SusanMcLaury wrote:
Newbie here - I was just about to purchase a Canon EOS M5 from B&H when I decided to come here first and check out the conversations. I have an ancient Canon 30D with some EF and EF-S lenses circa 2006, so I figured that the M5 would be perfect for this Grandma who has not done any photography for over 10 years.
But now I see you talking about a some new M cameras and lenses from Canon later this year. So my guess is that I should hold off on buying the M5 and wait to see what the new versions offer..... And... surely the price on the current M5 will drop....
Yes... I've answered my own question. Thoughts?
I hear you. I not know your grandmother's skills and expectations. Myself I decided to wait. And I think for price, there are some great offerings on the M 50 now.
There are rumors, but there is no really definite answer to canon's position to the M series. I almost bought the M 50, as the price is low with standard lens, and I can use my old 50 mm on it. I was more going for the Sony Alpha 6400, or other. But they are very overpriced. I a m sure that if you can handle the M series well, they are not much behind the Sony.
But take a lot of things in consideration. How old is your grandmother, what are her skills? if she want easy things not too complicated. The reason I not go yet for a M 50 is the very low finishing in plastic and not weather proof. The M 5 could be better in this way. Are yous ure she not is better off in a camera without interchangeable lens? I found the bridges of Panasonic in their time, easy to use, and very light. And with good results. Also consider, I am 59. I would like to take something lighter then now the combination of the Sony RX and my Canon 550 D. So I think Digital viewfinder, have the advantage to not have to use your screen and glasses.
As only talking for me, IF a M 5 Mark 2 comes out, it can improve some things that is needed for some. No cropping for 4 K, better weather sealed, better engine, and by the time it would be there, an nice, faster zoom.
I do not believe in giving up on the M series. The M 50 is a hit. The R is too big for many. I think the market is there for the M series, but not know about your grandmother.
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