Canon EOS M6 Coming This Month.

[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?

The M line is already outselling Panasonic MILCs in Japan. Oh wait, you meant 'compete' as in what you personally think is better. :

Flies outnumber humans in eating shit. By your logic, that means eating shit would be the better food.

 

[Orangutan]

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?

The M line is already outselling Panasonic MILCs in Japan. Oh wait, you meant 'compete' as in what you personally think is better. :

Flies outnumber humans in eating S___. By your logic, that means eating S___ would be the better food.

This is an excellent analogy: for flies (certain species, at least) it could well be true that eating our waste is their optimal food. More generally, each individual is free to choose what suits their particular need best. From the numbers of individuals choosing each, we can infer the relative prevalence of (quick Google search) physiphora alceae vs. homo sapiens.

Back in the world of photography, if a majority of people choose brand/model A over brand/model B, then it's a fair assumption that most people don't believe brand/model B is better suited to their needs.

 

[spysu]

presume 4 is an unlucky number in japan, so..., naturally skip. :

 

[Zv]

Got confused there for a minute but I think I got it now.

Old lineup - M, M2, M3

New lineup - M10, M6(rumored), M5

I wonder will this mean we'll see things like EOM M5 MkII instead of M4 or M1? That way they could continue updating without messing up the new number scheme. It also leaves the M1 slot open for a potential high end model which could be FF.

But back to the 6. I like the form factor of the M3 so this could be worth waiting around for.

 

[Loswr]

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?

The M line is already outselling Panasonic MILCs in Japan. Oh wait, you meant 'compete' as in what you personally think is better. :

Well, we already know you're in the minority as far as camera choices go...but perhaps you've chosen the majority path for food preference. If so, I'd say it's an apt choice, for you personally.

Flies outnumber humans in eating S___. By your logic, that means eating S___ would be the better food.

 

[AlanF]

Reminds me of my first camera:

c'mon Neuro, you're not THAT old! ;D

Nevertheless, that was my first camera. I particularly liked the distinctive pop of the flashbulbs, and how they turned black after they were spent.

You haven't changed. That's just what happened to Dilbert.

 

[okaro]

now how then does EOS M2 fit into your perception of Canon EOS-M naming? ;D

M2 and M3 were probably named with the old system where Canon thought that they produce just one series. The new naming scheme shows more commitment to the mirrorless cameras.

 

[overniven]

I really like my M5, but I sometimes miss the form factor of the M3, and the detachable EVF. I can't see myself buying one, but it's good to see more options.

 

[AvTvM]

If M6 = M5 innards in M2 form factor + external EVF ... at a reasonable price point ... YES! 8)

 

[slclick]

Has it been completely ruled out (whether or not you can do that with a rumor is debatable) that it is NOT an M5 form factor? That to me would be the future of Crop Canon MILC's. They couldn't stay with one micro body style and I think they would do well to stick with the M5 style for future incarnations. I could see the M6 being an M5 with a smaller feature set. ~ $749

 

[josephandrews222]

If M6 = M5 innards in M2 form factor + external EVF ... at a reasonable price point ... YES! 8)

...winner winner chicken dinner.

 

[rrcphoto]

Has it been completely ruled out (whether or not you can do that with a rumor is debatable) that it is NOT an M5 form factor? That to me would be the future of Crop Canon MILC's. They couldn't stay with one micro body style and I think they would do well to stick with the M5 style for future incarnations. I could see the M6 being an M5 with a smaller feature set. ~ $749

there's new external EVF's - in matching colors so I'd say M5 form factor is out the door and completely ruled out. and some of us actually find the M5 too large.

Also canon has made great success in the smaller M10/M3 cameras to date, so I doubt they would disrupt the game plan that much.

I would love, the original M soapbar with EVF and tilt screen. but I doubt we see that.

 

[slclick]

Well, if there is color involved.....history has shown what quality of bodies get that treatment.

 

[ahsanford]

Well, if there is color involved.....history has shown what quality of bodies get that treatment.

With Canon, absolutely -- it's a budget move.

I roll my eyes at this move every time, but something coming in two colors does not necessarily suck. Fuji does this with their highest-end rigs, as does Leica.

- A

 

[blackcoffee17]

Wow. So Canon is going to discontinue the 18-55? A very good lens with proper build quality.
So we have a £1000 M5 with only cheap and all plastic lenses, except for the 11-22 and 22mm. Very nice!

 

[AvTvM]

Wow. So Canon is going to discontinue the 18-55? A very good lens with proper build quality.
So we have a £1000 M5 with only cheap and all plastic lenses, except for the 11-22 and 22mm. Very nice!

it looks that way, yes. Optically inferior 15-45 remains. Decent 18-55 discontinued.
Luckily I have a good copy of 18-55 and if needed, it is easy and cheap to get a used one.

 

[rrcphoto]

Wow. So Canon is going to discontinue the 18-55?

no one's said that at all.

they are going to discontinue placing it into a kit.

 

[AvTvM]

Wow. So Canon is going to discontinue the 18-55?

no one's said that at all.

they are going to discontinue placing it into a kit.

Canon Rumors wrote:

"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."
Read more: http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-m6-coming-this-month/#ixzz4Xl8IZPqs

To me, meaning is clear: EF-M 18-55 STM DISCONTINUED.

 

[rrcphoto]

Wow. So Canon is going to discontinue the 18-55?

no one's said that at all.

they are going to discontinue placing it into a kit.

Canon Rumors wrote:

"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."
Read more: http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-m6-coming-this-month/#ixzz4Xl8IZPqs

To me, meaning is clear: EF-M 18-55 STM DISCONTINUED.

to me, that means the RUMOR could be wrong

canon has put lenses in kits, out of kits, and didn't discontinue making the lens in the past.

But i do stand corrected, the rumor states discontinued.

 

[dak723]

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

I think Canon is trying to keep the M system small,. light and cheaper. Generally speaking, faster lenses are typically larger, heavier and more expensive as they are more complex to make.