CANON EOS 80D REVIEW :: EXPANDED DYNAMIC RANGE

[@JoeJacksonJr]

I picked my 80D up last week.. I have been completely impressed with this camera. I was not expecting this much of an improvement in image quality. The massively reduced color noise in the shadows was the first thing that jumped out at me. Followed by being very impressed with the improvement in ISO performance. I also took it to take some long exposure photos with a Hoya NDX400 9 stop filter, just after sunset and it would still autofocus without any issues. Which blew my mind as I would normally have to remove the filter to focus and then put it back on. So yea, glad I did purchase it.

[@GeraldThomasphotojunkie]

Great review! I just got mine replacing a T4i, and boy what a difference!! I can't believe the difference in low light shots! I am truly pleased with the 80D.

[@chrissydunn3811]

I have a T2I and looking to upgrade. Are you using the lens that comes with it?

[@GeraldThomasphotojunkie]

Chrissy Dunn I bought mine body only, I have a number of lenses both EF and EFS.

[@PrinceMascara]

I just also got mine for an upgrade from t5i. It is definitely worth the money.

[@Mike-kh3kd]

I ordered one replacing the t3i. I'm excited for it to get here.

[@GeraldThomasphotojunkie]

Lexi Congrats! You won't regret it.

[@SoCalledSomeone]

I completely agree that they should be talking more about the dynamic range. I haven't heard anyone else talking about this and it may have convinced me to grab an 80D.

[@HooptieMaximus]

I just picked up the 80D about a week ago. I haven't had much time to shoot with it because the weather has been AWFUL, but I tuned in to hear your comments. You are extremely concise and very informative and you've earned a new subscriber. Thank you for the information!

[@AdamRiceisTritonRice]

This is one of the best reviews I have come across of the 80D. It goes over some of the truly technical functions that have been upgraded. Not the basic stats you can look up online with someone commenting "hm, yea it is better with 45 AF points". Thank you!

[@ValiRossi]

I've had mine for a week or so now and compared it extensively to a Nikon D810 and and I'm impressed with the things discussed in this video. Low light focusing and the ability to deliberately under expose and recover in post is fantastic. I shoot zero video so I can't speak on that. Really happy with it.

[@ChrisProuse]

Great review Ted - thanks for sharing! Really tempted by this camera. I think it's going to be a reliable workhorse for a lot of people, with a solid list of practical features that make it hard to overlook :)

[@lazamalina1508]

Finally somebody talks about dynamic range. In every other video i watched, the main feature of the 80D is the headphone jack. Not a word about DR. Thank You.

[@bug470s]

It may sound like a sleeper feature on paper but in practice dynamic range is a big deal. This is something that Nikon has had nailed for a long time and it's cool to see Canon address the green/red shadow cast. Thanks for the vid Ted. Are you going to be doing a similiar vid for video in regards to color grading?

[@MarceloLangame]

I just ended up buying the 80D. Thanks for reviewing the new highlight feature. I didn't know that. A huge hug from Rio for you!

[@AsgardStudios]

I really enjoyed your review and subscribed to the channel. Just picked up my 80d a week ago. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more great tips.

[@sorakun4363]

is the 80d a good camera for landscape and portrait photography??

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Yes

[@carissazeelie3469]

As always, a pleasure watching your videos Ted, really useful information and learning a lot from you. I definitely decided to get the Canon 80D, it's decided. :) Keep up the awesome work Ted.

[@CVCC]

appreciate the test on dynamic range, if you are a person who exposes for the highlights this is big. Almost no one ever does this type of test and it's really important for image quality. Thanks!

[@jrgzz9144]

Im starting to have faith in Canon again. I switched over to Nikon because their sensors had this amount of dynamic range already. Everyone has their own opinion, but dynamic range is very important to me. I'm all for getting everything right in camera, but when I'm in a pinch I love having the liberty to simply shoot a bit underexposed and not worry about loosing detail/adding grain. If the next 5D has this amount of dynamic range, I'll probably consider switching back :) I love both brands nonetheless.

[@KocaMetallec]

THE ONLY ONE USEFUL REVIEW I found on you tube about 80D For me, dynamic range is the FAR MOST IMPORTANT feature of digital camera.

