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I rented one from Borrowlenses and took it on vacation. I am a 7d owner and the slower focussing speed took about a day to get used to. It feels heavier than it looks but balances well with the 70-200 f4 L series lens. No neck ache from a day of that combination. Since there is no flash, I put it in "creative mode" when inside and the prime lens performs well. I like buttons and dials but the touch screen is great and found the menu's surprisingly easy to get used to.
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I am a professional videographer and purchased this camera to complement my other pro level EOS cameras. The idea was to have this camera as a separate angle that I can easily hide at live events, etc due to its small size and ability to at least semi auto-focus if left unattended. There are plenty of other still use reviews out there so I will add specifically regarding video use:
- Control - Manual control is great. Full control of ISO, shutter, aperture, etc. However ISO is stuck to the main options (100, 200, 400) instead of allowing the more ideal 160, 640, etc ISO settings for lowest noise with video. I thought I'd hate the touch screen. While I miss having more buttons, for the size it works just fine. Again, I am using primarily as a static angle. I couldn't imagine trying to shoot manual run and gun with the touch screen. That needs to be left to the proper larger DSLRs.
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- Focus - yeah, its slow but its AF on video. Fine for an alternate wide-angle where the subjects may move around some, but don't expect this to perform like a video camera. You still need to know how to operate it manually.
- Battery - this was a big concern, as most reviews say battery is awful. Its decent in my test. It ran for 1 hr 40 min in full auto pointing at a static scene. I am sure battery will go faster with a moving scene where the servo AF has to keep adjusting, but I wanted to test best case scenario and 1.40 is not bad. It does of course stop recording at 30 min so until (hopefully) magic lantern comes out for this cam you are stuck at 30 min like with the MKIII and other Canons.
- Lens - the 22mm is not bad. I have not tested the zoom. The entire ring is used to MF which is nice and it performs well at 2.0 providing some nice bokeh.
- Playback - this is pretty cool. You swipe like a smart phone between shots and pinch to zoom, etc. The screen is not bad for fingerprints, though it will require frequent cleaning. The manual recommends against protective screens, but I may still try this to keep the screen safe.
- Audio - manual control like the other new DSLRs. I have not tested much audio yet, but it does provide for an external mic with the 3.5 jack. You will want to use an external, bc the servo noise from AF is loud enough to be heard from the internal mics.
- Price - it is not an inexpensive camera, but performs much better than then G1X or G15 series if you are looking for EOS functionality (1.6 crop sensor look and feel) so in that regard you pay for the features you are looking for.
Overall, a great addition for video use. I have a GH2 which is of course known for video performance as a mirror-less but the color is less pleasing than the Canons. Everyone has an opinion, this is just mine when I try to mix cameras in post. With the EOS M I will be able to better match color between cameras. I have a 60D and MKIII as well and it seems to perform close to the same as far as image quality to the 60D, obviously no where near the MKIII. Recommended as long as your expectations are not over the top for the use-case for this camera. If you are a casual video shooter and hoping this will provide full auto focus/exposure with that coveted DSLR look, you may be frustrated with the result. No camera (yet at least) that is not $10k plus can do this currently. But this encourages learning manual use which can actually be fun. Hope this helps if you are considering this camera.
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I've been weighing the mirrorless option heavy and finally made the plunge to keep it in the Canon family. I Received this camera and have been playing with it and enjoying it for it's purpose. Let me state this, I own a Canon 5D Mark III as well, so I can only speak on my intentions and reasoning for wanting the Eos-M. I had no intentions of buying this camera as a back up body, nor would this be the camera I would recommend for others who are in the market for one. However, image quality wise, it could be. If you've made the Canon investment in gear, and could use something a little more light weight, sort of pocket friendly, and portable that has the capability to be used with your other canon gear.. It's a no brainer. This camera to me is the Hobbyist/enthusiast Canon gear owners good, to best friend.
The Good: I love the image quality, size, and build quality of the camera and even the 22mm itself is a much better build then expected. It doesn't feel cheap. The touchscreen is pretty good and responsive, if you don't mind a few prints on the screen trying to assist the focusing. Also I love the relief of not carrying my battery gripped 5D around with me for all of the smallest things, and missing something worth capturing because of it. This camera has been a blast, and I've worn it around my neck on several occasions and even the people with me haven't noticed.
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The Bad: Slow maneuvering around the menus, as there are limited physical buttons and no turn dial (But this may get faster as you get use to the touchscreen). No built in flash (When this camera is said to target those coming from point and shoot cameras), No view finder (But after a couple of shots.. I wasn't missing it), And no direct lens mount Ef-s or EF (and mainly this is because of the outrageous price for the adapter). But all of this is tolerable... Sort of. I wont complain about the auto focus speed as to me, it's really not that bad. I have seen faster, and even faster focus speeds on this camera alone. But then again, I use a 85mm 1.2L quite a bit on my Mark III and that lens can almost make any focus speed seem fast.
I did purchased the 16GB Eye-Fi card and use it to transfer images straight to my cellphone for quick editing if needed, and uploading to any social network services I use. I have no idea why it did not cross someones mind at Canon, to include wifi and/or Gps, when I've have heard time and time again about one of the excuses for not having a built in EVF was that this camera should attract those who are familiar with taking cellphone images.
In the end, a built in Viewfinder, wifi, gps, flash and a cheaper if not free lens adapter would have been nice. But even so, I am happy with my purchase, and I've read enough to understand its purpose or my reasoning for wanting one, and have actually been more impressed then what I've originally expected. I do not think anyone would be in their right mind to purchase this camera for sports photography, and if you've taking pictures with almost any modern smart phone today, the focus speed may never be a issue to you. If you already own or are familiar with a Canon DSLR, this camera will feel right at home with the options and setup. And if this is a new world to you, you might want to read the manual, or watch a video to get yourself familiar first. Great buy for me!!!
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