There are very few cameras on the market that actually fulfill the promise of being high-quality and low-budget. The Canon R100 delivers on that promise.
The mirrorless, manual focus R100 boasts an impressive 24 megapixel APS-C sensor, has a travel-friendly compact body, impressive autofocus capabilities, and a price tag under $500USD. You won't see this level of creative control, image quality, and low price point in any other system.
Nirupam Nigam of Bluewater Photo recently took the Canon R100 diving in Southern California to show off its capabilities.
"You cannot get better image quality per dollar than the R100!" - Nirupam Nigam
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1/160 • ISO 160 • F/32 • RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/200 • ISO 200 • F/22 • EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/125 • ISO 200 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye © Nirupam Nigam
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1/125 • ISO 200 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye © Nirupam Nigam
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1/200 • ISO 160 • F/13 • EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/100 • ISO 160 • F/29 • RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/250 • ISO 200 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm © Nirupam Nigam
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1/250 • ISO 200 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm © Nirupam Nigam
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1/40 • ISO 320 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm © Nirupam Nigam
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1/160 • ISO 160 • F/14 • RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/160 • ISO 160 • F/22 • RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM © Nirupam Nigam
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1/160 • ISO 200 • F/9 • Tokina 10-17mm © Nirupam Nigam
Whether you're looking to upgrade from a point-and-shoot, want a dedicated travel camera, or are looking to invest in a backup camera, you can not go wrong with the Canon R100. It is hands-down the most budget-friendly option on the market.
Now you can take it underwater with everything you need plus some spare parts all for under $1900USD with the Ikelite 200DLM/D Underwater Housing and Canon EOS R100 Camera Deluxe Kit.
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Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, at the University of Washington. Nirupam is the editor-in-chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and Bluewater Photo. He also works as a fisheries observer on boats in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. When he is not at sea, he is traveling with his fiancee and taking photos. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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