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2013-07-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great compact camera - recommended

I bought this camera after the big price drop, and it's been great. I now have both the 22mm lens that came with the camera, and I bought the "white box" 18-55mm M lens. Together it was all under 500 bucks. My other camera is a 60D (my favorite lens is the 17-55 F2.8 IS), and the picture quality is similar. I'm able to take the M with me in more places, such as business trips, where I'm not going to carry the 60D (especially with just the 22mm mounted). I used to have a Canon 270 EX, but I had sold it. I've just bought a 270 EX II to use with this camera. I didn't buy the 90 EX because I want a flash that can bounce, and my experience with the 270 earlier on a G7 was quite good. The video works well, though I haven't used it much. I think with an external, hot-shoe mounted microphone it would be great, as the internal microphone will pick up on the very quiet focusing and IS motors due to the sound traveling through the camera body. The touch controls take a bit of getting used to, but they work just fine after you get adjusted to them. I put the new firmware update on my camera as soon as I got it. There is a good bit more lag than my 60D, of course, but it's fine for what I need out of this camera. After the big price drop, this is just a great bargain for an excellent camera.

Buck H.

2013-07-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

love it, but...

great camera. if you use dslr's all the time and want something compact to carry around, this is it. easy to use but wish the AF were a little faster. updated with the new 2.0.2 firmware, i hope the future updates improve the AF even more.

tedge

2013-05-16T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

EOS-M TO SMALL FOR IT'S OWN GOOD

Can't see the screen in the day time, you would need a addon hood, which would defete the small size. Do to the small size the it's hard to handel the camera without setting off a few shots. It's going on the auction block.

BG

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good buy

Good Buy

Jay C.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

powerful and familiar Canon- great video

The 20mm pancake lens is far to shakey for handheld video, but the zoom with IS is perfect. I've replaced my canon 7D with this as my primary video camera, and now getting more use out of it for personal photographs. It has consistant color and image quality with the canon DSLRs so footage can be mixed, making this a good option for discreet photography and videography.

BM

2012-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A lot in a little package

Great little camera with a great deal packed in a little body. Almost everything is accessible from the touch screen making it very easy to change modes and setting. May take getting use to but if you have a smart phone this should be easy. The kit 22 mm makes it very easy to put in your purse or pocket but with the adapter you can use any Canon EF lens. I used the Canon 85 mm f 1.8 with great results. My only complaint is the speed of the auto focus. That being said I usually manually focus so not that big of a problem. Not sure I would use it for action shots though.

Eveningsong

2012-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Image Quality & Portablity King

I've only had the Canon EOS M EF-M 22mm STM Kit for a couple of days now. My first impressions are as follows: 1. The image quality is Excellent! - No doubt this is due to the large 18MP APS-C sensor from the EOS Rebel DSLR line, coupled with the sophisticated image processing hardware and software. All this fire power tucked into a tiny, highly portable package. 2. The white balance engine is perfect under general ambient light. (Haven't had a chance to check the extreme mixes like daylight and tungsten) 3. I like grabbing a camera and not having to think about proper modes. This camera only has three modes: Total AUTO (Green), Creative Auto "CA" and MOVIE. Which brings me to my only criticism so far: 4. I'd like a couple more modes like Tv and Av - (M would be great too) this would allow the camera to be used for astronomy work, creative landscape photography etc. 5. With the optional adapter you have access to all your EF, EF-S lenses - this alone is worth the price of admission. CONCLUSION: The camera has a large sensor and is small enough to carry in your pocket with the 22mm STM lens attached, so it's a camera you'll have with you all the time. It takes phenomenal photographs. The AUTO presets NAIL the image in all types of lighting and lack of lighting EVERY TIME! The adapter makes it compatible with all your EF, EF-S lenses (I can't wait to try this!!!!!!!) The image quality (IQ) is EXCELLENT! This little guy is a keeper.

PAUL R.

