So, Canon has finally introduced their mirror less camera, but it's aimed at snap shooters and has a list price of $799 with a 22mm kit lens. Is anyone else amazed at the high price, regardless of the sensor/features for basically an APS-C point and shoot camera? I wish I could put the Canon 18MP sensor in a Sony A77, with a Canon mount for about $1000. Now THAT would be the killer camera for someone like me!
steve40
Loc: Asheville/Canton, NC, USA
Doesn't look to snazzy to me, not enough dials and stuff. All settings must be buried in the menus, or worse yet, a touch screen - Gaaaa. Anyway; I am not in the market for one nowhow. :lol:
PS: DuHH, I just read the first few lines, and it is a touch screen - Gaaaa. I wouldn't have it if you gave it to me. I'm like people are about fingernails on chalk boards, with finger prints on lCD's, gives me the doodlies.
steve40 wrote:
I just read the first few lines, and it is a touch screen - Gaaaa. I wouldn't have it if you gave it to me. I'm like people are about fingernails on chalk boards, with finger prints on lCD's, gives me the doodlies.
Not a fan of touch screens myself. Give me a dial any day.
I think the younger ones may like it, but not me.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
steve40 wrote:
I just read the first few lines, and it is a touch screen - Gaaaa. I wouldn't have it if you gave it to me. I'm like people are about fingernails on chalk boards, with finger prints on lCD's, gives me the doodlies.
Not a fan of touch screens myself. Give me a dial any day.
I think the younger ones may like it, but not me.
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.
Because of the small size (larger than the NEX) the touch screen would be a problem as I have big hands. One of the few complaints I have with my NEX is that I have a habit of inadvertantly tripping the video button with my big mitt. I can't imagine having a touch screen.
steve40
Loc: Asheville/Canton, NC, USA
OOOOOH, I can gaaaa. I think, I am giong to have nightmares about touch screens gaaaa. :thumbdown:
With an adapter it can use all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. But, that doesn't make up for the very un-pro-like user controls and lack of a viewfinder. If it were under $600 with the 22mm it would be more appealing. But, others are selling their CS cameras for similar prices so somebody must be buying them! I figure regardless of how small the body is if I mount my 15-85 on it it's still not a pocket camera. :-)
Canon always seems to just miss the mark? :thumbdown:
Except pro gear.
steve40 wrote:
DuHH, I just read the first few lines, and it is a touch screen - Gaaaa. I wouldn't have it if you gave it to me. I'm like people are about fingernails on chalk boards, with finger prints on lCD's, gives me the doodlies.
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Jim D
I wish Canon would hurry up with the 70D, there are so many conflicting reports on what its going to be. I'll give Canon this, they can keep a secret on whats coming
BobD
Loc: New Bern, NC
I'm with you, Steve. I have no interest in a camera with a touch screen....
no view finder not for me
Canon was one of the first to use a pelical mirror in their cameras going back to the 60's. No mirror blackout was great for action shots. But it still has a mirror.
Canon Pellix
Designerfin wrote:
So, Canon has finally introduced their mirror less camera, but it's aimed at snap shooters and has a list price of $799 with a 22mm kit lens. Is anyone else amazed at the high price, regardless of the sensor/features for basically an APS-C point and shoot camera? I wish I could put the Canon 18MP sensor in a Sony A77, with a Canon mount for about $1000. Now THAT would be the killer camera for someone like me!
I think Canon missed the boat in many ways on this including Price. :thumbdown:
how many of you said you would never give up film and go digital?
never say never!!
unfortunately, i think everything will eventually go to touch screens. ipad technology is going to take over everything.
i am no fan of touch screen anything.....
...........but it's going to happen.
maybe i should count all the things i am doing now that i said i would never do...or refused to do....
crow sure tastes funny.
i have made my living using computers the last 20 years or so.
not every upgrade i have seen has been for the better.
i just roll with the flow, i guess.
but i definitely do not like touch screens.
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