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EOS Bodies / Re: first pic of canon mirrorless?

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:55:03 PM »

The only thing I am worried about with the EF adapter is lenses like the newer 70-200 2.8 IS II will suck the poor battery dry in no time at all. 

70-200 2.8 IS II 70-200 2.8 IS II Why would you want to use a big/bulky/heavy 70-200 2.8 IS II on a small/light camera

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Bit of Mirrorless Informaton [CR3]

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:53:48 AM »

Here is leaked photos of Canon mirrorless



EF-M mount,22mm STM lens

I've been waiting for a long time for an EF-S 22mm lens Now I have a good reason to go mirrorless

If this was only true

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Bit of Mirrorless Informaton [CR3]

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:28:05 AM »

This is going to be a pretty boring camera for the "photographer" I think.

I think it depends upon your definition of "photographer."

Brad Mangin is having 18 iPhone Instagram photos published in Sports Illustrated  http://manginphotography.net/2012/07/how-i-made-instagram-images-that-were-good-enough-for-sports-illustrated/  So the question is, is Brad Mangin a "photographer"

My guess is that "photographers" will buy them and "hobbyists" won't

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 14, 2012, 12:45:17 AM »

??

I have $15k in camera gear, and I have an Elph 500HS in my pocket  ... I think most people like me that also want a pocket camera to have with them at all times won't put up with a near-useless cell phone camera.

Seems like you are a Photo Enthusiast, and not the target audience for camera phones. Just don't be under the illusion that Low Cost P&S cameras will be made forever. Once the market shrinks to a size that is unprofitable, these Low Cost P&S cameras will join the Dodo and Passenger Pigeon on the extinct list Those P&S cameras that survive will be like the $649.95 Sony Cyber-shot RX100.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 13, 2012, 03:27:04 PM »

 Simple is perfect. Or maybe that's just me...

No, I agree, for most things (including photography), simple is best.

But when it comes to discussions on fora (like Canon Rumors), simpleminded rules the day

WhyTF are we discussing the IQ of the 5D3 when the subject is an APS-C Mirrorless camera (that may or may-not be announced).

WTF have Big Whites got to do with mirrorless cameras Most photographers don't shoot BIF. The longest lens I use on APS-C is an 85mm f/1.8, so the rumored APS-C Mirrorless will be OK, for me.

BTW, I couldn't care less about your big hands

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 12, 2012, 04:55:11 PM »

Unfortunately, either camera have good ergonomics.

I like my NEX 5n, ergonomics isn't a problem for me. And I wear X-Large gloves The NEX 5n's biggest problem is lack of a hot-shoe. Without a hot-shoe I can't use PocketWizanrds to trigger Profoto packs

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 12, 2012, 04:36:55 PM »

See, that's where I  don't get it; my wife's 4s is the *only* half way 'keepable' phone camera but it is nothing compared to any of canon's entry-level IS cameras.

Most people don't care about quality!!! All they ever do with their photos is post them on FaceSpace. They don't even make 4x6 prints. For these Non-Photo-Enthusiasts a camera phone makes more sense than a Real Camera, 'cause they can post to Social Sites directly from their Smart Phone (no computer needed).

The SX40IS type cameras are super light and get great IQ for the price ...

But you can't make a phone call on them or post to directly to SpaceFace

We're pretty sure this camera's price isn't going to be cheap and nothing is going to be revolutionary on it . . .

I'm not looking for a cheap price! I'm looking for a small/light camera and I'm willing to pay a reasonable amount of money to get it. The M4/3 Olympus OM-D E-M5 sells for $999.00 and there is a waiting list to get them, so it's not just me wanting this type of small/light camera.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 12, 2012, 01:45:15 PM »

Someone help me out here   I can't see what's wrong with the current (and possibly future) lineup of SLRs and P&S cameras.

