PhotoPlus_Issue_128_July_2017

Full test EOS 77D
The EOS 77D
promises to handle
noise better thanks
to a new DIGIC 7
processor
image stabilization system, but
IS optics will be able to work in
tandem with the in-camera system
for video if you want.
The EOS 77D supports Wi-Fi and
NFC connectivity, while there’s also
the option to set up a low-energy
Bluetooth connection so you can
always be connected to the camera.
This enables you to remotely wake
the camera from its sleep mode
(provided you haven’t turned the
camera fully off), as well as browse
photos and operate the camera
remotely from your smart device.
another stop further to an ISO
equivalent of 51,200 (you’ll have
to dive into the menu to access this
setting). In addition, the DIGIC 7
processor also offers improved
autofocus performance when
compared to the DIGIC 6 chip.
Like the EOS 800D, the EOS 77D
uses a three-inch, vari-angle
touchscreen display with a
resolution of 1,040,000 dots. It’s
disappointing not to see 4K video
on the EOS 77D, especially given
Canon’s heritage in this area – and
considering 4K video is becoming
an increasingly standard feature at
this level from other brands.
Instead, you get Full HD capture
up to 60p, while the EOS 77D also
sports Canon’s new five-axis image
stabilization system for shooting
handheld footage. This in-camera
system is designed for videos only
– Canon isn’t ditching its lens-based
This was taken
with Canon’s
18-135mm stM
lens, showing just
how close you can
get at its minimum
focus distance
Build and handling
If the EOS 800D and more
enthusiast-orientated EOS 80D
had a baby, the EOS 77D would be
it, sitting neatly in between the two
in the range. The build and finish of
the EOS 77D is most closely related
to that of the 800D, though, with a
similar combination of aluminium
alloy and polycarbonate resin – in
fact, it only weighs 8g more than
the 800D.
It shares the 800D’s ultra-smooth
finish on the majority of the
exterior, which feels quite plasticky
to the touch and at odds with the
camera’s price. That said, the grip is
comfortable and the textured finish
has a nice tactile feel. The number
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Vari-angle display
Shoot from ground level or
above head height for an
unusual perspective or just
to get above the crowds.
Focus track movies
Keep your subjects in focus
even when they’re moving
– perfect for subjects that
won’t stay still!
Time-lapse movies
Capture speeded up
cloudscapes or rush-hour
in the city. You can choose
the speed and duration.
Pack your BAGs
The 77D and its kit lens are
super-compact – so you
can fit more into your bag,
or use a smaller bag!
Creative blur
Use a slow shutter speed
and pan with your subject
– the lens image stabilizer
helps keep subjects sharp.
Custom WB
Not sure of the lighting?
Measure a neutral scene
and store a Custom white
balance setting.
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Pinpoint focus
Get pixel-perfect focus for
macro shots with Live View
– just tap the screen where
you want to focus.
5-axis stabilisation
Keeps your movies steady,
even when you’re shooting
action in a Hollywood runand-gun
style.
Top-plate lcd
Check your settings,
including battery level,
shots remaining and EV
compensation.
Back-button focus
Lets you shoot like a sports
pro by separating the
autofocus activation from
the shutter release.
Pick a Picture Style
Choose the perfect ‘look’ or
make your own by adjusting
sharpness, contrast,
saturation and colour tone.
Use the self-timer
It’s not just for selfies. Set a
shorter delay for hands-free
tripod shots when you don’t
have a remote control.
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