[@limap8668]

Such a great review. Easy to follow and really useful. Not that other stuff we are used to see, like describing the features you've already know. I haven't noticed this sensor is such a innovative tech, 5 stops are a lot if you ask me. I still use the old 30d (as I don't shoot video) with great glass, but the 80d might be worth the upgrade. I've subscribed your channel, and I'm having a good time watching those videos, great work.

[@mdx2526]

Thanks for the review. I've been needing to upgrade for quite some time and the example of the dynamic range made the difference.

[@SupraWes]

Impressive! I bought a refurbished 70D for 600 on black Friday but I may be looking at the sales for an 80D this fall. I am still really happy with the 70D, it is much better than the T4i I started with.

[@sbai4319]

Just a quick observation that has prevented me from upgrading from a 20D to a 70 or 80D is that I use the Canon Timer remote cable release and the other 3 pronged remotle cable release which I can't use with either of these cameras. Such a small detail for many, but it prevented me from upgrading to either of these models.

[@612ian]

Great and informative, just purchased an 80D.

[@carly9355]

I have noticed a big difference in dynamic range when in post processing. I upgraded from a Canon SL1. I really do notice the difference!

[@chrischan5168]

that's the reason I left canon, how does the shadow recovers compare to the Nikon d7200?

[@NunoBarreto74]

HI, saw your comment here about the 80D performance and upgrading from a SL1. I have a SL1 myself and considering an upgrade because: a) SL1 is prone to aliasing artifacts in some situations; b) no 1080p slow-motion; c) wifi d) looking for better dynamic range. Based on your experience will I see a major improvement in regards to a) and d) ? Thanks.

[@carly9355]

Nuno Barreto Hello! I haven't had really any issues with your A. Question. I can answer for D. And yes there is a mega improvement. Editing and recovering light and shadows is super easy on the 80D!

[@NunoBarreto74]

Carly Hunt Thanks for you reply, this does seem to be a great upgrade over the SL1 based on other reviews I've seen.

[@Lizerator]

Great info. Just bought an 80d for our photography business and I had no idea about the dynamic range. Thanks!

[@MelvinJoseFilms]

Wow you changed my view of this camera. i thought it was the same crappy sensor as the 70D. But that 5 stops push had me amazed. I hope they will transfer this to the full frame models aswell. Imagine a 6D with the ability to push the shadows that far. That would be a dream camera for me.

[@whosbillymac]

Awesome review, love learning more about photography (for filmmaking purposes), this channel is an amazing resource! I'm loving my 70D for sure but great to be aware of where it falls short haha :) The 80D seems extraordinary!

[@arnabsarkar8829]

Great review... Love to see upgraded dynamic range of this camera.. Please do a full extensive review on Canon 80D including high ISO image quality, how good the focusing system is in various light condition, image quality comparison with Nikon D7200 (DR, high ISO image quality, image sharpness etc) etc... And thanks a lot for this extremely helpful review.. 😊

[@JP1050x]

Great review Ted! It would be great if you can cover "ISO Invariance" in a future episode for folks who like to nerd out on camera tech from time to time. -- ISO is the most misunderstood subject, especially in digital technology. I personally view digital ISO as the amplification of what the camera actually captures at it's base, similar to how sound systems use the term "gain" when turning up sound volume. I think it would be so much easier to understand ISO if manufacturers used the term "Image Gain," rather than ISO, for digital cameras. ISO (or film sensitivity), is more relevant to film cameras, since there is an actual difference in physical light sensitivity in different film stock. -- Thanks, and keep up the good work!

[@77appyi]

+VeloRydr why..it will not make a scrap of difference what you call it ..it will work just the same The iso or gain or volume or pixies..as long as it doubled up with each increment to key in with shutter and F stops it not matter ..in fact a like pixies ...my Canon has a base pixie of 1 pixie but i can extend it down to 0.5 pixie..but gets a bit noisy at 6 pixies and over ..the new Nikon D5 is silly at 12.5 pixies

[@dbauernf]

Great video, thanks, this is really steering me in the direction of 80D instead of 7d markII!

[@KevDoza]

I loved this review! Super helpful!

[@emkamaux2]

Got it and I'm loving it. Thanks for the review.