Thanks

There are some of us who think that DSLR bodies have grown too large. We don't want to lug around a 2.5 lb Pro Body DSLR or a 2+ lb DSLR.  My 16.2Mp Sony NEX 5n (APS-C, 1.5 crop) weighs 7.4 Oz. A 24Mp NEX 7 (APS-C, 1.5 crop) weighs 9.3 Oz. Are you starting to get the picture Small light weight cameras that produce high quality files are what we want. The Sony NEX and Olympus OM-D E-M5 (15 Oz) are what many photographers want/need. These cameras may look like toys to you, but they are producing magazine covers and advertising photos. Hopefully the upcoming Canon Mirrorless with be good enough to join the party.

BTW there will be no future P&S cameras, they will be replaced by smart phones

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 12, 2012, 12:34:55 PM »

im not sure if "pocketable" is a concern for canon when it comes to the new mirrorless camera.
APS-C is not the way to go then. the body can be small but as you see on NEX.. the lenses are not.

they will sure try to make it smaller then the SX1... but i would not be suprised when it resembles a bridge/DSLR look.

The only M4/3 camera that I'd buy is the Olympus OM-D E-M5, it's 4.8 inch (W) x 3.5 inch (H) x 1.7 inch (D) and weighs 15 Oz with battery and memory card. Not what I'd call a small pocketable camera. Add to that a lens length of 1.7" to 2.9" (12mm f/2.0 and 75mm f/1.8 ) and they won't even fit in the pocket of Cargo Shorts My Sony NEX 5n (APS-C) isn't really pocketable, even with the 16mm f/2.8 pancake lens.

If I need a pocketable camera, I use my iPod Touch 4G

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EOS Bodies / Re: Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

« on: July 12, 2012, 12:06:12 PM »

Please, please, please no fugly faux retro rangefinder look! No Hybrid viewfinder needed, just a high quality EVF.

Also it would be nice to have Body Only or Body plus EF Adapter as an option.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 03, 2012, 02:57:11 PM »

Not many people would buy a rangefinder or hybrid.

Obviously many would buy a mirrorless camera though right? Afterall, Isnt this what the threads about?

You are the one who brougth-up the Leica rangefinder cameras ... not me I was just trying to get the tread back-on-track  

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 03, 2012, 01:27:49 PM »

Canon should go after the Leica market with its mirrorless design.

At one time Leica was the pro camera of choice, Canon and Nikon also built rangefinders. But all that changed when the Nikon F arrived. Pros abandoned the rangefinder and went with SLRs. Canon switched to building SLRs, Leica added an SLR to their line-up. Time marches on!.

Not many people would buy a rangefinder or hybrid.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 03, 2012, 01:08:36 PM »

I think it is important to remember what the value proposition of a mirrorless camera is, namely size and price (okay, in some cases only size as you do get cheaper DSLRs than some mirrorless cameras).

It's obvious that you are not paying attention to what is happening with Mu-43 cameras.

1. Olympus has  a 12mm f/2.0 (=24mm) that sell for $799.00  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/805167-REG/Olympus_V311020SU000_M_Zuiko_Digital_ED.html and just started shipping a 75mm (=150mm) f/1.8 priced at $899.00  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=olympus+75mm+f%2F1.8&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma  Here are some 75mm f/1.8 test shots, from Robin Wong, Day  http://robinwong.blogspot.com/2012/07/olympus-mzuiko-75mm-f18-review-street.html  and Night  http://robinwong.blogspot.com/2012/07/olympus-mzuiko-75mm-f18-review-night.html

2. Schneider-Kreuznach has announced a 14mm f/2.0 Super Angelon for Mu-43  http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.photoscala.de%2F&sl=de&tl=en  Target price is less than 1500 €. They will show the lens at Photokina. They will also be announcing two more lenses.

Seems to me that the value proposition is size only, unless you consider the above mentioned lenses to be bargain basement priced. Hopefully Canon will release something that can compete in this market.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:30:18 PM »

At my local Best Buy (in between Calumet, Adorama & B&H), ... and barely even a Sony Nex presence.

I'll pass.

The lack of Sony cameras at Camera Stores is the result of all the Sony Style stores. No-one wants to compete with a factory store

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:14:09 PM »

...or, you could mount a Shorty McForty to a 5DIII and get a rich man's chunky X2....

b&

Isn't Shorty McForty the name of a porn actor