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Replacing old 550D/T2i + EOS M for M6/M5

Started Aug 18, 2021 | Discussions thread
Toze3
OP Toze3 Junior Member • Posts: 30
Re: Replacing old 550D/T2i + EOS M for M6/M5

Thanks Colin

Andy01 wrote:

Your choice between the M5 and M6 really comes down to the EVF.

Agree, and also size. I think only testing I will be sure of which one fits me better.

My thing with the VF is that I still thinking that holding the camera like a SLR is more easier and steady than a PowerShot style, with bigger lenses or long focal lengths. I just have a 17-70 C as general purpose "fast" lense and also a 55-250 that use occasionally.

I need to wear glasses for reading or seeing close detail, but not for walking around outside so for me it is a no-brainer - the EVF is essential. If I were to use the LCD (like I did for the time I owned a M3) it would mean that I would either be taking reading glasses off and on continuously or wearing multi-focal glasses outside.

That's also a point, I do wear glass most of the time, and that bothered me with the VF operation. I normally take them out for shooting.

I also live in sunny Queensland, Australia where bright sunshine is the norm, and LCDs are not great in bright sunlight. I also used a few DSLRs (450D, 600D, 70D & 6D ii), so I was much more used to using a viewfinder. I did buy an add-on EVF for my M3 when I had it and found it to be an awkward shape to leave on the camera - it turned a compact camera into an awkwardly shaped thing with a big "bump" on top. But everyone's situation is different and some people love the LCD. I would think that this is the single biggest difference between to the two cameras, so you might want to consider how important the LCD is for you.

I'm looked for used EVF options but the price put me away. Even with my original M in sunny days I don't remember to struggle with the screen

I think that for most things the M5 would easily be an improvement over a 550D - perhaps not for faster moving action or handling with larger lenses. The M5 is a very capable little camera that can produce great photos with it's 24Mp sensor (same as 80D), and it has lots of dials etc for DSLR-like controls (unlike the M50). I still prefer shooting with my 6D ii, but when I want to travel lighter the M5 (18-150, 11-22 & 22mm) gets the job done. It does not handle well with large lenses like my 100-400L ii.

Colin

550D is not top notch for moving subjects...hoping M6/M5 could be better there ehehe.

I never had the chance to test or grab a M5 , but I'm really struggling between the "familiarity" with SLR of M5 or compactness (and price) of M6.

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