Asian Geographic Issue 04/2016 | Page 9

Trek through NATURE AND the countryside It was the ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, Lao Tzu, who once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Well, what better time to go and venture out into the wild or into the unknown with the new Canon EOS 80D. With this versatile camera, you’re all set for your trek or pilgrimage, discovering yourself and the nature around you as the proverbial saying suggests. The right gear makes all the difference in capturing stunning images that will make c a non ’ s your photos come alive. Whether you’re up a treacherous ledge in the middle of China’s Emei mountains, or on a personal pilgrimage up the Kii Mountains in Japan, the EOS 80D excels in capturing everything in incredible, intricate detail. With its brilliant 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, it is also perfect for shooting full high-definition (HD) movies. The key highlight here is the Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus (DAF) technology, coupled with an intuitive touchscreen capability for smooth and accurate focusing when shooting video – so you won’t miss out on those sacred moments while travelling. The powerful DSLR is ideal for experimenting with different photography genres and styles. Remote shooting is also most certainly a possibility, using Canon’s Camera Connect canon eos 80d key featur es 6 image processor 100% viewfinder new app available on both iOS and Android. Simply install it in your smartphone or tablet, and you can fully concentrate on the subject while placing the camera in its most optimised location. The built-in wi-fi and NFC of the camera also makes it easier to connect and share full resolution JPEGs and videos to your smart device for instant uploading to Instagram and other social media networks. The next time you’re out on a journey, a pilgrimage or a trek, you’ll be sure to excel in all areas of photography and video with the new Canon EOS 80D as it opens up a world of possibilities. For travel and documentary photographers constantly on-the-go who are looking for something sturdy and reliable, this is definitely a keeper. EOS 80D / EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / f/11.0 / 1/320/ ISO 200 / 19mm / Center-weighted j ourn e y w i t h