Canon EOS M6 Coming This Month.

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-eos-m-camera-coming-in-february-cr3/">reported back in December</a> that Canon would be announcing a new EOS M camera in February ahead of CP+, and it appears that new camera will be the EOS M6 according to NokiS___a.</p>
<p>We also reported at the same time that the EF-M 18-55 STM would be discontinued, and it looks like that is going to be the case as this new camera will be kitted with the EF-M 15-45 and EF-M 18-150.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS M6 </strong>(Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Color: Black / Silver</li>
<li>Available in body only, EF-M 15-45mm lens kit, EF-M 18 – 150mm lens kit – Double zoom lens kit</li>
<li>SKU: 1724C001 (Black), 1725C001 (Silver)</li>
<li>Three-digit number of the back of the ※ C will change in the country of sale and kit.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon EVF-DC 2 </strong>(Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Color: Black / Silver</li>
<li>SKU: 1727C001 (black), 1882C001 (silver)</li>
</ul>
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[davidj]

Is it crazy to think it's going to be essentially an M5 with no EVF?

 

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Is it crazy to think it's going to be essentially an M5 with no EVF?

I'm pretty sure this will have the same sort of form factor as previous EOS M cameras (EOS M5 excluded).

 

[jebrady03]

HAHAHA! I love that the profanity filter edited the name of the source! lol That's pretty funny!

When I first saw the headline, I was ready to be TICKED OFF but now that I realize this will be a very different camera from the M5... I'm good Happy with the M5 and it's built-in EVF

 

[HaroldC3]

It will be nothing dramatic. M3 with m5 sensor is probably all and that will be enough for most.

 

[IglooEater]

The naming of the mirrorless models becoming very strange indeed... Stupid Canon. They couldn't foresee the release of a model 6 months ahead??

 

[thatguywitha.camera]

Strange naming convention indeed, M3 Mark II wasn't an option I guess ???

 

[-pekr-]

I just wish it would be an M3 replacement - having hot-shoe for Flash would be sometimes handy for my Elinchrom mobile kit

I just wonder (and sorry, not skilled in dimensions/physics), why do we have mostly only a slow lens available? Would some 15-45 f2.8 be a problem? The only attractive lens for me, right now, is the 22mm f2 variant.

Cheers,
Petr

 

[docsmith]

If this is an M5 without an EVF in a M3 form factor, it is exactly what I was hoping for. It would be nice to have the option of built in EVF and then add-on EVF. Personally, I have opted for the latter as I want it as small and light as is reasonable.

As for the naming structure, this makes a lot of sense to me. They are liking it up like the "D" series (1Dx, 5D, 6D, 7D, etc)....so in the future we will have an "M" series.

What is known, if this holds, is:

• M5-APS-C sensor, DPAF, Built in EVF
• M6: APS-C sensor, DPAF, attachable EVF
• M10: Basic model APS-C

That leaves room for a FF "M1" or "M1x". Perfect.

BTW, the original M was just the EOS M and not the M1, so there would not be duplicate names. If this holds true, I take this as a key indicator that Canon is devoted to the M lineup and have long term plans for it.

 

[rrcphoto]

If this is an M5 without an EVF in a M3 form factor, it is exactly what I was hoping for. It would be nice to have the option of built in EVF and then add-on EVF. Personally, I have opted for the latter as I want it as small and light as is reasonable.

As for the naming structure, this makes a lot of sense to me. They are liking it up like the "D" series (1Dx, 5D, 6D, 7D, etc)....so in the future we will have an "M" series.

What is known, if this holds, is:

• M5-APS-C sensor, DPAF, Built in EVF
• M6: APS-C sensor, DPAF, attachable EVF
• M10: Basic model APS-C

what you have there is probably pretty close to what I hope and it sounds like it, then you drifted off into sony stupid land

 

[rrcphoto]

SKU: 1724C001 (Black), 1725C001 (Silver)

the fact it's dual color seems to also indicate that it's an M3 replacement. I'm a little PO"ed if they replace the EVF-DC1 unless the new EVF has a hotshoe on it (which actually would be freaking cool) and the old one still works as well.

M3 was external EVF and two colors. The M10 no EVF and 3-4 colors.

and people.. does the number REALLY bother you? in canon land, the higher the number the lower the tier camera.

5D and 6D .. did people get up in arms over that?

 

[neuroanatomist]

They skipped the M4. Whoopdedoo.

Otherwise, probably a nice addition to the lineup. Hope they manage to make it a bit smaller than the M3.

 

[okaro]

They skipped the M4. Whoopdedoo.

Otherwise, probably a nice addition to the lineup. Hope they manage to make it a bit smaller than the M3.

There was a change in the numbering scheme. From 1,2,3 to the traditional where 5 is the top model and 6 and 7 are cheaper ones and then with larger numbers even cheaper ones. Look how they even look the same:

http://camerasize.com/compact/#682,684,637,ha,f

I was just considering getting M3 but it seems to be better to wait - though at fist the price could be high.

 

[rrcphoto]

They skipped the M4. Whoopdedoo.

Otherwise, probably a nice addition to the lineup. Hope they manage to make it a bit smaller than the M3.

There was a change in the numbering scheme. From 1,2,3 to the traditional where 5 is the top model and 6 and 7 are cheaper ones and then with larger numbers even cheaper ones. Look how they even look the same:

http://camerasize.com/compact/#682,684,637,ha,f

I was just considering getting M3 but it seems to be better to wait - though at fist the price could be high.

so how's that a change?

M5 would still be top, M6 under that, and M10 the cheapest version.....
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and yes, you're better off waiting a few weeks.

 

[ahsanford]

Let's presume it's a mid-level EOS M body. The naming seems a bit nuts to me actually. At a presumed future state of 5 / 6 / 10, I get it, but how we got here makes this look confusing:

Top of EOS M: M5

'Regular' Vanilla EOS M: M --> M2 --> M3 --> M6?

Entry-level EOS M: M10

This isn't the M6's fault, in fairness. The M5 really was the monkeywrench in that scheme. Perhaps it should have been:

Top: M#
Mid: M##
Entry: M###

(similar to what we see with SLRs)

- A

 

[douglaurent]

The 6 stands for the 6000 days it will take until Canon will releases a mirrorless camera that can compete with Sony and Panasonic products?

 

[Atcanon]

There is a double lens kit. There is no double lens kit for the M5, right?

Does this mean it will lose more than the EVF compared to the M5?

 

[Boyer U. Klum-Cey]

M talk is starting to catch my attention, assuming my SL1 lasts long enough to be handed down to my grandson in +/- a year and a half.

 

[Ginzo]

If it's an M5 with M3-like body, external EVF and uptilting display I'll gladly upgrade my M3 to M6

 

[SpartanII]

Am glad I waited/waiting to buy a EVF-DC1 for the M3 I purchased after Christmas.

I can't see spending $200 for one of those units. I wonder how much the DC1 will be going for after the DC2 is released.