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New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - EOS M
« on: 22 / July / 2012, 08:49:52 »
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This might be the time for getting myself a new Canon camera... I've been waiting for a micro 4/3 to replace my Panasonic LX3! :)

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/21/canon-eos-m-micro-four-thirds-camera/











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According to tipsters, patents, and a couple of Japanese websites, it looks like Canon is set to release their first Micro Four-Thirds camera very soon. For now, all that remains are the discovery of the full specs and what the camera actually looks like.

The Canon EOS M will match other Micro Four-Thirds cameras like the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix G. The above image might give an inkling to what the camera looks like, but it could just be a masterful exercise in Photoshop. The Japanese site Digicame-info reports that it will be named EOS M, and it does look like a thin, mirrorless camera. It is expected to come with an entirely new mount, the EF-M, which could mean that the sensor would be closer to a full APS-C than to the one used in the PowerShot G1 X. This could mean that the sensors would be bigger than other Micro Four-Thrid cameras, which would be good news.
Canon is expected to make an announcement on July 23rd, so we’ll know exactly what they have in store then.
[via Digicame-info]
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - Rumour
« Reply #1 on: 22 / July / 2012, 09:16:14 »
Cool I'd like to move up to something like this, plus I like Canon's P/S stuff so this would be a good avenue I think.  I'm no pro photographer but I guess with something like this you can expect to get near-DSLR performance in a smaller package?
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - Rumour
« Reply #2 on: 23 / July / 2012, 14:33:37 »
And it's out:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/23/canon-eos-m-mirrorless-camera/


from neowin.net:

Canon unveils EOS M mirrorless: 18 MP APS-C, EF compatibility, $800 in October with 22mm lens

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Rumors of a Canon mirrorless camera have circled the web since long before Nikon's foray into the compact ILC space. And while that manufacturer's model fell far short of some expectations, it appears that Canon's iteration may in fact have been worth the not-so-insignificant wait. Unlike the Nikon 1 Series, Canon's new EOS M isn't a drastic departure from the company's existing mid-range DSLR lineup. In fact, under the hood it's quite similar to the Rebel T4i, with an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 processor, 3-inch 1.04MP smudge-resistant touchscreen and the T4i's new hybrid autofocus system, which pairs both contrast and phase-difference AF for speedier, more accurate performance. Externally, however, the EOS M looks more like a cross between the PowerShot G1 X and S100, tipping the scale at 14.2 ounces with the included EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens, compared to 27.4 ounces for the T4i, and 19 for the G1 X. It's physically smaller than the G1 X as well, and only slightly larger than the pocketable S100. The camera offers a sensitivity range in line with the competition, ranging from 100 to 25,600 (extended) in still mode and 12,800 (extended) when shooting video -- captured in 1920 x 1080 format at 24, 25 or 30 progressive frames per second. There's also a continuous shooting mode at 4.3 frames per second with fixed focus and exposure.

The EOS M's control layout should be more familiar to Canon point-and-shoot owners than DSLR users -- as one component of the size compromise, dedicated buttons are replaced with touchscreen options and a bit of menu diving. There's also no electronic viewfinder, though a full-size hot shoe is included with full support for Canon's lineup of Speedlite flashes, including the new $150 90EX strobe and ST-E3-RT Transmitter, and the GP-E2 GPS Receiver. Though the camera lacks certain direct controls, it still supports full manual shooting, even in video mode. There's also a built-in stereo mic with manual level adjustment. In addition to that 22mm kit optic, Canon is offering an EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens for $300, or you can add the $200 EF-EOS M mount adapter to enable use with existing lenses. The $800 EOS M kit is set to ship in October, and will be available in retail stores in black, though Canon's online store will also stock a white model (which will be paired with the same black lens). You can peek at both configurations, along with the new lenses and accessories in the gallery below. Then shoot past the break for the full PR from Canon.
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - EOS M
« Reply #3 on: 27 / August / 2012, 05:59:54 »
CHDK on this superb photocamera would be just so nice.
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - EOS M
« Reply #4 on: 27 / August / 2012, 12:40:45 »
Quote from: openuas on 27 / August / 2012, 05:59:54
CHDK on this superb photocamera would be just so nice.
From the description and EOS name, I'd expect it's based on Canon's DSLR codebase, which would mean no chance of CHDK. Magic Lantern might be more likely...
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - EOS M
« Reply #5 on: 10 / October / 2012, 04:24:25 »
Thanks; you will be right, little :( to hear ofcourse... Ah well, will focus on some other CHDK things first now that OBC2012 is over. Next months it's about time again to give back to CHDK community, but first finally upgrading my toolchain for CHDK on Linux.

BTW, have a  broken IXUS 200 now, great, can "unwrap" the camera to see how I can disable the optical stabilizer in hardware. See if that will improve things for sharper from air to ground footage. Will make pics and post progress somewhere on a Wiki for other to follow up or try to hack the same.

Maybe a EOS M is not needed anyhow in the end.
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Re: New Canon Micro Four Thirds Camera - EOS M
« Reply #6 on: 26 / November / 2012, 11:21:43 »
Magic Lantern will work on EOS M, we have just printed Hello World :)

http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=3648
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