Canon EOS M With Built-in EVF May Arrive In The Second Half of 2014

Dcwatch (translated) interviewed the managing director and chief executive of Canon’s Image Communication Products Operations, Mr. Masaya Maeda. Google translation from Japanese is pretty poor. However, these appear to be the main points of the interview:
- A new EOS M camera with built-in EVF could arrive in the second half of 2014 .
- The focus on EOS M systems is to keep size down [editor’s note: the new EOS M2 is 8% smaller than the [shoplink 6091]EOS M[/shoplink]]
- Hybrid still+video performance is a key aspect on Canon’s future mirrorless cameras development
- There will be new lenses for the EOS M system
- Canon is also considering the possibility to make a more semi pro if not pro mirrorless cameras
- Canon is committed to the EOS Cinema line
A Bit of Eveything
How NOT to Screw a Lens On & Off ‘Just Like the Pros’ – PetaPixel- Flickr’s New Photo Books Feature Lets You Bring Your Photostream to Life – The Phoblographer
- Speedliter’s Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites – spookynet
- The Last Days Of The DSLR – gizmodo Australia
- 12 Pointers That Will Help Your DSLR Live Longer – diyphotography
- Changing the character of lenses with Canon EF Extenders: Part I – Canon Digital Learning Center
- Utilizing the Multi function Lock Switch in the EOS 5D Mark III – Canon Digital Learning Center
- 5 Tips for Successful HDR Photos – digital photography school
- Humor: Canon EOS-M Confession: “We blew it.” – newcameranews
- How photography could save your brain! – imaging resource
OKDOTHIS: An App for Photographers that Never Lets You Run Out of Ideas – PetaPixel
Samyang Announces 10mm f/2.8 Lens for APS-C Cameras (updated)

Samyang officially announced the 10mm f/2.8! Some specs: Weight: 580 g (1.28 lb) – diameter: 86 mm (3.39″) – length: 77 mm (3.03″) – no AF – aperture ring – DOF scale. It will be available from the end of January 2014. Suggested retail price of £429.99. Will come for EF and M mounts.
Image samples can be seen at Samyangs website (Click here).
Samyang press release:
Canon Demonstrates Creative Application Of Latest Graphic Art Printers
Canon USA press release:
Canon Demonstrates Creative Application Of Latest Graphic Art Printers At Art Miami And Context 2013 Fairs
Collaborating with Photographer Robert Farber, Canon to Demonstrate Artistic Capabilities of Large Format and Photo Inkjet Printer Lineups
MELVILLE, N.Y., December 3, 2013 – First-time sponsor of Art Miami, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its range of printing solutions for the fine arts industry at CONTEXT December 3 – 8 at the Midtown Miami complex. One of the most important annual contemporary art events in the United States, Art Miami showcases the best available artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries in collaboration with 125 of the world’s most respected galleries. Additionally, Art Miami’s sister fair CONTEXT is dedicated to the development and reinforcement of emerging and mid-career, cutting-edge artists.
At the Canon booth #E13, award-winning photographer Robert Farber will showcase a collage of his most impressive images and share insights and personal experiences for working with the output devices. Show attendees can interact with Canon’s latest artistic printing solutions – including the imagePROGRAF iPF6450 printer, which features enhanced color management capabilities and the PIXMA PRO-1 printer – a powerful, high-quality professional inkjet printer that produces stunning color prints and dynamic black-and-white images.
“As photographers, we look to tell a story or convey a message through the power of an image,” said photographer Robert Farber. “Canon’s imagePROGRAF and PIXMA PRO printers help showcase this story by delivering high-quality, archival imaging capabilities and creative applications that can enhance moments we’ve captured through our lens. I’m looking forward to engaging with other professionals at Art Miami to hear some of their latest inspirations and discuss the potential that lies with Canon’s fine art printers.”
Canon EOS M2 To Be Sold Only In Asia?

The announcement of the Canon EOS M2 last night created a bit of confusion. Nothing leaked until the day before, and: only Canon Japan and Canon China made the announcement. No word came from Canon USA or one of the Canon’s EU branches. As for now a lot suggests that Canon may introduce the EOS M2 for Asia only, or at least wait for CES 2014 to make it available for the rest of the world.
That Canon could make the EOS M2 available only for Asia is more plausible than you may think at first glance, it’s an option to take in account. Mirrorless cameras sell pretty good in Asia (the [shoplink 6091]EOS M[/shoplink] did too), much better than in Europe or the US, so it could be possible that Canon decides to sell the EOS M2 only in Asia. Remember that the EF-M 11-22mm IS STM lens is still not available for the US (but can be ordered at DigitalRev). The 11-22mm is the most interesting lens among those (3 lenses) that are available, in my opinion.

