Canon Announces EOS 80D DSLR and G7 X Mark II Cameras; More Info at B&H

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - February 17, 2016) - B&H Photo would like to share Canon's announcement of the EOS 80D DSLR, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, the DM-E1 Directional Microphone, and a PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter for their EOS DSLR lineup along with the PowerShot G7 X Mark II and PowerShot SX720 HS digital cameras.

Filling the mid-range DSLR role in Canon's lineup, the 80D sees a variety of upgrades, including a high-resolution 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor. It also has improved AF during stills, with the 45-point all-cross-type AF system. Movie shooting has also seen enhancements with Full HD 1080p capture at up to 60 fps, and a faster Dual Pixel CMOS AF system for live view. Image quality has numerous improvements, namely a boost in low-light sensitivity to ISO 16000 natively, which can be expanded to ISO 25600, as well as better color and exposure consistency, using a 7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor with Color Tracking. The camera features a 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen LCD for easy viewing and operation in nearly all situations. Additionally, it is equipped with Wi-Fi with NFC, HDR Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, and Creative Filter options, as well as a shutter rated for 100,000 actuations. The Canon 80D will be available as a body only, in a kit with an 18-55mm lens or bundled with the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.

Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera 

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• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• 45-Point All Cross-Type AF System
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 7 fps Shooting
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
• RGB+IR 7560-Pixel Metering Sensor

Available for shooters looking for a versatile, all-in-one option, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a zoom lens that offers an equivalent wide-angle to telephoto range of 28.8-216mm with APS-C cameras. The lens also features new NANO USM autofocus technology that combines ring-type USM and STM designs for fast, smooth AF during both stills and video. Also, it is the first lens to accept the PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter for smooth, controlled zooms during shooting. Further benefitting image quality is an image stabilization system rated for four stops, along with the use of one UD element and one PMo aspherical element to reduce aberrations, and grant crisp, clear imagery. Additionally, it has a metallic mount, and is compatible with the EW-73D Lens Hood.

A first for the EOS series, Canon has released the DM-E1 Directional Microphone, which offers shotgun and stereo directional controls of 90° and 120° respectively, and connects via a standard 3.5mm jack for wide compatibility. It also has a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16 kHz and runs off a single button-type lithium cell battery. It comes with a Windjammer to reduce wind noise, and has a shock mount to reduce noise from handling.

Now featuring the DIGIC 7 processor, the Canon G7 X Mark II Digital Camera is able to shoot continuously in raw or JPEG at up to 8 fps. It offers a 20.1MP 1" CMOS sensor and a 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens which will deliver high-resolution, low-noise images in a wide range of environments. The lens also has image stabilization for reducing the appearance of camera shake, and a nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh. The G7 X Mark II has a clean exterior with numerous tactile controls, including a control ring on the lens. A multi-angle, 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD bolsters the cameras capabilities by tilting up to 180° for selfies. The camera can record Full HD 1080p video and it has built-in Wi-Fi with NC for pairing with a mobile device. Additionally, it has Picture Styles, in-camera raw conversion, panning-specific IS, and Time-Lapse Movies. It is compatible with the form-fitting PSC-5500 Deluxe Leather Case and advanced WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for underwater shooting.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Digital Camera

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• 20.1MP 1" CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor
• 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
• 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
• Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 8 fps Shooting
• Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
• Manual Control Ring, Time Lapse Movie

Rounding out this announcement is the long-zoom PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera, which has a dramatically-expanded 40x optical zoom range in a relatively compact body. It utilizes a 20.3MP CMOS sensor along with the DIGIC 6 processor to create detailed, low-noise images, as well as Full HD 1080p video at 60 fps. Ensuring maximum usability at long range, the camera has Intelligent IS to optimize the stabilization system, in addition to a Zoom Framing Assist function that will automatically zoom in or out while you track a subject. It has a large 3.0" 922k-dot LCD for composing and reviewing images, and features built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, a Story Highlights function, and a Creative Shot mode.

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