DrMaemo
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Re: What are your plans about the M mount situation. Poll
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"The R7 and R10 are too big. Case closed."
Agree, although this does surprise me that the R10 is larger than I had imagined (I have not seen it in-person), and find it strange that the Canon R10 exists. According to camerasize.com, the Canon R10 is noticeably deeper than the Canon M6 mkii. Without the EVF, the M6 mkii is much more compact due to much shorter height.
Camera size comparison between Canon R10 versus Canon M6 mkii
In terms of size and ergonomics, the Canon R10 is strikingly similar to the Canon RP, except in two areas. The Canon R10 sensor size and EVF are significantly smaller. I own a Canon RP and it is not pocket friendly IMHO; however, I do appreciate very much the RP sensor size and EVF.
Camera size comparison between Canon R10 versus Canon RP
Note: Canon R10 does have a few more buttons compared to the RP.
I find the Canon R10 to be a confusing product because I find that it is not small enough to justify a purchase compared to other products on the market currently. The R10 is also not capable enough to justify a purchase compared to other products on the market currently. The R10 is not cheap enough to justify a purchase for what you get as a hobbyist photographer.
I suppose reasons to purchase a Canon R10 are for the perceived longevity of the RF-S mount, and cannot not wait a few additional months to save the cash for the R7, and hope Canon follows through with RF-S lenses.
For me, it is a no-brainer. The Canon M cameras and lenses are the best bang for the buck camera for me as a hobbyist/consumer photographer. Because I value Canon M camera mobility and performance-to-cost, and realize that the Canon M cameras capability far exceeds my photography skill, I do not concern myself with reasons not to purchase a Canon M camera or Canon M-mount lenses.
As someone who has been around a while, and by no means wealthy, I no longer second guess purchasing decisions.
Note: I am slowly realizing that Canon is currently innovating, manufacturing and marketing cameras that appeal to wildlife and action photographers, or hybrid shooters. These features/capabilities do not enhance my type of photography. Thus, I am not the consumer for Canon.
Note: I tolerate the ergonomics of Canon mirrorless cameras (for me, buttons and dials are like the computer keyboards, an indispensible tool).
Note: I am slowly coming to the realization that if I wanted an action camera, Canon sensor technology (read-out speed) is not advanced enough for me to make the purchase of an R10, R7, R6 a value purchase, see WARPING and WOBBLING on the R7 is DRIVING me CRAZY! . I suspect Canon will address the limitations of current sensor technology in replacement products over the next 5 to 8 years.
Note: If i purchase another camera body over the next 2 to 3 years, it probably will be a DSLR due to being a better fit for the type of photography I do (i.e., stills and landscape) and preferred ergonomics (more buttons and dials).