The Next DSLR from Canon Will Be....

[Canon Rumors]

…….  the EOS 80D.</p>
<p>We wouldn’t be surprised if this replacement for the EOS 70D is announced before the start of CP+ this month in Japan. The EOS-1D X Mark II will get a few weeks in the spotlight leading up to CP+.</p>
<p>All we’ve heard about the EOS 80D is that it will have improved AF performance as well as more autofocus points. We don’t expect anything too revolutionary like 4K video.</p>
<p>I do realize most of you care about the replacement for the EOS 5D Mark III, but for the moment, there’s nothing solid on its development that we can report. I suspect we’ll get at least one “5D” camera some time before the summer.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[The Flasher]

Clean HDMI out would be enough for me to upgrade my 2 70ds. We shoot video onto external recorders, the 70Ds collect dust most of the time, 10 bit would be fantastic.

 

[jebrady03]

I'm mostly interested because I'm hoping there's significant overlap with the 6D successor.

 

[Chaitanya]

4K is not revolutionary upgrade but an evolutionary. Also I would like to see wider Af spread, dual Sd card slots with atleast one being Uhs-ii capable. And improved high Iso performance.

 

[ashmadux]

Looking for this one. LOVE the 70d's usability...except that wonky AF (non live view) that seems to have paid the price for a having a utterly awesome AF tracking system. The 7D's old AF system...I suspect..is suspect. Allegedly.

Some more updated features will make this an easy buy.

Come on canon...make it happen.

 

[ritholtz]

Looking for this one. LOVE the 70d's usability...except that wonky AF (non live view) that seems to have paid the price for a having a utterly awesome AF tracking system. The 7D's old AF system...I suspect..is suspect. Allegedly.

Some more updated features will make this an easy buy.

Come on canon...make it happen.

AF tracking system with active focus point display in Servo mode is pretty good . I also noticed those not so in focus pics with far subject and f2.8. I am going to call Canon and see if they can fix it.

 

[Jeanne]

I'm excited about the 80D.... any news on the next iteration of the 6D?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

With prices dropping on the 7D MK II, Canon will need to make a 80D pretty special to cause people to pay $900 or $1000 for it when they can get a gray market 7D MK II for near that price.

 

[Zanken]

I'm mostly interested because I'm hoping there's significant overlap with the 6D successor.

This is what I want. Canon baffle me with these new APS-C bodies and poor focus on APS-C lenses, and wonderful catalog of full frame lenses, but (now consumer at least) full frame bodies are very neglected. My 6D is perfectly serviceable, but sometimes I do wonder what I'm missing out on shooting on a body that has one focus point.

 

[CapturingLight]

With prices dropping on the 7D MK II, Canon will need to make a 80D pretty special to cause people to pay $900 or $1000 for it when they can get a gray market 7D MK II for near that price.

I am sure some will compare the two but as awesome as the 7d seems for its intended use it does not appeal to me like the xxd line. No tilt screen (although I perhaps could live without) and without a touch screen dpaf seems next to useless. Photograph is my primary interest but I do take video, I just don't want to learn how to do that "right", for me video is green box and dpaf all the way. I also don't get the obsession in photography with heavy metal bodies. In most other things strong and light is what you pay good money for. Where is our carbon fiber camera body? I think an evolutionary 80d will sell just fine.

 

[-pekr-]

We love our 70D, especially in comparison to the 60D we have in our local studio. What I would welcome is a dual SD slot, improved DPAF (some options to affect refocus speed), AF is good enough for our rather static studio shots, maybe some better high ISO performance for the concert/bar shots Buuuut, we are looking forward for our first FF camera, most probably 6D II (hope for tilt screen this time).

 

[Don Haines]

The 7D2 and the 70D appeal to 2 different markets. When the 80D comes out, it will have some specs that are superior to the 7D2 and will sell far more bodies than the 7D2 did...... Kind of like the 60D and the 7D.....

There is a place (and room) for both.

 

[Maximilian]

...
I do realize most of you care about the replacement for the EOS 5D Mark III, but for the moment, there’s nothing solid on its development that we can report.

Sad but true.
But it seems that there is also "nothing solid" about the 80D
Seems Canon is sealing the (wanted and unwanted) leaks quite well.

I suspect we’ll get at least one “5D” camera some time before the summer.

It's Photokina year. What else should Canon present there than a new version of the 5D?

