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M5 vs. M50?

Started May 21, 2018 | Questions thread
hathawayep Regular Member • Posts: 228
Re: Zooming in and out. And moving focus point without the back LCD?

BobRVSM wrote:

Finally, I'm "am" getting old (bought my first camera - an Argus C3 aboard ship in '57). So going smaller is my overall direction now. My 200-400mm set up will be much lighter on an M50 than an 80D.

Yes, I hear you, but the heavier Canon lenses like the 200-400 are part of the issue.  I bought the M5 and a few M lenses and when I use my old Canon L glass with an adapter I find that it balances better on my old 5D Mk II.  Hence, I mostly shoot these days with the M5 and native glass.  (while cursing the failure to have a decent normal zoom available or at least one available that isn't decentered or some other issue.)  Still, the M5 is a joy to use for this old man. (my first camera was a Brownie)

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