Canon EOS M5: mirrorless wants to be a DSLR
According to hundreds of comments on popular rumour websites, Canon may well have created a nice camera with their new mirrorless: the EOS M5 wants to be a… DSLR.
In camera 5-axis image stabilizer that works in tandem with the lens IS, a centralized electronic viewfinder and a touch screen that works in tandem with said viewfinder, are some of the surprises inside the new EOS M5, which represents a shift for the M series from Canon. If all works as promised, its mirrorless may become a best-seller.
Small body, big power, that’s how Canon presents its new flagship mirrorless camera, the EOS M5. Let there be no doubt. Canon says the new camera can be considered a replacement for a DSLR. It combines …show more content…
This has to do with the presence of a hump in the middle, for the EVF and popup flash, and the external controls, robust dials that suggest camera models from the past.
This EOS M5 is, in fact, different from its family. Looking back to a compact model from one year ago, the Canon PowerShot G5 X, one could say that Canon tested there a first sketch of the body the EOS M5 shows now. They’re different, but strangely familiar. The design also has to do with Canon’s intentions: to create a Canon eco-system where all products work together and complement each other. The EOS M is a sign of how Canon intends to expand that ecosystem.
The centralised EVF in the EOS M5 is a good example of the work done in terms of design. According to Canon “a centred EVF offers maximum comfort without compromising on handling” and fullfills another goal: to give DSLR users a camera they can pick up and make their own, mirroring setting on existing cameras in their kit. The centred EVF, combined with the customisable controls and Touch and Drag AF offers DSLR-like ergonomics in a small refined …show more content…
That’s what Canon has developed and introduced in its most recent models.
With a ruged body where several customisable external buttons, including a new thumb operated dial for easy exposure control, mark presence, the EOS M5 arrives to the market with a new lens, the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, presented as the ideal all-occasion lens for EOS M cameras, with a versatile 8.3x optical zoom and 4-stop Image Stabilizer for sharp, handheld shots. At just 300g, the lens offers high-end performance in a small body, perfect for carrying with you as you capture everything in sight.
For those that can not live without being connected, the EOS M5 is good news. It has Wi-Fi and NFC and offers Bluetooth connectivity – which creates a constant connection between your smartphone and camera. From there you can view and transfer images without taking the camera out of your bag, as it automatically shifts to Wi-Fi when needed. The feature can also be used to turn your smartphone into a simple, low power remote control for prolonged remote shooting or capturing scenes that require a fast shutter release, such as wildlife
According to hundreds of comments on popular rumour websites, Canon may well have created a nice camera with their new mirrorless: the EOS M5 wants to be a… DSLR.
In camera 5-axis image stabilizer that works in tandem with the lens IS, a centralized electronic viewfinder and a touch screen that works in tandem with said viewfinder, are some of the surprises inside the new EOS M5, which represents a shift for the M series from Canon. If all works as promised, its mirrorless may become a best-seller.
Small body, big power, that’s how Canon presents its new flagship mirrorless camera, the EOS M5. Let there be no doubt. Canon says the new camera can be considered a replacement for a DSLR. It combines …show more content…
This has to do with the presence of a hump in the middle, for the EVF and popup flash, and the external controls, robust dials that suggest camera models from the past.
This EOS M5 is, in fact, different from its family. Looking back to a compact model from one year ago, the Canon PowerShot G5 X, one could say that Canon tested there a first sketch of the body the EOS M5 shows now. They’re different, but strangely familiar. The design also has to do with Canon’s intentions: to create a Canon eco-system where all products work together and complement each other. The EOS M is a sign of how Canon intends to expand that ecosystem.
The centralised EVF in the EOS M5 is a good example of the work done in terms of design. According to Canon “a centred EVF offers maximum comfort without compromising on handling” and fullfills another goal: to give DSLR users a camera they can pick up and make their own, mirroring setting on existing cameras in their kit. The centred EVF, combined with the customisable controls and Touch and Drag AF offers DSLR-like ergonomics in a small refined …show more content…
That’s what Canon has developed and introduced in its most recent models.
With a ruged body where several customisable external buttons, including a new thumb operated dial for easy exposure control, mark presence, the EOS M5 arrives to the market with a new lens, the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, presented as the ideal all-occasion lens for EOS M cameras, with a versatile 8.3x optical zoom and 4-stop Image Stabilizer for sharp, handheld shots. At just 300g, the lens offers high-end performance in a small body, perfect for carrying with you as you capture everything in sight.
For those that can not live without being connected, the EOS M5 is good news. It has Wi-Fi and NFC and offers Bluetooth connectivity – which creates a constant connection between your smartphone and camera. From there you can view and transfer images without taking the camera out of your bag, as it automatically shifts to Wi-Fi when needed. The feature can also be used to turn your smartphone into a simple, low power remote control for prolonged remote shooting or capturing scenes that require a fast shutter release, such as wildlife