More Canon EOS M5 Images & Specifications

[9VIII]

Well if the shutter lag is like a normal DSLR, this could replace my 7Dm2. 9FPS and quick focusing, this is looking good.

I have a suspicion that the "Live View" shooting does not include Autofocus.

Generally whenever you have two burst specs, the faster one is Manual Focus only.

Unless there really is something weird about the way they have the EVF wired up.

 

[Etienne]

The problem with 4K recording isn't the number of people who have a compatible TV, it's the number of people who have a compatible internet connection.
Even if I were to start a career on Youtube I wouldn't upload anything past 720p.

Agreed. My point is that many people are asking for 4k... just because they have to keep up with the Joneses.

You've got to be kidding! Are you guys over 90?
I don't upload anything less than 1080p to youtube, and 4K is more about the ability to crop the video than it is about delivering in 4K.

 

[waldi72]

About that touch AF. I own Panasonic GX7 which have this function. It works really well. When looking thru viewfinder one can touch blacked-out rear display and move AF point around. It has two modes, one mode is "OFFSET" like computer mouse, second one is "EXACT" like in digitizing tablet.

 

[OMD]

PS ... Canon should still fire whoever is responsible for withholding a fully-articulated LCD from this camera.

+1000!!! Cmon canon!

Yep. Put me down as another vote for a fully articulated touch screen. That's a bit of a disappointment.

 

[dcm]

That top view (knobstorm) + integral EVF + DPAF + beefier grip = this is starting to look like the 'logically tinier but not disgracefully controlled super-tinyness emphasized' rig many enthusiasts have been waiting for.

I still want to see more native and small EF-M lenses (more tiny f/2 primes!), but this is 2/3 of the way of metamorphosizing a lovely tiny commercial rig into a more conventional/flexible/intuitive/powerful tool for enthusiasts.

Eager to see how DPAF + EVF coexist. Touchscreen AF that affects the viewfinder AF selection? Is thumb-controlled-focusing the new eye-controlled-focusing? #intrigued

- A

A,

See my comments on page 2. I think the on/off is for EVF, you tilt the screen 45 while in EVF mode, and look / tap down to use touch AF + EVF. Innovate. I think this sets the standard for future mirrorless AF implementation. Hope Canon has a patent for it, I can see SonyNikon copying it.

I remember seeing something a while back about auto switching between the EVF and rear LCD when you have your eye up to the EVF. Don't know if was Canon or not. It would be a nice feature and save time and eliminate another switch.

M3 with EVF already does this.

 

[Ditboy]

I like the Movie Mode chosen with mode dial too. With the smallish size of the M3, I have accidently started video several times. This way, I assume, unless you are set in Movie mode, it won't start video. I hope, I don't like where the video start button is located. Big hands...
Also, is that a depth-of-field preview button?
Glad they kept the wheel around the shutter release, I really like it.
Could the Dual Func button/dial be similar to the ring at the back of the GX? It is multifunction.

 

[Tyroop]

Dumb question, but what's going on at the top of the camera? I am a little confused. From the top and back I see an EVF with a hotshoe on top. In the second photo (M5_49) I see what looks like a small flash unit on top of the EVF. It's pointing up, but looks as if it could drop down to face forward. I didn't read anything about built-in flash in the spec.

Apologies if this is obvious or has already been raised. Quite excited. I've been an original M user for several years. Almost jumped to the M3, which I like, but it meant having to buy a lens that I already owned. Decided to wait longer and this looks very good.

Partial list of specs. It has a small pop-up flash ala G5, but still has a hot shoe, that hopefully is full TT-L compatible. If so, goodbye 6D...

Thanks. I keep looking at the photos and it seems that the built-in flash is very cleverly located in from of the hot shoe. I am still a little confused because when it is lowered I can't see how it is concealed - compare photos 1 and 2.

 

[OMD]

Just wish there was a fully articulated screen like with the Panasonic GH5 and an EF M portrait lens that is not too expensive- something like a 55mm f2 STM. Other than those two things this is pretty perfect.

 

[Ditboy]

PS ... Canon should still fire whoever is responsible for withholding a fully-articulated LCD from this camera.

+1000!!! Cmon canon!

Yep. Put me down as another vote for a fully articulated touch screen. That's a bit of a disappointment.

The only real reason to have an articulated screen is if you do not you the viewfinder. Or use it for video when the camera is tripod mounted and you are shooting yourself. No 4K. No need articulation. I would rather the horsepower under the hood be used for DPAF live view continuous shooting mode. I've had an M3 since it was introduced to the world (not USA) and I use the flip up screen a lot. So fast to get a low angle view, then right back to the DVI-EVF for regular shooting. I've also had the 70D since it first came out and much prefer the flip. more than one Canon rep asked which I preferred. They must have listened. The flip up/down screen is the feature I miss most when using the 6D.

 

[Luds34]

Looks promising. Definitely am a big fan of the FPS numbers, I found those pleasantly surprising... not that I even shoot sports/action/wildlife hardly ever. Great to see a DPAF sensor making it to an M. That in itself officially defines this as the camera/moment that Canon is finally putting real effort into mirrorless.

Of course now, if they could follow up with a few EF-M lens releases and things would start to even look good!

 

[Eldar]

Never thought I would consider one of these, but this one looks tempting.

 

[Bennymiata]

I'd much rather have good 1080 than poor 4k like you get on phones.

This new camera looks very tempting..........

 

[pwp]

This camera is the reason we'll never see an SL2.

-pw

 

[siegsAR]

Now I'm no longer anxious thinking about Sony As and Fuji XTs, hmmm. Only need something other than a DSLR that I can use most of the time with one prime on.

 

[tomsop]

I have stuck with and suffered with the original m once they offered it on fire sale at 299. As long as these specs remain I will be ordering as soon as I am able, price will not be holding me back. I am glad my issues are finally being addressed and can't wait to invest in new lenses for the camera as well.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

I wonder if my L lenses will adapt. Never considered an M series before, but this looks very interesting. My 7D is the only crop body.(not counting the SL-1) Maybe I could retire the 7D with this little gem.

 

[Wesley]

A,

See my comments on page 2. I think the on/off is for EVF, you tilt the screen 45 while in EVF mode, and look / tap down to use touch AF + EVF. Innovate. I think this sets the standard for future mirrorless AF implementation. Hope Canon has a patent for it, I can see SonyNikon copying it.

Innovate? ??? There is already camera that can do the touchscreen AF viewfinder...

 

[-pekr-]

Hmm, 3.5-6.3? That's 6.3 at 45mm? That's slow as hell. What about faster lens options? And/or adapter? We've got some 1.4 Sigma Art, 70-200 2.8 IS II here

This camera looks so ugly, that I actually started to like it We will see, how it goes against the 80D chip.

 

[mclaren777]

If they eventually sell a kit with just the 22mm lens, I might be on board.

 

[siegsAR]

If they eventually sell a kit with just the 22mm lens, I might be on board.

I would love that as well. But really its a 25mm I want most.