EOS-M With Viewfinder Coming Late 2013? [CR]

[Caps18]

I have to say that I don't see any point to having the viewfinder on this camera. I want a small camera, if I want to walk around with a big camera I will take my 5Dm2.

A built-in flash should be the biggest priority for them along with the AF.

 

[noncho]

I'd rather have them work better AF instead of an EVF...

Absolutely!

And it's ugly and not good for pockets(even with pancake) because of this EVF.

 

[Cb33]

I see some comments here are about how the evf is unsightly or cumbersome. I just wanted to make sure that people know that the picture is not real. It is just a mock-up created by someone on dpreview forums. I highly doubt that this is what the real canon will look like when it becomes a reality.

 

[scrup]

Have you looked into the Fuji XE-1? The only reason I haven't bought one yet is I am debating a wide angle lens vs the Fuji.

Fuji is out of my budget and there is no EF adapter that does AF available for it.

The main thing that the EOS-M has going for it is compatibility with EF lens.

 

[Dylan777]

What are they waiting for? I DO NOT wish to mount my EF 24-70 or 70-200 on that tiny thing - what's is the point buying mirrorless ???

The point of small/light weight mirrorless cameras is that they are small and leight weight. Always use the right tool for the job. The EOS-M is not the right tool for big/bulky/heavy zoomz, but it could be the right tool for small/non-bulky/light weight primes.

That's why I said "I do not wish to mount my 24-70 + 70-200 on that tiny thing". If you travel often ask I do, you will see how FF mirrorless becomes handy.

 

[RLPhoto]

If they Add and EVF + Fast AF, Expect 799$ body Only.

 

[nickorando]

I actually think the current one works well with some bigger lenses - the 70-300L, for example.

Me, I hate EVFs, and definitely don't want one. As has been said, decent AF is what they should work on!

 

[9VIII]

All I want is a body with full professional style controls and a 300mm f4 made for the ILC format (giving the same FOV as FF but on a smaller sensor, which gives better low light performance).

I think it would be cool if they would make a body no larger in diameter than the lens mount, then a telephoto lens becomes a lot easier to pack around, and it would be ultra compact with a pancake.

 

[zim]

so Cakon 1 V2 it is then @ $1200, lovely ;D

 

[Don Haines]

What are they waiting for? I DO NOT wish to mount my EF 24-70 or 70-200 on that tiny thing - what's is the point buying mirrorless ???

The point of small/light weight mirrorless cameras is that they are small and leight weight. Always use the right tool for the job. The EOS-M is not the right tool for big/bulky/heavy zoomz, but it could be the right tool for small/non-bulky/light weight primes.

+1

Look at the micro 4/3 market... small bodies, small lenses, lower weight and price tags. After almost 4 years of micro 4/3 there are still no long lenses for the mount, and the reason is probably because there is little demand. If you are going to go to the expense of big glass and carrying the weight of big glass, then you are probably the type of person who appreciates enthusiast or pro bodies... after all, how often do you see a 600 f4 on a $300 rebel?

There are lots of micro 4/3 sales.... I suspect that this is the market the EOS-M is targeting.

 

[botw]

I actually think the current one works well with some bigger lenses - the 70-300L, for example.

Me, I hate EVFs, and definitely don't want one. As has been said, decent AF is what they should work on!

Me too. I had a NEX 7 and did not like the EVF, even though I thought it was implemented well. I've adjusted to shooting with the screen on the M and do not need or want a viewfinder for this. I have a dslr for uses where it is helpful...

 

[RLPhoto]

I have to say that after using the A77's EVF, I was very impressed. It would be a good substitute for OVF in a small bodied camera like the EOS-M.

 

[dickgrafixstop]

How about a good mount for the FD lenses - then the slow autofocus won't matter and the camera
can be a way to keep using some excellent glass?

 

[botw]

I bought an FD adapter off ebay for under $20. It works great... .