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Canon EOS M Review
The Canon EOS M is the very first compact system camera from Canon, who are the last major manufacturer to release a mirrorless model. The EOS M has an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, new EOS M lens mount, a touch-screen interface, Full 1080p HD Movie mode, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to ISO 25600), a 3-inch 1,040,000-dot LCD monitor, and a flash hot-shoe. All kits will ship with the new Speedlite 90EX flash as standard. Considering Panasonic launched the first ever mirror-less compact system camera (CSC) in the Lumix DMC-G1 in September 2008 – back when we were still referring to such models as ‘hybrids' – and even Nikon is on its second generation ‘1' system cameras now, Canon has taken an absolute age in a fast-changing market to come up with its (so far) single response in the equally mirror-less EOS M. Is this camera, which more obviously resembles one of Canon's Power-shots than an EOS DSLR from which it borrows at least part of its name, too little too late? Or, going by the metal-bodied solid-feel chassis we currently hold in our hand, has the company cleverly bided its time and delivered a product that in one fell swoop will blow the increasingly fierce competition out of the water?
Canon EOS M
As the last major camera manufacturer to take a stab at designing a compact interchangeable lens camera, Canon had plenty of time to see what others had done right and wrong and to avoid pitfalls in design. Unfortunately, the EOS M ($799.99 direct with 22mm lens) suffers from some of the same performance issues that plagued the first generation of mirrorless cameras. Despite delivering excellent images, autofocus is slow, there's no built-in flash, and you get a very limited lens selection. It's priced like our current Editors' Choice, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5, but doesn't deliver nearly the performance. Design and Features The EOS M is available in two kits. The standard kit (reviewed here) ships with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens, which is the equivalent of a 35mm lens on a full-frame camera. The second kit, priced at $849.99, ships with the EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM, which delivers the same 29-88mm field of view captured by standard Canon D-SLR kit zooms. The EOS M's body is impressively small when you consider that it packs the same 18-megapixel image sensor as the Canon EOS Rebel T4i.
Canon EOS M Review
Despite image and video quality prowess, a devastatingly slow autofocusing system hinders Canon's long-awaited mirrorless camera. Canon fans should wait for round two. As the last of the major manufacturers to unveil a mirrorless camera, one would assume Canon has had enough time to study the competition and wow us with something that is missing in this growing camera sector. Unfortunately, with the $800 EOS M, we are left confused by which customer Canon is actually targeting, or what direction the company is heading. There are features we like, but there's also plenty that leaves more to be desired. It's a camera a lot of users have been waiting for, however, its usability and performance suggest that these users should wait a bit longer for Canon's second effort. The EOS M suffers from an identity crisis of sorts. The name “EOS,” which Canon uses for its DSLRs, suggests a high-performance, interchangeable-lens camera, but the minimalist body resembles a Canon PowerShot point-and-shoot more than it does a larger EOS DSLR. The EOS M is a bit of both: a camera with a large sensor that takes terrific photographs – even in low light – but offers the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot.
Canon EOS M review
We've waited a long time for the EOS M. A compact with an interchangeable lens was the only obvious gap in Canon's line-up, and this camera was grist for the rumour mill for just about as long as every new iPad. For a while it even looked like Canon might sit out this particular innovation in fear that it could damage its compact and dSLR brands. Fortunately it didn't, and what it's come up with immediately feels like one of the best-constructed, sturdiest compact interchangeable lens cameras out there. You can pick one up for around £550 online. The question is, is image quality and usability equally robust. In short, was it worth the wait? There's only one way to find out... Canon has capped the resolution at 18 megapixels spread across an APS-C-sized sensor. If that sounds familiar it's because that's the same sensor size and resolution as you'll find in its consumer dSLR lineup. The EOS 600D (£415) and 650D (£540) match it point-for-point, which might make you wonder why you'd want to buy a digital SLR at all when you can get effectively the same internals here in a far smaller body. With a resolution of 18 megapixels, the APS-C sensor inside the EOS M is one of the largest you'll find in a compact camera with interchangeable lens.
Canon EOS M Review
Canon is the last of the big camera firms to arrive on the interchangeable lens compact scene. Its first mirrorless model, the EOS M, therefore has everything to prove. This camera needs not only to maintain the brand's usual high-quality standards (electronics lifted from the EOS 650D should help on that front), but also needs to make room for itself in a now well-established market that's dominated by Sony and by micro four-thirds cameras. Plus, there's no room to fall back on technical distinctions like the smaller (1") sensor used in Nikon 1 lens-switchers. On first contact, the Canon EOS M is a pretty nice camera to handle. It's a bit taller than the Sony NEX-5R—which is no doubt this camera's fiercest competitor, and also comes loaded with a touchscreen and an APS-C sensor. There's no sign of a built-in flash or a swivel screen here, but build quality is good and the EOS M is nice to handle, with effective grip pads for your middle finger and thumb. The interface is geared up for general, non-expert users and has been cleverly designed. In fact, you get similar basic controls and layout to the firm's PowerShot compacts, so beginners won't be put off by any intimidating or over-complex controls.
