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Canon Announces R100 Camera Under $500, Pancake Lens
24 May 2023
Canon has announced the EOS R100 camera and RF28mm f2.8 STM lens, "two new affordable, compact and lightweight tools for entry-level and emerging content creators to elevate their skills," the company said.
R100
Designed for first-time mirrorless camera owners or existing Canon Rebel or M cameras, the R100 features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, autofocus with eye and face detection and Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity capabilities.
The R100 is compatible with the complete lineup of RF and RF-S lenses. EF and EF-S lenses can be used with one of three available Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters.
Highlights of the R100 include:
- 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 8 image processor
- 4K 24p video with crop
- Full HD 60p
- Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus
- 143 autofocus zones
- 6.5 fps electronic shutter
- 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
- 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot LCD
- Creative Assist Mode
- Silent Mode
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- SD Card Slot
Specifications for the R100 include:
CANON R100 SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 24.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
Crop Factor: 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2Lens Mount Canon RF File Formats Raw, C-Raw, JPEG Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Single SlotViewfinder 0.39" 2,360,000-dot OLED
22mm eye point
100 percent coverage 0.95x magnification
-3 to +1 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch 1,040,000-dot LCD Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds in Bulb mode
1/4000 to 1.0 second in Manual modeFrame Rate Up to 6.5 fps at 24.1-Mp for up to 100 JPEGs or 6 Raws ISO 100 to 12,800
Extended: 100 to 25,600Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization No Flash Built-in flash
TTL Auto, eTTL, Hot shoe
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 secondMovie H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit:
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 59.94 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 120 fps
- 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps
IP streaming
Built-in stereo micConnectivity WiFi
USB-C (USB 2.0) input/output
Micro-HDMI output, 1/8"/3.5mm TRS stereo microphone inputPower LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Dimensions 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7 inches Weight 12.6 oz. Canon said the R100 camera will be available in July for $479.99 body only, $599.99 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens and $829.99 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lenses. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
PANCAKE LENS
The RF28mm f2.8 STM pancake lens provides a compact wide angle optic for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. It protrudes just an inch from the body and weighs just 4.2 oz.
Highlights of the pancake lens include:
- Full-frame coverage
- f2.8 to f22
- STM stepping autofocus motor
- Super Spectra coating
- Three aspherical elements
- Customizable control ring
- AF/MF control switch
- Full-time manual focus capability
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
Specifications for the RF28mm include:
CANON RF28 f2.8 STM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 28mm (45mm equivalent on APS-C) Aperture f2.8 to f22
7 rounded aperture bladesAngle of View 75° Minimum Focus 9.1 inches Magnification 0.17x Optical Design 8 elements in 6 groups
Three aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 55mm Dimensions 2.7 x 1.0 inches Weight 4.2 oz. The RF28mm f2.8 STM lens will be available in July for $299.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Introduces its Most Affordable, Compact and Lightweight EOS R Camera Ever: The EOS R100
The Company Also Announced the Wide-Angle "Pancake" Style RF28mm f2.8 STM Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the EOS R100 camera and RF28mm f2.8 STM lens, two new affordable, compact and lightweight tools for entry-level and emerging content creators to elevate their skills.
The Canon EOS R100 camera was designed for new, first-time mirrorless camera or existing interchangeable camera users who previously enjoyed EOS Rebel or EOS M cameras. The camera touts key features such as a 24.2-megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection and Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity capabilities. For users who are making the EOS R100 their first interchangeable lens camera, a significant advantage over using a smartphone camera will be lens selection. The EOS R100 is compatible with the complete lineup of RF and RF-S lenses and EF and EF-S lenses can be utilized when using one of three available Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters (each sold separately). This selection of lenses includes the Canon RF28mm f2.8 STM lens, which was also has announced.
The Canon RF28mm f2.8 STM is a "pancake" style, value lens that targets a wide variety of users, from amateur to enthusiast Full-Frame and APS-C camera users. Key features of the new lens include:
- Minimum focusing distance of 9.1 inches (0.23m) and a maximum magnification of 0.17x
- Retracting feature that helps to shorten the overall length of the lens
- Circumferential manual focus mode/control ring selector
- Gear-type STM motor providing smooth autofocusing while capturing video
- Built-in Control Ring provides quick access to multiple camera controls
- 7-blade circular aperture helps to provide beautifully blurred background and bokeh
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS R100 camera is scheduled to be available in July for an estimated retail price of $479.99 for body only, $599.99 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens and $829.99 with the RF-S18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 IS STM lenses.
The RF28mm f2.8 STM lens is scheduled to be available in July for an estimated retail price of $299.99.