The Canon 80D improves on the 70D with a major boost in AF points and an increase in 1080p maximum shooting frame rate from 29.97 FPS to 59.94 FPS (MP4 only). It sports Dual Pixel CMOS AF for quick, accurate, and smooth performance when shooting video in Live View. Movie Servo AF mode along with the LCD's Touch AF system allows for easy and natural-looking rack focusing when changing subjects or distances and a 3.5mm stereo microphone port is included (as well as a separate headphone jack) for connecting external mics to give you a more professional-sounding result (external mics not included – this camera also has a built-in stereo mic). There is also an HDR Movie mode that will record footage at two different exposures and blend them during playback at 30 FPS for a result with better dynamic range. Additionally, Time-Lapse Movie mode condenses long stretches of time into shorter videos (with a minimum settable shutter speed of 1/25th of a second). The Anti-flicker Shooting function compensates for flickering light sources, taking shots only at peak light volume. This feature is useful for minimizing disparities in color and exposure, especially during continuous shooting in sub-optimal lighting situations. The maximum continuous shooting speed is 7 frames per second – fast enough for most sports and wildlife applications.

WiFi with Bluetooth is built in for linking a smartphone or tablet for quick image sharing between devices (as well as remote control capabilities), which can be great in the studio. For portrait and lifestyle shooters, the 80D offers a fine-tuned RGB+IR metering sensor that ensures accurate exposure and uses Color Tracking to detect skin color and help provide precise AF. Another great feature for studio and portrait shooters is the built-in the flash includes an infrared receiver so that you can optically fire off-camera flashes (through line-of-site only – performance will vary based on Speedlite used and environmental conditions). If you choose to use radio transmitters, radio flash functions can be set directly from the camera (settings options differ depending on Speedlite used). This camera's Intelligent Viewfinder has approximately 100% coverage, so there is no guesswork when it comes to composition. The high number of focusing points, Movie Servo AF, full HD recording in 60p, expanded ports, and a large 3" touchscreen LCD makes this camera ideal for videographers, while the high ISO sensitivity, fast continuous shooting, and a pop-up flash that offers off-camera Speedlite control makes it good for sports, wildlife, and event photographers. This camera is particularly ideal for videography/still hybrid shooting for events and for multimedia artists.