This camera has been somewhat outdated, but you can take a look at the Canon EOS M5 , which has taken a substantial leap in quality and performance. We tell you all about her here.
If you are fond of being up-to-date in photographic-technological trends, you will have already realized that there are more and more brands that are committed to compact , lightweight , interchangeable optics , and promises of SLR quality in tiny compact cameras without a mirror .
For some time now there are some brands in the market with cameras of similar characteristics. One of the last to join this new fashion was one of the "big": Canon. With its EOS M models , Canon adhered to an increasingly long list of brands that opt for high-quality compact formats.
WHO IS THE CANON EOS M AIMED AT?
The camera was designed for amateurs who bet on good quality photography (and video) in cameras of light and simple format , but with the possibility of achieving great results without too much photographic knowledge . But above all it is aimed at those who have already surrendered to the charms of the touch screens and who enjoy focusing, shooting, and in general controlling everything quickly and easily through them.MAIN FEATURES OF THE CAMERA
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- Touch screen with spectacular definition. You will see everything with extreme sharpness. In addition, it shows 100% of the frame of the picture (most camera screens show a slightly cropped frame).
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- Recording videos in Full HD (High Definition).
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- APS-C 18 megapixel sensor. This allows to obtain photographs at very good resolution, even printing them at giant sizes.
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- ISO up to 12,800. For lovers of night photography this will come as a ring to your finger.
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- AF Hybrid CMOS focus system. Greater precision and faster when focusing automatically. In addition, the camera offers 31 autofocus points. An atrocity.
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- Magnesium alignment body. Very durable and resistant.
- Weight: 298 grams. Very light to carry on.
ADVANTAGES OF THE CANON EOS M
TOUCH SCREEN
In this model, Canon clearly bets on its touch screen. This camera is designed to be used through it. You can focus, shoot, control the different modes or artistic effects, and so on. If you don't like using the touch screen, quiet, you can continue using the physical buttons of a lifetime.SIMPLICITY OF USE
Since the camera has centered the controls through the menus that are accessed through the touch screen, it has eliminated many external controls , leaving only the most basic ones (Auto mode / photo or video, On / Off, Menu, preview, Info, trash, etc.). This makes it much easier to use than having to "fight" with hundreds of buttons and settings.EASY ACCESS MENUS
Through the touch screen it is very easy to access all the functions of the camera; The menus are intuitive and well composed.SIZE
Although it is not one of the smallest in its category, it is still a good size for the number of benefits it offers.THE ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE KIT
The kit includes a lens (18-55 mm f3.5-5.6) and an external flash; the Speedlite 90EX, both of good quality .- The flash : External and independent power is functional and powerful . It can also be used as an ETTL-II IR controlled master unit . With EX Series Speedlites, you have the possibility to fire several flashes without wires.
- The optics : Robust and of good quality . For the multiplication factor (1.6x) it would correspond to a 29-88mm.
FOCUS
Through a hybrid approach system that combines the system by contrast with that of phase difference, the Canon EOS M achieves good focusing accuracy . Regarding the speed of focus, it is more effective with the optical series than with those added through the mount.POSSIBILITY OF USING CANON LENSES THROUGH ITS ADAPTER
If you are already immersed in the photographic world and you “decided” for Canon, surely you have some objective to add to this small compact. Through its adapter to the EF-EOS M mount (for about € 139 on Amazon ) you can add any Canon EF and EF-S lens that rounds at home with good results.PRICE
When this camera was released, it was around € 800 and was one of its main disadvantages compared to other brands with similar characteristics. The good news is that, today, you can find it for a much more competitive price: About € 450-500 on Amazon. Better news is still the following: at the time of writing this article the price of the camera with the complete kit is below € 400 on Amazon .DISADVANTAGES
WITHOUT OPTICAL VIEWFINDER
So yes or yes, you will have to frame through the screen. Some will probably not mind and others will miss at least the possibility of integrating a viewfinder.ONLY THREE INTERCHANGEABLE OPTICAL MODELS AS STANDARD
It is true that you can "fix" it with the adapter, but the truth is that if you are starting you will not have any optics and these may come a day that you are "short." However, for starters you have more than enough.- Objective 18-55 mm f / 3.5-5.6 EF-M IS STM. The one that comes in the initial Kit is equivalent to a 29-88mm.
- Objective 22 mm f / 2 EF-M STM. A fixed optics equivalent to approximately 35mm.
- Objective 55-200 mm f / 4.5-6.3. It is the last contribution to the optics for the EOS M series and is equivalent to 88-320mm.
COMPETITION (MUCH)
When Canon broke into the market for this kind of compact, some brands had already dominated the sector for some generations. Therefore, the competition is very hard for these models. That may be bad for Canon but good for the consumer ;-), so we could also place it in advantages. Greater competition forces them to improve and innovate in an agile way to monopolize the market segment. In short, as always, it is best to compare before deciding on one brand or another, or for one model or another.CONCLUSION
If you are getting started in the world of photography, this complete compact will seem wonderful to you. You can get great images in a very simple and intuitive way since it has easy-to-use menus designed to offer you advanced photographer results. And since you don't like to conform, it is not exempt from a certain didactic air that will allow you to learn through simple ways, more complex concepts such as diaphragm, depth of field, speeds and much more. If you are going to get a Canon EOS M, check it out at Amazon as they expose it at an interesting price . As always, if you found this article useful, you liked it and you think that some fellow or hobby partner may be interested, please share it. Thank you!Get beautiful CSS code with the new free online tool hosted by HTML Cleaner. Try it today!
