Canon EOS M5 review by Imaging Resource, best Canon mirrorless so far

Canon Eos M5 Mark Ii Mirrorless
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Canon EOS M5: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

At a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth Smart
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Digital IS 5-Axis Image Stabilization

Imaging Resource reviewed the Canon EOS M5. There are a lot of things the reviewer liked about the EOS M5, like the new 24MP sensor, overall speed, good high ISO performance, and excellent color and hue accuracy.

In the conclusion they write:

The Canon EOS M5 offers image quality comparable to many other APS-C cameras, and the body itself offers a lot of physical controls plus (for the first time in the EOS M series) a built-in electronic viewfinder. Dual Pixel CMOS AF and a DIGIC 7 image processor combine to help the M5 deliver good performance across the board. Despite a few shortcomings, including a sparse EF-M lens lineup (although you can use EF/EF-S lenses with a separate adapter) and lack of 4K video, the EOS M5 is the best mirrorless camera that Canon has produced so far […] Read the review at Imaging Resource

The weak spot of the Canon EOS system is the limited availability of native lenses. That said, it must also be said that Canon’s Dual Pixel AF technology works so good that most EF and EF-S lenses mounted through the adapter work without issues and without AF slowing down or getting erratic. The EOS M5 is Canon’S most powerful and feature-rich mirrorless camera so far.

Canon Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) Review by DPReview

Canon Rebel T7i (EOS 800D)
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Canon Rebel T7i:  B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon Rebel T7i at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 6 fps Shooting and ISO 51200
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • HDR Movie and Time-Lapse Movie
  • Movie Electronic IS, Feature Assistant

The Canon Rebel T7i is collecting positive reviews everywhere. It’s easy to use yet powerful enough to satisfy the absolute beginner as well as the more experienced photographer.

Photographic authority DPReview makes no exception, lauding the Rebel T7i “guide modes”, which aim at those photographers who still want to learn the basics of photography. It seems Canon made good job implementing the guide mode.

Guide modes are pretty common on cameras of this type but I’ve rarely seen one that helps with learning how the camera operates beyond guide mode, rather than leaving you stuck in a simplified mode forever. This, combined with the consistency of performance between shooting through the optical viewfinder and rear screen (in terms of both speed and effectiveness), makes the T7i one of the easiest DSLRs to use if you’re not familiar with their operation. It also means it’s one of the easiest cameras to capture video with.

Read the review at DPReview.

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art is an incredible lens, fast and sharp, Imaging Resource reports

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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

It appears Sigma build another engineering masterpiece with the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art.

Imaging Resource posted a full technical review and a real world sample gallery. They are definitely enthusiastic about this lens, calling the Sigma an “incredible lens” and saying “this is one of the sharpest, if not *the* sharpest, lens [they have] ever tested”. From the conclusion:

The Sigma 135mm ƒ/1.8 DG HSM “Art” is one of the sharpest lenses we’ve ever tested. It’s not an inexpensive lens, but for what you get — great build quality, outstanding sharpness, little to no chromatic aberration, and almost zero distortion — the lens is worth every penny, and destined to become a modern classic.

The Sigma sells for $1,399, which I think is a more than fair price for such an outstanding lens.

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

World-wide order and pre-order links after the break.

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II not coming in 2017, maybe never?

 

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Recently I got hints from various sources (thanks) that Canon may not announce nor release the Canon EOS 6D Mark II in 2017.

A 2017 announcement for the EOS 6D Mark II seems indeed getting less likely. There are still no hints or serious suggestions neither about the specifications nor for the release date. There is a lot of speculation going around the web, looks mainly to be good to keep the EOS 6D Mark II buzz on.

Last year I got some weird rumors, suggesting Canon may not release an EOS 6D Mark II, but instead a mirrorless full-frame camera (see here and here). Well, doesn’t it appear more and more likely it may go this way?

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is long overdue

We now have reasons to think Canon is eventually taking mirrorless seriously. Canon has the skills and the know-how to build a truly professional mirrorless full-frame camera. Such a camera, if done seriously, may well take the place of an EOS 6D Mark II, both on the shelves and in the mind of photographers.

A list of possible specifications for the EOS 6D Mark II

Rumored for the EOS 6D Mark II, these specs may refer also to the mirrorless full-frame camera. Most of the specs were published first here on Canon Watch:

I am curious to learn what you think about the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and the possibility we may see a mirrorless full-frame instead. Sound off in the comment section.

All Canon EOS 6D Mark II rumors are listed here.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV price drop, now $3299 (with accessories, and more Canon rebates)

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV got a price drop and now sells for $3,299 (body only) at B&H Photo. Moreover, you get free accessories ($119.85 value):

  • Watson LP-E6N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1900mAh)
  • Ruggard Journey 34 Shoulder Bag (Black)
  • SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

Many Canon products have new instant discounts (up to $500). See them all at Adorama

All new instant rebates (Adorama):

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens $4,049 after $350 IR
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens $4,199 after $400 IR
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Body $2,299 after $500 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Body w/ EF 24-105mm f/4L Lens $2,899 after $500 IR
  • Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Body Kit with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS Lens $3,049 after $500 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 6D DSLR Body $1,399 after $300 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 6D DSLR with EF 24-105mm f 3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $1,799 after $300 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 6D DSLR with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens $1,999 after $300 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 80D DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $1,149 after $200 IR
  • Canon EOS 80D DSLR with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens $1,399 after $400 IR
  • Canon EOS 80D DSLR Video Creator Kit w/ EF-S18-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, Rode VIDEOMIC GO Mic, 32GB SD Card – PowerZoom Adapter $1,499 after $550 IR
  • Canon EOS 77D DSLR Body $849 after $50 IR
  • Canon EOS 77D DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens $999 after $50 IR
  • Canon EOS 77D DSLR with EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens $1,249 after $250 IR
  • Canon EOS 70D DSLR Body, Black $799 after $400 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera Body Kit, with EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $899 after $450 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 70D DSLR with EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $1,099 after $450 IR + Free Canon LP-E6 N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Canon EOS 70D Video Creator Kit – with EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, Rode VIDEOMIC GO Mic, Sandisk 32G SD Card $1,149 after $500 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6s DSLR Camera Body $699 after $150 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i 24MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) $699 after $50 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens $849 after $50 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $1,049 after $250 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Body $649 after $100 IR​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $649 after $250 IR (Exp 5/21)​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit – with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, Rode VIDEOMIC GO Mic, Sandisk 32G SD Card Class 10 $699 after $300 IR (Exp 5/21)​
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $849 after $250 IR (Exp 5/21)​
  • Canon EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III Zoom Lenses $549 after $350 IR​
  • Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera Digital Camera Body $929 after $50 IR​
  • Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens $1,049 after $50 IR​
  • Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens $1,199 after $280 IR​
  • Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black Kit with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens $1,099 after $180 IR​ + Free accessories –Black or Silver
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Wide Angle Lens – U.S.A. Warranty $129 after $20 IR​
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens $110 after $15 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot G3 X Digital Point & Shoot Camera $799 after $200 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot G5 X Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $699 after $100 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II 20.1MP Digital Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, Black $429 after $100 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot SX60 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $429 after $120 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $329 after $50 IR (Exp 5/13)​
  • Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $229 after $50 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $249 after $130 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $229 after $70 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH HS 360 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $199 after $10 IR​
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black $149 after $10 IR​