Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D The new EOS 77D (EOS 9000D in some regions) slots in-between the Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) and the EOS 80D, and incorporates a lot of the same features as the latter at a lower price-point: $900 body-only compared to $1100.
Based around the same 24MP sensor, the 77D also features the same 45-point AF system, but incorporates an updated Digic 7 processor (compared to Digic 6 in the 80D).
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
In terms of size and weight, the 77D is less bulky than the 80D, weighing in at barely a pound (499g) compared to 1. 4 pounds (650g) for the higher-end model. Aimed at hobbyists and people upgrading from a Rebel-class (or type) product, the 77D offers greater speed and slightly more involved control layout than the simultaneously-released Rebel T7i.
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
One of the main UI differences between the EOS 77D and the T7i is an LCD screen, on the right of the camera's top plate. Arguably, the necessity for a display in this place has been mitigated by today's large rear screens, but it remains a differentiator of 'enthusiast' DSLRs, especially.
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
The lockable rear 'quick control dial' is another feature reserved for Canon's mid-range and high-end DSLRs, and compared to the Rebel class, makes it easier to take full control over exposure.
The 3", 1. 04 million-dot touch-sensitive rear LCD works in concert with a generous suite of physical control points to allow control over every aspect of the 77D's operation. In live view and movie modes, the screen can also be used to set focus point by touch. Dual Pixel autofocus means that like the EOS 80D, servo AF can be used in these modes, too.
By default, the 77D uses Canon's standard UI, but it can be switched to the more beginner-friendly graphic UI also found in the new T7i (shown above) if desired.
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
Unlike Canon's Rebel-class DSLRs, live view is enabled via a dedicated button, just to the right of the camera's viewfinder. This button can also be used to initiate movie recording. The EOS 77D offers a fairly standard HD video feature set, and can record up to 1080/60p. A microphone port is available for recording higher quality audio.
A built-in interval timer is a handy feature, and again, not something found on Canon's lower-end Rebel-series models.
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
Another feature not found on the Rebel T7i is an eye sensor (visible here above the viewfinder eyecup) which automatically turns off the rear LCD when the camera is raised to your eye.
Quoted battery life is exactly the same as the new Rebel T7i: 600 shots per charge (CIPA standard) using the optical viewfinder and 270 shots with live view.
Hands-on with the Canon EOS 77D
The 77D features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, using the same BT 'LE' connection as the EOS M5. It also has NFC, for easy pairing with Android devices. Canon has promised a major update to its Camera Connect app, which will offer a more intuitive user interface.
Alongside the 77D and T7i, Canon is releasing a Bluetooth wireless remote. The Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 ($50) can trigger exposure from up to 16 feet away. This remote can also control the PZ1 zoom adapter, which was released with the current version of the 18-135mm STM kit zoom.
The Canon EOS 77D will be available in April for $900 body-only, $1050 with the new EF-S 18-55mm F4-5. 6 IS STM or $1500 with EF-S 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 IS USM.
. dpreview.com2017-2-16 07:00
