The EOS M5 is a very welcome addition to Canon's product line-up and arrives at a time when many photo enthusiasts were starting to doubt whether Canon would ever produce a mirrorless camera that caters for their needs. Although the M5 doesn't tick all th...
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Builtin viewfinder, Touchscreen interface
No 4k video, Limited EFM lens choice
With the arrival of Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a built-in EVF and touchscreen interface, the EOS M5 looks like Canon might have finally come good with a mirrorless camera...
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Published: 2017-04-06, Author: Mike , review by: techsmart.co.za
Touch and drag, EVF at long last, comes with lens adapter when purchased with bundle
Shutter lag, EVF flickers a bit, strong competition in its price range
Abstract: We SayThe EOS M5 really opens up the SLR-versus-mirrorless debate. Many people like electronic viewfinders because they show the image exactly as the camera will capture it, but others prefer the visual clarity of an optical viewfinder. The M5 is tiny, wh...
Review] Canon EOS M5: Mass Mirrorless Enthusiast Mirrorless from CanonA serious mirrorless model is finally here from Canon. It has all of the expected bells and whistles – high quality EVF, APS-C sensor, SLR-like body – but in a very compact package tha...
Lots of quick access dials and buttons, Bright and clear viewfinder, Tilting touch-sensitive screen
M-mount lens range limited, Screen not fully articulated, Pricey
It's great to see Canon finally taking CSCs seriously, and coming up with something that competes with big-hitting rivals from Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic. This is a camera that's more than capable of taking some very nice images, and it's also enjoyable...
Abstract: Note: This article was first published in the February 2017 issue of HWM, published online on 4th June 2017 and is now updated for relevancy.While mobile phones get phased out as soon as half a year, case in point is Oppo's (confusing) Reno series and Son...
The Best Prosumer camera is…Given how well the Nikon D500 performed in last year's test, this was a much closer result than we expected. However, the Fujifilm X-T2 consistently turned in better images with better detail and less noise in all the situation...
The Best Prosumer camera is…Given how well the Nikon D500 performed in last year's test, this was a much closer result than we expected. However, the Fujifilm X-T2 consistently turned in better images with better detail and less noise in all the situation...
Abstract: Note: This article was first published in the February 2017 issue of HWM.Smaller, lighter, and more affordable while offering professional-level performance. Those are the hallmarks of prosumer cameras that appeal to both professionals and serious enthusi...
