Canon
today announces the launch of EOS 100D, a brand new camera category that
combines the essence and sophistication of a DSLR with the convenience of a
lightweight and compact body.
The
new EOS 100D would appeal to those who insist on the quality of a DSLR without
its typical bulk and weight. This highly portable EOS measures in at a mere
116.8mm x 90.7mm x 69.4mm and so it fits comfortably in smaller hands. As it
weighs approximately 370g, users will also be able to take more photos over extended
periods of time with less fatigue.
The
EOS 100D retains the full capabilities expected of an EOS camera with a
low-noise 18-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 image processor that
captures photos that strike the delicate balance between high resolution and
high sensitivity, maintaining the essential details of the photo even in low
light. The Hybrid CMOS AF II Live View function is able to rapidly pinpoint and
focus on subjects for sharp and blur-free photos.
Full EOS power
The EOS pedigree is synonymous with photographic
prowess, and the smaller form factor of the EOS 100D does not compromise performance. Fitted into
its compact body is a powerful low-noise high-resolution 18-megapixel APS-C
size CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC 5 image processor, providing
outstanding photo quality. When it came to selecting the most appropriate
sensor for the EOS 100D, an
18-megapixel CMOS sensor was found to provide the best balance between quality
and sensitivity. At this resolution, an image can be cropped up to 20% of its
original size and still be of sufficient quality for a 3R photograph.
EOS cameras are known for high-speed burst
photography, and the EOS 100D is able to shoot continuously at four frames per second (fps). At this
speed, the black-out time between photos is so short that it becomes much
easier to track moving subjects like kids and pets, plus users are unlikely to
miss that perfect moment. Highly sensitive ISO speeds of up to 12800
(expandable to 25600) carry this speedy performance onto low-light situations
while still maintaining a high degree of image quality.
The swiftness of the EOS 100D is complimented by a new Auto-Focus (AF)
system known as Hybrid CMOS AF II, employed when shooting in Live View mode. It
uses phase detection AF to quickly zero in on subjects and then contrast
detection to fine tune focus. It is much more responsive than conventional AF
method using only contrast detection. The earlier version of this system
limited phase detection area to the center of the frame, but Hybrid CMOS AF II
greatly improves on that by expanding the phase detection area to approximately
80% of the frame. Pair the Hybrid CMOS AF II with a Stepping Motor lens (STM),
users will be able to quickly track and maintain focus on subjects even if they
are not in the center of the frame, allowing for very rapid point-and-shoot
performance.
Comfortable
and confident operation
While
the EOS 100D might be smaller and lighter than its DSLR cousins, its
one-of-a-kind rubber grip, albeit smaller and more compact, gives users a
secure hold on the camera. The rear buttons have been rearranged for the
compact size, and the mode dial can now be rotated 360 degrees so that
different shooting modes can be selected more quickly. The high-powered
viewfinder, a staple element of DSLRs that allows for easier aiming when
shooting outdoors or rapidly-moving subjects like pets and children, has been
made slightly larger with a magnification of 0.87x for more comfortable
viewing.
As
the EOS 100D is designed to help ease casual digital compact camera users into
the world of DSLRs, much of the features have been designed around the Clear
View LCD II electrostatic touch panel display. This wide 3.0-inch 1.04 million
dot display is dirt-resistant and reduces reflections in outdoor environments
for greater clarity, and its intuitive touch operation makes it extremely easy
for users to quickly navigate through menus and functions. Using Live View,
users can easily tap to focus and lock onto subjects and faces to instantly get
the shot they want.
A
highly-desired trait of DSLR photos is the expressive blurred backgrounds when
you shoot with a shallow depth of field. Canon has created a new Background
Blur Simulation function in Creative Auto mode to help casual users achieve the
same effect. In this mode, the Live View display will be able to simulate the
background blur in real-time before the photo is taken. A simple slider interface
allows users to adjust the depth-of-field blur to the desired level, without
requiring any knowledge of the technicalities of apertures and depth-of-field.
With
Feature Guide, new users will feel more empowered to experiment with new and
different functions to take full advantage of the EOS 100D’s abilities. When
switched on, it explains the camera’s functions and recommends situations where
this mode would be useful.
Intelligent functions
To help users take great photos quickly, EOS cameras
are equipped with a mode dial to quickly access various shooting modes that
auto adjusts settings for different scenarios. The EOS
100D introduces three new
family-oriented scene modes: Kids, Food, and Candlelight. By selecting Kids
mode, the EOS 100D automatically
adjusts itself for high-speed shutter control to capture active kids without
blur, and with a color-balance adjusted for healthy-looking skin tones. The
Food mode is for food enthusiasts who like to share photos of their meals, and optimizes
settings for bright and vivid food images, while Candlelight mode disables the
flash and adjusts the red tint for natural-looking candlelight images.
