-= 80D owners unite! Discuss and post photos

My first shots with a new 80D from my yard in Florida with a Sigma 18-250 lens.

Cooper's Hawk, I think...

EDIT: nah, I now think that this is a Sharp Shinned Hawk.

Love the one of the squirels playing. Perfect shot and lots of patience.

I have been playing with the 80D a couple of days now and all I have to say it is a great camera. Clean raw files from ISO 100-400, very close to 6D rendering. Lifted shadows is actually better on 80D. Body plays nice with L lenses. The 85LII operates much smother on 80D. I dont know why. On my 6D the AF makes a small but noticable "jump" before locking on target. Nothing wrong says Canon technicians. Always accurate but with that jump. On 80D AF is smooth all the way. Shutter motion is very well controlled compared to the 6D. 6D is almost like an old Hasselblad 500 series in comparison. If you are a TS-E shooter be aware that flash housing is going to restrict motion. My 6D will be my tilt-shift body.

Just tried out my new 1.4 III extender with the 100-400L. A very dull day and it's a heavy combination, but I can't wait to try it out in good light.

MatthewK wrote in post #18269953
I didn't like the 80D with the 100-400 II at all, those two just didn't work well together

I'm curious why? Did that combo fail for static or action shots?

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #18278342
I'm curious why? Did that combo fail for static or action shots?

It works well for me.

So, the refurb sale and a tip in another thread pushed me to make the jump and order one of these. Can't wait to join y'all!

Terrycanon wrote in post #18278351
It works well for me.

Just to set my mind at ease if I want one, would you mind posting some samples?

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #18278342
I'm curious why? Did that combo fail for static or action shots?

I just didn't like the look of the photos; it was as if there was a smear over the details, sort of a haze. The 100-400 looks better with my 5D4. Conversely, the 80D + my 400 DO II makes some outstandingly detailed, crisp photos. The lens looks good with the 5D4, but I much prefer the 80D results.

MatthewK wrote in post #18278580
I just didn't like the look of the photos; it was as if there was a smear over the details, sort of a haze. The 100-400 looks better with my 5D4. Conversely, the 80D + my 400 DO II makes some outstandingly detailed, crisp photos. The lens looks good with the 5D4, but I much prefer the 80D results.

It makes me wonder if your copy is just a hair softer than average and it only shows up on the much denser 80D sensor.

Very well could be the case. After reading that recent Lens Rentals article on zoom lens variation, you never know.