Photography Bay and canonrumors.com have both posted this new camera spotting this morning from the Best Buy site… still aparently unnamed – or at lest the Best Buy site calls it the EOS-b, it appears to be comprable to the Canon Rebel T4i – so we’re not quite sure where it fits in the Canon line. But, it is much smaller – 5 ounces lighter. It also only does 4fps burst where the T4i does 5fps – so other than some small differences, they’re pretty similar. The new camera’s price is shown at $799 – and the T4i with the same lens can be had on sale for about $650 – so this is a bit interesting.

Dimensions:

There have been rumors of a new Canon camera somewhere above of the EOS-M and below the Canon Rebel T4i in terms of size and it may be something that the consumers are very much interested in.

Best Buy page showing the new listing for the EOS-b

SPECS:

Capture memorable moments with this Canon EOS-b 8575B003 DSLR camera, which features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure crisp images with vivid detail. The 3″ touch screen makes it easy to navigate photos.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 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
  >> Store more photos! Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Center!

• Warranty Terms – Parts
  1 year limited
• Product Height
  3.6″
• Product Width
  4.6″
• Product Weight
  13.1 oz.
• Product Depth
  2.7″
• Megapixels (Effective)
  18.0
• Image Resolution
  Up to 5184 x 3456
• Digital Zoom
  None
• Lens Features
  EF-S 18 – 55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS zoom lens
• Lens Focal Length(s)
  35mm equivalent 18 – 55mm (with included lens)
• LCD Screen Size
  3″
• LCD Screen Features
  Color TFT-LCD touch screen
• Viewfinder
  Optical with 95% coverage and approximately 0.87x magnification
• Image Stabilization
  Yes, optical
• Face Detection
  Yes
• Burst Mode
  Yes
• Panorama Mode
  No
• Image Stitching
  No
• Internal Memory
  None
• Compatible Memory Formats
  Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Shutter Speeds
  30 – 1/4000 sec.
• Aperture Range
  f/3.5 – 5.6 (with included lens)
• White Balance
  Auto, preset (daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash), custom white balance correction, white balance bracketing
• Flash Modes
  Auto, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction on/off, slow sync
• External Flash Mount
  Yes
• Focus Range
  9.8′ – infinity
• Movie Mode
  Yes
• ISO Equivalent
  Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12,800, 25,600
• Camera Dock
  Not included
• Image Storage Capacity
  Varies
• Batteries
  1 battery pack LP-E12 (included)
• Imaging Sensor Type
  CMOS
• Imaging Sensor Size
  22.3mm x 14.9mm
• Touchscreen
  Yes
• Color Category
  Black
• HD Movie Mode
  Yes
• Smile Mode
  No
• Waterproof
  No
• Coldproof
  No
• Shockproof
  No
• Product Depth
  2.7″
• Low-Light/High Sensitivity
  Yes
• Max ISO
  12801 and higher
• Frames Per Second
  1 – 4
• UPC
  013803222654

(cover photo credit: snap from the BestBuy site)

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