What's the point of the Canon 77D?

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I'm resisting the urge to buy an 800D for wildlife, leaving my current 550D dedicated to landscape. The 77D, however, has confused me. It seems, in all but a couple of unimportant-to-me things, to be an identical spec to the 800D, very similar size and weight (and price), but in a body that looks like the more 'pro' Canons, ie it has the mode dial on the other side to make room for the top screen and a different back of camera control layout. Is it just to appease those who don't want to spend money but wouldn't be seen dead carrying a camera with 'xxxD' written on it or am I missing something? I wouldn't want to change away from the xxxDs unless there was a very, very good reason. The small size and weight suits me and my knackered hands mean I can't use rear controls on the fly. Whatever I get, if I get anything at all, will be for wildlife, usually with the Sigma 150-600C attached.
 
Or what is the point of the 800D?
The top display is a great feature.

But indeed the 2 camera are two similar in every way to be worth having two different model.
I would go for the 77D.

Actually not i moved from canon to nikon d750 a couple of years ago and i'll keep this for sure!
 
Lemaildetom said:
Or what is the point of the 800D?
The top display is a great feature.

But indeed the 2 camera are two similar in every way to be worth having two different model.
I would go for the 77D.

Actually not i moved from canon to nikon d750 a couple of years ago and i'll keep this for sure!
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Not just me then.
I presume having the top screen is great if you're used to it. I've never used a camera with one so what you don't know.................
What is this N word? You mean other people make cameras too............... Nooooooooo...........;)
 
Jannyfox said:
Not just me then.
I presume having the top screen is great if you're used to it. I've never used a camera with one so what you don't know.................
What is this N word? You mean other people make cameras too............... Nooooooooo...........;)
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Lol, I prefer the N word to the C word
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I started with a canon 30D so always had a top screen, i think they are great!
 
Canon downgraded the xxd range from the 60d onwards. It used to be VERY clear the difference between a 40d and a 400d in build and it tech
 
Lemaildetom said:
Lol, I prefer the N word to the C word
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I started with a canon 30D so always had a top screen, i think they are great!
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Only ever had a 350D and a 550D, so I get on fine without a top screen

GTG said:
Canon downgraded the xxd range from the 60d onwards. It used to be VERY clear the difference between a 40d and a 400d in build and it tech
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Ah, I see. Having only ever used xxxDs I don't know much about the other Canons

Thanks guys. Now I feel happy about the 800D. All I need is some funds.........................:(
 
If you’re used to having a camera with one wheel and no top screen, then that’s fine, but I simply would feel like I was working with a hand tied behind my back.

ATEOTD they’re tools that should fit they way you work and what job you’re doing. If you’re planning on keeping 2 bodies, it’ll help to have similar control layouts.
 
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