Canon EOS M review
The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less compact system camera market. Announced in July 2012 it employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x field-reduction factor. Canon launched the format with two native M-mount lenses, a 22mm f2 pancake prime (35mm equivalent) and an 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 stabilized zoom (29-88mm equivalent), both of which feature STM stepper motors for quick and quiet movie AF. Meanwhile, the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens catalogue is supported with autofocus and auto exposure using the optional EF-EOS M adapter. Much of the EOS M's technology has already been seen before in the EOS T4i / 650D. Both cameras share the same 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor with hybrid AF which dedicates pixels on the main sensor to perform phase-detect AF during video and live view, backed-up by contrast-based AF for fine-tuning. Both cameras also share essentially the same 3in touchscreen interface, although with a minimum of physical controls on the EOS M, the screen becomes the primary means to operate the camera. Note the screen is not articulated on the EOS M and there's no built-in electronic viewfinder, nor means to connect one as an accessory.
Canon EOS M review
Canon hasn't exactly been quick out of the blocks in the race to launch compact system cameras and its first, the EOS M, comes four years after Panasonic kicked-off the whole shebang back in September 2008 with the launch of the Lumix G1.Unlike some compact system cameras, however, the Canon M has an APS-C format sensor. In fact it has the same 18MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 processor as the Canon 650D, so in theory at least it could be capable of matching one of Canon's most recent SLRs for image quality. Best compact camera 2012: 33 reviewedThis could set the EOS M ahead of cameras such as the Nikon J2, Nikon V2, Pentax Q, Pentax Q10 and even the Panasonic G5 and Olympus E-PL5, which have smaller sensors.Although Canon has used the same sensor in the M as is in its EOS 650D, omitting the mirror and shifting the lens mount closer to the sensor means that a new breed of lenses is required. Consequently, Canon has introduced a new mount for the M, the EF-M.Canon has launched two new EF-M lenses to complement the EOS M; the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM.
Hands on: Canon EOS M review (Preview)
When we saw that the Canon EOS 650D has a hybrid AF system for improved automatic focusing in Live View and video mode we felt sure that we were seeing Canon's mirrorless technology in a DSLR.And we were right, since inside the Canon EOS M, the company's first compact system camera (or mirrorless system camera), is exactly the same 18 million pixel APS-C format CMOS sensor. In fact, many of the internal components of the Canon EOS M are the same as in the EOS 650D.Lens mountOne notable difference from the Canon EOS 650D, however, is the lens mount. The Canon EOS M introduces the new Canon EF-M mount, which is closer to the sensor in the M than in Canon's APS-C format DSLRs.This reduction in the flange depth is a key part of making the Canon M smaller than a DSLR, and it's possible because there's no mirror that could foul the end of lens.Buying GuideBest Canon cameras 2012Canon has launched two new EF-M lenses to complement the EOS M; the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM. The 18-55mm is likely to be the most popular, since it's more versatile.
Canon EOS M (Preview)
The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less compact system camera market. Announced in July 2012 it employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x field-reduction factor. Canon launched the format with two native M-mount lenses, a 22mm f2 pancake prime (35mm equivalent) and an 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 stabilized zoom (29-88mm equivalent), both of which feature STM stepper motors for quick and quiet movie AF. Meanwhile, the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens catalogue is supported with autofocus and auto exposure using the optional EF-EOS M adapter. Much of the EOS M's technology has already been seen before in the EOS T4i / 650D. Both cameras share the same 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor with hybrid AF which dedicates pixels on the main sensor to perform phase-detect AF during video and live view, backed-up by contrast-based for fine-tuning. Both cameras also share essentially the same 3in touchscreen interface, although with a minimum of physical controls on the EOS M, the screen becomes the primary means to operate the camera.
Canon EOS M (Preview)
When someone's late to the party -- arguably the guest of honor, at that -- you expect them to make more of an entrance than Canon has with its expensive mirrorless interchangeable-lens (ILC) Canon EOS M. Because, with the exception of the combo phase- and contrast-detection autofocus capabilities, it seems a lot like it's covering the same ground Sony trod two years ago when it delivered its first Alpha NEX model. And even Nikon dug up the dual-technology autofocus system ground when it launched the Nikon 1. The EOS M is based around the same hybrid CMOS sensor as the Canon EOS Rebel T4i, which includes both the contrast autofocus sensors, the type of autofocus used in camcorders and other video AF systems, and the traditional phase-detection sensors you find in dSLRs. That's nice, but autofocus performance in ILCs has become extremely good of late, even in contrast AF-only models. dSLRs need the hybrid capabilities to enable autofocus during video capture; ILCs don't have that problem, and all the manufacturers have developed a line of similarly "silent" lenses for use with video capture. If it enabled video autofocus with a wider range of Canon lenses that would be great. But it doesn't.
