Poll: What will be the price of first EOS M?

[marekjoz]

So everybody's here excited about news on new mirrorless toy from Canon. Having read almost all posts, I haven't found any topic about the price. So let's speculate - what will be the initial price of the EOS M body? I think it would be set between 599$ and 799$.

Edit: Price anticipation in US in US$, or in UK in pounds, or in mostly Europe in Euro You know what I mean...

 

[Marine03]

I figure the 400-599 number since there are plans to bring an upscale mirorless within the next year? that lets Canon slot this one in at say 550 and another model can come in at 700 and still be below the Rebels.

 

[marekjoz]

I figure the 400-599 number since there are plans to bring an upscale mirorless within the next year? that lets Canon slot this one in at say 550 and another model can come in at 700 and still be below the Rebels.

If that was the case, I'd consider to trade used 7d for this, if IQ would be good.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Figure a reasonable price and double it.
$599 X 2 = $1195 for the kit with 22mm lens and M to EF adapter..

 

[marekjoz]

Figure a reasonable price and double it.
$599 X 2 + $1195 for the kit with 22mm lens and M to EF adapter..

You think they can make it 300$ above the T4i kit and a 100$ above 60d kit?
Looking at initial poll votes we can see, how unpredictable this product is

 

[paul13walnut5]

I voted 4-599.

This would price it reasonably within reach for power shot users, without conflicting too much with the rebel line.

Any higher, without external manual controls, and it's a dead duck. Of course I fully anticipate that the 4-599 will be dollars in the US and pounds in the UK.

 

[marekjoz]

I voted 4-599.

This would price it reasonably within reach for power shot users, without conflicting too much with the rebel line.

Any higher, without external manual controls, and it's a dead duck. Of course I fully anticipate that the 4-599 will be dollars in the US and pounds in the UK.

Canonwatch.com sees a correlation between announcement of EOS M and price of G12 (from 799$ to 709$).

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Figure a reasonable price and double it.
$599 X 2 + $1195 for the kit with 22mm lens and M to EF adapter..

You think they can make it 300$ above the T4i kit and a 100$ above 60d kit?
Looking at initial poll votes we can see, how unpredictable this product is

Very possibly. If the G1X is priced at $800, the mirrorless APS-C with interchangable lens ($200) plus M to EF Adapter ($200) will cost a bundle. I do not expect a body only version, since a lens or at least M to EF adapter is needed and no one has any lenses that fit it right now. I would not consider a body only at first.

Compare it with other Mirrorless Cameras, not DSLR's. Thats why Canon is releasing a mirrorless, they seem to be made of gold, and Canon is not going to let Sony or Fujii out price them. Unfortunately, Nikon 1 with its tiny sensor V1 does not compete.

Sony Nex 7 Kit $1349 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Compact-Interchangeable-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B005IKZU8O/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342828726&sr=1-1&keywords=nex+7+sony

Fujii X100 Black kit $1599 ($1199 std kit) http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X100-Digital-2-8-Inch-Special/dp/B006UL2VKK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342828832&sr=1-2&keywords=fuji+x100

 

[drjlo]

Unless the new Canon is aps-c and costs $600 with lens, I will heavily lean towards the new Sony NEX-F3 at $600 with kit lens.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_nex_f3_review/

 

[J]

I'm expecting $600-800 based on G1X pricing. I wouldn't be surprised to see $1000 though; y'know, pulling a Nikon 1.

 

[Daniel Flather]

Body only, $799, with lens $999

 

[marekjoz]

why can't we change our vote? I voted thinking that it was a G1X sensor and now that I know it is APS-C, I want to change my vote.

I could check this option while creating a poll. Now, while editing the poll, I don't see this option anymore
You can vote second time to lower the weight of the mistake.

 

[Menace]

Considering recent trends from Canon re pricing, I've voted $1000+ glad to see couple others have voted the same!)

 

[7enderbender]

Too expensive for what it is, no matter what. The most exciting thing about this is the body cap...

 

[akiskev]

I believe it'll cost something about 680-780 $ which imo will be a bit overpriced.
If they asked me, the entry-level mirrorless should cost about 500$ and the high-end mirrorless ~900$(with articulated screen and 1 main dial).

 

[TTMartin]

Is the Poll, how much will it cost or how much should it cost?

Two very different things.

When the first micro 4/3s mirrorless cameras were introduced they sold for just shy of $1000.
Today you can purchase an Olympus E-PL1 Pen (camera body) for $150, Olympus PEN E-PL2 (body only) for $250. The kit less for these cameras is around $150.

 

[marekjoz]

Is the Poll, how much will it cost or how much should it cost?

Two very different things.

When the first micro 4/3s mirrorless cameras were introduced they sold for just shy of $1000.
Today you can purchase an Olympus E-PL1 Pen (camera body) for $150, Olympus PEN E-PL2 (body only) for $250. The kit less for these cameras is around $150.

1. "What will be the price of first EOS M?"
2. "So let's speculate - what will be the initial price of the EOS M body?"

Since most of us find prices set by Canon always too high and we don't even know exact specs nor IQ, I thought that's more reasonable to speculate regarding the announced price of EOS M rather than the value it represents in our eyes. So making it clear: "What price of EOS M will be announced by Canon on Monday?" That's also the reason why this poll closes on Monday

And still it is surprising me, how unpredictable this is. We here have seen not the one announcement of Canon gear and quite well could predict prices of recent gears. Sometimes a little bit too optimistic. But here there are almost even number of people thinking it will cost 400-600$ as well as 800-1000$. That's the most surprising thing for me, that we cannot predict even roughly where this product is to be positioned, even having read some rumored specs and seen photos.

 

[Gman]

IMHO it will have to cost more than the G1X or Canon will never sell another G1X. Anything less than a G1X and folks wont buy another G12 or it's successor (assuming there might be one). So I reckon they will price it just under the price of the Oly OMD-EM5 around 1,000€ with the 22mm lens.

 

[robbymack]

if it is in fact aps c I'd expect at least a $1000 price tag and I wouldn't be surprised if it was priced at or near the rebels. This product is for people who want DSLR quality, but are put off by the size and learning curve of a DSLR (how do I just set it to auto?) and want something that feels and acts like an iPhone.

 

[7enderbender]

if it is in fact aps c I'd expect at least a $1000 price tag and I wouldn't be surprised if it was priced at or near the rebels. This product is for people who want DSLR quality, but are put off by the size and learning curve of a DSLR (how do I just set it to auto?) and want something that feels and acts like an iPhone.

That doesn't add up to me when you can get a T3 kit for 500 bucks or less. I don't see how the learning curve is any different here. People who are looking for a large(r) sensor and changeable lenses probably want a bit more than what this is likely to be. And certainly for a significant higher price tag.

Point&shoot folks will still be going with just that. This could have been the typical second camera for people who already have a DSLR (or two). And lets not forget everyone who still has a bag full of nice manual focus FD glass. Compared to this here I'm still much more prone to buy the Samsung NX or the Fuji.

I mean, what do I know. I'm sure Canon has done their market research. But I have a hunch they may be a little off lately. And it appears that everyone has agreed to hold back the real goods for a while longer.