Canon EOS M2 Officially Announced (no Dual Pixel AF) – Update: Sample Pics and Full Specs

Update: see EOS M2 sample pics here, full specs at the end of the post. Auto-Focus test video here.

Here it is – the Canon EOS M2. Smaller size (8% smaller, 104.9×65.2×31.6mm. 238g), WiFi, faster AF (2.3x faster than EOS M with firmware update), Hybrid CMOS AF II (covers 80% of the area), same look as before. The successor of the EOS M is here and will be available starting from mid december. The following kits will be available:

EOS M2 · Body Black 64,800 yen
EOS M2 · EF-M18-55 IS STM lens kit EF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Speedlite 90EX
Black / White 84,800 yen
EOS M2 · double lens kit EF-M 22mm F2 STM
EF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Speedlite 90EX
Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Black / White 104,800 yen
EOS M2 · Triple Lens Kit EF-M 22mm F2 STM
EF-M 11-22mm F4-5.6 IS STM
EF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Speedlite 90EX
Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Black / White 134,800 yen
EOS M (left) vs EOS M2 (right) (Image via Engadget JP)

The price should be around $600 for the body, and around $800 for the kit with the 18-55mm. Canon JP press release (text is machine translated):

Key Features

The new product is a model that inherits the concept model “EOS M” (9 January 2012), the balance of small size, light weight and high image quality equivalent to that of the digital single-lens reflex camera EOS series conventional. Evolved significantly AF performance from previous models, while equipped with a wireless LAN function anew, we are downsizing about 8% volume.
Users can in addition to fun to shooting full-fledged easily and comfortable, get the pleasure of after shooting to easily share with your friends and family a photograph by this.

Can be remarkably improved AF performance “hybrid CMOS AF II”

Over a wide area of ​​approximately 80% vertically and horizontally of the shooting screen, we have adopted to enable the combination of the imaging surface phase difference AF and contrast AF to “hybrid CMOS AF II”. As a result, in the ranging area wider than, enables fast focusing about 2.3 times ※ 2, it is possible to realize a shooting in the composition he wanted, ability to respond to a moving subject is improved conventional models ※ 1 will.

  • ※ conventional models that have been updated to firmware Ver.2.0 more than one comparison is “EOS M”.
  • ※ 2 One-Shot AF, Live AF multi-point, use “F3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-M18-55mm”, shooting at focal length 55mm.

High image quality equivalent to that of the digital single-lens reflex camera EOS series

By the deployment of the video engine DIGIC 5 and CMOS sensor APS-C size of about 18 million pixels, and has realized the continuous shooting performance of about 4.6 frames / second highest image quality and large-sized sensor only. In addition, you can be taken by commonly used ISO sensitivity of up to ISO12800 ※ 3 (extension ISO25600), with reduced noise even in dark.

  • ※ common ISO sensitivity of 3 movie shooting is the highest ISO6400.

Built-in wireless LAN function of the Wi-Fi enabled

Smartphone from a Wi-Fi enabled, remote operation ※ 4, such as the incorporation of still images that are recorded to the memory card in the camera and taking still pictures can be done.

  • ※ The operation from 4 smartphone, dedicated application EOS Remote (free of charge) is required. EOS Remote is compatible with iOS and Android, but it does not guarantee the operation in all models.

Market trend of interchangeable lens digital camera

Sales of interchangeable lens type digital camera of 2012 (worldwide) has reached to about 18 million units of about 13% increase over the previous year. I expect have been affected by the economic downturn in China and Europe mainly in 2013, but to maintain and about 18 million units, the same level as the prior-year level. (Canon research)

  • ※ I will include both single-lens reflex Non-reflex lens that can be exchanged digitally.

