Canon 77D

I received an email from a local camera store about a Canon 77D along with a new Rebel 7i. Does anyone know the difference between the 77D and the 80D?

DP Review has a side by side comparison tool. The link is set for the two Canon models.

I received an email from a local camera store about a Canon 77D along with a new Rebel 7i. Does anyone know the difference between the 77D and the 80D?

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Dave

Note that the 77D has a penta mirror viewfinder.

This is a smaller, dimmer, cheaper alternative to a penta prism viewfinder, like in the 80D. A bright through the lens optical viewfinder is the single reason for SLR cameras.

My current cameras [Olympus, Panasonic] use electronic through the lens viewfinders.

One question is why Canon? Do you have only Canon dealers nearby? Have Canon EF lenses? Friends with Canon stuff that can be borrowed?

Note that the 77D has a penta mirror viewfinder.

 

This is a smaller, dimmer, cheaper alternative to a penta prism viewfinder, like in the 80D. A bright through the lens optical viewfinder is the single reason for SLR cameras.

 

My current cameras [Olympus, Panasonic] use electronic through the lens viewfinders.

 

One question is why Canon? Do you have only Canon dealers nearby? Have Canon EF lenses? Friends with Canon stuff that can be borrowed?

I have multiple Canon EF lenses. There would have to be a compelling reason to upgrade from my 60D. One reason would be wireless if I could get a good trade in price on my current body.

DP Review has a side by side comparison tool. The link is set for the two Canon models.

Thanks, not much difference other than the viewfinder and the Digic 6 vs. 7.