Young players the first single camera! Canon EOS M100 evaluation

In August of this year, following the release of Canon's entry-level SLR EOS 200D, the new micro-single-camera EOS M100 is also available.This micro-single with full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF system is the predecessor EOS M10 succession models, although the appearance And Canon's own card camera is somewhat similar, but the inside is equipped with its flagship micro-single-camera comparable.EOS M100 both appearance and interaction design are very simple, combined with excellent picture quality and easy operation, Enough to capture the beauty of novice players.

First, after the first assessment

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Prior to this, Canon introduced a entry-level micro single EOS M10, M100 is its new generation, a substantial increase in performance.Always, M100 positioning for beginners and young users, the function is more biased In fact, Canon did a lot of breakthroughs in the M100, on the value of Yan, it can be counted as the Canon tide of the camera. M100 body black and white gray three colors, at the same time with a variety of color housing, really Very nice looking, especially for younger sisters.

Second, Canon EOS M100 appearance introduction

The EOS M100 replaces the EOS M10 as the entry-level model for the Canon EOS M micro single-family, which uses the best-of-breed 24.2-megapixel dual-core CMOS + DIGIC 7 processor in the APS-C format, which also means that it All the latest Canon APS-C SLR or higher-level micro-single-hardware configuration the same, so the picture quality is guaranteed, but in the manipulation and use is more simple and easy to use.

Canon EOS M100 fuselage front

Look at the front of the fuselage, you can see that the body is particularly small, the bayonet occupy the front most of the area Canon EOS-M mount is left margin, APS-C sensor does not plug in Large, in the future is likely to be a full frame CMOS. EOS M100 body is very lightweight, with the battery and the card is also only 300 grams, called the featherweight. M100 fuselage panel with a fiber-like material Leather, in addition to reducing weight, but also enhance the feel, although there is no handle, but it will not slip in your hand.

Canon EOS M100

From the official propaganda can be seen, even if the appearance of the mirror on different occasions will feel very take, there is no slightest sense of non-sense of the M100 has black, white, gray three body color, but even made small surprise is that it also has another Color shell for collocation, there are five styles, users can according to their own preferences to match.

Canon EOS M100 support flip function

Behind the 3-inch touch screen, support for 180-degree flip, touch, while the machine's menu is also designed as a smart class style, for the entry group is more friendly and SLR control habits compared to M100 operation Logic closer to the phone, if you like, and even the most commonly used shutter button operations can be achieved through the touch screen, which means the smart phone like where to shoot it.Have to say that Canon has a unique experience in enhancing the user experience, and now The touch-enabled camera on the market, Canon is the best to use.

Canon EOS M100 top design

EOS M100 no hot shoe and viewfinder, there is no M / A / T / P mode dial, replaced by a shooting mode lever. The so-called mode dial also only provides scene auto, shooting and video recording of the three stalls The joystick can be used to select scene auto mode, scene selection mode and movie shooting mode, which is simple and easy to use.

Canon EOS M100 battery life in general

The battery compartment is located at the bottom, the M100 uses the LP-E12 battery, the nominal can shoot 295, power-saving mode you can shoot 410, results quite satisfactory. Personally, I think this entry-level camera really should Made of USB charging, travel can save the space to carry the charger, and charging convenience, do not worry no electricity.

The bottom is equipped with an NFC module logo

In addition to Selfie, the convenient transfer is also very good for EOS M100 and even for all Canon cameras.On the EOS M100, Canon took out one of the few physical keybars in order to make it easier for everyone to pass the map.

Third, Canon EOS M100 features

1, wireless transmission - new Bluetooth connection

Wi-Fi and NFC modules are the hardware base for Canon image uploads, and recently more SLR cameras to card cameras have joined the Bluetooth module with lower power consumption.Microsoft Bluetooth low energy features M100 is that even in the camera off state , You can still view and transfer the photos on the camera through your mobile phone, which means that even if your camera is in the package, you can view the map anytime, anywhere.

