Canon launched globally two new entry interchangeable lens cameras (EOS M50 & EOS 1500D) and an Auto Intelligent flash 470EX-AI. Prices & availability TBA.
The Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera will be available in three kit options: EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit, EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM + EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM kit and body only.
The new 24.1-megapixel EOS M50 is the entry-level camera for Canon’s line-up of mirrorless cameras.
The first Canon camera to be equipped with the new DIGIC 8 image processor the EOS M50 ships with 4K movie shooting ability and an improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
The EOS M50 can be used to shoot ultra-high definition movies and with precision focusing even under low light conditions.
With the Touch & Drag AF, users can select and move the AF frame via the touch panel while looking through the built-in 2.36 million dot Electronic Viewfinder (EVF).
The Canon EOS 1500D DSLR will be sold with the EF-S18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit lens.
The EOS 1500D is suitable for beginners looking to advance from smartphone photography.
The DSLR is powered by a DIGIC 4+ image processor and equipped with the 24.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor for shooting under low light conditions.
In full-auto mode, the 470EX-AI automatically aims the flash unit in an optimum bounce direction before firing off.
The 470EX-AI is the world’s first flash equipped with an Auto Intelligent (AI) bounce function.
Designed for both advanced users and newbies to flash photography, the 470EX-AI’s smart AI bounce technology automatically controls the way light is distributed to eliminate harsh shadows, especially for portrait photography.
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