 

[jebrady03]

My 6D is perfectly serviceable, but sometimes I do wonder what I'm missing out on shooting on a body that has one focus point.

Ummm... The manual, maybe? Because there are 10 other points... ;D

Seriously though, the other 10 points are REALLY good, unless you're in low light. Don't be afraid to use them.

 

[Ozarker]

With prices dropping on the 7D MK II, Canon will need to make a 80D pretty special to cause people to pay $900 or $1000 for it when they can get a gray market 7D MK II for near that price.

I think you are right. Better AF system (more points) would be real nice. AF on the touch screen is perfect on mine though. Also, a higher frame rate.

The articulating touch screen of the 70D is something special the 7D Mark II doesn't have. I happen to be extremely pleased with the articulating touch screen. I bought the 70D when I thought I would do a lot of video. These old bones like the versatility of the 70D's screen. My assumption is that the 80D will have it.

If I could right now I would get a 7D Mark II because the layout is very close to the 5D Mark III and would be far better than the 70D for birds. I would not sell my 70D if that happened though.

Of course, if I could get the new 1DX Mark II I'd forget all about the 7D. I guess that is true for some others too.

The extra "reach" of APSC cameras makes no difference to me, and for me, is over rated. People seem to be very happy with their results using Canon's 1.4x III teleconverters. Knowing that makes me think I'll never buy another APSC camera.

 

[MintChocs]

I always wondered where the xxd fits. Before it was pretty obvious but now with the overlapping technology and Canon having bodies selling for 5yrs before being replaced, it just gets confusing. Many a time speculation has thrown up that the xxd line will be discontinued. To me this camera is aimed at semi amateurs, rich housewives/children, newbie wedding photogs, prior xxd owners. The 80d will be a 70d with a few tweaks, mainly the back screen, this will keep production cost low and yet keep an old product on the shelves with a higher price and higher profit margins.

 

[nhz]

With prices dropping on the 7D MK II, Canon will need to make a 80D pretty special to cause people to pay $900 or $1000 for it when they can get a gray market 7D MK II for near that price.

I am sure some will compare the two but as awesome as the 7d seems for its intended use it does not appeal to me like the xxd line. No tilt screen (although I perhaps could live without) and without a touch screen dpaf seems next to useless. Photograph is my primary interest but I do take video, I just don't want to learn how to do that "right", for me video is green box and dpaf all the way. I also don't get the obsession in photography with heavy metal bodies. In most other things strong and light is what you pay good money for. Where is our carbon fiber camera body? I think an evolutionary 80d will sell just fine.

I don't do video (yet) but I agree with all that. I'm not interested in heavy bricks like the 7D2 (as heavy as a FF camera!). I really want a tilt screen, a good viewfinder and reliable AF (which is questionable with the 70D) and up-to-date sensor with good low ISO DR (looks like this is still more than 1 year off with Canon). I would pay extra money for an extra small/light AND capable body. Nikon already has some carbon-fiber bodies (sort of, not the real thing ...).

BTW, the 7D2 is still very expensive in Europe and it wouldn't surprise me if Canon prices the 80D above the 70D intro price, just below the current 7D2 price. If you get just a slightly updated AF system and better video for that high price and old sensor tech, I'm not interested.

 

[nhz]

I always wondered where the xxd fits. Before it was pretty obvious but now with the overlapping technology and Canon having bodies selling for 5yrs before being replaced, it just gets confusing. Many a time speculation has thrown up that the xxd line will be discontinued. To me this camera is aimed at semi amateurs, rich housewives/children, newbie wedding photogs, prior xxd owners. The 80d will be a 70d with a few tweaks, mainly the back screen, this will keep production cost low and yet keep an old product on the shelves with a higher price and higher profit margins.

why spend lots of research money if you can get away with a few tweaks and get all the fans to upgrade again ;-)

 

[Azathoth]

Probably the 80D gets 8fps and the 5Dmk3 AF system. And maybe a f8 central focus point. And the 750/760d sensor. And maybe but probably not, 4K video. And dual card slots.

 

[MintChocs]

Probably the 80D gets 8fps and the 5Dmk3 AF system. And maybe a f8 central focus point. And the 750/760d sensor. And maybe but probably not, 4K video. And dual card slots.

Canon seems to be keeping dual card slots for the top end models so unlikely as it might cut into 7Dmkii sales, same with having an ultra sophisticated AF system such as the 5Dmkiii one