p.3 #1 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
Lets hope that the little red button on the upper right rear isn't a video button. Because if it is you will be frustrated as your thumb keeps hitting it to start recording when that was not your intention. Ask any NEX newby, we know.
p.3 #2 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
john_edwards wrote:
Lets hope that the little red button on the upper right rear isn't a video button. Because if it is you will be frustrated as your thumb keeps hitting it to start recording when that was not your intention. Ask any NEX newby, we know.
I haven't hit mine that often on my Sony Nex 5N. However, they Nex 7 users complain about it all the time. Unfortunately, the little red button is almost always the video button.
p.3 #4 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
jonrock wrote:
I haven't hit mine that often on my Sony Nex 5N. .
My condolences. You must not have thumbs! At least this red button seems to be on the "wrong" side of a thumb rest, which is good.
As for sensor size, this doesn't look like APS-C to me. Looks like ~2.2x to me, ala quasi-Nikon V1.
Overall - boring. I rented and tried to like the V1, but the ergonomics and complete lack of grip were huge turnoffs (and the lack of controls). They're fun to use as teleconverters, I guess.
p.3 #5 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
Add me to the list of people that have an issue with the lack of a viewfinder. To me having a viewfinder is a major criteria for separating a P&S from an enthusiast/pro camera. To me the lack of viewfinder is reason enough not to buy a compact camera.
p.3 #7 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
jerrykur wrote:
Add me to the list of people that have an issue with the lack of a viewfinder. To me having a viewfinder is a major criteria for separating a P&S from an enthusiast/pro camera. To me the lack of viewfinder is reason enough not to buy a compact camera.
+!
I've recently picked up a G12 and it's viewfinder leaves much to be desired, it's kinda usable (coughs), I don't really like focusing with an LCD; LiveView on occasion for macro.with my crop bodies. It replaced an old A95 that developed a purple LCD, it's okay, don't use it much, not like I'd hoped...
Guess 40+ yrs with real viewfinders just spoils, love both my T90 and EOS-3 viewfinders.
My 40D and 50D viewfinders are quite usable, but I suppose I'm doomed to FF
My mitts are to big for tiny gears and my mid fifties geekoid eyes are...
This was Canon's APS-C FILM camera from the 90's...it was a good concept (I thought) but it was a complete sales failure...image format marketed towards point & shoot crowd but camera had high cost of profesional bodies! Still, if they take that same concept and apply to an upscale mirrorless...maybe?
p.3 #12 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
Re: the G12, I love mine as a carry around camera, took about 450 shots in Scotland recently touring around, my 5D would have been a pita to carry around all the time
p.3 #16 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
Let's see: (1) Compatible with EF mount? No. (2) Significantly larger sensor? Unclear, but most likely not. (3) OVF or EVF? No. (4) Price? ?? (5) Physical size, i.e. fits in pocket? Not definitive, but likely No. (6) Some sort of amazing IQ in small format? ?? (I can't imagine what it would take to put FF in a compact mirror-less camera.)
So based upon rumor I get 4 no's and 2 ?. Having just purchased a Panny GX1with kit lens for <$500USD, I'm not all that worried that I'll regret it. Seems as if Canon is yet again, late to the game and not impressive. A company can only trade on the prestige of its name for so long (Leica excepted . Eventually it has to provide a compelling reason for new users to sign on and current users to stay with the brand. Canon has recently produced 2 nice - though maybe not compelling - new models at extreme price points. Oh, I forgot the Ti4/6XXD. Anything compelling about it?
Canon is fun (in a sick sort of way) to watch as it fumbles away its massive sales lead to not only Nikon but upstarts like Sony and Oly. As the old Laugh-in used to close: "Interesting, but not very funny."
p.3 #17 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
Anyone who treats a camera as a fashion accessory is a tool and poseur. Who cares what it *looks* like so long as it's functional?
My thoughts... it looks like a stripped down P&S with a big, fat lens mount. Interesting idea to keep it so small. EF lenses are sure going to look wonky on this.
p.3 #18 · Canon EOS M - Canon mirror less leaked images
OntheRez wrote:
Let's see: (1) Compatible with EF mount? No. (2) Significantly larger sensor? Unclear, but most likely not. (3) OVF or EVF? No. (4) Price? ?? (5) Physical size, i.e. fits in pocket? Not definitive, but likely No. (6) Some sort of amazing IQ in small format? ?? (I can't imagine what it would take to put FF in a compact mirror-less camera.)
So based upon rumor I get 4 no's and 2 ?. Having just purchased a Panny GX1with kit lens for <$500USD, I'm not all that worried that I'll regret it. Seems as if Canon is yet again, late to the game and not impressive. A company can only trade on the prestige of its name for so long (Leica excepted . Eventually it has to provide a compelling reason for new users to sign on and current users to stay with the brand. Canon has recently produced 2 nice - though maybe not compelling - new models at extreme price points. Oh, I forgot the Ti4/6XXD. Anything compelling about it?
Canon is fun (in a sick sort of way) to watch as it fumbles away its massive sales lead to not only Nikon but upstarts like Sony and Oly. As the old Laugh-in used to close: "Interesting, but not very funny."
Still, if they take that same concept and apply to an upscale mirrorless...maybe?