paul_brenner1

July 23, 2014

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?

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.)

Paul

July 16, 2014

Tom, thanks for the detailed comments.

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:

Satisfactory image quality

Satisfactory zoom range

Good max apertures

Ability to use filters

Size/weight

Digic 6 processor

Rudimentary viewfinder as a fall-back (and I'm well familiar with its shortcomings, having had a G9!)

Wasabi batteries available

None of these characteristics are unique, but as everything is a compromise, this seems to be the best for my purposes. Paul

July 14, 2014

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?

July 10, 2014

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.

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!)

July 9, 2014

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.

Paul

July 9, 2014

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.

Paul

July 8, 2014

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July 8, 2014

Thanks!

Rob, I actually have those two EOS-M lenses (11-22 gray market, spectacular lens). But 55 not long enough.

Lex, while I'm a Canon guy, I will look into the V1.

Paul

July 8, 2014

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.

My current Canon Cameras have drawbacks:

S100 - want better quality

EOS-M - not the right lenses available; EFS lenses with adapter add a lot of weight

T4i - too heavy

__________

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.

I'm partial to Canon; should I consider G1-X Mk I? G16 even though same sensor as S-100 class?

Is another make/model so compelling I should consider it?

Maybe I should rent something like the G1-X Mk I, then buy four batteries for $10 each from Wasabi...

I know I've thrown a lot here; would love thoughts.

Thanks,

Paul

June 23, 2014

Thanks for the info, John!

June 23, 2014

Thanks Rob! I've seen a number of charts but this one nails it!

June 23, 2014

I'm not really a beginner, but wasn't sure where else to post this:

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.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks,

Paul

June 7, 2014

Thanks WT. I've talked to "Blue Nook" (also a great place to get 3rd party batteries) but will see if Sterlingtek knows anything.

June 7, 2014

No problem, Adrian. I also have had great experience with Wasabi batteries.

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.

June 6, 2014

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.

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.)

Does anyone have an idea of when we might expect them?

Thanks,

Paul

December 10, 2013

I bought my EOS M to take on a two-week trip to Italy in September, and I'm glad I did. It is truly an underrated camera. The build quality of both the body and the lenses is superb; and the 11-22 lens is AWESOME. Only one frustration: I really want a wider (longer) zoom than the 18-55, which I find a fairly useless range. The latest rumor is more lenses will be introduced sometime in 2014; if it's as good as the current lenses, I'll buy it from wherever I have to (Asia, Europe, Canada...)

Paul

August 23, 2013

Steve,

Good thought, and one I've considered.

Once again, all, thanks for the good thoughts. Too bad there was a bit of a digression (now removed I see).

FYI, recently I got my hands on an EOS-M, and was hooked. Very solid, well made, and as folks may be aware, they've been greatly discounted. Happy to stay with Canon, and to get an APS mirrorless with lens for less than $400...

Got it with the 22mm lens, which fits in with Steve's thought; but still thinking about possibly getting the 18-55mm.

Some gamble, not knowing where Canon is going with the EOS-M, but again, with this price and quality, not too much of a gamble...

Keep photographing!

Paul

August 14, 2013

Philip,

I'm with you. My first passion is "fine art" b&w. Like many photographers of much more repute than me, I used to shoot a lot of large format, now more medium (with a range finder). (Actually, ever since teaching myself how to make digital negs for a print I wanted to have in my last show, I'm shooting little film/paper negs except with early 20th century cameras, but that's another story...)

Sorry for the digression. I still have five+ weeks to figure this out, but will find a lighter solution than the T4i if I can; the rental alternative may be the way to go.

Paul

August 13, 2013

Thanks Philip. More good info.

I'm continuing to ponder, but may end up taking the T4i and 18-135. It would be a no-brainer except for the first half of the trip being a walking tour. You are right, the 15-85 is heavier than the 18-135.

Paul

August 11, 2013

Thanks to all. Once again shows that this is about the best forum on the web. A lot of good advice, glad I have time to take it all under consideration.

My main problem with the T4i is the weight of the body plus the 18-135. Problem is that while I don't need that much zoom, the 18-55 (aside from any quality issues) isn't quite long enough. The zoom range of both the X20 and the G1x (28-112 effective) is just long enough (but why can't Canon do 24-120 on the G1x, like the S100?)

Having had a G9 in the past I'm familiar with the basic G series, and close focusing isn't an issue; but if anyone knows of a shorter lighter lens than the 18-135 but longer than the 18-55, so that I could take the T4i with less weight I'm all ears!

Finally...thanks for the rental suggestion. I didn't know it could be that reasonable for that period of time. Might do that. Doesn't solve the basic decision, but really limits the outlay, and protects me against having bought a camera I ended up not really sympatico with.

Paul

August 9, 2013

Rob, good point. I will look more closely at it.

Stefan, thanks. Good info.

Obviously, benefit with either (I believe) is that I wouldn't have to buy a lens (unless found used "kit").

Paul

August 9, 2013

Thanks, but am not looking for another DSLR; want to go smaller.

August 9, 2013

My wife and I are going to Italy in late September. First week is a walking tour (up to ten miles a day but not too strenuous).

I bought a T4i w/18-135 lens a year ago and love it, but a long weekend trip last week made me realize how heavy the combo is, and I'm thinking about a lighter alternative that still will give high quality images. I have an S-100 but would want something a bit better. (Would take S100 as backup in any case.) Preferences:

<ul>

<li>I like Canon</li>

<li>I want great low-light performance</li>

<li>Want a decent zoom range (at least 28-112)</li>

<li>Would prefer bigger sensor than G-series (but had a G-9 that I really liked).</li>

<li>Camera doesn't have to be pocketable, just lighter/smaller than T4i</li>

</ul>

I have an 18-55 also which would reduce weight for the T4i, but I don't want to compromise zoom range that much.

This all seems to add up to a G1X, or MAYBE G15: Two questions:

Any specific feedback/comparison on G1X/G15?

Anything I really should consider (even if not a Canon)?

Thanks very much,

Paul

July 11, 2013

Agree. I bought a T4i with the 18-135 lens in late 2012. I'm very happy with it. The lens is very high quality, and a good "all-in-one" lens if you want one lens. It obviously is heavier than the 18-55, but not excessively so.

Paul

May 14, 2013

I agree with everyone's comments. Very cheapest (maybe even less than making your own) is an 8x10 pinhole. Pinhole is fun and a great means of expression.

One thing people haven't mentioned to save money (once you have the camera): Paper negs. Speed runs about 3-6. Long exposures but no reciprocity. Obviously you can load and develop with a safelight.

Best developer is film developer highly diluted (such as HC-110 1:62 from syrup as a starting point).

Best,

Paul

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