[@TinaRice]

Great review and thanks for showing how it handles the dynamic range.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Good video. Just an FYI: Clipped highlights, by definition, have no detail. They are only "pure white" when the brightness is set to represent them as such. Clipped highlights can be darkened into a shade of gray and unclipped highlights can be brightened into pure white. :)

[@ceotariqnelson8802]

Thank you. I've been looking at ALL the 80D reviews. This is an important review. I do wish they made this a full frame camera. That would help with the music videos I make. I presently have a T5i. It came out in April of 2013 and in September 2013 Canon dropped the 70D for about the same price and I was LIVID!!! I almost switched to Panasonic. I will now purchase the 80D. Thanks.

[@RussianSevereWeatherVideos]

There has been a lot of talk about doing ETTR to increase that dynamic range. Overexposing a stop, or so. Would you say that that technique is no longer valid for the 80D? We should underexpose instead to get that maximum dynamic range possible with the sensor chip?

[@dangerpowers123]

I own a Canon 6D which is about the same price new as the 80D so it makes for an interesting choice if you don't own either and want a decent DSLR. I expect the focusing and dynamic range etc are all better on the 80D. But then the 6D is full frame and thus better in low light etc...

[@improver1849]

Great point, Steven. 6D is a fantastic cam, especially at it's recent prices. The 6D will take Getty quality photographs with relative ease, whereas the 80d most certainly will not. The 80D really shines for video due to Canon's excellent dual pixel AF. Especially for one man bands, such as vloggers, the 80d is the cam to get. 6D better for bokeh-licious B Roll. It's beauty shots trounce the 80d. For people who take mostly still photos, the 6d is a much more natural choice.

[@sl2608]

I have owned both the 6D and the 80D and I have been totally blown away by the clean, beautiful, noiseless images from the 80D in low light at high ISOs. As good and sometimes better than any low light images from my 6D! The 80D is amazing!

[@sofieaspeslagh1336]

Nice review. what camera would you recommend for photography only? I'm current still using my 400D and in need of an upgrade but unsure which canon to go for. The dynamic range of the 80D sounds impressive but is there anything out there I should be considering? Thanks

[@pick42]

So you said you'd choose the 80D over 70D if buying now, but would you upgrade from 70D? I own 70D now and can get the 80D body only for $975 new, then sell the 70D body for...? What do you think?

[@gurudeclan]

Very impressive. Canon finally catches up with Nikon DR

[@michaeldidomenico7]

My question is about dynamic range, which one is better the 80D or the 7D MK II

[@cooloox]

At base ISO the 80D is much better. The 7D Mk II still uses Canon's older sensor technology and suffers from increased noise as you move the shadow recovery slider. The 80D introduces a lot less noise and can bring back a lot more detail at the same time.

[@AmmarAlIessa]

Hi Ted! I've been seeing a lot of photographers saying that 70D has an auto focus issues if photos are taken using the view finder.. I was about to buy the 70D but when i saw that much of complaints on this specific model i actually decided to wait for the 80D but the price is a bit of a problem for me.. Have you encountered any of these auto focus issues when shooting stills with the 70D? You can simply Google for "70D auto focus issue" and see what people are say about this matter.. I really hope you do that and at least post a reply with your findings.. I really enjoyed your video.. Thank you for your time..

[@TheZallene]

Not sure if i should get the 80d (i love the flip screen) or spend the extra money on the 6d for the full frame sensor. Thoughts?

[@Andy-lw6pe]

I'm absolutely new to photography and anything connected to it. I have recently purchased a canon g7x to learn a bit how this world works and I have noticed one (strange?) thing. Whenever I flipped the camera to vlog or take a selfie I noticed that both the video and the photos change from what I see in the flip-up screen. for instance, if an object is on the right while I'm filming, when I get back home and watch the footage on my pc (or even if I check it right after on the camera screen), that very same object is on my left. Since the only time this does not happen is with the Snapchat or Instagram camera app, I'd like to know if it's something that happens with all the cameras, or just with mirrorless camera. If so, a DSLR would "fix" the problem ? (and by fixing it I mean recording the exact same way I see things on the screen). Hope I made myself clear and thanks in advance for taking time to reply.