Canon EOS M hands-on (Preview)
It's now almost four years since Panasonic first introduced us to the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, in the shape of the Micro Four Thirds Lumix DMC-G1. Since then, all of the other major manufacturers have entered the fray, in the process offering cameras in a variety of shapes and sizes - from diminutive beginner-friendly models such as the Olympus PEN E-PM1, to unashamedly high-end models like the Sony NEX-7 and Fujifilm X-Pro1. Nikon, meanwhile, has ploughed its own individual furrow with its family-friendly 1 J1 and 1 V1 models. This simply reflects the fact that different cameras are targeted to different kinds of users - be they serious enthusiasts looking for a small, highly capable camera, or compact-camera upgraders looking for SLR-like image quality in a smaller, easier-to-use package. Canon is the last big player to show its hand, and its initial entrant - the EOS M - is unashamedly targeted to the latter group of users. To all intents and purposes it's a mirrorless version of the recently-announced EOS 650D, but with a simpler interface that's designed to be more approachable for novice users, and obviously much more compact in size. It's based around a new 'EF-M' lens mount, and two matched lenses will be available at launch: the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom, and the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM 'pancake' prime.
Canon EOS M (Preview)
The Canon EOS M is the first compact interchangeable lens camera from the DSLR giant, with a new lens mount, APS-C sensor, and pared down controls. The EOS M includes the same image sensor and processor as the mid-range Canon Rebel T4i, with a level of control more in line with their S100 line of premium compact cameras. It marks not only Canon's entry into the mirrorless market, but also the first new lens mount from the manufacturer in some time. The EF-M mount lineup will initially include a 22mm f/2.0 pancake, a standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, and a $199 autofocus-enabled adapter allowing for the attachment of EF and EF-S lenses to the EOS M. The body is expected to be available in black and white options sometime in October, with North America slated to see a standard kit with the 22mm f/2.0 lens for $799.99. The rumor of a Canon mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor has been enough to have fanboys’ tongues practically wagging out of their heads for the past few months. While many of them have espoused a hope for a retro throwback—something of a cross between the Fuji X-Pro1 and the Canon G1X—the Canon EOS M is understated in its design, more like a beefed-up S100 than a retro G1X.
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Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -Red- Body Only | $378.69 | See it |
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Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -Silver- Body Only | $384.29 | See it |
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Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -White- Body Only | $429.49 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens Red | $469.09 | See it |
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Canon - EOS M 18.0-Megapixel Digital Camera Kit with EF-M 22mm f/2 Lens - Black | $479.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Red | $502.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Silver | $508.69 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens White | $508.69 | See it |
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Canon - EOS M 18.0-Megapixel Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm Lens - Black | $549.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera (Body with Lens Kit) - 18 mm - 55 mm - White - 3 Touchscreen LCD - 3.1x Optical Zoom - Optical (IS) - 5184 x 3456 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - HDMI - PictBridge - HD Movie Mode | $553.89 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens White | $553.89 | See it |
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Canon EOS M Compact System Camera -Black- Body Only | $560.59 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS and EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens Silver | $566.89 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS and EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens Black | $583.19 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera (Body with Lens Kit) - 22 mm - Black - 3 Touchscreen LCD - 5184 x 3456 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - HDMI - PictBridge - HD Movie Mode | $588.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera (Body with Lens Kit) - 18 mm - 55 mm - Black - 3 Touchscreen LCD - 3.1x Optical Zoom - Optical (IS) - 5184 x 3456 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - HDMI - PictBridge - HD Movie Mode | $598.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M Mirrorless Digital Camera, with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens - Bundle - with Kingston 32GB Class 4 SDHC Memory Card & Lowepro Dublin 30 Camera Pouch, Black / Black | $599 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-M18-55mm IS STM Lens | $599 | See it |
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Canon EOS M EF-M 18 Megapixel Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens - Black | $599.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M22mm STM Lens - Black | $599.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS and EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens White | $610.29 | See it |
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Canon EOS M EF-M 18 Megapixel Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM Lens | $649.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS, 22mm f/2 STM Lens and Speedlite 90EX Flash Silver | $664.59 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera (Body with Lens Kit) - 18 mm - 55 mm - Black - 3 Touchscreen LCD - 3.1x Optical Zoom - Optical (IS) - 5184 x 3456 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - HDMI - PictBridge - HD Movie Mode | $678.99 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS, 22mm f/2 STM Lens and Speedlite 90EX Flash Black | $680.89 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with EF-M18-55mm IS, 22mm f/2 STM Lens and Speedlite 90EX Flash White | $708.09 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm lens | $794 | See it |
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Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-M18-55mm IS STM Lens | $849 | See it |
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Canon EOS M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens - Bundle - with Canon EF-M Lens Adapter, Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash, Lexar 16GB 200x SDHC Card, Adorama VIP Member Extended Protection Plan | $897 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM + EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lenses | $999 | See it |
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Canon EOS-M : (6.8/10)
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