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Canon EOS M Specifications

  • Camera Format

    APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor)

  • Resolution

    Effective Pixels: 18.0 Megapixels
    Other Resolutions: 17.9 MP: 5184 x 3456
    Other File Sizes: 8 MP (3,456 x 2,304) 4.5 MP (2,592 x 1,728) 2.5 MP (1,920 x 1,280) 0.35 MP (720 x 480) RAW - 17.9 MP (5184 x 3456)

  • Sensor Type / Size

    CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9mm

  • File Formats

    Still Images: JPEG, RAW
    Movies: MOV
    Audio: Linear PCM

  • Bit Depth

    14-bit

  • Dust Reduction System

    Yes

  • Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • Memory Card Type

    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC

  • AV Recording

    Video Recording: Yes, NTSC/PAL
    Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
    Video Clip Length: Up to 44 Minutes
    Audio Recording: With Video, Stereo, Via Optional External Mic

  • Focus Control

    Focus Type: Auto & Manual
    Focus Mode: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) , Focus Lock AF Area Mode
    Autofocus Points: 31

  • Viewfinder/Display

    Viewfinder Type: LCD Display
    Display Screen: 3.0" Rear Touchscreen Live Preview LCD (1040000)
    Live View: Yes

  • Exposure Control

    ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100-6400 (Extended Mode: 12800-25600) Shutter Type: Electronic & Mechanical / Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec 10
    Metering Method: Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Average metering
    Exposure Modes: Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority / Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
    White Balance Modes: Auto, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten

  • Flash

    Built-in Flash: None
    Dedicated Flash System: eTTL
    External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe

  • Performance

    In-Camera Image Editing: Color Balance, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Miniature Effect, Monochrome
    Start-up Time: 1.6 Seconds
    Shutter Lag: 0.05 Seconds
    Self Timer: 10 sec, 2 sec
    Connectivity: AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 (out)
    Wi-Fi Capable (With Optional Transmitter): No

  • Power

    Battery: 1x LP-E12 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
    AC Power Adapter: ACK-E12 (Optional)

  • Operating Temerature

    32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
    Humidity: 0 - 85%

  • Dimensions

    4.28 x 2.62 x 1.27" / 108.6 x 66.5 x 32.3 mm

  • Weight

    9.24 oz / 262g without battery

  • Kit Lens

    Focal Length: 22 mm / Comparable Focal Length: 35 mm
    Aperture: Maximum: f/2 / Minimum: f/2
    Angle of View: 63°
    Minimum Focus Distance: 0.49' (0.15 m) Groups/Elements: 6/7
    Diaphragm Blades: 7
    Autofocus: Yes
    Image Stabilization: No
    Filter Thread Front: 43 mm
    Dimensions: (DxL) Approx. 2.40 x 0.93" (60.9 x 23.7 mm)
    Weight: 3.70 oz (105 g)

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A lot in a little package

By Eveningsong

Great little camera with a great deal packed in a little body. Almost everything is accessible from the touch screen making it very easy to change modes and setting. May take getting use to but if you have a smart phone this should be easy. The kit 22 mm makes it very easy to put in your purse or pocket but with the adapter you can use any Canon EF lens. I used the Canon 85 mm f 1.8 with great results. My only complaint is the speed of the auto focus. That being said I usually manually foc...

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powerful and familiar Canon- great video

By BM

The 20mm pancake lens is far to shakey for handheld video, but the zoom with IS is perfect. I've replaced my canon 7D with this as my primary video camera, and now getting more use out of it for personal photographs. It has consistant color and image quality with the canon DSLRs so footage can be mixed, making this a good option for discreet photography and videography.

With the Canon EOS M Digital Camera, Canon has joined the MILC (Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact) camera fray

Canon EOS M Key Features
• 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor (22.3x14.9mm)
• 35mm equivalent: 1.6x
• ISO range 100-12,800, extendable to ISO 25,600
• JPEG & RAW Still Image Capture
• Shutter speeds 30-1/4000 second
• Hybrid AF system using contrast and phase detection
• 3-inch, 1040k dot touch display LCD monitor
• Burst rate 4.3fps
• 1920x1080/30p video capture MPEG-4, AVC/H.264 Video Servo AF HDR
• Backlight Control
• Multi-shot noise reduction
• Creative Filters

Canon is emphasizing the EOS M more as a movie-making tool and secondarily as a still camera. It has a built-in stereo microphone (with manual audio adjustment), manual exposure control and multiple resolution frame rates, as well as a video snapshot mode with touch-screen editing. The Movie Servo AF mode, which is the camera's default setting, is claimed to be able to track moving subjects. The two new lenses introduced with the EOS M use STM (Stepping Motor Technology) for virtually silent autofocus that won't be picked up by the camera's internal microphone.

