The Canon EOS M100 is a digital

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first announced by

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on August 29, 2017. Canon EOS M100 incorporates the proprietary image processor that allows the camera to capture still images up to 6.1 fps using the fixed focus and 4 fps burst mode. The EOS M100 can be connected to all EF, EF-S and TS-E lenses with an available adapter.

Design

The EOS M100 is an interchangeable lens camera that uses the Canon EF-M

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. The EOS M100 is an entry-level model which lacks the large rubber grip, multiple control dials, and

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flash that can be found on the larger and more expensive

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. The EOS M100 uses the same 24.2 MP APS-C sensor as the

. The EOS M100 also uses the Dual Pixel CMOS

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system. However, unlike the EOS M10, the EOS M100 features the same

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as the newer

. The camera supports uncompressed

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. The camera has in-camera RAW conversion feature pre-loaded on it which is a handy option to convert images.

Sales

In its initial press release announcing the camera, Canon revealed that the camera would be sold in a kit including the EOS M100 and an EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens at a retail price of $599.99.

References

External links

EOS M100 User Manual
{{Canon EOS digital cameras Canon EF-M-mount cameras Cameras introduced in 2017