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: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, eBay, rent it at Borrow Lenses

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It is here! Canon’s jump on the mirrorless bandwagon is done. The camera has a price of $800/€850/£769.99 with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens and will soon be available. Black, white, silver and red are the colours of choice.
Sample images and movies on Canon JP (click here). For the first, comprehensive review of the EOS M by digitalcamerainfo click here, or jump directly to the conclusion (click here): “Simply put, the EOS M [...] takes the guts of a DSLR and puts it in a body you can put in your pocket” and “The EOS M is [...] a simple-to-use DSLR that won’t intimidate, but doesn’t skimp on the components or build quality“.
So, let’s go for the pre-order links (previews, videos, hands-on and more after the pre-order links). N.B: If you are seriously interested in the Canon EOS M, then act quickly. There will be lots (lots!) of pre-orders and the listed shops will, as usually, have a limited supply at the beginning:

• For German visitors: the EOS-M with both lenses and all colors can be pre-ordered at wexcameras.de (click here)
• EOS M page on Amazon, with all the accessories – click here
• EOS M search on Amazon UK – click here
• EOS M search on B&H (all available EOS M related stuff) – click here
• EOS M search on Adorama (all available EOS M related stuff) – click here
• EOS M Digital Camera with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens
  • B&H – Black – ($799, click here)
  • B&H – White – ($799, click here)
  • Amazon – Black - ($799, click here)
  • Adorama – Black - ($799, click here)
  • Amazon UK - Black (£769.99, click here)
• Speedlite 90EX flash for Canon EOS M Camera
  • B&H ($149.99, click here)
  • Amazon ($149.99, click here)
  • Adorama ($149.99, click here)
• EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
  • Adorama ($299.99, click here)
  • B&H ($299.99, click here)
  • Amazon ($299.99, click here)
• EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens
  • Adorama ($249.99, click here)
  • B&H ($249.99, click here)
  • Amazon ($249.99, click here)
• EF-M Lens Adapter for EF/EF-S lenses
  • B&H ($199.99, click here)
  • Amazon ($199.99, click here)
• Canon DC Coupler DR-E12 for Canon EOS-M
  • B&H ($39.95, click here)
  • Amazon ($40, click here)
• Canon LP-E12 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for EOS-M
  • B&H ($74.95, click here)
  • Amazon ($75, click here)
• Canon EW-43 Lens Hood for Canon EF-M 22mm F2 STM Lens
  • Amazon ($29, click here)
• Canon EW-54 Lens Hood for Canon EF-M 18-55mm IS STM Lens
  • Amazon ($29, click here)

Previews and Reviews:
Philip Bloom (The death of the DSLR  in it’s current form is inevitable), Dpreview and Techradar and Imaging Resource and Spanish hands-on at DSLRmagazine, and German at heise.de.

Press release:
Canon’s press release. The lenses at Dpreview. Press at Imaging Resource. Press at Photographyblog. French press at Lemondedelaphoto. Press at Engadget. Press at TheVerge. German press at Photoscala. French press at Focus Numerique. Press at Digitalcamerareview. Japanese press at Itmedia.

Canon’s official product teasers below

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Official specs:

• 18.0 MP CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• Full HD Movie with Focus Tracking
• 3.0″ Touch Screen LCD with 1040K-dots
• Touch AF and Multi-touch Operation
• Hybrid CMOS Auto-focus for Photo & Video
• Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses
• ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600 (H)
• Canon’s First Mirrorless Camera
• Includes Canon EF-M 22mm F/2 STM Lens

Canon’s press release…:

London, UK, 23 July 2012 – Canon today expands its award-winning EOS range with the launch of the new EOS M. The company’s first ever compact system camera (CSC), the EOS M is designed for those who use photography to share their everyday passions – from food, to fashion and culture, music and art. Offering DSLR-quality imaging, creative features and Full HD movie creation in a compact and easy-to-use model, the EOS M is the perfect, take-anywhere partner for a new breed of enthusiasts who chronicle their lives through images, without necessarily considering themselves to be ‘photographers’.

The EOS M is available in sleek black, glossy white, stylish silver or bold red colours, and condenses Canon’s renowned EOS imaging heritage into a stylish, compact design. The model launches alongside two new lenses, the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM pancake and the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM standard zoom, as well as a new compact EX Speedlite – the Speedlite 90EX – providing everything you need to capture stunning images every day. For those who want to push their images even further, the EOS M can also utilise Canon’s extensive range of EF lenses with the new Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, for even more creative freedom.