For low-light situations, the EOS
100D can use its rapid photo-taking
ability to power function known as Multi Shot Noise Reduction. Ideal for handheld
photos at night, this scene mode takes four images in quick succession, and
then combines the visual data from all four images into one perfectly composited
image – without the noise associated with high ISO images.
For a safe snap-and-forget mode, most new users can
use the Scene Intelligent Auto mode, which detects factors like faces, colors,
brightness, movement, contrast and distance to automatically select the ideal
exposure methods to match the scene. The EOS 100D is capable of recognizing 29 different scenes
like blue sky and sunset; it can even detect if a tripod is in use and will automatically
adjust to the optimal settings for both stills and movies.
The EOS 100D has a new Silent Shooting mode that locks the mirror in position to
eliminate the mirror reflex action noise. When used in conjunction with Live
View shooting, silent shooting can be achieved for speeds up to 4 fps. For
situations where the light from the LCD monitor can be a distraction to others,
the viewfinder can be used in stealth at a continuous burst shooting of 2.5
fps.
Be creative
Modern users like to infuse their photos with fun
and creativity, and the EOS 100D has all of the popular creative filters like Fisheye, Toy Camera, and
Water Painting effect. Now users are able to preview these effects on the Live
View screen before the shot is taken.
Another new function of the EOS
100D is the Extra Effect shot, which is
the ability to snap two photos at a time – one with a Creative Filter or
Picture Style effect applied and the other without. These photographs are taken
and saved simultaneously, so users can freely take creative photos without fear
of losing the original unfiltered photo.
For users who like to play around with aspect ratios,
whether it is aspect ratio of 16:9, classic 4:3, 3:2, or 1:1, the EOS
100D is able to adjust this easily in
Live View or playback mode. The high resolution of the 18-megapixel CMOS sensor
allows for photos to be cropped while still retaining a high level of image
quality. Whereas previous models required cropping to be done in
post-production on a PC, the EOS 100D is able to make use of its intuitive touch panel to perform cropping
actions in-camera.
Ready for movies
Canon has included many movie-centric features into
the EOS
100D. For starters, the EOS Movie mode
can be activated quickly by flicking the power lever to video. The rapid AF
performance provided by the Hybrid CMOS AF II system also applies to movies, by
powering the Movie Servo AF function. Once a subject is selected, Movie Servo
AF will lock onto it and continually adjust the AF to keep the subject in perfect
focus, even if it is not in the middle of the frame. Movie Servo AF greatly
improves the quality of moving and panning shots, as it will not lose focus of
the subject.
The popular Miniature Effect creative filter has
been upgraded in the EOS 100D to be compatible with EOS Movie mode. Users can now take videos using
the filters; select recording speeds of up to 5x, 10x and 20x real time. Even
the most familiar cityscape will be seen in a different light using this new
feature, especially when cars and clouds are seen zipping by at 20x speed.
To start new users on this exciting journey, the EOS
100D comes with a kit lens that makes full
use of its EOS Movie capabilities. The new EF-S18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is an advanced lens designed
specifically to improve the EOS Movie experience. The STM in its name denotes stepping motor, which allows the Movie Servo
AF function to achieve silent and smooth auto focusing without disrupting the
peace with any AF motor noises.
It
includes a new six-group inner focusing system for smooth Movie Servo AF
movements. The built-in image stabilizer allows it to take photos as sharp as
other lenses do with shutter speeds set to four settings faster. It also has a
7-blade circular aperture for beautiful soft-focus images. The full-time manual
focus allows fussier photographers to do manual focus adjustments even when in
AF mode. The 18-55mm zoom range, along with its compact and lightweight design,
makes an ideal everyday lens versatile enough for most situations.
*Among the digital SLR camera which
mounts the APS-C size equivalent sensor.
Date of issue : 1st. Mar. 2013, Canon
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EOS 100D Specifications Summary
Dimensions: Approx. 116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4 mm
Weight:
Approx. 370g (body only)
Image sensor: 18-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor
Imaging processor: DIGIC 5
ISO
speeds: 100-12800 (expandable to 25600)
AF
system: 9-point, 1 center cross-type AF point (viewfinder), Hybrid CMOS AF II
(Live View)
Continuous
shooting speed: 4 fps
LCD:
3” wide Clear View LCD II monitor with touch interface
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