Can You Vlog on Canon 800D?

If you are planning to buy the Canon 800D and want to know whether or not the Canon 800D is a good camera for vlogging, then you are at the right place. Let me tell you right off the bat that you can vlog on Canon 800D.

The Canon 800D DSLR camera doesn’t shoot 4K video, but it does shoot 1080p full-HD footage. It’s an excellent vlogging camera. I have been using the Canon 800D since mid-2018, and so far, I can tell that it is a solid camera for vlogging.

One of the reasons why you can vlog with this camera is that the Canon 800D has an external mic input that allows camera users to attach an external mic for high-quality audio.

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The Canon 800D has some amazing features that will surely make you feel good about this camera. I would like to make sure that you have proper lighting while shooting videos with the Canon 800D.

Once you choose the right settings on the camera and use proper lighting, you’ll fall in love with the footage. Not only will it make your vlogs better, but learning about lighting setup will help you make your video content look professional.

Canon has integrated a very friendly user interface in Canon 800D, which you can change when you get used to Canon 800D. Most beginners don’t want to indulge in the settings because they aren’t good at this stuff.

Let’s look at the reasons why I think you’ll fall in love with Canon 800D:

5 Reasons Why You Can Vlog on Canon 800D

1. Flip-Screen

I believe a flip screen is a must for vlogging purposes. Otherwise, you will spend most of your time making sure that you are in the frame and that the footage isn’t blurry. However, the Dual Pixel Autofocus technology makes sure that you are in focus rather than a random object in the background.

It’s my personal opinion: when it comes to video, Sony makes far superior cameras than Canon. Feel free to share your opinions on our YouTube channel. However, the lack of a flip screen in Sony’s camera lineup might be holding back some vloggers from buying Sony cameras for vlogging.

Let’s get back to the topic. The Canon 800D DSLR camera has a 3.5-inch touchscreen. Even though the Canon 800D DSLR camera does have an autofocus feature, you can tap on the screen to focus on an object or the subject.

2. External Mic Input

Let me tell you right off the bat, the key to getting clear and crispy audio in the video is by using an external microphone. If you want to have that professional-sounding audio, never use the camera’s built-in mic.

Well, recording audio with Canon 800D built-in microphone might get the job done but using an external mic is a better option.

I use the Boya By M1 with my Canon 800D for recording audio. And that’s super easy to use, just plug the mic’s 3.5mm pin in the Canon 800D mic jack and that’s pretty much it.

3. Image Stabilization

If you’re looking to buy the Canon 800D DSLR camera for vlogging, then it means the camera will mostly be used on the go. Shooting handheld videos is no issue, but it is the shaky/jerky footage that creates a problem. The point is that no one wants to see a vlog that is not stable.

Thanks to Canon for countering this issue by simply adding an in-body footage stabilizer in Canon 800D. It essentially means that you can record smooth and stable videos without using any external accessory like a gimbal.

4. Up to 60 Fps Video Recording

The Canon 800D can record video in 1080p at up to 60 frames per second. The 60 fps footage can come in handy for shooting slow-motion videos for maybe a cinematic sequence for audience retention and flexing your cinematic shooting skills.

I just want to give you a quick tip regarding shooting 60 fps with your Canon 800D. When recording any slow-motion footage using 60 fps, try to be as slow as possible. Give your best and try not to have any handshakes while recording. Therefore, when you slow down the footage to 50% in the post-production, the footage would seem like 120 fps. We’ve written a piece on how to switch to 60 fps on Canon 800D.

5. Dual Pixel Auto Focus

Do you remember I mentioned the Dual Pixel Autofocus feature when discussing the Flip-screen in the Canon 800D?

Dual Pixel Autofocus is a technology designed by Canon to make sure you are in focus whenever recording the video and if you put something right in the middle of the frame, DP Autofocus is responsible for shifting the focus from your face to that object and reverting it to your face once the object is no longer there.

Canon 800D: Specifications

Video Recording	1080 Full HD
ISO	100 – 25,600
Viewfinder	Yes
Lens Type	DSLR interchangeable lens camera
Lens	mount EF and EF-S
Sensor	Dual-pixel CMOS sensor
Image sensor size	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Maximum Resolution	24.2 MP
Focus	Dual-pixel CMOS autofocus
Frame rate	6 fps
Shutter speed	30 s to 1/4000 s

Should You Buy Canon 800D?

I want to be brutally honest with you: I can’t recommend the Canon 800D enough.

The Canon 800D has an EF mount; it supports both EF and EF-S mount lenses.

As I said earlier I have been using this for the past few years now.

I bought the Canon 800D when I was a complete beginner, and now after more than two years, I am still more than happy with the Canon 800D.

As far as the Canon 800D price is concerned, it is an inexpensive DSLR camera and surely good value for money. If you have a budget problem but still want to buy a vlogging camera, then check out the Nikon D3500. You can surely vlog on Nikon D3500.

By the way, I’m vlogging on Canon 200Dii these days, and I’ll keep you posted on how it goes.

Feel free to let me know what your favorite Canon 800D feature is on our YouTube channel. I’m looking forward to listening to your opinions.