Received my Canon M today. Very interesting camera and I think it will complement my other cameras and lenses. I have owned Canon G series, Panasonic LX3, Olympic EPL2, Canon S100 but this is the first time that I could truly say that this is the most versatile "Point and shoot" type camera that I can use any of my EF lens.
I must conclude that focusing is a bit slow but that is expected for this kind of a camera. I wouldn't compare this to a SLR as that is not what I purchased it for. I want a versatile camera that I could use when out for dinner with family, friends etc (and not having to carry a bulky camera and at the same time produce a reasonable picture quality) and if I need better lenses, then my collection of EF lenses is on hand for me to choose from.
Well I always wanted to try this lens on my long lenses so I tried to set it up tonight to shoot the moon but unfortunately the sky turned cloudy so this is all I have to show for below
I need to do more test over the weekend but so far I am please with it for what it is worth.
racoll wrote:
I'm interested in hearing much more about what you think of the camera!
Andy
Hi Andy,
I came home late tonight and haven't had much time to play with it. Without reading manual I was able to use the camera with reasonable ease. The touch screen is better than I envisage and focus is no where as fast as my SLR's but that is expected. Basically it is a compressed 650D.
I purchased the 2 lens kit, the flash and the adapter for EF lens. I tried taking photos with my 24-70 and I am quite please with the result.
I don't think anyone purchasing this camera should expect more than a high quality point and shoot or at least equivalent to the results of the 650d. It is not a normal SLR because that is not what I purchase it for. Functionality won't be like an SLR.
So far I am happy with it and will replace my epl2 and kit lenses. To me it is an excellent compromise and will be good enough as an emergency back up SLR. It is not something I will shoot professionally on a regular basis.
Could you us know for situations where you need to make manual adjustments on the fly, how usable is the button layout?
How's the glare on the LCD screen in bright sunlight?
I think I've read somewhere that you can use back button focus, is that true?
Also do you think there is any difference in IQ in RAW compared to other ASP-C cameras? How about in comparison with high ISO as well?
How's the AF accuracy in low light?
Haha, sorry for the million questions, but I'm just curious
I haven't had the chance to go into the finer details on this camera. It was late evening before I unwrap the camera. Will let you know later about LCD in bright sunlight.
One interesting feature is continous focus which is very handy. It basically keeps focusing until it locks in. Also I have an option to use the back LCD as the shutter. Just tap it an it will take a photo. It is quite a good feature.
I will do some comparisons over the weekend. AF is slow but works in low light as the seems to be a light assist beam while focusing in low light.
Why would anyone crave a tiny camera if lugging lenses around anyway?
Not trying to be sarcastic at all, but I don't really see the need for this.
Any enlightenment would be appreciated
greg
Well I think everyone needs a point and shoot. I always have one and my wife or my kids can use it as well.
Here is my scenario. I go away with my family in the city and I bring along my 1dx and 24-70 and 70-200 to shoot photos around the city. I will chuck in the Canon M with the kit lens. Latter in the evening I go out for dinner with family and friends. 9 ot of 10 occasions I would not bring any camera to dinner especially my SLR. Why, because it is heavy and chunky. However I would bring my point and shoot and in this case the Canon M. If I do decide it is important to bring my SLR then my wife could use the Canon M. Also this way I will end up with photos of myself if my wife or kids are using the camera
Perry
Can't we just keep it here? Its a Canon mount camera. I sure would be interested what the lighter alternatives would be to my 1Dx, 1D IV and 7D when I don't feel like lugging them around. My two cents. :-)
voltaire wrote:
Can't we just keep it here? Its a Canon mount camera. I sure would be interested what the lighter alternatives would be to my 1Dx, 1D IV and 7D when I don't feel like lugging them around. My two cents. :-)
Ah, I forgot to mention that this little camera is quite heavy and feels much heavier than than my EPL 2
pcho wrote:
Well I think everyone needs a point and shoot. I always have one and my wife or my kids can use it as well.
Here is my scenario. I go away with my family in the city and I bring along my 1dx and 24-70 and 70-200 to shoot photos around the city. I will chuck in the Canon M with the kit lens. Latter in the evening I go out for dinner with family and friends. 9 ot of 10 occasions I would not bring any camera to dinner especially my SLR. Why, because it is heavy and chunky. However I would bring my point and shoot and in this case the Canon M. If I do decide it is important to bring my SLR then my wife could use the Canon M. Also this way I will end up with photos of myself if my wife or kids are using the camera
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Well said Perry, and thanks for your first impressions.
For sure I'll get one later.
Thanks for the information you have already shared. I have had a GF1 for the past few years to supplement by Canon DSLRs. Can you compare the picture quality and focus speed of the M with the EPL2? Also can you tell us how good the pancake is? I shoot the GF1 almost exclusively with the 20 1.7, and feel like that is where the camera (quality and weight wise) really shines. .
I find these types of camera's very valuable, and shoot almost as much with them as my DSLRs throughout the year. I am not a professional and just like to get memory shots of the family and out experiences. For instance the past two times we have visited Disney I shot about three times as much with the GF1. I just can't carry the 5d with lenses all day when there are so many non-photo things to do. Thanks in advance!
so I tried to set it up tonight to shoot the moon but unfortunately the sky turned cloudy so this is all I have to show for below