The quality of a Canon DSLR
Print your favourite moments in poster-size or crop your image for maximum impact – whether shooting the atmosphere of your favourite club or the intricate stitching of the latest must-have handbag – thanks to the EOS M’s high-resolution, 18 megapixel APS-C hybrid CMOS sensor. The large sensor also allows you to artistically blur the background for beautiful portraits, or for close-ups with impact.

With the inclusion of Canon’s DIGIC 5 processor, colours ‘pop’ and skin tones are beautifully natural, whilst a super-fast shutter allows you to capture split-second action. The atmosphere of evening shoots and challenging night-time scenes are also easily recorded in stunning detail thanks to the EOS M’s sensitive native ISO range of 100- 12,800 (extendable to 25,600).

For pin-sharp shots and professional-looking footage, this new design features a Hybrid AF System that supports super-fast, accurate AF when shooting stills and movies – allowing you to record any moment with confidence.

Shoot what you see and easily express your creative vision
Every aspect of the EOS M has been designed to make it simple to capture beautiful, creative, high-quality images. From the very first swipe across the bright, high- resolution, 7.7cm (3.0”), Clear View LCD II Touch screen, the EOS M gives you as much or as little control over your photos as desired. Simply select different shooting modes and settings via the on-screen icons, or let Scene Intelligent Auto adjust the camera settings according to the subject and shooting conditions, leaving you free to focus on composition and selecting the perfect moment to hit the shutter release button.

EOS M users can shoot with the confidence that comes from having the world’s most comprehensive photographic system behind them. Whether you want to capture every detail of a close-up or zoom in to frame a subject in the far distance, any one of Canon’s extensive range of EF lenses can be connected via the new

Mount Adapter EF-EOS M for photographic flexibility.
With one of Canon’s Speedlite flash units, you can also explore creative lighting techniques to add an extra level of interest to your shots. Alternatively, create unique images with a range of Creative Filters like Toy Camera effect, Grainy B&W or even a filter that mimics the distortion of a fish-eye lens. The filters can be applied before the shot is captured, with the result previewed in Live View, allowing you to experiment with different effects before selecting the perfect treatment for your final image.

Turn film-maker with EOS Movie and Video Snapshot
When a moment calls for more than a still image, the EOS M lets you switch easily to Full HD video with stereo sound for superb results. Video Snapshot mode also helps family and friends avoid long home movie viewing sessions, guiding you to create exciting movies in-camera, with a professionally edited feel.

Extending the EOS System with dedicated accessories
In addition to compatibility with Canon’s existing EF lenses1, accessories and Speedlites, the EOS M launches with its own bespoke range of compact accessories. Two new EF-M lenses offer portability and high performance when using the new model – the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM standard zoom and the

EF-M 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens. Both feature new Stepper Motor technology for exceptionally smooth AF performance, as well as precision Canon optics, while their compact designs offer the perfect form-factor to complement the camera’s pocket-sized body.

Additionally, the EOS M will ship with the new Speedlite 90EX flash unit as standard. Lightweight and highly-compact, it offers a maximum guide number of nine and supports wide-angle lenses, making it an ideal general-purpose flash for everyday use. A wireless master function also allows the control of multiple flash guns wirelessly, allowing more advanced users to experiment with a range of creative lighting effects.

EOS M – key features

• The quality of a digital SLR in a compact body
• Scene Intelligent Auto
• Be versatile with interchangeable lenses
• Create out-of-focus backgrounds for high impact
• Easy-to-use touch-screen
• Atmospheric photos in low light
• Full-HD video with Video Snapshot Mode

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Adorama has a big Rebel T3/EOS 110D kit in offer. As usually such kits don’t last long, so if you are interested in the bundle it’s better to act fast. The bundle all inclusive will cost you $599.95 (click here) after all rebates and includes:

• Rebel T4/1100D body
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
• EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III AF Lens
• EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
• Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II Inkjet Photo Printer
• 8GB SDHC Card, Camera Bag
• D&S Explorer Tripod
• Red Giant Adorama Production Bundle

If you want to check a review for the items in the bundle see the following list: Rebel T3/1100D, EF-S 18-55mm IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, Pixma Pro9000 Mark II.

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The bundle includes:

• EOS Rebel XS
• EF-S 18-55 IS (image stabilized) lens
• A camera bag
• A 2GB SD Card
• And finally: a Rebel XS Tutorial DVD

And everything comes over for just $399 (click here). Hurry up!

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