[@raytracemusic]

I have also just recently got one and the shadow performance is pretty amazing to the extent that Camera Store TV surmised that Canon have maybe on purpose biased the sensor to underexpose (certainly relative to my old 550D) on purpose as highlight recovery doesn't seem to be as strong as shadow recovery.

[@svendura1]

That was interesting. Never thought of that enhanced dynamic range but it's exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the good work. Just one short note: All reviewers of the 80D always compare it to the 70D. What about folks coming from a more consumer orientated camera like 100D or 700D. And how does it compare to the 760D? Similar specs, half the price.

[@cooloox]

It focuses way better in low light than the 760D. It's dual pixel AF is a lot better than the Hybrid CMOS AF III of the 760D. At high ISOs the 80D has around half the noise of the 760D, maybe less than half the noise. It has 7fps compared to 5fps, a brighter pentagram compared to a penta-mirror, 100% coverage viewfinder compared to 95%. More AF options, some weather proofing. Far better dynamic range, and much larger battery, etc. Basically, it's twice the price and twice the camera.

[@pasists]

Amen! Looking forward what 5D mk4 brings to DR.

[@andrewatm216]

There really is no perfect camera out there. But after watching many diff. videos, i've come to the following conclusion (referring to the video aspect): -sony a7s II is the king of low light, but the colors out of the camera suck big time-unless u like green/yellow skin tone -panasonic gh4 (and maybe gh5 too-time will tell) has issues with focus -canon does not offer 4k, but is king when it comes to autofocus and it also renders good color out of the camera -fujifilm xt2 is great camera for stills-it renders the best jpegs out of camera, having various film simulations....although theyve made improvements for video, im still not convinced its a great choice for doing serious video work (due to af and lack of is) As such, its all a matter of what is important to YOU-THE SHOOTER.

[@amlanray]

Andrew atm What camera you've with you?

[@gregtruy]

I still work with a 40d and it works well. If I need to buy a new one I don't know Wat to buy. I love the pentax medium format.

[@sbai4319]

I know this is a seemingly silly gripe but I think all of the models from the 60 to 80D did not have the more advanced three pin remote port that I use for landscape work. Very importqant to me and the reason I went for a second hand 5D Mark2.

[@boompewpew8540]

Nice review... im your new subscriber now.... you do have a good lighting during the video, its amazing... ;-) anyway, thanks for the reviewing the 80d, it helped me to know the upgrades from 70d... keep it up...

[@JusticeFreedomDestin]

I'm impressed by that improved dynamic range. I'm still looking for a good overall camera to upgrade to from my t3i, and looking at the 70D and 7D ii, I was convinced I was getting a 7D ii. Now I'm questioning myself again. Well, I hope there's a 7D iii in the next year or so..

[@Kprawl291986]

+The Cleverly Named Person Might as get a 6D while its going for $999 :)

[@blazweindorfer]

How does it compare to 7D MKII in the ISO and dynamic range? Are the images with higher ISO better on 7D MKII or on the 80?

[@ATLANTICVISIONS]

I was under the impression that the 80d now lets you record video now at 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 60 fps (59.94 fps). I think thats improvement from the 70d.

[@stakstonkvinge]

Quick tip... You can control AF with wifi on phone or tablet. Practical for filming.

[@GeoscienceImaging]

This is a great review. I appreciate the knowledgeable sharing about the dynamic range. I do wish, however, that you would have compared it to the T6i & the T7i since they both have the same sensor as 80D. I don't understand why the 80D is so much more money than the 6i/7i line, more than 50% higher cost typically. It's a lot more money, but what do you get for it?

[@sanketmore1216]

Should I buy canon 80D in 2018 or wait for 90D??

[@h3aDmAsTeR]

Hi there! Thank you for this video, great to see the 80D being tested like that! Quick question about the underexposed photos +5stops in post, did you have the same settings on all 3 cameras regarding noise reduction? THanks again, great work! ;)

[@JuanAntonioAdrover]

Great videos! I appreciate your work! Regards from Mallorca, Spain!

[@hungngngng]

Hi, thanks a lot for a detailed review. As a beginner 1 question still bothers me though. How does this compare to the A6300? Is there any real point to buy a DSLR (specificallythis one) when mirrorless have matured that much?

