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| Marketed | March 2008 |
| Original Price | Open price |
The Canon EOS Kiss X2 is the latest model in the popular EOS Kiss Digital series, which has captured a broad share of the digital SLR market through its leading-edge technology and high cost-performance.
Combining a newly developed APS-C-size (22.2 x 14.8 mm) 12.2-million effective pixel CMOS sensor with Canon's proprietary DIGIC III high-performance imaging processor, the EOS Kiss X2 delivers both superior imaging resolution and a rich tonal range, while realizing outstanding photographic performance across a wide ISO sensitivity range from 100 to 1600. The model's performance is further improved by its enhanced overall responsiveness, surpassing previous models with a top-of-class continuous shooting speed of up to approximately 3.5 frames per second for as many as 53 consecutive shots* as well as a high-speed, high-precision 9-point AF with a center point sensitive to f/2.8.
The EOS Kiss X2 is the first EOS Kiss Digital-series model to incorporate Live View, enabling users to shoot while verifying image framing, focus, and exposure in real-time on the camera's 3.0-inch widescreen LCD monitor. The monitor's larger size and wide viewing angle also add to ease-of-use by providing optimal visibility and facilitating shooting using Live View. Users who prefer composing shots through the viewfinder will benefit from its 0.87x magnification ratio—the highest in its class—and improved brightness.
As an added convenience, because the EOS Kiss X2 records image data on SD memory cards, the format used by many compact digital cameras, users upgrading from a compact model can continue to use the memory cards they already own.
EOS KISS X2's compact body, based on the Curvature Design approach, features fluid curved surfaces, creating a sense of familiarity and chic sophistication. Further adding to the camera’s mobility and convenience is its compact, lightweight body, which weighs in at a mere 475 grams, 35 grams lighter than previous models. Additionally, the EOS KISS X2’s newly developed LP-E5 lithium ion battery pack realizes a capacity 1.5 times that of conventional batteries, increasing the number of photos that can be shot before recharging.
Like its predecessor, the EOS KISS X2 incorporates Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System. In addition to employing materials and a construction that help prevent the buildup of dust inside the camera, the system includes a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit that uses ultrasonic vibrations to shake off any dust that may accumulate on the low pass filter in front of the image sensor. The EOS KISS X2 is compatible with Canon’s EF lineup of over 60 lens models, including the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS image stabilization-equipped lenses included in the lens kit packages.
* When using a Canon-standard 2GB memory card and shooting in JPEG large/fine mode
| Type | |
| Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
| Recording Medium | SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
| Image Format | 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filter |
| Low-pass Filter | Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable |
| Dust deletion feature |
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
| Recording System | |
| Recording Format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image type | JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG |
| Simultaneous recording | Provided |
| File Size |
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.2 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.5 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.6 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.8 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) * Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
| File Numbering | (1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically) |
| Image Processing | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 – 3 |
| White balance | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom |
| Color temperature compensation | White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing:±3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
| Color temperature information transmission |
Provided |
| Noise reduction | Noise reduction for long exposures High ISO speed noise reduction |
| Automatic image brightness correction |
Auto Lighting Optimizer |
| Highlight tone priority | Provided |
| Add original image verification data |
Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3) |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Eye-level pentamirror |
| Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.87x (-1 m–1 with 50 mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Built-in dioptric adjustment | -3.0 – +1.0 m–1 (dpt) |
| Focusing screen |
Fixed, Precision Matte |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
| Viewfinder information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection |
| AF Points | 9 AF points |
| Metering range | EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
| AF-assist Beam | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering · Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) · Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) · Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) · Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control | Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash |
| ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) | Basic Zone modes:ISO 100 – 800 set automatically Creative Zone modes:ISO 100 – 1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto |
| Exposure Compensation | Manual:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AE Lock | Auto: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF Manual : By AE lock button |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec. 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
| Remote Control | Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Type | Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Flash metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Guide No. | 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
| Recycle time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready indicator | Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
| Flash coverage | 17mm lens angle of view |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE lock | Provided |
| External Speedlite | |
| Compatible flash | EX-series Speedlites |
| Flash metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE lock | Provided |
| External flash settings | Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings |
| Zooming to match lens focal length | Provided |
| Drive System | |
| Continuous shooting speed | Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible) |
| Maximum burst | JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53 RAW:Approx. 6 RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 * Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style * Varies depending on the subject,SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. |
| Live View Functions | |
| Shooting modes | (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) |
| Focusing | Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) |
| Metering modes | Evaluative metering with the image sensor |
| Metering range | EV 0 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Grid display | Provided |
| Exposure display | Simulated exposure displayed in real-time |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor size |
3.0 in. |
| Dots | Approx. 230,000 |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness adjustment |
7 levels provided |
| Interface languages | 20 |
| Image Playback | |
| Display format | Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x – 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date) |
| Highlight alert | Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 |
| Battery life | At 73°F/23°C: No Flash/600 50% Flash Use/500 At 0°C / 32°F: No Flash/500 50% Flash Use/400 * The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 |
| Battery Check | Auto |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min. |
| Date/time backup battery | Built-in secondary battery |
| Startup time | Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards) |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. (body only) |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 85% or less |
* All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards.
* The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
* If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.