MELVILLE, N.Y., March 21, 2013MELVILLE, N.Y., March 21, 2013 – Continuing the quest to deliver superb product innovations, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR* camera: the EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera. It features a newly developed 18.0- megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and high-performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed. With its combination of lightweight size, ease of use and outstanding image quality, the EOS Rebel SL1 is perfect for users looking for the ideal camera to bring sightseeing on vacation or to capture the everyday
‘The EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera represents a new era in DSLR versatility: ultra-portable, full- featured DSLR cameras,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “The EOS Rebel SL1 combines the high speed, high image quality and expanded shooting range of a DSLR camera, with the easy and fun usability of a point-and-shoot camera.’
As the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR, the new camera body is 4.6″ (w) x 3.57″ (h) x 2.74″ (d), and weighs only 14.36 oz.** In comparison, the EOS Rebel SL1 is approximately 25 percent smaller and 28 percent lighter than the EOS Rebel T4i digital camera.
The EOS Rebel SL1 features an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor that performs exceptionally well in both bright and dimly lit shooting environments with an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for photos and ISO-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for video. Canon’s DIGIC 5 Image Processor technology allows for exceptional image quality and shooting speed up to four frames per second (fps).
The camera includes a new nine-point center cross-type autofocus (AF) system to help achieve fast, sharp focus. The new AF system also includes a new Hybrid CMOS AF II sensor, which provides a wider focus area when shooting photos or video in Live View mode, and a continuous AF speed that’s increased from previous EOS models.
To help capture video with ease, the EOS Rebel SL1 features Canon’s Movie Servo AF, which provides continuous AF tracking of moving subjects. When shooting video with one of Canon’s new STM lenses, such as the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM (available in the standard lens kit), Movie Servo AF takes advantage of the lens’ stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous AF. The camera is capable of Full HD shooting in a number of recording sizes and frame rates, and enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features. The combination of Canon’s new Hybrid CMOS AF system II and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is ideal for shooting video helping to ensure only the sounds of the scene are recorded.
Allowing for clear and easy viewing even in bright environments, the Touch Screen three inch Clear View LCD monitor II provides a rich and expansive display as well as providing intuitive touch panel operation. Two finger touch gestures (multi-touch) can be easily used for zooming or changing images, accessing menu and quick control settings, and activating focus point and shutter release while shooting
Creativity at your Fingertips
The EOS Rebel SL1 encourages users to explore their creative side with a wide array of features for convenience and simple shooting. The EOS Rebel SL1 is equipped with Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced function that detects faces, colors, brightness, movement, contrast, distance and other factors and automatically adjusts and selects the exposure method needed. The results are photos with a wide dynamic range, ideal for users without advanced photography knowledge or experience.
Users can also access advanced imaging features like the new Effect Shot mode, which automatically creates two different shots, one with a selected creative filter and one without. In addition, Creative Filters and Background Blur Simulation can now be displayed in real time during Live View shooting. Editing photos is also a snap with the Rebel SL1’s in-camera editing and cropping functionality. This feature allows users to view and crop the image using the camera’s LCD touch screen and save the edited version as a separate file.
For those who would like to take beautiful photos with ease, the EOS Rebel SL1 offers a variety of scene modes to explore. New special scene modes include Kids, Food and Candlelight, giving users advanced presets to help ensure the best possible photos even under difficult shooting conditions.
Pricing and Availability
The new EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera is scheduled to be available in April for an estimated retail price of $649.99 for the body alone or $799.99 bundled with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
For more information about the EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera, and a full list of product specifications, visit www.usa.canon.com/eos.
Canon Rebel SL1 / EOS100D specifications
Price
MSRP
$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM
Body type
Body type
Compact SLR
Body material
Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fiber
Sensor
Max resolution
5184 x 3456
Other resolutions
5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
Image ratio w:h
1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels
18.0 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors
18.5 megapixels
Sensor size
APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor type
CMOS
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array
RGB Color Filter Array
Image
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost)
White balance presets
6
Custom white balance
Yes (1)
Image stabilization
Unknown
Uncompressed format
RAW
File format
- JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 compliant)
- Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
- RAW: 14bit RAW
- Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Selective single-point
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
Autofocus assist lamp
by built-in flash
Manual focus
Yes
Lens mount
Canon EF/EF-S mount
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Fixed
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
1,040,000
Touch screen
Yes
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage
95 %
Viewfinder magnification
0.87×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
30 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Exposure modes
- Program AE
- Shutter priority AE
- Aperture priority AE
- Manual (Stills and Movie)
- Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie)
- No Flash
- Creative Auto
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Close-up
- Sports
- SCN
Scene modes
- Kids
- Food
- Candlelight
- Night Portrait
- Handheld Night Scene
- HDR Backlight Control
Built-in flash
Yes (Pop-up)
Flash range
9.4 m
External flash
Yes (via Hot-shoe)
Flash modes
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash X sync speed
1/200 sec
Drive modes
- Single
- Continuous
- Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
Continuous drive
Yes (4 fps)
Self-timer
Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10))
Metering modes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
- Partial
Exposure compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Videography features
Format
- H.264
- Motion JPEG
Microphone
Mono
Speaker
Mono
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Storage
Storage types
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes (HDMI mini)
Wireless
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote control
Yes (RC-6)
Physical
Battery
Battery Pack
Battery description
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)
380
Weight (inc. batteries)
407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
Dimensions
117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72″)
Other features
Orientation sensor
Yes
GPS
Optional
GPS notes
via GPE2
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