Mirrorless Update - APS-C? [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

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<strong>Going bigger?


</strong>We’ve mentioned in teh past that the upcoming mirrorless camera from Canon would have the G1 X sensor. While an apparent prototype exists using the sensor, the coming camera is apparently an APS-C sized sensor based around the 18mp sensor in the Rebel T4i (Hopefully the rubber grip isnt the same).</p>
<p>The camera will also feature an articulating touchscreen, and maybe larger than some people are anticipating.</p>
<p>More to come I’m sure. An announcement is expected on July 23, 2012.</p>
<p>Seems [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] is hearing similar things.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[Dylan777]

APS-C size in 2012. FF sensor in 2013 ;D

Wonder how fast AF will be?

 

[Lee Jay]

The important thing is, how smooth does the film winder operate?

 

[unfocused]

Well, that would be a pleasant surprise.

A decent rangefinder and "classic" styling would complete the package.

Interesting though that they continue to essentially recycle the 18 mp sensor. It makes me wonder if the rumored 70D will also use the hybrid 18 mp sensor and Canon saves a new sensor for the 7DII.

 

[Etienne]

An APS-C mirrorless will get interesting when they have a 20mm pancake, and some other small lenses.

 

[Gothmoth]

i guess that´s how the canon mirrorless will look.. more or less:

no honest i think it will resemble more a DSLR then a PEN or GF or a classic camera.

 

[Rocky]

i guess that´s how the canon mirrorless will look.. more or less:

no honest i think it will resemble more a DSLR then a PEN or GF.

I hope not. That will make it not even coat-pocketable.

 

[Gothmoth]

I hope not. That will make it not even coat-pocketable.

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.

 

[VASH1291]

This also appeared on M4/3 Rumors ;D

http://www.43rumors.com/something-else-canon-goes-aps-c-with-the-new-mirrorles-system/

 

[c.d.embrey]

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.

 

[Stone]

Great news if true, and I'll definitely give it a look although I still have a candle burning for a FF mirrorless. I'll probably continue to sit on the sidelines until I see who decides Leica shouldn't be the only FF game in town....

 

[Rocky]

I hope not. That will make it not even coat-pocketable.

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.

It will be coat-pocketable if a pancake prime is used. The zooms are too big.

 

[dstppy]

I re-read up on all of this every time a new rumor comes out and the point really still eludes me . . .

As I understand it, they're trying to get features from P&S cameras (lightweight, small, no mirror noise) and SLRs (interchangeable lenses, bigger sensors) to work together, no?

If that's the case, is this like the 'buy a hybrid car' thing, where the economics don't work from a practical sense but it's the principal of the thing?

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

 

[Dylan777]

i guess that´s how the canon mirrorless will look.. more or less:

no honest i think it will resemble more a DSLR then a PEN or GF or a classic camera.

Then no one would buy it. The "classic" looks way better.

 

[DzPhotography]

"(Hopefully the rubber grip isnt the same)" ROFL ;D

 

[c.d.embrey]

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

 

[Gothmoth]

Then no one would buy it. The "classic" looks way better.

you would not buy it.. but i really doubt you can speak for other customers.

you have not done a survey, right?
so you can not even say how many people would prefer a classic look.

the SX1 is no beauty.. but then i find angelina jolie not that sexy either.

 

[Lee Jay]

Then no one would buy it. The "classic" looks way better.

Who cares how they look? You aren't taking pictures of them, you're taking pictures with them.

I hated using my AE-1 - rotten ergonomics. Much better with an actual grip.

 

[thewallbanger]

Retro looks with 3rd party adaptors for vintage lenses would peak my interest.

 

[Ricku]

APS-C mirrorless from Canon is good news!

Because then there is still a chance for a full frame version.

I will be waiting.