Unannounced Canon EOS-b DSLR Leaked On Best Buy
It looks as though Canon will have a new DSLR to announce very shortly, if a listing on Best Buy’s website is any indicator. The page offers us no images to ogle, but it betrays an unannounced 18-megapixel shooter dubbed the EOS-b, accompanied by an 18-55m lens kit and an $800 price tag. Canon Rumors notes a smaller footprint, trimming five ounces of fat and bulk off the T4i’s measurements.
The product specifications on Best Buy show that the camera will have a DIGIC 5 image processor and a 3-inch color TFT-LCD screen on the back. That screen has a resolution of 1,040,000 pixels and is touch sensitive.
The camera will record high-definition movies and has Movie Servo AF to keep your subject in focus while filming video. The camera also has an integrated monaural microphone and Video Snapshot feature with integrated editing capability. The listing calls out the ability to shoot photos at four frames per second.
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18.0-megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor
Along with a DIGIC 5 image processor captures vibrant high-resolution images up to 5184 x 3456 pixels.
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S zoom lens
For intricate picture detail.
3″ color TFT-LCD touch-screen display
With approximately 1,040,000 dots offers a clear view and easy navigation.
HD movie mode
Along with Movie Servo AF, a built-in monaural microphone and Video Snapshot with editing capabilities lets you shoot detailed video clips.
Burst shooting mode
Captures up to 4 fps for fast-action shots.
ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600)
Enables shooting in a variety of lighting conditions.
9-point AF system
Features a high-precision, dual-cross f/2.8 center point that ensures ideal image capture when shooting through the viewfinder. Hybrid CMOS AF II offers a widened focusing area for enhanced speed and accuracy.
Optical viewfinder
With 95% coverage and approximately 0.87x magnification helps you frame your shot.
Built-in flash
With auto, flash on, flash off and slow sync modes helps create optimal lighting conditions. Red-eye reduction ensures natural-looking eyes in portraits.
Optical image stabilizer
With the included lens reduces image blur caused by camera shake for crisp pictures.
White balance controls
Include auto, preset (daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash) and custom white balance correction and bracketing, so you can achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions.
Scene modes
Include special scene modes (kids, food, candlelight, night portrait, handheld night scene, HDR backlight control) and more. Scene Intelligent Auto mode optimizes photos and provides enhanced scene detection when shooting at night.
Advanced imaging features
Include Effect Shot mode, background simulation and advanced creative filters, which can be displayed in real time during Live View shooting.
Face detection technology
Allows you to take high-quality pictures of family and friends.
Multicard slot supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC
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It is possible that this Best Buy listing could be it, and if it is, hopefully it is a sign that an announcement could be on the horizon.
[Engadget]
