Canon exposes the mirrorless EOS M: Compatible with EF sensor, 18 MP and availability from October (video)

As expected, today comes the official announcement of the first home Canon mirrorless, a camera waiting and announced in recent months that he can count on excellent level of technical solutions in a compact body, usually just in another category.

The Eos M sports an APS-C sensor to 18 megapixels , a choice by many early rumor that does not betray the expectations and ensures an enviable quality of the shots, thanks to assistance provided by the DIGIC 5 continuous shots that allows up to 4.3 fps up to ISO 12,800 .

 

The good news on the confirmation of the sensor go to the lack of adjustable display which we had heard previously, the Eos M does possess a large 3-inch screen with 1,040,000 points  with technology touchscreen for easier interaction and intuitive with the multitude of options and functions available.

All Canon SLR owners interested in small Mirrorless rejoice in knowing that the goals with flanges EF / EF-S will be compatible with the new EF lens-M , with the aid of an adapter that will ensure the operation of any automatic device and undoubtedly encourage the spread of Eos M.

The acquisition of the video content is secured in full HD 1080p  H.264 MOV format and stereo sound. Thanks to a perfect compatibility with optical STM (with stepper motors), the new mirrorless is able to determine with absolute precision the point of focus, eliminating the annoying when the optical exceeds the right focus and then go back (especially annoying effect on the video shoot).

The mirrorless with interchangeable lenses come in our market by the beginning of October , fueling competition in the segment continues to expand and are betting on which all major manufacturers. It will be available in 4 colors: satin black, silver, black and glossy red , with a kit including  standard lens EF 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS-M STM and 90EX Speedlite to $799.99 . There will also be available at the small "pancake" 22mm f / 2 STM images taken in these popular Canon, that will definitely drop in the first optical explicitly dedicated to the new mirrorless.