Fun fact: Canon EOS 77D and EOS 80D kit with 18-135mm IS USM lens have same price

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Is that weird? The Canon EOS 80D and EOS 77D kits with the EF-S 18-135mm lens have the same price, $1,499 (80D | 77D).

I am not sure I get the reason ;-)

The Canon EOS 77D was announced today and is available for pre-order.

Given the same price for the EOS 77D and EOS 80D kit, which one would you get?

  • EOS 80D kit (77%, 386 Votes)
  • EOS 77D kit (23%, 113 Votes)

Total Voters: 499

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware 1.1.3 available for download

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Canon released Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware 1.1.3.

Changes in Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware Version 1.1.3

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware Version 1.1.3 incorporates the following improvements to enhance functions.

  1. Corrects a phenomenon in which the drive mode icon is not correctly displayed when using custom shooting modes (C1/C2/C3).
  2. Changes the maximum number of “Release cycles” displayed from 1,000,000 cycles to 9,999,000 cycles. This value can be checked under the “Camera system information” menu.
  3. Improves the reliability of communication via USB cable when using the Lens Data Registration function within EOS Utility 3 software.

The Version 1.1.3 firmware being released at this time is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.1.2 or earlier. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of your camera, please first go over the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.
The firmware update takes approximately six minutes.

Download EOS-1D X firmware 1.1.3 here.

Canon EOS 77D sample images (Canon official)

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Canon EOS 77D at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 6 fps Shooting and ISO 51200
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Top LCD and Rear Quick Control Dial
  • RGB+IR 7560-Pixel Metering Sensor

Sample pictures shot with the Canon EOS 77D (announcement) are available at Canon China and Canon Japan.

The EOS 77D has been officially announced.

Canon EOS M6 sample photos and sample movie

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Canon EOS M6 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Combination 5-Axis Image Stabilization

Sample pictures and a sample movie shot with the new Canon EOS M6 (announcement) have been posted at Canon China‘s and Canon Japan‘s sites (more than the three pics below).

The Canon EOS M6 is official and can pre-ordered, shipping starts 3/31.

Canon also released the Canon EVC-DC2 Electronic Viewfinder for EOS M6/EOS M3/PowerShot G1 X Mark II/PowerShot G3 X – $209.95 

Canon EOS M6 officially announced (and pre-order links)

EOS M6

Canon EOS M6 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Combination 5-Axis Image Stabilization

The Canon EOS M6 is official and can pre-ordered, shipping starts 3/31.

Canon also released the Canon EVC-DC2 Electronic Viewfinder for EOS M6/EOS M3/PowerShot G1 X Mark II/PowerShot G3 X – $209.95 

Canon press release:

New Canon EOS M6 Digital Camera Adds Powerful Performance to EOS M Series

EOS M6 Camera Fuses Outstanding Image Quality, Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Improved Manual Control in a Small and Lightweight Digital Camera Body

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 14, 2017 – Designed with the advanced enthusiast photographer in mind, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the latest addition to its EOS M series – the Canon EOS M6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera; and a high performance External Electronic View Finder – the EVF-DC2, with approximately 2.36 million dots. For photographers who demand premium performance, the new EOS M6 Camera features the company’s 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor able to capture sharp, high-resolution images even in low-light situations, its most advanced image processor, DIGIC 7, and super-fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF speed, enabling photographers to capture clear, sharp, high-resolution images and Full HD videos.

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Canon EOS 77D officially announced (and pre-order links)

eos 77d

Canon EOS 77D at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 6 fps Shooting and ISO 51200
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Top LCD and Rear Quick Control Dial
  • RGB+IR 7560-Pixel Metering Sensor

The Canon EOS 77D has been officially announced.

Canon press release:

New Canon EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D Cameras Possess Stunning Autofocus Capabilities

New DSLR Additions are Joined by New Compact EF-S Lens and Canon’s First-Ever Remote Utilizing Bluetooth® Technology3

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 14, 2017 – Developed and designed to meet the varying needs of entry-level and advanced amateur photographers, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new additions to the celebrated EOS system – the EOS Rebel T7i DSLR camera, which adds to the popular Rebel series of entry-level DSLR cameras, and the EOS 77D DLSR camera, which represents a new category of cameras for advanced amateur photographers. Canon also introduced today the new EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens and Wireless Remote Control BR-E1, as well as added functionality for the Canon Connect Station CS100. “In what marks the 30th year since the introduction of the Canon EOS System, the announcement today of these two new DSLR cameras exhibits Canon’s commitment to providing our customers with the tools they need to grow their passion for capturing the best possible pictures of the moments in time that mean the most to them, or inspire them to one day shoot professionally,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A.

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