In a previous topic where an O.P. asked what the best editing program was, a well respected and knowledgeable member said:

“ Lightroom is a good solution for editing raw and cataloging - and for processing 100s or 1000s of images at a time - but it does not and cannot turn out a finished image, at least not by creative director standards.“

This made me stop and wonder, since I don’t use Photoshop, why are my images that I mostly edit in Lightroom, with an occasional use of Nik filters or once in a while PS Elements, not finished? Of course, my standards don’t have to pass a creative director’s desk, so I simply edit to my own taste, but I’m wondering what more would I need to do in Photoshop, since apparently Lightroom “cannot turn out a finished image.”

Walt

I am somewhat interested in a Canon Mirrorless system, but I am a bit concerned about their lens offerings. It appears from the information that I have been able to read that the full frame bodies use the RF series lenses and the ASP-C bodies use the EF-M series lenses (please correct me if I'm wrong here). While there are adapters to mount the EF & EFS lenses on their mirrorless bodies (which is important to me), there is apparently no compatibility between the EF-M and the RF lenses, adapter or otherwise. I find this concerning, because I would prefer to stay with a crop sensor body to be able to use lenses I already own.

All in all, Canon's recent focus appears to be on the full frame models and I have my doubts if there will ever be much more development for the EF-M series of lenses, which is rather lacking in my opinion. I also think that their newer ASP-C models are moving more toward deluxe Point & Shoot models rather than for serious photography. Case in point is the M6 II, which does have some impressive specs, but lacks the built-in Electronic Viewfinder needed to make it a serious option, at least for me. They have also discounted the M5 considerably, which gives me the impression of a sell off prior to discontinuation and this model appears to be the top of the line in crop sensor mirrorless bodies if one wants a built in EV. All in all, a confusing marketing direction in my eyes.

Anyway, I would be interested in others viewpoint about Canon's direction with their Mirrorless lens and/or body offerings, prior to my jumping in with both feet. As it stands, I'm thinking that the EF-M series is in trouble and don't wish to buy into a dying system. Maybe, I should just save my money until I can afford an RP system or better and unfortunately that might be quite awhile on a fixed income. However, if I can't use my current EF-S lenses on a full frame sensor model, there's no real reason to stick with Canon anyway (at least as far as mirrorless is concerned). Seems like they've may have shot themselves in the foot on this one, at least for me. Good luck and good shooting to all.

Not so much the price but my need. A friend has a portable blind that he uses for bird and wildlife photography. The specs he gave me are 60" x 60" floor space, 78" high. 4 zippered windows. Says he paid $60, will sell to me for $30 as he does not use it. I live in a retirement community and can't use it here. Most of the birds and animals are in local parks and state parks, and rural areas. I am just wondering if you folks think this would be a worthwhile investment? I haven't seen it yet but he says it is in perfect condition. Knowing him as I do he is most certainly telling the truth. I have not checked with any parks or other areas to see if this is permissible. I have not seen one in use at any of the places I regularly visit. Thanks.