We all know the EOS M series has been replaced by the Rf series of cameras and lenses. But that doesn't mean the M series doesn't take great pictures or there are many people that still shoot with the cameras. How about we start talking about this series of cameras again?
I had an original M 12 years ago and many of the M series cameras over the years. I am now an M series owner once again when I bought an original M with 22mm lens. Why? Nostalgia? Maybe. I like the form factor, the build quality and the simplicity.
This morning I took it out for the first time since acquiring it to a local park and shot some sunrise images.
Back in the day, many of us owned an M series EOS, and they were great travel and dinner cams at that time. I went through a couple of the bodies and owned many of the lenses, including Sigma. I loved the tilting EVF on my M3 and M6, but camera ergonomics were poor for me—a bar of soap with tiny controls. I was prone to poking myself in the face when using the EVF and making adjustments! When the R7 came out in 2022, I bought it and found it much easier to use and hold, and AF was good enough to chase butterflies and other little critters. My M system went to MPB.
I can’t emphasise how pleased I am to see this thread
I am lucky enough to own all the bodies along with all the M lenses that were released, along with the sigma 1.4 triplets and a dozen or so 3rd party ef-m mount optics… what can I say… a brilliant system.
I love the M system
I started out 30yrs ago with EOS600 film camera
Then moved to EF digital, then added ef-s, later adding ef-m
The M system was/is perfect for people like me that wanted to stay with canon rather than opt for the Fuji’s
The new RF system leaves me stone cold
I have the R100 & R50 but canon has never offered small fast primes like the ef-m 22,28 & 32. Instead it’s either slow plastic consumer tat or large, heavy expensive FF “L” glass…ugh!!
So for me my journey with canon ended with the arrival of the R system.
I have a duplicate M50 plus duplicate 22/2 so I tend to use that for most picture taking or my trusty old 6D/40stm
The R stuff is mothballed and packed away.
I really wished canon had developed a M7 following the 7d series… a rugged pro body using the M6ii 32mp sensor. Maybe a larger EVF and the possibility of adding a battery pack
Pixelpuffin wrote:
I really wished canon had developed a M7 following the 7d series… a rugged pro body using the M6ii 32mp sensor. Maybe a larger EVF and the possibility of adding a battery pack
But it was not to be sadly
That would be the EOS R7: similar CMOS as the 90D/M6 MK II, weather resistant body, EVF, excellent 4K video, and greatly improved AF over the 90D and M6 MK II. The R7 is my fav mini camera—replaced my M6 and 90D—and I use it more than my R and R6 MK II, especially for macro and small critters.
Gochugogi wrote:
That would be the EOS R7: similar CMOS as the 90D/M6 MK II, weather resistant body, EVF, excellent 4K video, and greatly improved AF over the 90D and M6 MK II. The R7 is my fav mini camera—replaced my M6 and 90D—and I use it more than my R and R6 MK II, especially for macro and small critters.
By all accounts the R7 is supposedly very nice
The kicker is canon never offered a battery grip nor as previously mentioned … small petite fast primes (or fast zooms)
The tragedy is then what’s the point?? Might as well just buy FF and utilise the better faster L optics.
And therin lies the problem…I don’t want to be lugging big heavy optics
Pixelpuffin wrote:
By all accounts the R7 is supposedly very nice
The kicker is canon never offered a battery grip nor as previously mentioned … small petite fast primes (or fast zooms)
The tragedy is then what’s the point?? Might as well just buy FF and utilise the better faster L optics.
And therin lies the problem…I don’t want to be lugging big heavy optics
So I stayed back and settled with the M system
The big point for me is the extra reach of the 1.6X format, fast servo tracking and petite but ergonomic design. I only use my FF cameras for low light and video. My silly tiny and light RF 100-400 is actually long enough on the R7 for closeups of butterflies, birds and lizards. My M series cameras didn't track well unless the critter was holding still and the only 100-400 available was the bazooka sized EF 100-400 L. Plus, M series EVF refresh was silly slow.
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I just received the ef-m 18-55mm from Japan. I haven't had a chance to shoot with it yet but I forgot just how well built that lens was, it feels like a tank.