[@BigAntTVMedia]

Can u review and compare this with a 7D2 please

[@Farzin_Doust]

wow, tnx.I want to buy 80d as second cera (my first and only is 400d), and That was full of usefull information.

[@kenmcdougall6106]

Excellent review, you're a great communicator!

[@DIGITALSCREAMS]

Good to see Canon heading in the right direction. I would say that if you're competent using manual exposure and shoot mostly 100 ISO then you wouldn't need to upgrade.

[@Natalie_Tofi]

And in difference between the 7D mark II how would you compare them on the dynamic range?

[@IvanJoseHurtadoBaron]

Great review! Canon should get rid of the mirror and add a EVF. It would make the perfect mirrorless camera. I'm just not sure about moire and softness in video recording. I hope it has improved.

[@PaulKretz]

*Does 80D have a continuous AF in photo mode like 70D has?* E.g. the camera still tracking your face (right until the picture is taken) with 10sec timer already counting down. Very useful for distant selfies and making thumb-pics for YT videos if you are a one-man videomaker like me. But I haven't seen "Continuous AF" in menu in all these reviews. So what's the 80D behaviour?

[@kevink2207]

It has it but under a different name. AI SERVO.

[@PaulKretz]

+Kevin K 70D has both Continuous AF and AI Servo. What's the story?

[@kevink2207]

I am thinking you are talking about the AF method and then the AF mode. Two different things. The AF method has face tracking/continuous option. Then I hit Servo on my AF mode. Does that clear it up?

[@PaulKretz]

So Servo in photo mode works continuously on its own (like in video mode) or just when the half-shutter is pressed (like on SL2)?

[@PaulKretz]

*I figured it out on 70D* : with the default settings the half-shutter fixes the AF on the subject and pressing the shutter all the way takes a picture. BUT if you disable half-shutter AF (over Custom Functions) and leave it just for metering (use back button AF-ON if needed instead), then you can enable Continuous AF (in the menu) and use just shutter full press to shoot. This allows to start a timer (2\10sec) with full shutter press (avoiding AF subject fixation) and the camera continues to search and track subjects! This way you can *move in front of the camera while the timer is ticking out and the AF will continue to track your face until it actually shoots* ! Very cool to shoot yourself as you can recompose eframe your position and posture with the timer already counting down! So I wonder *if it works on 80D?* For instance, my little SL2/200D has NO continuous AF in photo mode (only during video), and no Custom Functions shutter button override, so you can't do this trick.

[@derbrockwitzer5641]

Great review and thank you for your clear coherent speech!

[@seba81376]

recently bought a 70d say around 8 months ago.. is it advisable to sell 70d for a 80d..?

[@PrinceMascara]

It really depends on you.

[@mipe7755]

Can you review the new 90D in terms of dynamic range and compare it to 80D/ 5DMkIV?

[@eliaspap8433]

I sold mine, lack of lens choices. Hardly any primes designed specifically for this camera or APS-c in general, especially compared with Fuji X series. So I sold it and bought Fuji with some amazing primes, 23mm f2, 50mm f2 etc. haven’t looked back.

[@mrz1342]

are u recommending for better quality photography on 80d: 18-135 usm or 24-70 f4?

[@cartercooperpa]

I am curious about the number of autofocus points: I always use center point autofocus. How would I benefit from having 45 focus points?

[@johnjon1823]

Excellent and you beat Tony Northrup in getting the dynamic range covered.

[@Pinoysoundmachine74]

Tony northrup he's just a new nikon puppy now. Never watched his review especially on the canon dslr cameras.

[@felipehenaovideo]

Thanks, how is Moire and Aliasing performance ?

[@zampination]

Hi Ted. How does the dynamic range compares to your sony a5100??

[@improver1849]

So what's the deal with DR in video? You clearly show more DR for stills, but many video only folks say there's no detectable jump in DR. Obviously Canon isn't switching out the new sensor when the video button is hit, haha. I would hope the firmware is up to snuff and allows the new sensor to shine. As you're a video guy yourself, could you kindly show some video DR comparisons in your NLE?

[@dopamining7621]

Fantastically informative. You have a new subscriber, and fan.

