Canon EOS M6 (Black) EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit

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Ive been using Canon equipment for decades. I am a photo enthusiast but hardly a pro-style photog. I have used various film cameras, several Canon Rebels, EOS 7D mark 1 and mark 2 plus several L lenses. All that time, Ive been searching for the perfect travel camera -- I dont think it exists. Ive used many small digital snappers including the Sony RX100-II, which took nice photos but was maddeningly fussy to hold and use, as well as the Fuji XT100 (great camera but fixed 40mm-equiv lens). I travel internationally at least once every year. In the past, Ive taken along a digital body and a couple of lenses but that got old quickly--too much weight to lug around. However, smaller cameras do not produce high quality photos, except for the Fuji and Sony. Then, along comes the EOS M5 and M6. I was reluctant to take the plunge due to slow-focusing issues Id read about. I wanted the smallest possible camera but very high quality. Then, I read that the M6 has a nearly identical APS-C sensor to the new 80D - which has even better dynamic range than my 7D Mii. Then, I thought "but it doesnt have a viewfinder." Well, heck, I take photos all the time with my phone. So, I ordered the M6 with the 15-45 kit lens. I took many test photos. The camera is very easy to work with and I was pleased with the results. Compared to my previous Canon glass, M-lenses are tiny, but theyre sharp. Plus, any small faults can be corrected in software. I dont really miss the viewfinder but there is one available to attach to the hot shoe. The controls are intuitive and the touchscreen is a joy to use. Manual exposure is easy to dial in quickly. After using the camera for a couple of weeks, I ordered the M-22mm lens and the EOS lens adapter. I have a couple of older small kit lenses with longer zooms that work well on the M6. And I wanted the 22mm prime for night/low-light shots. The M lenses are so light and tiny theyre super-easy to carry around. Im leaving in a few weeks for Japan and Korea and Im looking forward to putting this camera through its paces. Plus, it weighs only about one-fourth of my 7D with lens but is capable of similar high quality photographs. Minus 1 star for a slightly lazy exposure mechanism (not critical) and the awful strap--sorry, I hate Canon straps (replaced with a Peak Design).

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Ive been a Canon fan since an old sd880 point and shoot. Moved up to a T2i and then T4i. Excellent cameras. I got caught up in the mirrorless craze and about a year ago, canon was behind the competition and i went with a Panasonic gx85. One positive for the gx85: amazing camera stabilization. However, the autofocus for video SUCKS. After a year, i started to notice that a lot, if not most, of the pictures id taken years ago, even with the t2i, looked better than the gx85 (i was using the pana 20mm lens). i decided to go back to canon, and even considered the 77d. As im reviewing pictures, i am beyond satisfied with the decision to go with the m6. The m6 with the em-f 22m lens is great. sure, i miss the in-body stabilization, and i wish it had 4k video. thats why i give this camera 4 stars (and the picture review takes a second too long). But for results, this camera produces extremely clear photos, and the autofocus in videos blows the panasonic away.