When I had an M6, towards the end, I did get the EVF-DC1 and I was surprised at how much I liked the swivel feature. I was also worried the swivel would be loose but it was solid and would stay in place it whatever direction it's set.
I took a few more images at a park this past weekend with my M and 22mm.
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I took the M and 18-55mm for a wander today in Northern Oregon. I think for this type of trip, the 18-55 is much better suited. I think the 22mm will be my casual walkaround lens.
One thing I do miss on the M6 is the electronic level. The grid can help somewhat but it's challenging sometimes.
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I'm still mad they killed the M. I had the M50ii, and it was a great camera, especially for travel. The 22mm was my favorite all-around lens. It's a shame Canon hasn't ported over the EF-M primes. I'd buy an RF version of the 22mm f2 in a second for my R50v. If I hadn't upgraded to full frame for my primary camera, I probably would have jumped ship to Fuji since they actually care about APS-C.
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Maphotography wrote:
I'm still mad they killed the M. I had the M50ii, and it was a great camera, especially for travel. The 22mm was my favorite all-around lens. It's a shame Canon hasn't ported over the EF-M primes. I'd buy an RF version of the 22mm f2 in a second for my R50v. If I hadn't upgraded to full frame for my primary camera, I probably would have jumped ship to Fuji since they actually care about APS-C.
It's funny you say Fuji. I actually shot with an X-T3 for over a year. I got bit by the full frame bug as well and shot with a Nikon Z7 for another year and am now shooting with a Nikon D850 for my primary camera. I often wonder if the M series could replace it but I just don't think so. The high iso performance is hard to beat and the 45mp along with the resolution of full frame is addicting. Also, the D850 may be a large camera but it has substance and especially in the winter, where I will be wearing gloves, the size will be an advantage.
That being said, I think there is a place for the M series in my arsenal. I shot some with it this morning and even on full brightness, I hard a hard time composing with the screen. Whereas with my D850, it was very easy with the OVF.
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Not trying to be pedantic but why do we say “ it was” a great camera?? It still is a great camera!! I literally couldn’t give a monkey’s that canon dropped their best selling model to concentrate on the R line…!! And!! So what!! Their loss not mine.
I have 3 M50’s … hoping to grab a white one as white doesn’t attract the same attention as black… odd but seems to be true.
The M system is brilliant. Be it the M10, M100, M200, M5, M6, M50… whatever…
They are all brilliant cameras as are the delightful M lenses.
As I say, canons loss not mine.
I couldn’t care less about blowing £3-4K on canons latest P&S as that’s basically what they are these days.
If ever I sell up, the M stuff will be the very last I let go off. The first would be the R stuff, I think that says it all tbh.
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bcguy wrote:
All the photos you posted to this thread a great, Harold. Truly excellent!
Thank you. I hope we can keep the spotlight in this series of cameras.
I took my M and 18-55mm on a local walk a little while ago on a foggy day. I didn't take too many images as I needed a longer lens I think, so I shot mostly with my D850 and 100-400mm that day.
Also, I recently purchased a full spectrum EOS M5. It is a great little IR kit. The 15-45mm does great and I have the 55-200mm coming, which also does great for IR.
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Harold Carlson wrote:
Thank you. I hope we can keep the spotlight in this series of cameras.
I took my M and 18-55mm on a local walk a little while ago on a foggy day. I didn't take too many images as I needed a longer lens I think, so I shot mostly with my D850 and 100-400mm that day.
Also, I recently purchased a full spectrum EOS M5. It is a great little IR kit. The 15-45mm does great and I have the 55-200mm coming, which also does great for IR.
Nice shots 👍🏻
I’m so envious of your full spectrum M5
I love the M system
Took my M50ii with 11-22 & 18-150 to Prague a few months ago. It was perfect. Small, light and discreet….. perfect!!
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I am really fond of taking B&W infrared these days. I took some more today with the M5. One thing I tried today was adapting an old Nikon 28-200mm af-d lens to my M5. It certainly worked but I struggled quite a bit with manually focusing even in 10x magnified view. I think I'll stick with native af lenses. Also, I am loving the grain. I am turning off all default noise reduction in CaptureOne and embracing the grain. In some cases I may even add a little.
(M3 w/EF 85/1.8 @ f/4)
