgrade to me. Typically the boost from one camera to the next, if any at all, would not be more than like 1/3 stop. But hey, if they used the 70d to roll out DPAF, maybe they would use 80d or 90d to roll out a back illuminated sensor for ISO, or a non-bayer pixel array for sharpness, or stolen alien technology.

Maybe those Aliens use Black Silicon sensors ;D

I agree that we all want to see some sensor improvements, but I also believe that Canon will only incrementally upgrade the camera. Its target audience is not high end enthusiasts.

There is the rumour that they are shutting down/converting the old fabrication line and if this is true, there will be a quick upgrade to most of the current models.... going to finer lithography will probably mean a 1/3 stop increase in QE and as a result a 1/3 stop increase in ISO performance.... not something to write home about, but hey, every bit helps......

It will be interesting to see what happens when they move to on-chip A/D..... we might be seeing this in all the newer models...

Time will tell, but it certainly makes for good speculation while we wait

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

hope they make it 8fps 22-25mp and a more robust and better weather sealed body
i have a feeling they might put 4k video in also gotta wait in see DPAF AF and STM tech version 3 or 4
should be even better

 

[9VIII]

Remember that not too long ago Canon said they were going to wait longer between new models so that updates could be more substantial.

All I know is I want just about everything that anyone is selling this year. Sheesh, I could make an argument for why I should buy any one of half a dozen cameras right now.

 

[justawriter]

The real secret :-X is that the 80D and the 1D X Mark II will be exactly the same camera with just some cosmetic differences and software. In July it will be revealed that by pressing up-down-up-down-Q-left-right-magnify-Q-photo-menu will give users a hidden menu that will effectively convert their $900 80Ds into $6000 1Ds. This will be discovered by an eight year old in Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada who had heard a false rumor that there was an Easter Egg version of Space Invaders embedded in Canon's firmware and was messing around with her parent's camera.
8)
Canon will deny the discovery and in August issues a recall of all 80Ds saying they are contaminated with radiation from Fukashima.
;D

 

[chmteacher]

How about they finally give our 70D a freaking firmware update.

Already done...Google "70D magic lantern"

 

[Sabaki]

The real secret :-X is that the 80D and the 1D X Mark II will be exactly the same camera with just some cosmetic differences and software. In July it will be revealed that by pressing up-down-up-down-Q-left-right-magnify-Q-photo-menu will give users a hidden menu that will effectively convert their $900 80Ds into $6000 1Ds. This will be discovered by an eight year old in Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada who had heard a false rumor that there was an Easter Egg version of Space Invaders embedded in Canon's firmware and was messing around with her parent's camera.
8)
Canon will deny the discovery and in August issues a recall of all 80Ds saying they are contaminated with radiation from Fukashima.
;D

Hahaha!!! ;D

Reminds me of the Easter Eggs in the Genesis/SNES games ;D

 

[Maximilian]

The only specifications we were told is that it would have more AF points and improved AF performance

Interesting, how well Canon keeps the leaks sealed. Seems they don't want to steal the show for the 1DX2.

Hoping for a well improved DPAF sensor.

 

[AvTvM]

<p>We expect ... a relatively evolutionary update .... </p>

Canon ... what else?

 

[OddieCZ]

Just when I let a relative buy the 70D...

 

[Etienne]

This is more exciting than the 1DX II ... it's a camera I might buy if the video quality is good and the AF works well in video.

 

[YuengLinger]

Might be just the right level to recommend to my niece who has a foodie blog and a pre-schooler. Currently she has an old, entry level Nikon with one lousy kit lens. She knows she can borrow my lenses if she moves to Canon...

 

[K]

This is more exciting than the 1DX II ... it's a camera I might buy if the video quality is good and the AF works well in video.

The 70D has the best video AF in a DSLR in my opinion, and being that it is unlikely Canon will take a step backward, the 80D should be excellent assuming it is a successor to the 70D. Now, as to all out video quality...compared to higher end options, I doubt it will be better in output. Market segmentation as the apologists call it. They aren't going to give it better video than a camera costing 3-4x as much.

The touch screen + DPAF makes the difference. That is why I don't consider the 7D2 good for video, while it can focus as well or better, video AF is in big part dependent on the user controlling it. The 70D has the right interface for maximizing video quality.

Thus, short of going full frame pro cameras mounted to shoulder rigs with manual focus assist devices (grips and whatnot) - and being good with manually focusing ...the 70D is king. There's no in between.

Sure, you can get better video recording on better cameras - but that to me is all down the drain when the AF is not smooth, accurate and professional. No one cares one bit about the detail or resolution, when during a video they see a horrible transition in focus or an outright miss. It's a big eye sore and turn off.

In my view, it is DPAF + Touchscreen or go home. The pros are going to spend a lot and get what they need. At the enthusiast and consumer level, there's no competition for it.

 

[Don Haines]

This is more exciting than the 1DX II ... it's a camera I might buy if the video quality is good and the AF works well in video.

The 70D has the best video AF in a DSLR in my opinion, and being that it is unlikely Canon will take a step backward, the 80D should be excellent assuming it is a successor to the 70D. Now, as to all out video quality...compared to higher end options, I doubt it will be better in output. Market segmentation as the apologists call it. They aren't going to give it better video than a camera costing 3-4x as much.

The touch screen + DPAF makes the difference. That is why I don't consider the 7D2 good for video, while it can focus as well or better, video AF is in big part dependent on the user controlling it. The 70D has the right interface for maximizing video quality.

Thus, short of going full frame pro cameras mounted to shoulder rigs with manual focus assist devices (grips and whatnot) - and being good with manually focusing ...the 70D is king. There's no in between.

Sure, you can get better video recording on better cameras - but that to me is all down the drain when the AF is not smooth, accurate and professional. No one cares one bit about the detail or resolution, when during a video they see a horrible transition in focus or an outright miss. It's a big eye sore and turn off.

In my view, it is DPAF + Touchscreen or go home. The pros are going to spend a lot and get what they need. At the enthusiast and consumer level, there's no competition for it.

+1
A lot of people get stuck on tech specs and forget about the user interface....and for DSLRs, the 70D interface is the best.