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I got this as a replacement for my old Canon T2i. It is indeed much smaller, which matters to me. In one of the photos I uploaded you see a Canon Point & Shoot, the mirrorless M6, and the T2i DSLR in comparison. Its great to have more functionality in a smaller volume. The DSLR with case was a big cube that barely fitted into my backpack, together with laptop and other stuff. Much has been said about this camera in reviews already. Its light, quick to deploy, and has wireless and bluetooth functionality. I like the fact that it doesnt waste space on a built-in viewfinder. I only used live view on my DSLR anyway. (A viewfinder on a mirrorless camera is a contradiction in concept anyway.) I take my camera to rough field locations, and only the years will tell how well the M6 will hold up. (First it felt wrong to take an expensive camera into rugged places, but I havent regretted it once. What good is a camera if one couldnt bring it along? And the T2i held up well.) The M6 is rather sturdy and has at least some right-hand grip, although I would have preferred an even bigger grip. Only the LCD screen looks a bit fragile and prone to scratching. Although the M6 has a touch screen, the camera is loaded with mechanical buttons and dials. The ring around the power button moves. The exposure compensation dial looks cool, but Im not planning on using it. These mechanical controls will become handy when working with gloves. Not sure why they made the kit lens retractable. The 15-45mm focal range is a better match for my landscape and nature photography than the 18-55mm was. I often had trouble fitting the scene into a single frame, but rarely needed the maximum zoom. The second photo I uploaded shows the small M6 with a giant LumoPro flash. I call it the Beauty and the Beast. UPDATE Sep 2018: Connecting the camera with the cell phone was not straightforward. The instructions in the manual are not really sufficient, because there are many options that result in a big decision tree. I finally figured it out by trial-and-error, and now I can remotely operate the camera with the Camera Connect app. What good is a compact camera, if one doesnt have a compact bag for it? The best case I have come across so far for this camera is this Vintage Camera Case from Platinum (pt): https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Vintage-Camera-Green-Brown/dp/B01GV6FVQY/ The M6 with the 15-45mm kit lens fits in it sideways. Although the bag is still slightly too big, it is a better fit than several other similarly-sized camera cases I have tried.

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This camera captured some amazing pictures while I was on Safari in Africa. It was my very first time using the camera and I took an adapter for a D-SLR zoom lens. It took me almost no time to get use to the controls and the touch screen it great.

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Camera works great. Takes amazing video and photos. You have to be very careful with that screen on the back though. I already shattered it by knocking over my tripod and it landed against a padded backpack hanging against my closet door. I have no idea how it shattered?? But lesson learned, be very careful with this one. I have since bought a neoprene case to put on it when not in use. I love the camera still. It is a great size and light weight, but a very solid and durable body. This combo is a great deal as well, saving you around $65-70. Would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.

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The M6 is perfect for a Canon shooter that wants a mirrorless camera. I couldnt be happier with it! I wish Canon had more M lenses, but hopefully theyll get there. But with the adapter I can use all my pro L glass too.

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I am a casual user. mostly for my holidays I like to make picture books after traveling. This camera served well for selfies and timed photos.Its ability to connect to my phone for its remote features were awesome. The Bluetooth made connecting easy. It handles very well at night and in sunny situations. As a black man i have the typical troubles of getting it to focus on me when lighting isnt in my favor. It takes a bit of effort to get it to lighten me up so i am visible in the photo. Love this camera IG and FB users this is for you!

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Great camera! Love the tilt up screen, small size, and build quality. The new control knobs for the manual operating modes are very easy and intuitive. The touch screen system is great. I own an earlier model M1 and the focusing on this M6 is very fast and accurate. The WiFi link to a smart makes moving pics to the phone fast. I take lots of travel pictures and they have been great with this camera.

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The Powershot GX 3 I purchased to backup my EOS 7D Mark II didnt work out because of the steep drop-off in IQ. I decided to give the EOS M6 a try after reading up on mirrorless cameras, and noting that the M6 sports an APS-C sensor. I took it for a shoot at a botanical garden the day after receiving it, and Im generally pleased with the results. I shot mainly with the EF-M 18-150mm lens, and I made sparing use of the EF-M 11-22. Both lenses produced some decent shots, and they kept the overall size and weight of my gear down. Ive humped the 7DMKII with a Sigma 50-150mm lens, and Im inclined to forgive a small dropoff in IQ in return for a much smaller, lighter kit. The M6 may struggle to backup to the 7DMKII for action shots. The 7DMKII focuses more quickly and rattles off 10 frames in the blink of an eye. That said, the M6 did a creditable job of capturing a macro shot of a flower-hopping Bumble Bee (photo attached). Its going to take time to get used to using the tilt screen instead of a viewfinder for composing shots, but it became more comfortable the more I shot. Bright sunlight is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. The tilt screen also helped in framing close to the ground shots without having to dig my knees in the dirt. Time will tell, but first impressions of the M6 are quite positive.

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Video quality on this camera is amazing. Love that the screen flips up and I can mount an external mic on the side with a straight flash bracket. Perfect Camera for Vlogging!

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