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  1. <p>Last December there was a lot of buzz about Canon obtaining a patent for a 16-120mm lens for the EOS-M. Anyone heard anything more?<br> To borrow a techie term, that lens would probably be the "killer app" for that camera. I'll gladly buy it gray market (as we can guess they won't sell it in the U.S.), as I did with the 11-22mm lens (a spectacular lens, especially at 11mm for certain subjects.)<br> Paul</p>
  2. <p>Tom, thanks for the detailed comments.<br> Everyone, FYI,after all my research and the great help here, I'm coming around to the G16 (unless the G1-X Mk ii batteries become available from Wasabi and still might go with the G16). Considerations:<br> Satisfactory image quality<br> Satisfactory zoom range<br> Good max apertures<br> Ability to use filters<br> Size/weight<br> Digic 6 processor<br> Rudimentary viewfinder as a fall-back (and I'm well familiar with its shortcomings, having had a G9!)<br> Wasabi batteries available<br> None of these characteristics are unique, but as everything is a compromise, this seems to be the best for my purposes.<br />Paul</p>
  3. <p>WT, your post really resonated: I also have EOS AND large format cameras and lenses; but also had a G9 which I loved (and gave to my son) and as you can see from this chain, am intrigued by the G1X. Which model do you have, Mk I or II? Strengths/weaknesses?</p>
  4. <p>I'm not concerned about batteries for the EOS-M: I have several spares (Wasabi) and would get several more, as cheap as they are. Have had good experience with Wasabi's. Will not be photographing continuously.<br> Maybe the answer is the EOS-M with the 18-55 and 55-200 (if I can find the latter gray market at a decent price. Not being released in the U.S. (GRRR!)</p>
  5. <p>Bought it "gray market" from a dealer on ebay. Check out my two pics in this thread if you haven't already; both taken at 11mm. Not appropriate for many scenes, but for the right ones...and the lens is incredibly sharp.<br> <br />Paul</p>
  6. <p>Thanks all! Rob, good point. Was hoping to have one lens with adequate (for me) zoom range; but maybe the best answer is EOS-M with two lenses. Otherwise, maybe will rent the G1-X Mk I for a week and pop for extra Wasabi batteries. But will also look further into Sony and Fuji.<br> Paul</p>
  7. <p>One more pic with 11-22mm (smaller file size).</p><div></div>
  8. <p>Thanks!<br> Rob, I actually have those two EOS-M lenses (11-22 gray market, spectacular lens). But 55 not long enough.<br> Lex, while I'm a Canon guy, I will look into the V1.<br> <br />Paul</p> <div></div>
  9. <p>Will be hiking in the Sierra end of August, five days with no electricity, so need to take enough charged batteries. Also need to travel light.Want a zoom range of 24/28 - 120/140.<br> My current Canon Cameras have drawbacks:<br> S100 - want better quality<br> EOS-M - not the right lenses available; EFS lenses with adapter add a lot of weight<br> T4i - too heavy<br> __________<br> Don't need APS quality but would like more than S-100 and similar cameras. The G1-X Mk II seems perfect, but 3rd party NB-12L batteries not available; not going to pay $55 per for four additional batteries.<br> I'm partial to Canon; should I consider G1-X Mk I? G16 even though same sensor as S-100 class?<br> Is another make/model so compelling I should consider it?<br> Maybe I should rent something like the G1-X Mk I, then buy four batteries for $10 each from Wasabi...<br> I know I've thrown a lot here; would love thoughts.<br> Thanks,<br> Paul</p>
  10. <p>Thanks for the info, John!</p>
  11. <p>Thanks Rob! I've seen a number of charts but this one nails it!</p>
  12. <p>I'm not really a beginner, but wasn't sure where else to post this:<br> I've seen many sensor size comparison charts, and understand most of the descriptions (e.g. 1/2.5", 1/1.7", etc.) but I'm seeing some cameras listing size as simply 1" or 1.5" (the latter for the G1-X for example). Canon says the 1.5" is "80% of APS-C" but that doesn't help me relate it to other sensor sizes smaller than APS-C. And I've seen nothing on the 1" size.<br> Can anyone help me?<br> Thanks,<br> Paul</p>
  13. <p>Thanks WT. I've talked to "Blue Nook" (also a great place to get 3rd party batteries) but will see if Sterlingtek knows anything.</p>
  14. <p>No problem, Adrian. I also have had great experience with Wasabi batteries.<br> John, you are right about price, but I like the idea of the improvements (albeit not perfect), especially the Digic 6 engine and the 24-120 range.</p>
  15. <p>I'm going to be hiking in the Sierra late Summer, and for various reasons none of my three current Canon cameras (S100, EOS-M, T4i) fit the bill.<br> While not perfect, the G1 X mk ii seems to meet all my needs; but while I'm willing to spend $800, I'm don't want to have to spend another $100-$150 for two to three extra batteries; and there are no 3rd party batteries available yet. (We will not have access to electricity for several days.)<br> Does anyone have an idea of when we might expect them?<br> <br />Thanks,<br> Paul</p>
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