Speaking of transmission pictures have to mention the localization of custom services, Canon also done a lot of localization in China, such as Canon's image upload in mainland China to support the upload to Baidu cloud, and can be made directly microblogging. Circle of friends, or need to spread to the phone first Caixing.

2, more intelligent automatic mode

The so-called Scenario Intelligent Auto mode (Green A +) is actually a fully automatic mode, but with the DIGIC 7 blessing, EOS M100 fully automatic mode will be more intelligent, you can shoot good photos without setting you do not have to consider the camera at the moment Shooting state, in intelligent automatic mode, all the settings are done automatically by the camera, you just need to press the shutter to take a good photo.

The top of the intelligent automatic mode switch button

And if you want to use the conventional M / A / P / S file, you can choose from the menu, the actual operation is not complicated.Coupled with Canon's optimization of touch operation to do very well, the use of touch screen + pulsator Not much slower than the logic of the button + pulsator.

Fourth, Canon EOS M100 different sensitivity test

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Canon EOS M100 high sense than other high-positioning CMOS using this product has not changed much, the performance of low-sensitivity are very good, in general, ISO1600 the following casually, ISO 6400 should be an emergency, then up Not recommended to open.JPEG processing capabilities within the camera after ISO1600, noise reduction and smooth will result in loss of detail, which can be preserved by shooting RAW ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 shooting is not a problem in low light.

Fifth, Canon EOS M100 real shot proofs analysis

This came to the evaluation room M100 machine with the EF-M15-45mm f / 3.5-6.3 IS STM kit lens. The kit covers a common focal length, and can provide beginners for the lens experience If the conditions permit, it is still very fun to match yourself with a telephoto or focus.

Canon EOS M100 proofs Click: "Canon EOS M100 proofs"

Although the EOS M100 is a single-camera for female users and beginners, it is better to have its core configuration in line with its own equivalent camera products, the same 24.2 megapixel CMOS and DIGIC 7 as the M5 / M6 The addition of a chip ensures that it is imaged. The simple operation allows the user to put more thought into the record itself, leaving the complicated calculations left for the camera to handle.

Simple and convenient, these two features in the process of using the M100 Xiaobian get a full experience.Which is very easy to use touch operation or smart scene mode, Canon is trying to do is that even if you do not operate the camera, but also In addition, in some small areas, we can see that the M100 has made some subtle adjustments to meet the needs of female users. The M100 in the APS-C format, when portraits, Bokeh has a natural advantage, soft focus over nature, like to take good looks like a girl has a lot of attractive.

Six, PConline evaluation room summary

As an entry-level micro-single, the EOS M100 can hit a very high score in terms of quality, starting with one of the cheapest micro-single cameras now available and using its latest sensors and processing Technology and has a feature-rich body, this cost has been very prominent.

Canon EOS M100

Excellent imaging, easy to operate, just two points as a beginner's first camera choice is already enough for beginners, with affordable prices can experience the interchangeable lens camera brings Fun, but also the first impression of camera operation with simple operation; even if you just want to be the focus of a cell phone to focus 摁 shutter, it can also be as you wish it will be all well done.

So, the Canon EOS M100 is more like a beloved companion that girls and novices can easily use and carry around, and if you love to carry a portable pocket machine or even a professional photographer, the M100 can also be one of your choices. It uses Canon's best DIGIC 7 + 24.2 million all-pixel dual-core CMOS portfolio now, so you can experience close to the flagship of the shooting. 14 bit RAW file in the 3000 yuan price really hard-fought.

Canon EOS M100

Hard to say, then, boot response time, workmanship and control of the gap between it and higher-order products. Also hope that in the future Canon can continue to fill EF-M lens group, so that everyone's choice can be more abundant. , Canon EOS M100 never had contact with the player for the interchangeable lens camera, it is recommended entry machine.Applied a popular words, for less than 3000 yuan price of the body, EOS M100 is very suitable for entry as a player's life ' The first one micro-single.