Its Official! EOS M -The First Canon Mirrorless Digital Camera is out

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As expected rumors can be true, the EOS M digital mirrorless camera is here. Its an 18 megapixels APS-C compact interchangeable lens camera with a new mount called EF-M. Canon said that the full line of EF lenses can be used with the announced EF-EOS M adapter. Read the excerpt from the Canon PR below.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 23, 2012 – Combining the perfect blend of advanced video features and excellent still image quality in a convenient size, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the EOS M Digital Camera. Canon has made significant advancements in the realm of professional-quality HD video capture, from advanced CMOS sensor technology to smooth, quiet continuous autofocus. Inspired by EOS technology, the EOS M leverages these core technologies and distills them down to provide outstanding video capture capabilities while retaining high-quality still image capture. When shooting still images, the EOS M camera’s 18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor provides a shallow depth of field, incredible low-light image quality and a wide dynamic range to capture rich gradation and detail. This new addition to the EOS family offers a great solution to videographers and photographers of all levels, with two new lenses designed specifically for Canon’s new camera format – the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens- and the ability to use the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses through the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.

“The EOS M includes a unique feature set making it an ideal movie-making tool, while also offering incredible still image quality on its APS-C-sized CMOS sensor. The camera’s size, image quality, advanced video capabilities and the versatility of Canon’s full lineup of lenses make the EOS M another great option to help our customers record and capture their creative vision,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.

Product Specifications and Features:

• EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects also includes:

• Manual exposure control


• Multiple resolution frame rates


• Built-in stereo microphone


• Manual audio level adjustment


• Video Snapshot mode with touch-screen editing

• 18.0-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor


• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800 in H mode) for video recording, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) for still image shooting from bright to dim light and high performance Powerful DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality video and photos


• Hybrid CMOS AF delivers fast autofocus speed for video and photos


• Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation allowing photographers to use familiar gestures such as “pinch-to-zoom” and “swiping” to scroll between pictures and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive video capture experience


• Scene Intelligent Auto mode delivers expertly optimized photos and scene detection for amazing results even when shooting at night


• Advanced imaging features like Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, and seven Creative Filters provide added versatility


• Multi-shot Noise Reduction helps preserve precious detail in photos at high ISO speeds


• Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards


• Compatible with all Canon Speedlite accessories including the new Speedlite 600EX and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT


• Compatible with Canon’s GPS Receiver GP-E2

Canon’s entry to the mirrorless category will surely bring fire to the current heat in the compact Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILC). Performance and IQ is yet to be seen though. Dpreview has a preview to check out.

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[Mon Corpuz]

Boing!

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[tekgik]

Dpreview "$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849 with 18-55mm lens, €1049 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979 with 22mm lens + EF adapter"

$799 = P33,398

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[montecorpuz]

Compact APS-C. @_@

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[jesusluison]

Huwaw.... Very nice... APS-C sensor plus interchangeable lens (with adapter)

Hmmm.... Do I see the light?    hmmm tempting.... But

Hinde... fuji pa din hehehehe

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[erworm]

Pwede pang wireless flash! Tempting...

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[tekgik]

Sold na sana sakin kung articulating LCD 

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[tekgik]

EOS M with the 70-200 2.8

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[romzL]

ok yung specs but i still don't like the ergonomics its too small especially if you will mount any EF or EF-S lens...

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[someone]

Price is too steep for a DSLR companion. I remember when olympus started the mirrorless craze, people were welcoming the idea of mirrorless cameras brining image quality for a lower price point.


I don't understand the praise of it having an APS-C sensor, Sony has been using APS-C sensors on it's Nex cameras since it's first iteration.

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[eag]

ok yung specs but i still don't like the ergonomics its too small especially if you will mount any EF or EF-S lens...

For me the weight imbalance might be ok because it may feel like you're shooting just holding a lens (and the camera would just be a light attachment behind it). 

But even so, this long awaited canon seems kinda underwhelming. I'd wait for the next models.

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[Cito]

33k is reasonable. g1x is just about $100 cheaper? Actually surprised they didn't go for a retro look. but still. excited about this one

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[Mon Corpuz]

ok yung specs but i still don't like the ergonomics its too small especially if you will mount any EF or EF-S lens...

For me the weight imbalance might be ok because it may feel like you're shooting just holding a lens (and the camera would just be a light attachment behind it). 

But even so, this long awaited canon seems kinda underwhelming. I'd wait for the next models.

True. Remember those iPhone coupled with lens adapters for DSLR lenses?

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[romzL]

Price is too steep for a DSLR companion. I remember when olympus started the mirrorless craze, people were welcoming the idea of mirrorless cameras brining image quality for a lower price point.


I don't understand the praise of it having an APS-C sensor, Sony has been using APS-C sensors on it's Nex cameras since it's first iteration.

i agree. its like just repeating what Sony did with their NEX system. same banana

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[Cito]

Only gripe - menu driven settings. Sakit sa ulo siguro.

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[romzL]

Only gripe - menu driven settings. Sakit sa ulo siguro.

correct! no dedicated buttons/dials/knobs! all in the touch screen LCD. imagine shooting in very bright daylight situation with lots of glare - missed shot!

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[Cito]

Pero malay natin. haha Excited pa rin ako. baka ito na!

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[romzL]

Pero malay natin. haha Excited pa rin ako. baka ito na!

Cito pa try ha kapag nakabili ka na

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[Furry]

Sayang nga at hindi classic/retro look ginawa ng Canon. That would definitely eat up some sales from the Fuji X series or Oly OM-D potential buyers

At any rate, APS-C pa din and touch screen interface.. like!

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[go15]

nagplaplano kami bumili ng 2nd cam, since may slr na kami, gusto nila mag micro thirds or a higher model na ng slr, napapatingin na kami sa ibang brands, buti nag labas ang canon para gamit pa rin yung ibang lens...pero maghihintay muna ako ng review nito bago ko maconvince bumili niyan...

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