The Canon EOS M features a hybrid CMOS AF system that employs both contrast detection and phase detection autofocus techniques. In competing systems this hybrid approach has allowed for minimal focus time, and indeed, Canon claims speedy snap to focus for the M system with reduced shutter lag. Face Detection, Tracking AF, Multip-Point AF with 31 autofocus points as well as single-point AF are all user-selected focus options. Touch-screen operation activates subject recognition and tracking; users can use touch-screen to navigate the menus for both still and video.

A closer look
Based on an examination of the Canon EOS M's external control layout it is clear this is a simplified camera designed primarily for snapshooters and first-time interchangeable-lens camera users. Measuring 4.3x2.6x1.3 inches (without lens) and weighing a mere 10.5 ounces (body only, with battery), the camera is small and travel-friendly.

The top of the camera, from left to right, features left and right microphones, a flash/accessory mount (yes, you can mount the Canon GPS system), an on/off switch, and a shutter release surrounded by a rotating switch that lets you choose Auto+, still camera or video modes; choices within each mode can be found within the menu structure. A nice design element: The shutter release is nestled in a comfortable tilt within in a carved out wedge. With the flash mount so close, this makes sense because it reduces the likelihood that your shooting finger will bump up against the bottom of the mounted flash.

The back of the camera is dominated by the inch LCD monitor which is built in and doesn't rotate, but which boasts a very high 1.04 million dot resolution. A menu button accesses menu controls, while a preview button lets you look at stills and videos. A "Q" button also doubles as a feature set button, and is surrounded by a four-way circular toggle switch to control burst rate and self-timer, EV control, image delete, and an assignable function option indicated by an asterisk. An info button lets you control what information appears on screen during shooting or preview modes.

On the left side of the camera a door opens to reveal AV/Out digital and HDMI ports, as well as an external mic jack, and the front of the camera simply has a small grip protrusion, the lens mount and release button, and the infrared focus aid. There is no eye-level viewfinder option.

Despite its simplified layout, the Canon EOS M is solidly built. Its chassis is constructed of magnesium and stainless steel, and Canon says the body can, via the EOS lens adapter, be fully integrated into the entire line of Canon DSLR lenses.

Image Quality
Based on a handful of still and video files posted on Canon's Japan-based web site, image quality promises to be spectacular, but we won't know for sure until the camera has been lab- and field-tested under a variety of situations and its full range of ISO settings. We can expect similar image quality to that of the the Canon T4i.

The camera is designed for snapshooters who want the flexibility of interchangeable lenses in a small package. Unlike the Nikon 1 series, which has a small sensor and small, compact lenses but sacrifices pro-level image quality, the Canon M features a full-sized APS-C sensor that should deliver image quality that should equal that of the Canon EOS T4i, one of the highest-rated sensors on the market. Its main competition is most likely the Sony NEX-F3, which also houses an APS sized sensor, but Canon holds a competitive edge over Sony because, via the Canon adapter, the Canon M is immediately and fully compatible with the largest selection of DSLR lenses on the planet. Likewise, the Pentax K-01 has an APS sensor and is compatible with Pentax's extensive line of lenses going back decades, but many photographers may balk at its bulky design.

Lenses: New and Familiar
A new camera mount and short flangeback design (which brings the rear lens element closer to the surface of the sensor) means a new lens system based on the EF-M mount, and the EOS M arrives at birth with two lenses, an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens (35mm equivalent: 29-88mm) and the EF-M 22mm (35mm equivalent: 35mm) f/2 STM pancake lens. Owners of Canon EOS DSLR systems can also rejoice: Canon also announced the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, which allows you to mount any Canon EOS EF and EF-S lens. With over 70 lenses currently available, the Canon M becomes another part of the Canon EOS ecosystem.

Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera (Black), Body Only Features

  • EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure control and multiple resolution and frame rates, built-in stereo microphone, manual audio level adjustment, and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded video shooting options.
  • 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) 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 DIGIC 5 ImageProcessor for exceptional image quality in 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 and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive experience and clear viewing when outdoors.
  • Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses (Optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M is required) for expanded creativity.
  • Scene Intelligent Auto mode delivers expertly optimized photos and improved scene detection for amazing results 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 provides outstanding noise reduction while preserving precious detail in photos at high ISO speeds.
  • Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards.