New EOS M Body Coming in October? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that Canon will announce a new EOS M body in October. This new mirrorless body will actually be under the current EOS M3, a more entry level product. This new body will likely be about $200 less than the current camera.</p>
<p>No specs were given for the new EOS M model, and there was no comment as to whether or not there would be a high end EOS M body to come as well.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[AvTvM]

" This new mirrorless body will actually be under the current EOS M3, a more entry level product."

NO NO NO! WHY oh WHY???


@Canon:
As if the freakin' M3 would not already be "ENTRY LEVEL" and less than competitive enough. Make it 200 cheaper, offer it "body only" or "body+EVF-kit" also in Europe and call it a day!

And finally bring that "EOS M4 Pro" that really kicks some butt!

 

[Bob Howland]

What content could they possibly take out to differentiate between it and the M3? Maybe they could use a 1" sensor to reduce costs and mess up all the M-series lens focal lengths. I don't own one, but the M3 doesn't seem to have a lot of content to begin with.

 

[AvTvM]

if true, it also does not bode well for the next few EF-M lenses. Even more consumery zooms ... maybe an 18-200/f8-11

 

[SeppOz]

That is bizarre if true. Thought Canon had one of those already - called an M2 :

 

[Hillsilly]

LOL! More entry level? Your sources must have a sense of humour!

 

[rsdofny]

Canon needs to realize that there are some people who want a smaller camera than a DSLR. It should merge the capability of the Rebel and the M, price them at the same price, and let people pick their cameras. I have a 70D that I don't want to use, and want something better than my RX100. If it does not do that, sooner or later I am going to switch over to Sony.

 

[infared]

Hee...hee....just when we thought that The Tale of "M" could not get any more amusing...or is it just sad?

 

[zim]

Maybe they have a warehouse full of M2's to get rid off :

 

[Tyroop]

The comments and Canon bashing so far read as if this is factual information made in a Canon announcement. It's just a level CR1 rumor, isn't it? I too would be disappointed if this were true, but I think a large grain of salt is required.

 

[Bernard]

I could see using the M3's 24MP sensor in an M/M2 form factor.

I've been using the M3 a lot lately, and I used the M a lot before that. While I like a lot of things about the M3, it is a lot bigger, to the point where I can't fit the M3 in the camera bag I used for the M.

There is something to be said for a tiny, high quality camera. A friend has been borrowing my M to use rock climbing. The picture-quality-to-weight ratio is outstanding.

 

[lw]

Perhaps this ties together with the EF-M 15-45 pancake zoom rumour

A smaller entry level M, with a smaller entry level kit lens.

Disappointing though if true, as it seems Canon is ever more determined to move the M system further down market.

First the M3 with a dumb PowerShot UI, and many lacking features (compared to previous M's, not just the competition) and now we have an 'entry level' M and a kit lens that is F6.3 @ 45mm

There really needs to be proper 'enthusiasts' M in the next 6 months

 

[veng]

"[CR1]" I think that says it all...

 

[MJ]

wtf?!

 

[HaroldC3]

I sure hope this is not true. If it is then hopefully they release a pro-level version at the same time.

 

[Vivid Color]

Canon introduced the M3 to the US as if it were a brand-new camera. Since the M2 was never sold in the US, Canon could introduce it as a new body – – as in new to the US.

 

[docsmith]

It could be a repackaging of the m1/m2. But, unlike some others, if it is an all new entry level camera, I just do not see that as being that bad. It could be that Canon is looking for a gateway product and the current "M" series has failed in that. If they are successful in introducing a true "gateway" camera, then we benefit because all of a sudden it becomes "gate way to what??" and that is when Canon has to introduce a higher end series of bodies.

In other words, Canon may just be trying to create demand for a mirrorless system. Honestly, this may be a much better approach than introducing something high end and then wondering why no one is buying it.

BTW...obviously, the "demand" from people on CR is not enough.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Like it or not, mass buyers go by price. That has always been Canons roots. They pay exceptional detail to the tradeoffs between features and costs. That's why they make a profit when others are losing money.

Unfortunately, enthusiasts are not getting what they want, but the stockholders are.

 

[Luds34]

Like it or not, mass buyers go by price. That has always been Canons roots. They pay exceptional detail to the tradeoffs between features and costs. That's why they make a profit when others are losing money.

Unfortunately, enthusiasts are not getting what they want, but the stockholders are.

I agree, which makes this rumor a bit more odd. The canon M system is already pretty affordable. The 22mm pancake? 100 bucks as part of a deal? The 18-55 kit lens (which is quite nice for a kit) I got white box, brand new from bhphoto. I feel they have the lower end covered (compared to say a Fuji X system) and should be coming out with higher end stuff for the M.

 

[Quackator]

The 1200D (SL1?) goes for 270 Euro in Germany, the M3 is - kit lens
deducted - around 470 currently. This is exactly the 200 Euro difference
that this rumour mentioned.

Yes, this entry level position needs to be manned and the position needs
to be defended, if they want to replace DSLRs with M-series mirrorless
cameras.