Yeah I also thought about the 28 STM as alternative to the 24 STM; but I'm totally guessing, maybe they'll give us just the 50 STM and and a cheap zoom like the 24-105, or if they want to go expensive the 28-70 STM but I don't know, I don't see too many retro lenses purchases if they redress 1000€ lenses.
It's funny that you mention that because I have been wondering how well a P or Canonet-styled retro Powershot might do given the resurgence in interest in that style of camera lately. Heck you might even be able to get away with making it a rangefinder at that size point, LOL. But in all seriousness, I think that a retro compact might be a good seller too. Maybe moreso than a retro APS-C camera.
Do you meant to say that the RF 45mm doesn't need software to correct its image? Otherwise I'm perplexed about what's special about lenses from the 1990s-2000s.
I think the implication is, while the average image quality (probably especially sharpness) of lenses is much better now, the RF 45 is has a number of flaws that were more common in the past (but I don't know how true that is).
It will have a flipping LCD. 100 per cent. And I doubt if it will be 'cheap'. It is meant for people who want to make a statement. They will pay.Accepting FD lenses?
I'd love that 32MP sensor in an AE-1 body BUT they need to do more than "hey this is so hipster!"
First of all it needs to be CHEAP! 2k in NOT cheap. Make it 1-1.2K and make it light, optimized for street and travel. No flipping lcd, no bullshit, just a great camera. Good sensor, good evf, good AF, good price. Fck video and bluetooth, ***, all that stuff. If it helps, even drop the backside lcd!!
Offered for your consideration, the Leica Q2 "Ghost".They should make a statement with their hairstyle and let us have proper cameras
Statement...pffff....
My first SLR was an AE-1. Bought it with the 50 1.4 which at the time was not a bad lens. However, after getting a 35-70 it hardly ever got used. So the two lenses mentioned are very likely candidates, though I was surprised that the RF45 was introduced rather than a 50. Suppose Canon want 50 to appear pro? Still have those bits of kit.
Combine such a camera with a long tele and you know why the industry moved away from the 60s- 70s design to an improved ergonomy e.g. with a pronounced grip. So I guess the retro camera will be an additional market for those who want such a style. Personally I prefer to grab one of my old cameras and load it with a film when I want that feeling, because this is the real thing. But that's my personal approach, I think Canon should bring out such a camera and make those who like such a style happy.
Have the same AE-1 and 1.4/50 combo inherited from my father. My first SLR war a Nikon FM-2, still have it - in fact, we have three FM-2 bodies in our household, my wife still shoots with Nikon gear. The FM-2 had Nikon's classic quality that is partly gone today. Because my wife lost any trust in her digital Nikon gear after many repairs (we shoot a lot of wildlife), she only took her FM-2 to Siberia, where she had an engineering job over Xmas a couple of years ago. The FM-2 had not problems to work at -40 °C (-40 °F), even its small battery for the meter (the only electronic part of that SLR) worked w/o any problems. This is a camera from an era when Nikon was famous for really rugged pro quality.
I doubt Canon will bring out a real rangefinder camera like the famous P with a digital sensor. The mechanics of such rangefinders is complex and it is hard to revive their production when the knowledge is gone. Nikon really struggled when they revived their Nikon S series with the "S3 2000" 25 years ago. It was very costly to produce, so its price was up to Leicas, it was more a collector's item. This S3 was a film camera, of course, but a digital version would need basically the same mechanics. So the only option would be a pseudo-rangefinder design like that of the digital Fujis - not really attractive for photographers who still are used to real rangefinder cameras. But I guess Canon could sell such rangefinder retro style cameras, so why not.Love it and looking forward to it. And I will likely buy it. I continue to dream though that we one day will get a Canon P style retro camera or even new school camera based off the the Canon P. I think it would be a big hit with jazzy FujiFilm and Leica shooter types….of which I am as well, but much uglier.
