Anyone else preorder the EOS M yet?
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I was going to but I'm disciplining myself to keep a specialized kit for what I do
(In my head: I promise I won't buy the EOS-M, I promise I won't buy the 24-70L II, I promise I won't buy the 24-70L II...........unless I save up for it, I promise I won't buy the EOS-M).
(In my head: I promise I won't buy the EOS-M, I promise I won't buy the 24-70L II, I promise I won't buy the 24-70L II...........unless I save up for it, I promise I won't buy the EOS-M).
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I'd probably never buy one, but I am curious to see what a "pro" version of it might look like.
I'd probably never buy one, but I am curious to see what a "pro" version of it might look like.
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Can I ask, what is the point/ rush to pre-order this? Why not wait till its out and see how it progresses? I'm willing to put any amount of money on the fact that the 2nd body in this system will be better than the first.
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I'm not sure but I'm thinking of order an EOS-M maybe with and FE adapter, maybe for Christmas. But I will first see what the review has to say about it.
Still haven't really decided if I should save for a new L-lens or a second camera.
Time will tell...
/ Stolpe
Still haven't really decided if I should save for a new L-lens or a second camera.
Time will tell...
/ Stolpe
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Waaaaay to pricey!! It's £770 over here, for that I could get a 60d, Ti4 or save up an extra £300 or so and get a 7d. Granted, they're all considerably larger but I think it should be a hell of a lot cheaper for what it is. Also, its not really that pocketable. Put an the adapter on and an ef lens and you might as well carry a 7d and get better form factor and performance.
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I'll wait at least a year, maybe two. The current model is about $200 too expensive. I'm not interested in the 22 f/2 prime lens, which is included in the only U.S. kit available. It isn't possible to buy just the body. And there are reports of very slow focusing. Give me a day and I'll think of another couple reasons.
Given what Sony is doing with their E-mount and Panasonic is doing with Micro-4/3, there is huge potential in the Canon system but this has not been an auspicious beginning.
Given what Sony is doing with their E-mount and Panasonic is doing with Micro-4/3, there is huge potential in the Canon system but this has not been an auspicious beginning.
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It's as pocketable as a 550D which is £499, inc. EF-S 18-55mm IS and built in EF adaptor!)
Or of course body only and a 40 pancake would be nice.
Oh and apparently it's for woman, not condescending at all eh Canon!
Pre-order? sorry that one is beyond me
Or of course body only and a 40 pancake would be nice.
Oh and apparently it's for woman, not condescending at all eh Canon!
Pre-order? sorry that one is beyond me
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I'm definitely going to get one for the wife and kids, but I am going to wait for a sale at Christmas. Being a consumerish device, I expect there will be some good sales (more than we see on SLRs anyways).
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I've been looking at this camera as a potential replacement for my SD950IS camera, and as a backup/travel camera to supplement my 60D. While I'm excited about it and its potential, I might wait for at least 1-2 reviews on a final version of the product before I pull the trigger.
OTOH, I've already started considering possible lenses for use with it, since just about every lens I have would be impractical for a camera that small. With the exception of the 40 2.8, that is.
- The stock 18-55 zoom appears to be junk. Sorry if I offend anyone, but after looking at Canon's sample images taken with that lens...it appears to be no better than the DSLR version of the 18-55 (kit lens). So...I've been eyeing another general walkaround zoom that can be comfortably used with that camera. I've settled for the (now discontinued) 24-85mm 3.5-4.5 lens, probably the most compact zoom Canon makes. It's apparently the size of the EF-S 60 Macro (I'll find out in just a moment). And while it's no 24-105 4 or 24-70 2.8, it's definitely a step up in quality from the 18-55 from what I've read. And believe it or not, a 24-85 used + the EF adapter only comes out to be a little more than what they're asking for the 18-55 M. Only downside is no IS, but I think I can deal with that.
- The 50mm 1.8 I think would be perfect for a camera like this. I was thinking of the 40mm 2.8, but the extra 1+ stop of the 50 might come in handy. Until they come out with an M-mount version of the 50 that can match or surpass the SLR version in quality, this is a good (and inexpensive) solution to get DSLR-level quality in a compact package.
- And, of course, there is the stock 22mm lens that comes with the camera. Makes the camera small and pocketable (?), which is nice, and it would make the M a great 2nd camera to stuff in my DSLR camera bag. However, I'd like to have a little more reach by default.
But all this might be moot if they don't fix some big issues. The slow AF reports are concerning.
