EOS-M

[fido]

I have ditched my RX100 and a whole swathe of Canon APS-C lenses (just left with a 70D + portrait lens) so I can move to a lighter system for holidays and regular use. Quite tempted to get an EOS-M and 22mm pancake because it's cheap enough (£300) - appreciate the focusing isn't as fast as with newer DSLRs - but any reason why this would be a bad choice, primarily as I do like low-light capability which is a weak point of most compacts. Also does anyone have an EOS-M2 (and where did you buy it?)

Edited by fido on Monday 14th July 13:43

[fido]

Thanks all. Ok, think I've decided on a second-hand EOS-M and upgrade (to M2/M£) if the need/availability arises. I like the Fuji but can see myself getting carried away with it. What I want is a 'disposable' camera and the M is familiar to a Canon user.

[fido]

I went for the EOS-M and 22mm f2 (second hand).. should be playing with it tomorrow!

Will see how bad the auto-focus is after a firmware update but for the amount spent i'm not expecting a lot.

Edited by fido on Monday 21st July 17:36

[fido]

Just as an update - really pleased with the camera. It's a lot snappier with the firmware and the image quality is superb.

Macro shot taken with the 22mm.



Cropped.

[fido]

the-photographer said:

That is incredible, especially with all the EOS lenses you can get on ebay.

Is there anything comparable?

Not new. Though I think DigitalRev do a good price on the 22mm kit (which costs a fair bit more than a 18-55).

I got someone's holiday wishlist (EOS-M + 22mm + Canon wrist-strap + Lowepro case) for £250. Have a feeling the M3 will arrive later this year hence the price falls. In which case they'll be some eBay bargains to be had.

[fido]

DevilYellowCV8 said:

out-guns my G15 (surely the G series has had its day?)

It's a bit bulky as pocket camera and the viewfinder was not a deal-breaker for me at least - hence the M.
On the subject of pocket-sized, I was wondering whether to put a filter on my 22 and do away with the lens cap. Not a huge issue but if it makes it easier to get in and out of the case ..

P.S. With regards to the deluge of EOS-M deals and the timing of thread - don't work for Canon (if I did I'd have got an M2!) I needed a travel camera for upcoming holiday and hurt my knee.

Edited by fido on Wednesday 30th July 15:01

[fido]

Seight_Returns said:

If anyone's interested - the Lowepro Dashpoint 20 is a perfect fit for the M with the 20mm lens attached.

Yep bought mine with a Dashpoint 20. Just ordered a Hoya UV filter to replace the lens cap to make it easier to take out and use. The Canon wrist strap sticks out between the double zips.

[fido]

I bought an Hahnel HL-E12 Battery from Wex (£30) .. seems okay so far.

[fido]

Really impressed with the EOS-M as a travel camera. Taken in Hong Kong with the 22mm pancake lens - no tripod and sweat burning my eyes!





Edited: sorry, moved the album.

Edited by fido on Sunday 21st September 14:54