Canon just added a new player to their EOS DSLR range dubbed as the EOS 200D II. This camera is latest in line of their beginner segment and a successor to the iconic EOS 200D. It’s powered by Canon`s new DIGIC 8 imaging processor and packs in a whole lot of features within a body that is compact yet lightweight.
Canon purport’s the EOS 200D II to be an ideal DSLR for beginners with its light and compact form factor. It’s powered by a 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor coupled with DIGIC 8 image processing kit and comes with creative features such as Creative Assist and Smooth Skin for capturing stunning images. Dual pixel autofocus offers enhanced focusing while shooting with a total of nine autofocus points.
Key Features of EOS 200D II are
- Compact Size and Contained form factor with deeper grip ensure secure grip at all times
- Latest DIGIC 8processor with 1MP APS-C CMOSsensor that helps capture sharp vibrant images.
- A wide ISO range between 100 to 25,600 allows for a more control over unpredictable lighting conditions.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technologyensures crisp focus under low lighting conditions
- Sharper 4KFootage (26 FPS) can be captured with an additional time-lapse feature
- Creative Assist Functionfacilitates an easy control over the camera settings
- Vari-Angle Touch screenLCD monitor
- One Touch Wi-Fi Button
- Canon Camera Connect App– Lets user control camera settings like shutter speed, self-timer, focus, etc.
- Built-In Low Energy Bluetooth
The DSLR is slated to be available at a starting price of Rs. 52,995 for the body and the EF-S18-55 IS STM kit lens with an additional EF-S55-250 IS STM zoom lens coming in at a total cost of Rs. 65,995. The EOS 200D II will be available across Canon stores and online ecommerce platforms starting this week.
Product Specifications for EOS 200D II
| Weight | Approx. 449g | 
| Image sensor | Approx. 24.1 megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor | 
| Imaging processor | DIGIC 8 | 
| ISO speed | 100 – 25600 (Expandable to 51200) | 
| Continuous shooting speed | Viewfinder shooting: Max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec Live View shooting: Max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec (One-Shot) or 3.5 shots/sec (Servo AF) | 
| AF in Live View | Dual Pixel CMOS AF system | 
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Available | 
| LCD | Vari-angle 3.0 inch, approx. 1.04 million dots TFT, Touch Panel | 
| Storage | SD / SDHC* / SDXC* Card *UHS-1 cards supported |