Canon Announces Mirrorless EOS M Discussion

[Allison Johnson]

Canon jumps into the mirrorless game with the EOS M interchangeable lens camera. Boasting an 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the camera will offer a 3.0-inch touch screen and compatibility with new M-mount lenses, starting off with a 22mm f/2 or 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS option.

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[KCook]

Sony got there ahead of Canon with their NEX series. I know the NEX is successful, but I'm still surprised to see Canon follow Sony's lead for any reason! Nikon must be relieved, not likely that many will shop this EOS-M against the Nikon 1 series. But this does leave Oly and Panny caught in a crossfire. Between Nikon 1 and the NEX / EOS-M camp. I rather prefer the Micro4/3 platform, so I hope that neither Oly nor Panny throws in the towel.

Kelly

[Jim Keenan]

Sony got there ahead of Canon with their NEX series. I know the NEX is successful, but I'm still surprised to see Canon follow Sony's lead for any reason! Nikon must be relieved, not likely that many will shop this EOS-M against the Nikon 1 series. But this does leave Oly and Panny caught in a crossfire. Between Nikon 1 and the NEX / EOS-M camp. I rather prefer the Micro4/3 platform, so I hope that neither Oly nor Panny throws in the towel.

Kelly

Having reviewed mirrorless models with and without viewfinders, I'm surprised Canon chose to go without a viewfinder, particularly in light of producing an adapter to allow the use of legacy lenses. As Nikon demonstrated with the V1, a really decent viewfinder can be had with minimal additional size and weight, and a viewfinder makes the legacy glass much more viable for hand holding.

[KCook]

I'm taking the legacy lens game with a grain of salt. As all of those lenses are full frame designs. So long as a lens of that size is used, may as well be on a Rebel. But many people do consider the legacy lenses a key consideration. I know I am odd man out on that score.

Kelly