Canon’s Mirrorless Camera (EOS M)?

RonHendriks1966 · 07-20-2012, 01:53 PM

I know, and it's plastic and only costs half off the K-01.

RBellavance · 07-20-2012, 02:53 PM

Geez, and people call the K-01 ugly ?

nosnoop · 07-20-2012, 03:26 PM

APS-C all but confirmed.

No collapsible design though.

TOUGEFC · 07-20-2012, 03:40 PM

Looks alot smaller than the K-01,
I see another new canon pancake lens too.... watch out Pentax!

jogiba · 07-20-2012, 04:01 PM

The K-01 has a larger sensor than the Canon APS-C DSLRs like the 7D.

rawr · 07-20-2012, 04:05 PM

Looks like they are going after the NEX-5N. Even the lenses look like Sony's E-mount designs.

Christine Tham · 07-20-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Looks like they are going after the NEX-5N. Even the lenses look like Sony's E-mount designs.

Agree, although the body reminded me more of the Panasonic GF3/GF5.

If it has APS-C and accepts EF lenses, I think I am interested.

I personally doubt that Canon even cares about the K-01

eddie1960 · 07-20-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

Agree, although the body reminded me more of the Panasonic GF3/GF5.

If it has APS-C and accepts EF lenses, I think I am interested.

I personally doubt that Canon even cares about the K-01

canon doesn't have to worry about much outside of nikon

Christine Tham · 07-20-2012, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

canon doesn't have to worry about much outside of nikon

I think Canon is plenty worried about Sony. BCN rankings show Sony is overall #2 camera maker and the NEX line has sold very well.

This camera looks like it is aimed at the NEX and Panasonic GF3/5 market.

It hasn't been a good year for Canon - the 1DX and 5D3 were ecliped by the D4 and D800E, and Sony and Panasonic have produced more interesting compacts. Even the G1X which was groundbreaking in many ways is now eclipsed by the RX100.

Rupert · 07-20-2012, 05:43 PM

No EVF or OVF......great for cloudy days or night shooting....not much else.

Regards!

jogiba · 07-20-2012, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

I have only used my K-01 on sunny days so far just like a billion other people on the planet who shoot photos on sunny days without an OVF or EVF.

nosnoop · 07-20-2012, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

No EVF or OVF......great for cloudy days or night shooting....not much else.

First, some LCD such as RX100's "White Magic" has been reported to very visible even under direct sunlight.

Second, note the large number of data contacts in the hot shoe - a total of 8 data contacts!

So there will be some accessories for the hot shoe - an EVF?
If this turns out to be true, it would be much neater than those proprietary accessory ports.

yusuf · 07-20-2012, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by RBellavance

Geez, and people call the K-01 ugly ?

Actually I liked this design better than K-01, just a personal preference though.

nosnoop · 07-21-2012, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by nosnoop

Second, note the large number of data contacts in the hot shoe - a total of 8 data contacts!

[sigh] on second look, two of them looks more like screws, and the top middle one is probably for locking pin......

Unsinkable II · 07-21-2012, 03:13 AM

Looks like a good camera for people who would otherwise buy a Rebel. It will give them the picture quality they want, in a smaller size, with less intimidating controls.

I agree this is a Canon vs Sony battle.

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07-20-2012, 01:53 PM	#16
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I know, and it's plastic and only costs half off the K-01.

07-20-2012, 02:53 PM	#17
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Geez, and people call the K-01 ugly ?

07-20-2012, 03:26 PM	#18
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	APS-C all but confirmed. No collapsible design though.

07-20-2012, 03:40 PM	#19
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Looks alot smaller than the K-01, I see another new canon pancake lens too.... watch out Pentax!

07-20-2012, 04:01 PM	#20
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	The K-01 has a larger sensor than the Canon APS-C DSLRs like the 7D.

07-20-2012, 04:05 PM	#21
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Looks like they are going after the NEX-5N. Even the lenses look like Sony's E-mount designs.

07-20-2012, 04:20 PM	#22
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by rawr Looks like they are going after the NEX-5N. Even the lenses look like Sony's E-mount designs. Agree, although the body reminded me more of the Panasonic GF3/GF5. If it has APS-C and accepts EF lenses, I think I am interested. I personally doubt that Canon even cares about the K-01

07-20-2012, 05:25 PM	#23
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Christine Tham Agree, although the body reminded me more of the Panasonic GF3/GF5. If it has APS-C and accepts EF lenses, I think I am interested. I personally doubt that Canon even cares about the K-01 canon doesn't have to worry about much outside of nikon

07-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#24
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by eddie1960 canon doesn't have to worry about much outside of nikon I think Canon is plenty worried about Sony. BCN rankings show Sony is overall #2 camera maker and the NEX line has sold very well. This camera looks like it is aimed at the NEX and Panasonic GF3/5 market. It hasn't been a good year for Canon - the 1DX and 5D3 were ecliped by the D4 and D800E, and Sony and Panasonic have produced more interesting compacts. Even the G1X which was groundbreaking in many ways is now eclipsed by the RX100.

07-20-2012, 05:43 PM	#25
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	No EVF or OVF......great for cloudy days or night shooting....not much else. Regards!

07-20-2012, 06:12 PM - 1 Like	#26
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	I have only used my K-01 on sunny days so far just like a billion other people on the planet who shoot photos on sunny days without an OVF or EVF.

07-20-2012, 08:30 PM	#27
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by Rupert No EVF or OVF......great for cloudy days or night shooting....not much else. First, some LCD such as RX100's "White Magic" has been reported to very visible even under direct sunlight. Second, note the large number of data contacts in the hot shoe - a total of 8 data contacts! So there will be some accessories for the hot shoe - an EVF? If this turns out to be true, it would be much neater than those proprietary accessory ports.

07-20-2012, 10:37 PM	#28
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Originally posted by RBellavance Geez, and people call the K-01 ugly ? Actually I liked this design better than K-01, just a personal preference though.

07-21-2012, 01:11 AM	#29
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by nosnoop Second, note the large number of data contacts in the hot shoe - a total of 8 data contacts! [sigh] on second look, two of them looks more like screws, and the top middle one is probably for locking pin......

07-21-2012, 03:13 AM	#30
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Looks like a good camera for people who would otherwise buy a Rebel. It will give them the picture quality they want, in a smaller size, with less intimidating controls. I agree this is a Canon vs Sony battle.