ML-100
- Exceptional Low Light Sensor
- M58 and EF Mount Option
- Compact Form Factor
Overview
Get Higher Sensitivity and Image Quality With the ML-100
The Canon ML100 provides you with high sensitivity, top-of-the-line image quality, and reduced form factor. However, despite its smaller size, the camera’s functionality remains exceptionally robust. Select either the EF or M58 lens mount. This high-end, industry-focused camera comes standard with a CoaXPress interface.
Extremely Compact Without Sacrificing Functionality
Compared to the ME20F-SH, the ML-100 is 50 percent smaller, with a 76 x 76 x 112 mm compact form factor. This camera produces 2152 x 1272 video at 73 fps (12-bit approx.), or 97 fps (8-bit approx.)*. It offers a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, minimum illumination of 0.0005 lux (or less), over 2.7 million pixels, and meets MIL Standard equivalents.
Features
Exceptional Low Light Sensor
The ML-100 Machine Vision Camera features a Canon full frame 35mm CMOS sensor with an equivalent sensitivity in excess of 4,000,000 ISO.
This innovative 35mm full frame CMOS sensor has photosites measuring 19 micrometers square. The large photosites allow for exceptional low light performance, with a minimum subject illumination of 0.0005 or below (at maximum 75 dB gain).

CoaXPress Output
- 2152 x 1272
- RAW data output
- 16 Bit 54 fps, 8 bit 97 fps (at max resolution)
Frame rate may vary depending on PC and frame grabber board
RAW data allows for more flexible user processing, bringing out the full potential of the ultra-high sensitivity CMOS sensor.

Size Reduction
The ML-100 M58 comes in a box-style design which allows the camera to be easily configured with a wide range of system devices. The ML-100 M58 is more than 50% smaller while maintaining the sensitivity performance of the ME20F-SH. Its modularity allows it to be used in Industrial Machine Vision applications.

M58 Mount Option
M58 Inner Thread (for lenses)
A variety of lenses can be attached using adapters. No electrical interface for lens control.
M65 External Thread (for accessories)
The outer threads around the mount are provided for use with accessories such as the example below.
Supported Lenses (commercial)
Lenses below are supported when used with adapters.
- M58 mount lens
- F mount lens
- C mount lens

EF Mount Option
Lock Ring
The EF mount's lock ring makes attaching and detaching lenses easier even when multiple accessories are attached.
Lens Contact
This enables lens data transmission such as One Shot AF* through EF Lenses.
Supported Lenses (Canon)
- EF Lenses
- EF Cinema Lenses (Excluding Cine-Servo lenses)

ML100 CoaXPress System Example

Region of Interest
- 2152 x 1272 (full view)
- Approx. 97 fps 8-bit to 54 fps 16-bit
- 1920 x 1080 (center-cropped ROI)
- Approx. 114 fps 8-bit to 72 fps 16-bit
- 1280 x 720 (center-cropped ROI)
- Approx. 164 fps 8-bit to 162 fps 16-bit
- Capable of higher frame rates as frame height decreases (1/10 height capable of 10x frame rate)
- 128x128 minimum pixel count
- Selectable X and Y axis offset

Accessories
Item Code |
Accessory Name |
Description |
---|---|---|
3976V615 |
DB9 Serial Cable |
15' Cable for ML100/ML105 NU Protocol Control (NDA Required) and Firmware Updates |
3976V616 |
XLR Power + GPIO Cable |
15' Cable for ML100 XLR Power and DB9 GPIO (Required XLR Power Supply not included) |
3976V618 |
XLR Power Cable |
15' Cable for ML100/ML105 XLR Power (required XLR Power Supply not included) |
Accessories sold seperately
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Informational Documents
ML-100 Series Data Sheet
10.25.22
1.9 MB