Canon just anounced it's mirrorless EVIL; the EOS-M. Any thoughts?
About time they started catching up.
MT Shooter wrote:
About time they started catching up.
MT,
What I thought was strange was that for months they've denied entering the market even though there were rumors that one was forthcoming. Funny thing is that thee schematics on the proposed model don't look anything like the actual model. Then Bang! I get this B&H newsletter that not only are they getting into it, it's already on the shelves.
Its pre-order only, availability expected around October 15th, if you believe Canons announcement dates. Still waiting to see their 1DX body and 200-400mm w/1.4x converter both announced for release LAST year.
Tamron has just received patents for small interchangeable lenses, presumably for the mirrorless market from Nikon, Olympus, Sony, Pentax, and now finally Canon. The trend is here to stay, but right now the price point is hard to justify. It will come down though.
Canon has a ways to go to equal Olympus/Panasonic..
Photogdog wrote:
Canon just anounced it's mirrorless EVIL; the EOS-M. Any thoughts?
I shoot Canon (5D MII and 7D) and own a Sony NEX-7 for my vacation camera. I was hoping/looking forward to the Canon mirrorless camera.
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to compare well to my NEX-7: size, lack of lenses, no optical view finder, no articulating display, completely menu driven. I agree with the previous post, Canon has a long way to catch up.:thumbdown:
Photogdog wrote:
Canon just anounced it's mirrorless EVIL; the EOS-M. Any thoughts?
Strange choice for a name. I mean "Evil," not "Canon," although telling someone that you have an evil canon might get their attention. :D
jerryc41 wrote:
Photogdog wrote:
Canon just anounced it's mirrorless EVIL; the EOS-M. Any thoughts?
Strange choice for a name. I mean "Evil," not "Canon," although telling someone that you have an evil canon might get their attention. :D
EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) Camera
http://cameras.about.com/od/digitalcameraglossary/g/EVIL-Camera.htm
their mirrorless is :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
robert-photos wrote:
Photogdog wrote:
Canon just anounced it's mirrorless EVIL; the EOS-M. Any thoughts?
I shoot Canon (5D MII and 7D) and own a Sony NEX-7 for my vacation camera. I was hoping/looking forward to the Canon mirrorless camera.
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to compare well to my NEX-7: size, lack of lenses, no optical view finder, no articulating display, completely menu driven. I agree with the previous post, Canon has a long way to catch up.:thumbdown:
R-P,
This is scary! I also shoot a 5DMKII & 7D and I also have an NEX-7 with nearly the whole compliment of lenses in a kit bag by the door for quick trips around town. I also have the 5N with the optional EVF finder. I was going to trade-in the 5N on the 7, but it's such a handy lil' bugger, I couldn't bear to part with it.
It's a touch screen menu. Hate them.
No viewfinder. I do not believe sharp pictures come forth hand held from arms length. And with the sun at your back?
My opinion:
Overpriced.
Fundamentally Flawed.
Something Michelangelo never would have used.
Maybe not even Thomas Kinkade! :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can't imagine why anyone who owns a DSLR and assorted lenses would want this camera......especially at $799 plus another $200 if you want the adaptor that allows you to use your EF lenses! The touch screen alone is enough to deter any serious photographer from buying this. I only see this as an option for the point and shooters who want to upgrade to an ICL camera. :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
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