Canon announced this week the EOS R100, the newest mirrorless camera (the lightest and most compact model, without a mirror in front of the sensor to display what is being recorded) that positions itself as the most affordable option of its kind offered by the giant. Despite bringing a good technical sheet, the novelty makes clear the sacrifices made to reach the lowest price, leaving aside many of the features taken as standard in competitors and even other more expensive solutions in the EOS R line.
Starting with the more technical specifications, the new camera features a chip very similar to that of the EOS M50 II, being equipped with a 24.2 MP sensor in APS-C format, which has a slower burst here, of just 6, 5 FPS. The dual pixel autofocus (Dual Pixel AF) with eye and face detection is maintained, as well as the ability to record 4K videos at 24 FPS, but the cuts continue — a large crop is applied to the image, and focus on the recording is done only by contrast.
Videos at 1080p deliver better quality overall: the frame rate goes up to 60 FPS, and the Dual Pixel AF focusing system is used in this case. At this point, it is already clear that the proposal is not aimed at enthusiasts and photographers — Canon itself says it seeks to cater to those who are buying a camera for the first time, or who are leaving a smartphone, having as its greatest advantage “the ability to change lenses”.
Other characteristics that reinforce the attention of this public are the presence of an intelligent automatic mode (Scene Intelligent Auto), “creative filters” to quickly change the appearance of the captures, a hybrid automatic mode that records 2 to 4 seconds of video whenever a photo is taken, the possibility of recording vertically for social networks, as well as the presence of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for quick connection with a mobile phone.
The simplicity of the package offered by the EOS R100 goes beyond photo and video capabilities, greatly affecting the list of features offered. The viewfinder uses a 2.36 million-dot OLED screen to show the angles being captured, while the rear 3-inch LCD display is fixed, lacks touch sensitivity and has an even more modest resolution of 1.04 million of points.
Complete the list of limitations the use of only one slot for UHS-I memory cards, and the absence of a P2 connector for monitoring with headphones — there is only the microphone port — of in-body stabilization (IBIS), more effective than traditional optical stabilization (OIS). Other than that, the EOS R100 uses the EOS R lens mount, compatible with the RF and RF-S families, but it is possible to use an adapter to use the EF and EF-S lenses.
Taking advantage of the launch, Canon also presented the RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens, designed for the R100, but compatible with any camera that has the EOS R mount, which could be an interesting option for users more familiar with cameras. The most interesting aspect of the accessory is its pancake lens structure, much more compact and portable than traditional lenses due to its shape, which resembles a pancake.
The lens has an aperture of f/2.8 and has a wide field of view thanks to the 28mm focal length, but only on cameras that have sensors in the full-frame format. Specifically on the EOS R100, whose APS-C sensor format is significantly smaller, this distance goes up to something close to 45 mm, offering much closer photos. This happens with any full-frame lens when used on “cropped” or APS-C sensor cameras.
price and availability
The Canon EOS R100 is already on pre-order abroad, with availability scheduled for July and a suggested price of US$ 480 (~R$ 2,400). A kit with the new RF 28 mm F2.8 STM is also offered, for US$ 599.99 (~R$ 3,010). Individually, the lens, also expected in July, retails for $299.99 (~R$1,500). There is still no forecast for the debut of the novelties in Brazil.
Source: Canon, via GSMArena
