Cameras

[lowrey]

they packed a ton of features into the S-series so I doubt they'd do anything less with this one. should be interesting!

[munch]

I don't know what I'm looking at but I'm excited about it! looks small and Canon makes great sensor and lenses and stuff.

[Dane]

I'm sure it'll be decent quality, what with the expected sensor. The body itself says entry-level to me though...no dials (the one around the shutter is a mode selector), no flip-out screen, no viewfinder, etc. etc. Not saying any of this is necessary, but if it were intended to compete with the higher end m43's, nex 7, x-pro 1, etc., it would have some of these things.

[munch]

yeah I see that - but I would assume there will be an Electronic Viewfinder add-on? and I am not sure how the controls will be and such on it... it would be nice to have F-setting on a wheel, and exposure time and such. I guess that's what you were suggesting though?

[lowrey]

I'm sure it'll be decent quality, what with the expected sensor. The body itself says entry-level to me though...no dials (the one around the shutter is a mode selector), no flip-out screen, no viewfinder, etc. etc. Not saying any of this is necessary, but if it were intended to compete with the higher end m43's, nex 7, x-pro 1, etc., it would have some of these things.

yea I agree, the settings seem a bit lackluster, though I have no idea how final these type of leaked images usually are

[Dane]

for all we know, this image could be a total fake/prototype/expert photoshop job. Who knows! Anyway, most of the company that have released mirrorless systems have started with a more basic model before releasing something more "pro"...or they released a few at one time, which I'm hoping is the case here. So either Canon wants to target the p&s crowd in hopes that they'll move up a level and spend lots of money on lenses, or they're just testing the waters to see how this one is received in general.

my first camera was similar to this...all on-screen commands. fine for what it is, but not something I'd want to use in Manual unless I had a lot of time to kill.

[munch]

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/canon-eos-m-specs/

hmm!

edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPyhM2x9gT8&hd=1
HMM!

why is an Italian company called PMS Studio News the only ones who have it...

[Dane]

The screen sounds nice. I'll still wait for the official tests to see how the performance is. I hope they hit it out of the park to give the mirrorless companies some still competition. Prices are getting a bit absurd and they could use a wake up call.

[fncyths]

B&H are taking pre orders now! Price ain't bad ....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883304-REG/Canon_6609b033_EOS_M_Digital_Camera_with.html

[lowrey]

here is best preview so far I think: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canon-eos-m/

so it really is somewhat simplified, the S series is closer to a DSRL in terms of controls etc...

I guess the camera is aimed at this guy in their promo shots?

[Dane]

Meh. I'm surprised (although I shouldn't be) at the price...I guess they're only considering Nikon 1 as competition, or the mid-level m43's. Most looking to go mid-level want a viewfinder and manual controls though.

I'm sure it'll still sell well anyway. I look forward to the higher-end models of the future.

[munch]

hmm I dunno, I still kinda like it. they seem to say it works well (the touch screen options) and uh... stuff? I dunno. I guess you guys on a bit higher level than I am! my pentax dslr didn't have a lot of obvious controls without using the screen either...
yay or nay for me? I vote for yay but I'm stupid newbie

[Dane]

hmm I dunno, I still kinda like it. they seem to say it works well (the touch screen options) and uh... stuff? I dunno. I guess you guys on a bit higher level than I am! my pentax dslr didn't have a lot of obvious controls without using the screen either...
yay or nay for me? I vote for yay but I'm stupid newbie

Nothing at all wrong with the camera for someone who doesn't care about manual controls. The screen looks great...I like the iPhone-style scrolling. The included lens looks nice and tiny.

[munch]

well I kind of do care about manual controls, but the screen has the manual controls right? just a bit less accessible. I haven't shot in auto pretty much ever but I still went and changed settings with the screen...

[fncyths]

I guess the camera is aimed at this guy in their promo shots?

I'm only getting it if Brody McBroster can teach me how to upload my pics directly to instagram

I like the camera. I'll have to check it out in person, is the body about the same size as a g10? It looks a little small to me.