I will buy the 80D with the 18-135 USM kit Lens. I bought my 70D/18-135 STM at launch in 2013; I base all of my purchases on whether the resulting photos please me, the price is within my reach & the reliability is reasonably good. And all my lenses are common to 70D & 80D.
I skipped the 7D Mk II because some functions & features I like are not present. I skipped the 6D & 5D3 not because I dislike them (I do like them) but I don't need them as a hobbyist; instead, I spent the saved amount on better lenses instead.
What I illustrated above is to say, especially to new DSLR hobbyists: do take reviews, specs, marketing info & others' comments with a balanced view but more importantly, ask yourself do you know what you want in a tool? If not, don't buy yet. Knowing what you don't want or don't need in a tool can help save a lot for other useful purchases. Once you do know, you'll not have to regret after buying or to sell it at a hefty loss. Selling cameras or lenses, to say the least, is an unedifying exercise.
I skipped the 7D Mk II because some functions & features I like are not present. I skipped the 6D & 5D3 not because I dislike them (I do like them) but I don't need them as a hobbyist; instead, I spent the saved amount on better lenses instead.
What I illustrated above is to say, especially to new DSLR hobbyists: do take reviews, specs, marketing info & others' comments with a balanced view but more importantly, ask yourself do you know what you want in a tool? If not, don't buy yet. Knowing what you don't want or don't need in a tool can help save a lot for other useful purchases. Once you do know, you'll not have to regret after buying or to sell it at a hefty loss. Selling cameras or lenses, to say the least, is an unedifying exercise.
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