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Mini marvel and AF speeddemon EOS 100D

Started Jul 7, 2016 | User reviews
perry rhodan
perry rhodan Senior Member • Posts: 1,964
Mini marvel and AF speeddemon EOS 100D

From OVF to EVF to OVF.

My exploration of the digital world started with the coolpix 990 and the canon 20D. And after many nice and some not so nice experiences (see my gear part) I'm back in the OVF camp. Must say that the Fuji X30 was my compact everyday workhorse, everything except the 28mm wide is perfect for me. The standout features are the very nice EVF and the superb fill-flash handling.

The 100D is my newest (! serious) do it all camera now. The look of the (smaller) standard OVF is nice enough and the latest STM en nano USM lenses are a delight. Currently I use the 50 STM, 10-18 STM and the 18 135 nano USM.

Of the lenses the 18-135 marvels in combination with the 100D. The AF speed of the 3 year old body (bought recently) is incredible with this new nano tech from Canon! Incredible speed and accuracy in all circumstances. None of my actual or former combo's can hold a candle to it. Mini speeddemon in disguise.

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Regards Perry

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
18 megapixels • 3 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Mar 21, 2013
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) Fujifilm X30
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photosen Veteran Member • Posts: 6,226
Re: Mini marvel and AF speeddemon EOS 100D

Very interesting, I wouldn't have expected the nano to make any difference in AF. Every time I come across the refurb 100D at about $300 I have to do a ritual dance chanting "I don't need three cameras I don't need three cameras I don't... "

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The best bokeh goes unnoticed, grasshopper.

 photosen's gear list:photosen's gear list
Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 70D Canon EF 35mm F2.0 Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM +3 more
perry rhodan
OP perry rhodan Senior Member • Posts: 1,964
Re: Mini marvel and AF speeddemon EOS 100D

The AF speed of the nano usm with the 100D is incredible. It really surprises me. None of my other combo's like nikon D7k and Olympus em10 come even close with anyou lens I try.

With the current price of the original hood for the nano usm (50 euro and no cheap substitute) I tried my 10 18 hood on it. And hey presto, 95 % perfect.

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