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The 6.3-million effective pixel CMOS sensor--providing up to 3,072 x
2,048 pixels--is supported by Canon's unique high-power DIGital Imaging Core
(DIGIC) processor. The speed at which the DIGIC processor works has allowed
Canon to extend the number of full resolution images in burst sequences to
nine, at a rate of 3 frames per second. As well as improved speed, DIGIC
also helps produce more accurate color rendition while reducing image noise.
The metering system, using the newest metering algorithm available and a
35-zone evaluative metering system linked to all seven focus points, offers
improved exposure consistency and stability. A range covering ISO 100 to
1,600 offers high-quality images across a very broad spectrum of shooting
conditions. Photographers working in particularly poor light may also take
advantage of an option to extend this range to ISO 3,200.
The EOS-10D is the first digital SLR camera to feature direct printing.
Linking via a USB cable, you can make prints immediately from any of Canon's
range of compatible bubble jet or CP printers--including the S830D, S530D,
and CP-100--without the need to connect to a computer. Controls within the
camera's own menu system allow you to choose print quantity, size, and image
cropping. When using Canon's card photo printer CP-100, with the optional
battery pack, prints can be made in the field away from a power supply.
Other features include:
The EOS-10D comes complete with battery pack, compact single
battery-charging unit, USB cable, video cable, the latest Canon software and
Photoshop Elements. The EOS-10D accepts the same BP-511 battery pack, and
the same BG-ED3 battery grip as the EOS-D60. 6.3-Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Canon's newly developed large, single-plate CMOS (complementary metal
oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and
tonal range. Created through a new high-precision manufacturing method, it
delivers ultra-fine accuracy with an effective 6.30-megapixel resolution
(approximately 6.50 total megapixels) and features advanced new peripheral
circuitry that further enhances image quality. The effective sensor size
(22.7 x 15.1mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an
effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF lens focal length.
High-Performance Imaging Engine
Information captured by the CMOS sensor is processed and assembled into
images of exceptional quality by new Imaging Engine, the latest version of
Canon's exclusive all-in-one DIGIC digital imaging processor. color
reproduction is extremely natural and details are incredibly precise,
especially with gradations in the highlight areas. In fact, reproduction is
so accurate that noise reduction is unnecessary, even with long exposures.
Rigid Magnesium-Alloy Body
The lightweight EOS 10D has a rock-solid look and feel that suits
demanding outdoor use. Tough and reliable, its top, front and rear covers
are made of rigid magnesium alloy the same material featured in the bodies
of Canon's top-of-the line EOS-1 professional models. The body is just the
right size (140.7 x 107.5 x 75.0mm) and weight (790 grams) for stable, easy
handling, and features a black satin finish that heightens the look of elite
quality.
High Speed 7-Point AF
Canon's wide area 7-point AF system ensures sharp, accurate focusing with
speedy subject tracking that is consistently maintained even at 3 fps. This
outstanding performance is made possible by advanced focusing technology
including a high-speed microcomputer, a sophisticated new AF algorithm and
AF sequence, and the same AF sensor employed in the EOS Elan 7 or EOS 30/33.
Selection of the AF point can be automated by the EOS 10D or manually
controlled through use of easy-to-operate dials and a superimposed display
of the seven AF points.
3 fps Continuous Shooting
With a continuous shooting speed of up to three frames per second and a
maximum burst of nine shots, the EOS 10D is equipped to seize every photo
opportunity. The high-performance imaging engine and generous buffer memory
help maintain this speedy performance regardless of selected recording
quality, ISO speed and subject conditions.
Color Matrix
The wide range of selectable processing parameters includes a choice of
two professional color spaces: the standard sRGB color space and the
expanded Adobe RGB (1998) color space. Making the selection that best suits
your needs is always easy with the Canon EOS 10D.
Expanded Zoom Display during Playback
When viewing recorded images on the camera's display, you can enlarge
them up to 10x in 15 steps for detailed analysis. Simple controls enable
horizontal and vertical scrolling, as well as viewing of the previous or
next image stored in the CF card from the same enlarged view. Nine images
are displayed simultaneously in the maximum reduced view.
White Balance and WB Bracketing Six automatic white balance modes provide optimum settings for most
shooting situations. Precise dialling in of color temperature in Kelvin
values is also possible, with settings selectable from 2800K to 10000K in
100K increments. White balance bracketing lets you capture three images
(normal, reddish, bluish) with one shot, and at the same exposure level,
with white balance shifted to 3 stops in whole-stop increments.
Auto Manual and Manual ISO Speed
ISO speed is automatically set between 100 and 400 depending on shooting
mode (Full Auto, Landscape, Close-up, Night Portrait or Flash-off), or
manually set to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 or 3200.
JPEG or Simultaneous RAW + JPEG
Whenever you shoot the Canon EOS 10D, you can choose to have it record in
the JPEG format alone, or in the RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. Both
recording methods provide six selectable settings for JPEG image quality.
Canon's proprietary RAW (CRW) format is preferable when the highest possible
image quality is desired. The JPEG file format is ideal for purposes such as
Internet image transfer that require reduced file sizes.
Directing Printing from the Camera
This convenient feature lets you print beautiful photos with minimum time
and effort directly from the EOS10D. Simply connect the camera with any
capable Canon photo printer via the provided dedicated USB cable to print
images stored in the CF card. This feature complies with EXif Ver.2.2 (EXif
print) and DPOF Ver.1.1. |
