New Canon compact

rossd

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23 Jul 2012 - 12:22 PM

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This has probably been mentuoned before but it's the first time I've seen the new Canon compact (CSC) advertised for sale (although it says 'No stock until October') . Only found it by accident.

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rossd

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23 Jul 2012 - 12:45 PM

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Coleslaw, yes I saw that previously, however I did say it was the first time that I'd seen it on sale.

JackAllTog (e2 Member)

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23 Jul 2012 - 2:01 PM

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Canon list it under their SLR section - Not compact section
www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_M

In another article they say its everything you want in an SLR in a smaller package and they are proud to give it the EOS name.
It does rather look like the Sony NEX CSC's though - particularly on the Wex site with all those colours.

I'd like to see a lens roadmap, though with that EF adapter its less pressing.

October is a long way off and prices should hold over Christmas.

andart (e2 Member)

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23 Jul 2012 - 4:11 PM

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Quote: its everything you want in an SLR

how about a viewfinder..............................

keith selmes

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23 Jul 2012 - 4:38 PM

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It's nice to have the speculation over and know that Canon have produced this.
Potentially interesting, but until they get a viewfinder for it, it's a piece of crud.
Could be the portender of great things, but seems to be marketed at Dumb Users.
Reminds me of the first Leica offered for sale - groundbreaking, but not a finished product.

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not convinced by the idea of an EVF

Depending what you're doing they can be OK. Personally I find them usable most of the time, but sometimes abysmal. I would still usually, but not always, prefer a DSLR if possible.


(P.S. No, I don't actually remember the first Leica coming out, I've just seen pictures of it )

kodachrome

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24 Jul 2012 - 8:23 AM

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This is an interesting move by Canon. Is this first mirrorless camera by them just the tip of the iceberg.
Reason I say this is I a saw a rumour that they could well be working on a challenge to the Olympus O-MD E-M5, and it was another retro style along the lines of the old Canon AE-1. which was just as iconic as the OM cameras.

rossd

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24 Jul 2012 - 9:59 AM

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Quote: but until they get a viewfinder for it, it's a piece of crud.

I must confess my ignorance here (!). I thought that the Canon M was going to have an optional EVF but obviously not. In which case i agree with that statement.

As for an M43 adaptor, I can't really see the point of owning a range of Canon lenses (especially 'L' lenses) and fitting them to another make of camera.

rossd

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24 Jul 2012 - 10:50 AM

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@ mikehit

Each to his own i suppose.

However, I still struggle to understand the logic of keeping high quality Canon lenses and buying an OMD body (or any other brand) which, when compared to (say) the Canon 600D, is only approx 150 grm lighter and not that much smaller! Plus of course, with the 600D you get the same processor (Digic 4) as in the 7D plus a fully articulated monitor plus optical v/f.

Also, the mind boggles at the thought of saving bulk when mentioning the 100-400!