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Canon has announced the EOS 100D/Rebel SL1, the world's smallest,
lightest DSLR. It shares the 18MP resolution, DIGIC 5 processor, 3"
touchscreen and 1080p30 video capability of the mirrorless EOS M. The
camera does introduce much wider scene coverage of Canon's Hybrid AF
system and shoots at up to 4 fps. The 100D has a recommended price of
$799.99/
£799 with the co-announced EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
New EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera Fuses Advanced Image Quality and Features into an Ultra-Portable Body
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 21, 2013MELVILLE, N.Y., March
21, 2013 – Continuing the quest to deliver superb product innovations,
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today
announced the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR
*
camera: the EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera. It features a newly
developed 18.0- megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and high-performance DIGIC
5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed. With its
combination of lightweight size, ease of use and outstanding image
quality, the EOS Rebel SL1 is perfect for users looking for the ideal
camera to bring sightseeing on vacation or to capture the everyday
'The EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera represents a new era in DSLR
versatility: ultra-portable, full- featured DSLR cameras,” said Yuichi
Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging
Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “The EOS Rebel SL1
combines the high speed, high image quality and expanded shooting range
of a DSLR camera, with the easy and fun usability of a point-and-shoot
camera.'
Advanced Image Quality in a Compact Body
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| Illustration comparing relative size of EOS M, SL1 and T4i |
As the world's smallest and lightest DSLR, the new camera body is 4.6" (w) x 3.57" (h) x 2.74" (d), and weighs only 14.36 oz.
**
In comparison, the EOS Rebel SL1 is approximately 25 percent smaller
and 28 percent lighter than the EOS Rebel T4i digital camera.
The EOS Rebel SL1 features an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor that
performs exceptionally well in both bright and dimly lit shooting
environments with an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for
photos and ISO-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for video. Canon’s DIGIC 5
Image Processor technology allows for exceptional image quality and
shooting speed up to four frames per second (fps).
The camera includes a new nine-point center cross-type autofocus (AF)
system to help achieve fast, sharp focus. The new AF system also
includes a new Hybrid CMOS AF II sensor, which provides a wider focus
area when shooting photos or video in Live View mode, and a continuous
AF speed that’s increased from previous EOS models.
To help capture video with ease, the EOS Rebel SL1 features Canon's
Movie Servo AF, which provides continuous AF tracking of moving
subjects. When shooting video with one of Canon’s new STM lenses, such
as the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM (available in the standard lens
kit), Movie Servo AF takes advantage of the lens’ stepping motor for
smooth and quiet continuous AF. The camera is capable of Full HD
shooting in a number of recording sizes and frame rates, and enables
easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features. The
combination of Canon’s new Hybrid CMOS AF system II and EF-S 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is ideal for shooting video helping to ensure only
the sounds of the scene are recorded.
Allowing for clear and easy viewing even in bright environments, the
Touch Screen three inch Clear View LCD monitor II provides a rich and
expansive display as well as providing intuitive touch panel operation.
Two finger touch gestures (multi-touch) can be easily used for zooming
or changing images, accessing menu and quick control settings, and
activating focus point and shutter release while shooting
Creativity at your FingertipsThe
EOS Rebel SL1 encourages users to explore their creative side with a
wide array of features for convenience and simple shooting. The EOS
Rebel SL1 is equipped with Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced
function that detects faces, colors, brightness, movement, contrast,
distance and other factors and automatically adjusts and selects the
exposure method needed. The results are photos with a wide dynamic
range, ideal for users without advanced photography knowledge or
experience.
Users can also access advanced imaging features like the new Effect
Shot mode, which automatically creates two different shots, one with a
selected creative filter and one without. In addition, Creative Filters
and Background Blur Simulation can now be displayed in real time during
Live View shooting. Editing photos is also a snap with the Rebel SL1’s
in-camera editing and cropping functionality. This feature allows users
to view and crop the image using the camera’s LCD touch screen and save
the edited version as a separate file.
For those who would like to take beautiful photos with ease, the EOS
Rebel SL1 offers a variety of scene modes to explore. New special scene
modes include Kids, Food and Candlelight, giving users advanced presets
to help ensure the best possible photos even under difficult shooting
conditions.
Pricing and Availability
The new EOS Rebel SL1
Digital SLR Camera is scheduled to be available in April for an
estimated retail price of $649.99 for the body alone or $799.99 bundled
with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
For more information about the EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera, and a
full list of product specifications, visit www.usa.canon.com/eos.
* Among digital SLR cameras which use APS-C size equivalent sensors. As of March 1, 2013. ** Weight specifications are for camera body only; does not include battery or memory card
Canon Rebel SL1 / EOS100D specifications
| Price |
| MSRP | $799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM |
| Body type |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| Body material | Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fiber |
| Sensor |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 |
| Other resolutions | 5184
x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304,
2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x
1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x
480, 480 x 480 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 18.0 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 18.5 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | RGB Color Filter Array |
| Image |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost) |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | Unknown |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| File format |
- JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 compliant)
- Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
- RAW: 14bit RAW
- Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
|
| Optics & Focus |
| Autofocus |
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Selective single-point
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
|
| Autofocus assist lamp | by built-in flash |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount |
| Screen / viewfinder |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.87× |
| Photography features |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
- Program AE
- Shutter priority AE
- Aperture priority AE
- Manual (Stills and Movie)
- Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie)
- No Flash
- Creative Auto
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Close-up
- Sports
- SCN
|
| Scene modes |
- Kids
- Food
- Candlelight
- Night Portrait
- Handheld Night Scene
- HDR Backlight Control
|
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
| Flash range | 9.4 m |
| External flash | Yes (via Hot-shoe) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
| Drive modes |
- Single
- Continuous
- Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
|
| Continuous drive | Yes (4 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) |
| Metering modes |
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
- Partial
|
| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Videography features |
| Format |
|
| Microphone | Mono |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Storage |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | Yes (RC-6) |
| Physical |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72″) |
| Other features |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | Optional |
| GPS notes | via GPE2 |
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