Canon considering compact mirrorless camera?

froeschle · 07-06-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Masaya Maeda, head of Canon's camera division

[...]

"We are considering the technical aspects," Maeda said, when asked about the mirrorless segment.

"We will launch an interesting product next year," he said, adding that it would be small, but not specifying whether it would be a mirrorless model.

nickthetasmaniac · 07-06-2011, 07:14 AM

To be honest it doesn't sound any different from what they've been saying for the last couple of years...

RioRico · 07-06-2011, 07:47 AM

If Canon ISN'T considering a MILC, they deserve to go under. EVERY major player (and every wannabee) is doubtlessly 'considering' MILCs, doubtless has several prototypes already. Production is probably many months away.

One consideration, brought to the fore by Ricoh's move, would be: What is the model to use, NEX or GXR? That is, fixed sensor or modular? Other considerations: How much existing low-cost compact / P&S technology can be exploited for a larger-format MILC? Have a VF or just LCD screen? Etc.

The future direction of cameras is being fought-out here. Exciting times, eh?

07-06-2011, 06:35 AM	#1
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 552	Canon considering compact mirrorless camera? INTERVIEW Quote: Masaya Maeda, head of Canon's camera division [...] "We are considering the technical aspects," Maeda said, when asked about the mirrorless segment. "We will launch an interesting product next year," he said, adding that it would be small, but not specifying whether it would be a mirrorless model.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
There may not be a 2nd mirrorless camera	rustynail925	Pentax News and Rumors	5	06-29-2011 05:36 PM
Mirrorless Camera--Good or Bad?	InStitches49	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	15	11-10-2010 10:15 PM
[RUMOR] Canon's First Mirrorless Camera!	jct us101	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	12	09-14-2010 08:08 PM
Canon working on smaller DSLRs to compete with mirrorless/EVILs	junyo	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	23	07-25-2010 03:24 PM
Questions to Canon Compact camera owners	jaitas	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	2	05-10-2010 01:45 PM

07-06-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	To be honest it doesn't sound any different from what they've been saying for the last couple of years...

07-06-2011, 07:47 AM	#3
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	If Canon ISN'T considering a MILC, they deserve to go under. EVERY major player (and every wannabee) is doubtlessly 'considering' MILCs, doubtless has several prototypes already. Production is probably many months away. One consideration, brought to the fore by Ricoh's move, would be: What is the model to use, NEX or GXR? That is, fixed sensor or modular? Other considerations: How much existing low-cost compact / P&S technology can be exploited for a larger-format MILC? Have a VF or just LCD screen? Etc. The future direction of cameras is being fought-out here. Exciting times, eh?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search