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Before Canon launched its mirrorless lineup in 2018, it had some of the best single-reflex cameras in the industry. As older cameras are making a return, we decided to take a peak into Canon’s arsenal to see which cameras are still worthy of your time. Here is a look at six different DSLRs that have stood the test of time and can still have you.
Canon 6D
A full-frame camera launched in 2013, the Canon 6D features a 20MP CMOS sensor, 14-bit RAW, an optical viewfinder, and a 4.5fps continuous shooting speed. This is also lightweight, weighing 680g, and can also record 1080P videos. The camera offers a higher ISO image quality, a silent shutter, RAW file versatility, and accurate 11 autofocus points. The camera performs well even in low light, and the color reproduction is great. With a pancake lens on, this can be a great option for street and event photography.
Canon 7D Mk II
The APS-C addition to the EOS range, the Canon 7D MK II features a 20.9MP sensor, ISO range of 100-16000, HD videos, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Some of the things it excels at include autofocus, its viewfinder quality, dual card slots, 10fps continuous shooting speed, weather sealing, battery life, and a great high ISO setting. In our tests, the camera performed well when shooting sporting events and low-light scenes and scenarios. It is also great for semiserious wildlife photographers, especially when they have so many EF lenses to choose from.
Canon 5Ds
This one is perfect for pixel lovers. The Canon 5Ds features a full-frame 50MP sensor, 61-point high-density reticular AF, Flash sync 1/200 sec, 5fps burst rate, and face recognition during Live View. The camera offers some of the best autofocus systems on Canon EOS cameras, solid build quality, resolution, a great viewfinder, weather resistance, and very deep colors. However, it is heavier than a 6D and will likely weigh more with the kind of lenses one uses. So, that is one trade-off for a bit of extra megapixels.
Canon 80D
The Canon 80D is one of those DSLRs that is a step above the Rebel series but lower than the 7D series. It hosts a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, a 45-point all cross-type AF system, and comes with 7 fps shooting capabilities. There is also a DIGIC 6 image processor for improved photograph quality, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for image transfer, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF for accurate autofocus. The camera has some of the best ergonicmis on a DSLR, fast autofocus in live view and great focus tracking, as well as one the simplest menus on board. However, the trade-off will be RAW files since the camera has much better JPEGs.
Canon 5D Mk IV
One of the best DSLRs from Canon, the 5D Mk IV features a 30.4 Megapixel full-frame CMOS with great high ISO capabilities. It offers 4K motion JPEG video, a DIGIC 6+ Image Processor, 7 fps continuous shooting, 61 AF points, as well as Dual Pixel RAW capabilities. The image quality is amazing, and the ergonomics are also fantastic, as are the touchscreen and autofocus. The shutter is quiet, and the weather sealing is great, too. This camera is perfect if you want a reliable workhorse that can work across genres.
Canon 77D
This 24MP sensor Canon 77D is an APS-C camera with printable image quality at ISO 800. It comes with Dual-Pixel CMOS AF, 45-point AF with all cross types, a fully articulated screen, and a 6fps continuous shooting speed from the viewfinder. The camera is lightweight, offers incredible battery life, decent image quality, and a great menu. The issue is that it does not offer weather sealing, which makes it a challenge to take the camera out during challenging outdoor shoots. But if you are shooting in pleasant weather conditions, this one is for you.
