Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

[kphoto99]

I think Canon dilutes thier lineup with too many of the same cameras. Why would a consumer buy this vs the T4i for the same price? What's different about this and the T4i (maybe I missed that)?

This is a very good marketing decision, I had people tell me that they would buy a SLR if it was not so big.
Compare even the Rebel to an A1 and you will see how much bigger the rebel is. I look at my old A1 and wish the modern DSLRs were as small as it was. It seems that the large DSLRs are marketed at the crowd that believes the bigger the better.
Unlike buying a P&S with a fixed lens, a purchaser of a DSLR will very likely buy more lenses, then once you have some lenses you are "stuck" with a brand of a camera.

 

[hmmm]

One more random thought: Maybe this is going to be badged the Powershot 100D.

The marketing department strikes again!

 

[RGF]

One more random thought: Maybe this is going to be badged the Powershot 100D.

The marketing department strikes again!

with SLR lens?

 

[Dylan777]

Why am I not getting excited :-\

Dear Mr. Canon,
Can you bring your FF mirrorless soon?

 

[simonxu11]

yawn~~~~~~~~~

 

[nwardrip]

Here is the "EOS-b" (placeholder name? EOS-"baby"?) page at Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+EOS-b+18.0-Megapixel+DSLR+Camera+with+EF-S+18-55mm+Zoom+Lens/8153056.p;jsessionid=FBE3200F8A85AF839C4B49F9F8AA93AD.bbolsp-app03-131?id=1218865165970&skuId=8153056&st=8575B003&cp=1&lp=1

Only thing remotely interesting except for its size: "Hybrid CMOS AF II" which "offers a widened focusing area for enhanced speed and accuracy"

Dimensions for comparison:

EOS-M: 4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26
EOS-b: 4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7
T3/1100D: 5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07
T4i/650D: 5.24 x 3.94 x 3.11
6D: 5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8

I'm trying to figure out what would happen if 0.34" were cut off of the T3/T4i and still maintain compatibility with all possible EF lenses. Maybe no protruding Canon bulge in the front and therefore not as tall of a flash?

 

[MrFotoFool]

Is it surprising to anyone else that Best Buy has it available for preorder before BH and Adorama?

 

[AG]

Are you sure someone didnt just doctor the spec list for the 1100D? Because thats pretty much what this seems like but with the 18MP sensor and a 3" rear screen.

 

[J.R.]

Yet another (rumored) Canon product that folks here at CR (myself included) don't think anyone needs!

In an odd sort of way this reminds me of the situation with the 24-70 f/4 lens - my initial reactions were ... WTF! what's the point here?

 

[Bigjezza]

I hate to break it to y'all, but that's not a camera.

It's a mechanical black poodle.

No, really!

http://www.upcdatabase.com/item/013803222654

Cheers,

b&

That's what I was about to post... that description fits my 7D though haha

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I think Canon dilutes thier lineup with too many of the same cameras. Why would a consumer buy this vs the T4i for the same price? What's different about this and the T4i (maybe I missed that)?

You'd be surprised with how many people make a buying decision based on size alone. I'm thinking that since Canon did not make such an impact on the market, with their mirror less cameras, they might be trying something different ... who knows, it might click.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Yet another (rumored) Canon product that folks here at CR (myself included) don't think anyone needs!

Well, outside our CR bubble, I suppose not everyone thinks like us CR folk ;D

 

[BrandonKing96]

I think Canon should make a camera that's pretty much the same as the 650D, as I think it wou-- OH LOOK.
Such a pointless camera.

 

[Haydn1971]

LP-12 battery ? Same as EOS-M

Mirrorless maybe ?

 

[melbournite]

I think Canon dilutes thier lineup with too many of the same cameras. Why would a consumer buy this vs the T4i for the same price? What's different about this and the T4i (maybe I missed that)?

You'd be surprised with how many people make a buying decision based on size alone. I'm thinking that since Canon did not make such an impact on the market, with their mirror less cameras, they might be trying something different ... who knows, it might click.

