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The EOS 800D features advanced functionality in a small form factor. Here we take a closer look

Built-in Wi-Fi The 800D has a dedicated button that can be used to connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet. To do so, you first need to download and install the Canon Camera Connect app, which is free to both Android and iOS users. Battery The rechargeable Canon LP-E17 li-ion battery has a capacity of 1040mAh, enough to power the camera for around 600 shots. Quick Menu Pressing the ‘Q’ button on the back of the camera calls up a streamlined menu of the camera’s key settings. From here you can use either the directional pad or the touchscreen to adjust the camera’s settings. Creative Filters The 800D has 11 built-in Creative Filters for those that want to get creative. These include Grainy B/ W, Soft focus, Fish-eye, Art bold, Water painting, Toy camera, Miniature, HDR standard, HDR vivid, HDR bold and HDR embossed. Mode dial You will find individual indents for each of the four PASM modes, plus Scene Automatic Auto+, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Scene and Creative Filters. Video functionality It doesn’t feature 4K video, but there is 1080p Full HD video recording at up to 60fps. There’s also a dedicated 3.5mm microphone jack in addition to the twin stereo microphones at the front of the camera body.