Canon EOS 100D + 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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12 years ago
Review: Canon EOS 100D
Having last year launched its first mirrorless-system camera – the EOS M – Canon seems determined to shrink its DSLR range, too. It's starting with the EOS 100D, which Canon claims is the smallest DSLR on the market.
12 years ago
Canon EOS 100D review
When Canon came to update the EOS 650D DSLR it did something not entirely expected: while the inevitable EOS 700D surfaced, so too did the brand new EOS 100D, a shrunken DSLR some 25 per cent smaller and 28 per cent lighter than the DSLR. A whole new category is born. Well, sort of.
Pros:
- Small size
- autofocus is swift
- no compromise to image quality
- live view responsive
- touchscreen
- engineering marvel in many respects
- battery life lasted well
Cons:
- Small size
- less advanced AF system than 700D and similar Canon models
- less featured than 700D and similar models
- viewfinder settings not particularly bright
- some viewfinder AF point bleed
12 years ago
While the SL1 looks a lot like other EOS Rebel cameras at first glance, once you hold this model you'll notice the thing that sets the SL1 apart from its Rebel brethren -- its small size.
Pros:
- Smaller size and lighter frame is definitely noticeable versus other DSLRs
- Seems to have a sturdy feel and good build quality
- SL1 remains easy to hold with well-sized right-hand grip
- despite small camera body
- Extremely fast performance in Viewfinder mode
- Image quality is very good versus others...
Cons:
- Having an articulated LCD would have been a nice feature
- No built-in wireless capabilities
- AF illuminator sometimes struggles in extreme low light situations
- Slight changes in menus between Viewfinder and Live View modes may confuse some photographers
- Battery life is below average versus other...
12 years ago
So in the course of downsizing from my Nikon D300 with the yummy 17-55mm 2.8 lens, which got a bit cumbersome for travel, I waited and purchased a Sony NEX-7 with the kit 18-55 lens.
12 years ago
The EOS 100D would seem to confirm that, if somebody really wants what's loosely called a ‘serious camera', the D-SLR is still the first cab off the rank. And, consequently, it also confirms that the only really good viewfinder is an optical one. Hmm.
12 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel SL1
Canon's high-performing EOS Rebel SL1 is the tiniest digital SLR you can put your hands on, but it may be too small for some hands.
12 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel SL1
Canon bills the EOS Rebel SL1 ($649.99 list, body only) as the world's smallest digital SLR. There's no arguing about that; it's impressively small, making Canon's standard 18-55mm zoom lens look positively huge in comparison.
Pros:
- Compact design
- Touch screen
- Quick to start and focus
- 4fps continuous shooting
- Smooth live view focus experience
- Microphone input
- Good high ISO performance
Cons:
- Limited Raw burst shooting
- Pentamirror viewfinder
- Fixed rear LCD
- May be too small for some hands
12 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Review
Canon's high-performing EOS Rebel SL1 is the tiniest digital SLR you can put your hands on, but it may be too small for some hands. (4 out of 5) Pros Compact design Touch screen Quick to start and focus 4fps continuous shooting Smooth live view focus experience Microphone input Good high ISO...
Pros:
- Compact design
- Touch screen
- Quick to start and focus
- 4fps continuous shooting
- Smooth live view focus experience
- Microphone input
- Good high ISO performance
Cons:
- Limited Raw burst shooting
- Pentamirror viewfinder
- Fixed rear LCD
- May be too small for some hands
12 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Review
The Canon EOS SL1 is a good DSLR, although a bit pricey – you can pick up a kit for $649 and $799 with an additional 55-250mm zoom. Yet, one of its main draws is its small size and it really doesn't deliver on that score since it's just a shade smaller than a classic DSLR like the Nikon D3300.
12 years ago
Canon EOS 100D Review
Canon was late in entering the mirrorless camera market. When it did come out with the EOS M it faced some flak due to the slow autofocus speed. Although Canon did announce a firmware update to improve the AF speed in June this year, the damage was already done.
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