You know, this goes against the flow here but I'm more interested in this camera than the eos M.

Just to clarify, I own the 5DII, 5DIII and up till recently the 7D. I also own a Lumix LX3 as a pocket camera. Professional gigs aside, I've stopped using the LX3 for social and personal events in favour of my 5DIII with the 40mm pancake. I would be interested in making this setup even more compact with a smaller body. It interests me more than the eos M and I love the quality and size of the pancake.

I guess I won't know how small this is till I feel it in my hands but if it does come to fruition and it's to my liking, I might wait till the price cools and be up for it?

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I think Canon dilutes thier lineup with too many of the same cameras. Why would a consumer buy this vs the T4i for the same price? What's different about this and the T4i (maybe I missed that)?

You'd be surprised with how many people make a buying decision based on size alone. I'm thinking that since Canon did not make such an impact on the market, with their mirror less cameras, they might be trying something different ... who knows, it might click.

I would be interested in making this setup even more compact with a smaller body. It interests me more than the eos M and I love the quality and size of the pancake.

I guess I won't know how small this is till I feel it in my hands but if it does come to fruition and it's to my liking, I might wait till the price cools and be up for it?

+1

 

[Nishi Drew]

I think Canon dilutes thier lineup with too many of the same cameras. Why would a consumer buy this vs the T4i for the same price? What's different about this and the T4i (maybe I missed that)?

You'd be surprised with how many people make a buying decision based on size alone. I'm thinking that since Canon did not make such an impact on the market, with their mirror less cameras, they might be trying something different ... who knows, it might click.

I would be interested in making this setup even more compact with a smaller body. It interests me more than the eos M and I love the quality and size of the pancake.

I guess I won't know how small this is till I feel it in my hands but if it does come to fruition and it's to my liking, I might wait till the price cools and be up for it?

+1

Yes the lineup is definitely more parts water than juicy goodness but as for consumer logic I can see there being a market for something like this, traditionally any DSLR is assumed to take better photos, but DSLRs look and are probably too complicated to operate, while the easier-to-use cameras don't appeal to the certain person that's all about "a good camera for good quality". You make a DSLR that's easy to use (Like the Fuji super zooms that are SLR sized and look like one) and maybe you can get those people too.... and I think that's ridiculous flawed logic, but money it could make.
Though really, just another pathetic way to get rid of those 18mp sensors

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Though really, just another pathetic way to get rid of those 18mp sensors

I don't think it is pathetic ... at the end of the day it is business, as long as a business houses can make money selling their existing ware they will ... that's just good business practice ... apart from being able to produce good cameras, lenses etc for its customers, Canon also has a responsibility to its shareholders to make money and distribute dividends etc ... besides it is not like Canon is forcing anyone to buy that camera ... if the consumer does not like it he/she is free to buy something else from another manufacturer. Personally, if "100D" does come to life, there could a good market for it ... most women and lots of men do not have big hands or the desire to grip/carry big DSLR's but if they can get DSLR quality images, faster (than the EOS-M) AF speed in a much smaller package in 100D, I think they will buy it.

 

[fman]

Such a pointless camera.

Yes, indeed. Canon marketing is getting very creative (or desperate?) to come up yet another camera that has the same old (tech) 18MP sensor used so many times in many different APS-C bodies (and it cannot compete anymore with latest micro 4/3 sensors).

Instead they should rather focus on enhancing their APS-C sensor so that it at least comes close enough to the latest micro 4/3 cameras (with superior picture quality compared to Canon APS-C) that not only have small bodies but many excellent and small/light lens to choose from.

 

[filo64]

Just like Melbournite, I am looking for something more compact than my 5D III with 40mm STM without too big of a compromise in the image quality department. And yes, Dylan777, FF would be nice, but rx1-like without a viewfinder? I think I want a viewfinder. And viewfinder plus FF? If Canon can make that one small.... Ah well, you can always dream.