[@thuhinajay]

Can you please help me to choose a camera between canon 80d and Nikon d7500, my purpose is primarily photography

[@ruff1draft]

The Canon 80D is only missing good 4K video and a double sd card slot. Still buying it as it has at least a headphone Jack and has good auto focus better than my Nikon D5500 which is still a great little camera but minus the headphone Jack. So once I but the Canon 80D I shall have the choice off two systems.

[@cameraexpressions4276]

TED, any follow up on the dynamic range experiments you mentioned with night city work? Did you create a video on that?

[@cactustweeter2890]

Very insightful review. Thanks for your perspective.

[@Aliquinex]

Getting my 80D tomorrow! :) Upgrading from the 600D

[@howardpayne6064]

Was it worth the upgrade? Asking as I still own a 600d and im on a budget

[@Aliquinex]

@@howardpayne6064 yes, I still have my 80D and love it! I don't feel so limited on what I can do

[@DarleneDeMayo]

Great video as always! Thanks for doing them. I'm understanding so much more than I ever did and although I'm not a photographer.... most of my work involved video and stills. Thanks again *:D ONE QUESTION.... I heard the lens kit is junk ... how do you feel about it?

[@ombhaktarai2237]

sir what is different between dslr canon eos 80d and slr ? I can't understand still this part plz give me details.

[@JacksJamz]

the intro is funny. I also like how you emphasised the t in eighty d so it didn't sounds like a.d.d great video by the way

[@peterjc01]

how is the 80D compared in photo/video quality versus the sl2 (newer digic 7 processor)

[@michaeldidomenico7]

So I have the 70D and I want to upgrade to the 80D, it sounds like this would be a good move for a few reasons.

[@roozbehbey]

Hi I mostly use my camera for street photography and landscapes, i also do not record videos that much. i'm on a tight budget and cannot afford the full frame canon models, i already have 3 different Efs lenses from my rebel T3i and i think its time for an upgrade, would you recommend the 80d? will i notice a huge difference in terms of image quality if i upgrade to this model?

[@davidmalky3211]

great review, i want to know for beginner Canon 750D or a Mirroless Camera like Lumix GX85 or Sony A6000 is better?? thanks in Advance.

[@ryanwolff7340]

What would you recommend for a good overall lens for photo & video work on the 80D?

[@gurudeclan]

35 f2 IS

[@andrew1977uk]

Gives me hope for canon yet!

[@DavidDatura]

According to DxOMark, the 80D has 13.2 EV's of DR at base ISO (Canon's current flagship APS-C DSLR the 7D Mark II only about 11.8!) the 5D Mark 4 is only slightly better at 13.6 (I was expecting more than that from a FF camera) But both are beaten by Nikon's APS-C D500/D7500 and D7200 with 14 and 14.6! EV's at base ISO respectively. So Canon still has a ways to go yet...maybe with next years rumored 90D, 7D Mark III and 5Dr Mark II they'll level the playing field? Here's hoping...

[@benbrown199690bb]

Great review! Thanks!

[@BodisRobert]

I'm sort of looking for answers about this camera yet I keep hitting walls . I am looking to get one and capture a long dynamic range for HDRI domes. I would want to capture as much EV range as possible ( around the 20 areas) with AEB. Could it do it automatically ? I've noticed it can do 7 brackets by itself. Does that means if I shoot RAW, I will get a range of 14 ish ? (if the camera can actually do 2 EV steps ) ? Thank you!

[@victoriasinani4061]

How does the 80D compare to the 7D mk2?

[@holsteincowboy]

As a Sony fan i am disappointed that you have sold all your Sony cameras and purchased 2 Canon bodies.Seems like a bad idea to me ! .

[@77appyi]

+holsteincowboy why should you care what camera someone else use?what difference will it make to you?...

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

Well done, Ted.

[@antidecepticon]

I have the 80D and i find that the 10-22 isn't as great in auto focus in low light as the stock 18-135 micro usm. also i have a 17-55 f2.8 and this is also not a great in low light focus, I bring a flash light at night, shine the subject, get focus and then take the picture. =)

[@DmitriyFonck]

Excellent and useful video.

[@MandurahConsumer]

Would Squarespace be happy with the Wix ad I saw before watching the video? I suspect not.

[@samhipps8435]

How does the 45 af points compare to something like a 7dii?