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Unlock your creative potential; the EOS 80D and EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Pretoria, 19 Feb 2016
Canon EOS 80D
Canon EOS 80D

Canon today introduces the EOS 80D - a powerful, fully equipped DSLR providing you with everything you need at your fingertips to advance your photography and video skills. Ideal for enthusiasts who love experimenting with different genres and styles, the camera is highly customisable and shoots with exceptional speed and ease.

Combining leading imaging technologies - including a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor, alongside a new 45 all cross-type point AF system and fast responsive 7fps shooting rate - the EOS 80D is a versatile camera for capturing striking stills and Full HD movies.

Canon is also unveiling an all-purpose lens - the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - with new Nano USM technology, and an optional Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, for smooth zoom control when shooting movies and remote operation via WiFi.

Excel in all areas of photography and video

Whatever subject you're looking to explore - from sports, to wildlife, or action - the EOS 80D is extremely responsive, excelling in capturing everything in incredible, intricate detail. The new sensor provides stunning clarity and the freedom to crop in, while the new 45 all cross-type point AF system and 7fps shooting can freeze action with ultimate precision. For pin-point focusing or wide-area tracking, the AF points are individually selectable or grouped into areas, giving you greater control over composition regardless of where your subject is in the frame. When using lens combinations with narrow apertures, 27 f/8 compatible AF points offer focus, even in the most extreme situations.

Canon EOS 80D
Canon EOS 80D

Designed to shoot in varying light conditions, the camera has a native ISO 100-16 000 range, expandable to ISO 25 600, and the AF system will continue to work even under moonlight (-3EV).

The 7 560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor measures both visible light and invisible infra-red light, giving accurate exposures, while Flicker Detection ensures consistent exposure when shooting under flickering artificial lights. A new White Priority setting also helps you to reduce the appearance of warmer tones.

Camera that adapts to you

The EOS 80D has been meticulously crafted to provide photographers with everything they need. The instinctiveness of the camera's design means you can easily customise your shooting experience, with conveniently-placed controls giving you access to the most commonly used modes and settings. The Intelligent Viewfinder displays 100% of the frame, as well as the current settings - you can also quickly switch to the 7.7cm (3-inch) Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen, ideal for movie shooting, Live View mode, or accessing functions quickly.

Become the videographer you aspire to be

EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Slant without cap
EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Slant without cap

Whether you're creating a travel vlog, or cinematic-style movie, the EOS 80D offers total flexibility with Full HD movie shooting. Achieving accurate auto focus and smooth focus tracking is effortless thanks to Canon's unique Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. Both AF speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be easily adjusted, giving you complete control over the pace and responsiveness of the AF to suit the style of your movie.

Serious videographers can be confident footage will achieve a professional looking result, with the ability to shoot at 60p in MP4 format - perfect for slowing down the action while still controlling focus. The EOS 80D includes both headphone and microphone inputs, allowing you to capture and have full control over audio during a shoot.

Easily connect, shoot remotely, share your work

Enjoy the freedom of remote shooting via your smartphone or tablet using the EOS 80D with Canon's Camera Connect app. Built-in Wi-Fi and Dynamic NFC connectivity makes it simple to connect with and share full resolution JPEGs to your smart device. You can also connect to and control your camera via a PC, without the need for a home WiFi router, and quickly and easily save, view and share your photos and movies all from one single accessible location using Canon's Connect Station CS100.

EOS 80D EF-S 18-55mm IS STM LCD Open FSL
EOS 80D EF-S 18-55mm IS STM LCD Open FSL

Shoot stunning stills and movies with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1

To match the versatility of EOS 80D, Canon's new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM provides high performance auto-focus for movies and stills with the focal range to shoot wide, or up close, within a single lens. The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the first of Canon's lenses to feature Nano USM focus technology - delivering smooth, quiet AF for movies and blistering speed for stills. The new Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 is a compact and lightweight accessory designed for the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM to enable smooth, fingertip zoom control when shooting movies, ideal for capturing professional-looking documentary footage, with the option to control via Wi-Fi.

EOS 80D key features:

* A responsive camera to keep pace with the action.
* Stunning photo and movie quality in a wide range of conditions.
* Everything you need to develop your photography.
* Perfect for creative videography.
* Easily connect, shoot and share your images and movies.

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM key features:

* Versatile focal range to capture a wide range of subjects:
* Nano USM for fast AF for photos and smooth, quiet movie AF.
* Pin sharp photos with four-stop optical Image Stabilizer.
* Record rock steady movie footage with Dynamic IS.
* Compact, high performance lens with optional power zoom accessory

Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 key features:

* Compact and portable Power Zoom Adapter.
* High quality smooth zoom when shooting movies.
* Ideal for dramatic news and documentary shooting.
* Wi-Fi remote control of zoom via Canon Camera Connect app.
* Easily adjustable zoom speed for optimum control.

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