We need an SL3 Pro!

I bought an SL1 years ago as a go-anywhere body to supplement my kit. It was relatively small compared to my 5D and 7D, but very capable and flexible.

I looked forward to replacing it with the SL2, but that body was bigger AND did not have the extra features I wanted. Now, with the Sl3, they've simplified the body even more.

I guess I could consider mirrorless, but I liked being able to use my existing lenses without the need for a bulky adapter.

It would be great if Canon could release an SL3 with more flexible controls (and maybe more fast focus points - but that might be asking for too much).

I completely agree.  I was totally hoping an SL3 would move upmarket a bit more.

However, I have been looking at the 77D to fill this role. It isn’t too much bigger or heavier and has all the external controls I want on my “daily driver”.

Is the M50 with adapter that bulky?

Have you not check out a Canon 77D.  It's a great combination of Small Size with Great Erogonomic of 70d/80D camera.  It is the best of the both world.  I'm quite impressed.... My only negative is that Canon sensor is still rather noisy comparing aginast a 5yrs old Sony A6000.

If SIZE is that important, perhaps a Mirrorless is an option.  A Canon M50 is basically an even smaller / lighter SL2.

Hey Jeff,  I agree ! I just received my SL3 and my disappointment is: NO SOLUTION DISC to post process raw photo files, came with a new kit !!  How does one process raw files to view them from this SL3 camera ?? ( PLEASE..simple answer if one knows?).. The jpeg photos are good to great ( in my mind). See the jpegs photos with out pp and crop photo with pp)..We/I probably have to wait till Canon issues one or a third party also issues a new revision ( like adobe Elements 19 or 20?).

Jeff ,  SORRY !!! I just realized I posted the wrong incorrect photos!!! These are NOT SL3 photos from my new SL3 camera..SORRY for MIS-LEADING all you folks..jraa

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=32901

HI Jeff,  Okay, some real photos from my SL3..It has a Canon EFS 18-135 IS USM lens on it.  Three photos at different setting (18mm, 35mm & 135mm).  The small bright yellow center of photo was the focus pt. all hand held photograph.  Please review photos at full size.

18mm

photograph in natural window light.

Hi Mr. Stephenson, Thank you for the information..

You’ll find the 80D super-small and lightweight after a week with a 5D.

Jeff Peterman wrote:

It would be great if Canon could release an SL3 with more flexible controls (and maybe more fast focus points - but that might be asking for too much).

+1 It would indeed have been awesome if Canon had built (a lot) more capability into the new SL3.  IMHO an SL3 of such high caliber would become an instant classic!  Much sought after by the leagues of folks who still prefer/need the functionality of an (OVF) DSLR, in such a nice and small (yet very capable) package.

Alas, I get the feeling however that this will be the last iteration of this dying breed.  A missed chance for greatness indeed.  

R2

My main body is a 5D Mark IV - and when using it seriously, I'll have it in a sling bag with a 70-200 f2.8L IS and several other non-EF-S lenses. Althought I admit that I recently bought the 70-300 "Nano" for times when I don't need the extra speed of the f2.8.

But the SL1 is my travel body, for when the full frame is bigger and heavier than I can easily take on the trip. I'll typically carry it with the 18-135 STM and a 50mm STM.