Doug Kerr
Well-known member
Yes, I know, this doesn't belong here, as the machine I mention is not a DSLR (or any kind of reflex camera - by definition being "mirrorless", like my Speed Graphic).
I am indeed fascinated (but not excited) by the emergence of the Canon EOS M, an interchangeable-lens non-reflex camera (you know, like a Leica M or a Speed Graphic, but digital) with a full-frame format size of 22.3 mm × 14.9 mm (called, in some places, "APS-C", "1.6x", or "1.65 inch").
I expect this to be the first offering of a new camera "line", parallel to the EOS line.
I am disappointed that this first offering has no eyepiece viewfinder (of which an "electronic" form would probably be most appropriate). Hopefully, the display screen will have sufficient luminance to allow the camera to be used outside in New Mexico.
But this is probably in keeping with the apparent market objective of this particular machine, for users of cameras like the SX-110 IS or the G series who want a larger sensor and lens interchangeability (including the opportunity to sport that powerful chick magnet, a red stripe around the barrel).
The new body-lens electrical interface has nine little pins (likely fussy and spring loaded, although I don't know that yet). My assumption so far is that this surfeit of tiny male members will allow the body to directly work an an actual EF electrical interface, so that an adapter for EF lenses would not have to have in it an interface converting chip, which might make it cost $200.00. Wait - it does cost $200.00.
And the mechanical interface is, so far as I can tell, exactly like that of the EOS/EF mount except a little smaller. This might mean that through 35 years of experience, and notwithstanding a lot of new mechanical engineering knowledge, Canon concluded that this concept was the very best one possible. Who am I - a telephone engineer - to say otherwise?
So congratulations, Canon. You have labored mightily, and have brought forth "EOS Lite".
Next week: GM introduces the Chevette
Best regards,
Doug
I am indeed fascinated (but not excited) by the emergence of the Canon EOS M, an interchangeable-lens non-reflex camera (you know, like a Leica M or a Speed Graphic, but digital) with a full-frame format size of 22.3 mm × 14.9 mm (called, in some places, "APS-C", "1.6x", or "1.65 inch").
I expect this to be the first offering of a new camera "line", parallel to the EOS line.
I am disappointed that this first offering has no eyepiece viewfinder (of which an "electronic" form would probably be most appropriate). Hopefully, the display screen will have sufficient luminance to allow the camera to be used outside in New Mexico.
But this is probably in keeping with the apparent market objective of this particular machine, for users of cameras like the SX-110 IS or the G series who want a larger sensor and lens interchangeability (including the opportunity to sport that powerful chick magnet, a red stripe around the barrel).
The new body-lens electrical interface has nine little pins (likely fussy and spring loaded, although I don't know that yet). My assumption so far is that this surfeit of tiny male members will allow the body to directly work an an actual EF electrical interface, so that an adapter for EF lenses would not have to have in it an interface converting chip, which might make it cost $200.00. Wait - it does cost $200.00.
And the mechanical interface is, so far as I can tell, exactly like that of the EOS/EF mount except a little smaller. This might mean that through 35 years of experience, and notwithstanding a lot of new mechanical engineering knowledge, Canon concluded that this concept was the very best one possible. Who am I - a telephone engineer - to say otherwise?
So congratulations, Canon. You have labored mightily, and have brought forth "EOS Lite".
Next week: GM introduces the Chevette
Best regards,
Doug