Canon, the most renowned camera manufacturing firm has introduced two new DSLRs and a brand new mirrorless camera to its portfolio, which will be available to purchase by April, 2017. The EOS Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) DSLR has been designed for beginners in this field, and will be available with a price tag of USD 750 (Rs 51,000 approx), whereas the EOS 77D has been designed for advanced amateur photographers, and will be available at USD 900 (Rs 61,200 approx) only for body. The EOS M6 among the new arrivals is the latest edition to its M-series, and is designed for enthusiasts in this field, which will be available at USD 780 (Rs 53,040 approx).
Both the EOS 77D and EOS Rebel T7i packs many common features which include an optical viewfinder with 45-point, cross-type autofocus system and Canon’s Dual Pixel AF system for live view mode. The DSLRs also feature Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth for connection with a smart device. Additional specifications of the camera include a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 7 image processor, sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600, tiltable 3-inch touchscreen display, HDR movie and time lapse movie, and continuous shooting of up to 6fps.
The EOS 77D is specifically designed for advanced users and is blessed with 7650-pixel RGB plus IR metering sensor which is similar to the one found in the EOS 80D and anti-flicker shooting. Moreover, it also packs a top LCD panel and a quick control dial for easy viewing of the camera settings. Alongside, the company has also introduced a new EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, which is expected to be 20 percent smaller than the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens with a price tag of USD 250 (Rs 17,000 approx).
Talking about the Canon EOS M6, the interchangeable lens mirrorless camera packs Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, burst shooting up to 7fps, DIGIC 7 image processor, 5-axis image stabilisation and full-HD video recording at 60fps. Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon USA, Inc. said, “The new Canon EOS M6 Camera and optional EVF-DC2 are ideal for expert and advanced amateur photographers looking for an easy, take-anywhere camera as well as a great choice for passionate image creators wanting to step-up to produce high-quality images and videos that are easily shareable. It is with great passion that Canon continues to deliver variety to image-makers across all skill levels and professional needs.”