Canon EF-M 18-55mm STM Lens Review (The Digital Picture), And Pictures From Myanmar

 

The Digital Picture published a review about the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. ISO 12233 chart, flare, distortion and vignetting test results along with measurements & specifications are considered.

I am currently abroad in Myanmar (former Burma). Internet in Myanmar is a major problem. When it works, it is so slow that you can't upload any pics, neither you can load any pages. Sometimes it takes up to 5 minutes just to send an email. That's why I am seldom able to post anything here at CanonWatch. I am using the lens while abroad in Myanmar, and I am fully satisfied (well, I am missing a more powerful zoom). More to come (Internet permitting).

Suprisingly, the only thing that really works here in Myanmar is Flickr (don't know why). So, as an emergency solution and in order to be able to show you my pics I have to use it. I do not have an account, all the pics are hosted by a good friend (thanks GrandWazoo). Check my Canon EOS M travel pics here.

Canon EOS M price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

 

Canon interviews (lot of talk about the EOS-M)

Nikkei interviewed Canon managers and talked about the new Canon EOS-M camera. Focus was on the AF and Shutter technology. The interesting thing is that they said the real target of the EOS-M are “women”. And another Japanese website DC.watch (translation here) tested the EF lens adapter.

Now what we really need is new lenses for the EOS-M camera. We still have to wait until February to see them announced!

 

US Deals: EOS 60D Bundle With EF-S 18-135mm, And More For $899 (and other deals)

 

Cool deal on sale at B&H: get the Canon EOS 60D, and the following items for an insane $899 (click here):

  • Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens

    Lexar 16GB SDHC Memory Card Professional Class 10 UHS-I

    Vello FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release (Canon Sub-Mini Connection)

    Pearstone LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V 1450mAh)

    Lowepro Rezo 170 AW Camera Shoulder Bag

The final price shows up when added to the cart.

And there is more. Get the EOS 60D refurbished for $599.95 (click here)

The EOS 5D Mark III for $2999 (click here), when added to the cart.

The Canon EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM AF Lens for $2699 (click here). The offer includes

  • Lowepro Rezo 170 AW Camera Shoulder Bag
  • Transcend 32GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10

With the same items as above you can get the EOS 6D body only for $2099 (click here)

Finally, there are deals on Sandisk Pro cards (click here)

 

Canon EOS-M with built-in EVF coming the second half of 2013.

A faked EOS-M with builtin EVF via dpreview forum. Attention: not the real camera!!!

Canon is well known for hiding their intentions. Back when they launched the EOS-M they said that there is actually no need for a mirrorless camera to have an electronic viewfinder. A new source told us the truth: Back when the EOS-M was launched Canon simply had not the necessarily mature tech to offer an external viewfinder for the EOS-M. But Canon is right now developing a new EOS-M camera with built-in viewfinder. Design is a lot close to the current EOS-M but it has a EVF in the corner like the Fuji X-E1 and Sony NEX-6. Definitely no hybrid OVF/EVF, but a “classic” electronic EVF will be used. Unlike rumors posted elsewhere the camera is not hitting stores in Spring but much later (second half of the 2013).

In summary:
EOS-M with built-in EVF
Keeps the modern look design of the EOS-M. (no retro style)
Hit the stores in late 2013.