Full specifications of the Canon EOS M2:

Image Sensor
CCD pixels 18Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 5184
Pixels (H) 3456
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size APS-C
Sensor Size (width) 22.3mm
Sensor Size (height) 14.9mm
Aspect Ratio
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 3in
Screen resolution 1,040,000 dots
Touch Screen Yes
Focusing
Focusing modes
  • Autofocus
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
  • Manual
  • Touch AF
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/4000sec
Shutter speeds longest 30sec
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Aperture-Priority
  • Shutter-Priority
  • Manual
  • Scene modes
  • Program Variable
Metering
  • Centre-weighted – Average
  • ESP Light Metering
  • Centre Spot
ISO sensitivity 100 – 25600
White balance
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Flash
Exposure Comp +/-3
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution No Data
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 4.6fps
Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1920×1080
Video FPS 30, 25,24
Stereo Sound Yes
Optical Zoom with Video Yes
Other Features
Image Stabilisation No
Interface
HDMI Yes
USB USB 2
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW + JPG
Power Source
Battery Type LP-E12 Lithium Ion
CIPA Rating 230
Box Contents
Box Contents No Data
Dimensions
Weight 274g
Width 104.9mm
Height 65.2mm
Depth 31.6mm
[via DCI & DWI]

New Firmware Update For EOS C300


Canon EOS C300 (alongside EF Cinema Lenses)

The previous firmware update was discontinued short after release because of a bug that caused colour discrepancies. After having fixed the glitches the firmware update for the Canon EOS C300 is online again with a new release (1.1.1.1.00):

Download Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 for the EOS C300
Download Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 for the EOS C300 PL

Download the new version of the Instruction Manual for the EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camera
Download the new version of the Instruction Manual for the EOS C300 PL Cinema EOS Camera

The Instruction Manual provides more information on the new features and benefits available in this firmware update.

Please note that we suspended download services for Firmware Version 1.1.0.1.00 that was posted Tuesday November 12, 2013 due to a discrepancy in color balance. We would like to apologize for the inconvenience. Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 corrects this color balance discrepancy. Any cameras that are running firmware version 1.1.0.1.00 should be updated to firmware version 1.1.1.1.00.

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Canon Professional Network Starts Twitter Channel

Canon Professional Network started a Twitter channel – @CanonProNetwork. Press release:

Canon Professional Network (CPN) has joined the exciting world of social media with the launch of our new Twitter channel – @CanonProNetwork – which will bring you regular daily updates of the latest news, product information, technical articles, Ambassadors blogs, tips for shooting with Canon pro equipment and much more…

The CPN website is brimming with superb content to inspire, educate and inform Canon photographers and filmmakers… and with new articles published online almost every day the newly-launched Twitter feed will keep you right up-to-date with everything that’s happening on CPN.

The CPN Twitter feed will highlight a selection of the very best Canon Professional Network website articles as well as the latest images and films from top Canon photographers and filmmakers from around the world. So, by following @CanonProNetwork you’ll get updates of the very best articles to read, photographs to view and films to watch.

We hope you enjoy the new CPN Twitter channel and don’t forget to follow @CanonProNetwork and retweet and share any of your favourite CPN content with your followers. Just click here to go straight to the @CanonProNetwork channel and start following CPN.

Canon Canada Starts CPS Program for Students

Canon

From Canon Canada:

Canon’s Student CPS Program is designed to offer an unrivaled level of sales and service support for studying Photographers, Videographers, and New Media Artists. By becoming a member of Student CPS, you will be eligible for a host of real world benefits designed to help and assist post-secondary Visual Arts, Fine Arts, and Applied Arts students in mastering their craft and achieving their career aspirations. Membership benefits include:

  • Access to student-specific pricing discounts on a selection of professional products – view list in Program Details

  • Membership-exclusive promotions, discounts and contests

  • Subsidized incoming overnight shipping charges ($10) on eligible product. These charges will be added to the repair service charge. Return shipping is free for warranty repairs and a flat $10 fee will be charged for return shipping of out of warranty service.

  • Expedited service turnaround target of 6 days

  • 20% discount for repair parts and labour for eligible productsLearn more by visitng our program details page and then apply for membership via the Application link.