OTOH, I've already started considering possible lenses for use with it, since just about every lens I have would be impractical for a camera that small. With the exception of the 40 2.8, that is.
- The stock 18-55 zoom appears to be junk. Sorry if I offend anyone, but after looking at Canon's sample images taken with that lens...it appears to be no better than the DSLR version of the 18-55 (kit lens). So...I've been eyeing another general walkaround zoom that can be comfortably used with that camera. I've settled for the (now discontinued) 24-85mm 3.5-4.5 lens, probably the most compact zoom Canon makes. It's apparently the size of the EF-S 60 Macro (I'll find out in just a moment). And while it's no 24-105 4 or 24-70 2.8, it's definitely a step up in quality from the 18-55 from what I've read. And believe it or not, a 24-85 used + the EF adapter only comes out to be a little more than what they're asking for the 18-55 M. Only downside is no IS, but I think I can deal with that.
- The 50mm 1.8 I think would be perfect for a camera like this. I was thinking of the 40mm 2.8, but the extra 1+ stop of the 50 might come in handy. Until they come out with an M-mount version of the 50 that can match or surpass the SLR version in quality, this is a good (and inexpensive) solution to get DSLR-level quality in a compact package.
- And, of course, there is the stock 22mm lens that comes with the camera. Makes the camera small and pocketable (?), which is nice, and it would make the M a great 2nd camera to stuff in my DSLR camera bag. However, I'd like to have a little more reach by default.
But all this might be moot if they don't fix some big issues. The slow AF reports are concerning.
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I have the T4i. I pre-ordered the M as soon as it was announced. It would be a great camera for video - basically the T4i in a slightly smaller form factor.
For video, I planned on using the 40 mm STM, the 18-135 STM (that comes in the kit with the T4i), and the 22 mm kit lens that is also an STM I think?
I actually just cancelled my order today, as I bought a 5D3 that I had not planned on. No need for 3 cameras, I barely need two.
I might swap the T4i out for the M for video though. It would be a nice small kit, especially with the 40 mm and 22 mm.
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For video, I planned on using the 40 mm STM, the 18-135 STM (that comes in the kit with the T4i), and the 22 mm kit lens that is also an STM I think?
I actually just cancelled my order today, as I bought a 5D3 that I had not planned on. No need for 3 cameras, I barely need two.
I might swap the T4i out for the M for video though. It would be a nice small kit, especially with the 40 mm and 22 mm.
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I don't plan on buying this version. It doesn't make any sense to me other than as yet another P&S and, in that light, I'd probably buy one before a G1 X.
The EF adapter is really odd for a camera with no viewfinder or even an option of an add-on viewfinder. By the time you add the adapter plus an EF lens, it would be very unbalanced with most of the lenses and certainly awkward to hold out in front of you to shoot with. If you're wagging a tripod with you, you might as well have a normal DSLR. A T4i makes more sense to me if lightweight is you goal.
The first EOS M is more of a step up for people that have progressed to the point of wanting better image quality than their cell phone can deliver... ;D
The EF adapter is really odd for a camera with no viewfinder or even an option of an add-on viewfinder. By the time you add the adapter plus an EF lens, it would be very unbalanced with most of the lenses and certainly awkward to hold out in front of you to shoot with. If you're wagging a tripod with you, you might as well have a normal DSLR. A T4i makes more sense to me if lightweight is you goal.
The first EOS M is more of a step up for people that have progressed to the point of wanting better image quality than their cell phone can deliver... ;D
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I did. Just got a Sony Nex F3 but will sell it when the Canon come's out. It will be a great camera for the wife and keep her used to Canon menu's when she uses my 5d3. Also I like that I can mount my L Lenses. I always thought that sensor is decent under 1600 iso but with the digic 5 may be good at 3200. Either way I cannot stand the Sony optics and menu system. The way the NR is too much just softens out all the fine details and when the wife uses it constantly wants to shoot at iso 3200. At least the Canon comes with the f2 prime and I can mount the tamrom 17-50 2.8 if I need to for a light weight travel rig. I also like that I can add a 70-200 to my kit and if my 5d3 is not reaching it then the crop of the eos-m should give me a little more. Finally I figure I will get the pro version whenever that comes out also. That was my reason. Hope it helps. Plus you can use your speedlites on it.
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Oh man. Just had a chance to play around with the T4i live view mode. There were times I had to wait up to FIVE (!!!) seconds for the camera to lock focus. I'd think Canon would at least try to speed things up a bit for a camera system purely dependent on this focus scheme...because otherwise I'm not sure how useful this camera would be (if at all).
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