Posted by Darren Huski on September 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Somebody must have done something wrong and at Canon USA and this is the punishment.....:-)
Seems weak compared to what Sony and Fuji are doing.
Posted by Paul DeCesare on September 8, 2015 at 12:57 AM
I keep hearing about mirrorless, why is it such a hot topic? I look at specs and it all seems to fall short of our higher end DSLRs, so I'm a bit confused. What do they do that gives them such appeal? Serious question actually, not trying to start a fight, lol! I know the one thing that I don't like is how small they are, that would drive me batty. I hate small light cameras, can't hold 'em steady like a big honkin' 5D3 with the 70-200mm/2.8. Weighs in at 6 pounds and I love it. Somebody handed me their Rebel with a kit lens to take a picture for them, felt like a toy. So when I see these mirrorless cams with a body like a deck of cards, I cringe. But hey must have something special... are they quieter, therefore better for wildlife?
Posted by Bob Falcone on September 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM
I think it's a combination of things Paul.
Weight is certainly an issue. I have a 5D2, and for my many miles of hiking, it is just too heavy, especially with the 24-105 f/4. So I ended up buying a used 18mp Rebel as my hiking/backpacking camera. I would much rather have a full frame, lightweight, mirrorless body. That being said, I do agree that for general shooting the heft of the bigger camera does feel better than something very light. I guess it depends on what kind of photography you're doing.
Sony's mirrorless bodys are getting LOTS of great reviews, and some of our members here are using them and seem to be very happy with them. They run from 20 to 42mp, and lots of photographers are switching to them. I think Canon saw the handwriting on the wall and is releasing the M3 to try to stop the defections.
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3 repliesCanon is finally releasing thier mirrorless M3 in the U.S.
I keep hearing about mirrorless, why is it such a hot topic? I look at specs and it all seems to fall short of our higher end DSLRs, so I'm a bit confused. What do they do that gives them such appeal? Serious question actually, not trying to start a fight, lol! I know the one thing that I don't like is how small they are, that would drive me batty. I hate small light cameras, can't hold 'em steady like a big honkin' 5D3 with the 70-200mm/2.8. Weighs in at 6 pounds and I love it. Somebody handed me their Rebel with a kit lens to take a picture for them, felt like a toy. So when I see these mirrorless cams with a body like a deck of cards, I cringe. But hey must have something special... are they quieter, therefore better for wildlife?
I think it's a combination of things Paul.
Weight is certainly an issue. I have a 5D2, and for my many miles of hiking, it is just too heavy, especially with the 24-105 f/4. So I ended up buying a used 18mp Rebel as my hiking/backpacking camera. I would much rather have a full frame, lightweight, mirrorless body. That being said, I do agree that for general shooting the heft of the bigger camera does feel better than something very light. I guess it depends on what kind of photography you're doing.
Sony's mirrorless bodys are getting LOTS of great reviews, and some of our members here are using them and seem to be very happy with them. They run from 20 to 42mp, and lots of photographers are switching to them. I think Canon saw the handwriting on the wall and is releasing the M3 to try to stop the defections.