Review of the Canon EOSm Micro-SLR Camera

I usually shoot with a huge camera with a battery pack and Canon L lenses… but I travel a ton and like to take photos while going out and love to sneak camera’s into events. This is why I bought the Canon EOSm camera with the 22mm f/2.0 lens. I had high expectations because it has the same sensor as the 7D and I use the 7D on a regular basis. I use the EOSm with the 22mm kit lens often but I also used my Canon 35mm F/1.4, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 and Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 lenses with an adapter.

Here is the EOSm with a large RODE mic:

Pros – This camera is super fast. You can also set a delay and choose the number of photos you want it to take (great for taking 10 pictures with a group.) The quality is outstanding – both photos and video. The camera is very small but the build feels really nice.

Cons – Auto-focus is really poor [you have have to focus somewhere else and then back on the subject to get the shot, especially during concerts.] There is only a digital viewfinder which is annoying when is bright outside. No on camera flash. This isn’t a big deal for me but it’s kinda a pain if you need more light and didn’t bring an external flash.

Bottom Line – The Canon EOSm is only $339 on Amazon and you really just can’t beat that deal IF you have Canon lenses and want a very mobile inexpensive body.

Here is a link to the EOSm on Amazon

Here is a link to the EOSm Adapter on Amazon

Canon EOS M key features

New EF-M lens mount (optimized for APS-C sensor size)
18MP APS-C ‘Hybrid CMOS’ sensor
Continuous autofocus in movie mode with subject tracking
14-bit DIGIC5 processor
ISO 100-12800 standard, 25600 expanded
4.3 fps continuous shooting, 3 fps with autofocus tracking
1080p30 video recording, stereo sound (with 25p or 24p options)
External microphone socket and adjustable sound recording level
1040k dot 3:2 touch-sensitive ClearView II LCD (capacitative type, multi-touch support)
Standard EOS hot-shoe for external flash (no built-in flash)
‘Creative Filters’ image-processing controls, previewed live on-screen