Abstract: Canon today announced its long awaited debut into the Mirrorless Interchangeable lens market with their Canon EOS-M camera.We’ve seen all the other major players in this market for some time with manufacturers like Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Operation and Controls6. Touchscreen controls Canon EOS M hands-on preview July 2012 | By Andy Westlake Preview based on a pre-production Canon EOS M It's now almost four years since...
Abstract: Canon's first compact system camera is deliberately aimed at the ‘cross over' user, but it's still packed solid with D-SLR features. Whatever Canon's reasons for waiting so long to launch its mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system, there's littl...
Abstract: Canon's sole MILC camera is the EOS M, which shares the same sensor and processor as its DSLR cousin, the 650D, though it's much smaller. Canon has sought to retain some of the familiar interface designs seen in its DSLR range, with a similar menu design ...
AF system a bit slow, No optional EVF, No builtin flash, High price
Buying Guide Best DSLR: top cameras by price and brand Broadly speaking, compact system cameras (CSCs) can be divided into two groups; those that are designed to look and feel like mini-SLRs, and those that have a more rectangular appearance and look more...
Accepts EF and EF-S lenses via adapter, Small body, APC-C sensor
Won't know until we review it
Canon's first mirror-less interchangeable lens camera has an EOS pedigree and looks to be a fine product. It can accept EF and EF-S lenses via an adapter, but there are new, more compact lenses available for it, too, including a 22mm pancake. It will go o...
A good camera for its class, bit some disappointing and awkward features...
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Published: 2013-02-13, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
No. Canon's effort on the EOS M buttresses those frustrated users who believe that its beloved brand is focusing more on protecting its markets than it is on innovating. The EOS M is just too safe and too boring in a time when other companies are pushing...
Smaller more portable body than many competing CSCs; compatible with a wide range of accessories; combination of sensor and Canon's optical excellence delivers sharp images
Have to buy and use adapter for access to wider range of Canon EF lenses; so-so battery performance; lacks a decent handgrip for a steady hold with longer optics; no on-board Wi-Fi; no optical or electronic viewfinder built-in, $949 (body); $1049 (18-55mm