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WHAT’S NEW
WITH ENTRY-LEVEL D-SLRS facing the
biggest challenge from mirrorless cameras,
Canon has broadened its range in this category
with two new models: the EOS 800D and the
EOS 77D. The existing EOS 750D remains avail-
able, but the EOS 760D is being discontinued.
The EOS 800D and EOS 77D are essentially
the same camera in terms of their main features
and specifi cations, but they have different de-
signs externally with the aim of appealing to dif-
ferent users. However, Canon says both models
are designed with the main objective of “D-SLR
photography made easy”.
The EOS 800D has a simple, main dial based
control layout with an all-new user interface
which uses graphics and illustrations to indicate
in visual terms how functions operate... such as
the exposure control modes. Curiously, in the
now long history of the D-SLR, this is the fi rst
attempt to create a GUI primarily for fi rst-time
users. The EOS 77D also has a main mode dial,
but it’s supplemented by an LCD info panel on
its top deck and the rear-mounted ‘Quick Control’
wheel used on the higher-end Canon D-SLRs. It
also offers the visual guide displays.
Both models use a new 25.8 megapixels
(24.2 MP effective) ‘APS-C’ CMOS sensor andCanon’s ‘DiG!C 7’ processor which retains an
optical low-pass fi lter and enables continuous
shooting at up to 6.0 fps. The sensitivity range
is equivalent to ISO 100 to 25,600 with a one-
stop extension to ISO 51,200. Both models
have a 45-point autofocusing system using all
cross-type arrays, but use Canon’s ‘Dual Pixel
CMOS AF’ when in live view or shooting video.
Exposure control is based on a 7560 pixels
‘RGB+IR’ sensor.
Also shared is a pentamirror-type optical
viewfi nder, 7.62 cm monitor screen adjustable
for both tilt and swing, touchscreen controls,
pop-up fl ash, built-in WiFi (with NFC) and
Bluetooth, Full HD video recording and a single
memory card slot for SD format types (with
UHS-I speed support). Additionally, the EOS
77D has an ‘AF-On’ button, an intervalometer for
making time-lapse sequences with stills, more
RAW+JPEG capture options and a interframe
‘lite’ compression option when recording video.
Available now, the EOS 800D sells for around
$1349 with Canon’s new, smaller EF-S 18-55mm
f4.0-5.6 IS STM standard zoom while the EOS
77D is priced at around $1499 packaged with the
same lens (estimated average street prices). For
more information visit http://www.canon.com.auCANON BOLSTERS
ENTRY-LEVEL D-SLR RANGE
WHAT’S NEW
CANON BOLSTERS
The Canon EOS
77D and EOS 800D
are entry level
offerings with new
user-friendly GUIs.HASSELBLAD
PROMISES MORE
XCD MIRRORLESS
LENSES
WITH FUJIFILM PLANNING
to deliver six GF mount lenses
by year’s end for its mirrorless
digital medium format system,
Hasselblad has announced plans
to add a further four lenses to the
three existing XCD series models
for the X1D. The current models
are a 45mm f3.5 wide-angle (equiv-
alent to a 35mm in the 35mm for-
mat), a 90mm f3.2 short telephoto
(equivalent to 70mm) and a 30mm
f3.5 (equivalent to 24mm).
Due around mid-year is a
120mm f3.5 macro (equivalent to
90mm) to be followed by a 22mm
ultra-wide (18mm), a 65mm stand-
ard lens (50mm) and a 35-70mm
zoom (28-60mm) which should
probably be a priority given Fujifi lm
has kicked off with a zoom. Has-
selblad says there will be seven
XCD lenses available “by the
beginning of 2018”.
The 120mm f3.5 macro deliv-
ers a maximum magnifi cation
ratio of 1:2 (i.e. half lifesize) via its
minimum focusing distance of 43
centimetres and, like all the XCD
lenses, incorporates a leaf shut-
ter with a fastest speed of 1/
second. Obviously, this enables
fl ash sync up to this speed as well.
The ten-element optical design in-
corporates a fl oating internal focus
group, and is designed to deliver a
fl at image fi eld.
Hasselblad products are distrib-
uted in Australia by C.R. Kennedy
& Company. For more information
visit http://www.hasselblad.com.auCamMayJune17_006-016 News.indd 16 13/04/2017 12:17 AM