looking for advice on DSLR purchase

[90c4]

Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

What's evf?

Electronic View Finder

[08njSTEP]

Yes it has one.

[tc328]

I heard this camera is only good for video...not knocking it but for pics is average

thats just what i heard

[08njSTEP]

Originally Posted by tc328

I heard this camera is only good for video...not knocking it but for pics is average

thats just what i heard

Well you can frame capture from video so stills are as good as video.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

What's evf?

Electronic Viewfinder.

I refuse to hold a camera out in front of me to focus and compose.

[08njSTEP]

It does seem more natural to look "through" the camera.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

It does seem more natural to look "through" the camera.

Plus, braced against your face, it's easier to hold steady.

[UglyBuzzard]

Any opinions on the Canon d70?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Any opinions on the Canon d70?

I have a D70 and LOVE it. I was almost gonna buy a T6i - I'm so glad I went with the D70 with the 18mm to 135mm "kit" lens. Such a great combo.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Any opinions on the Canon d70?

The 80D has substantial improvements in AF and high-ISO performance, if you can afford to go with the latest and greatest in this class.

[UglyBuzzard]

Originally Posted by dcstep

The 80D has substantial improvements in AF and high-ISO performance, if you can afford to go with the latest and greatest in this class.

Thanks. I bought it 6 months ago and like it, but not a pro by any means. So, really curious who had one and thoughts. Also, what our resident pros thought.