Photography News Issue 40

Photography News | Issue 40 | absolutephoto.com

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Gear options Canon’s range of mirrorless cameras is the perfect solution to carrying less without having to sacrifice image quality. We take a look at what’s on offer… Travelling light

If you’re heading on an adventure, short or long, you’ll want to pack light so you can enjoy your experience, but of course you’ll want a camera as your companion so you can document all the things you see and do. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or planning to head out on your first trip Canon’s EOS M cameras are the perfect option – and there are currently three models available, the M10, M3 and M5.

The EOS M range combines DSLR quality and functionality with the portability of a compact, giving you a lightweight option that allows you to achieve superb image quality. As well as three camera models the range also boasts seven EF-M lenses giving you a wide choice of options from super wide lenses like the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, standard zooms such as the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, telezoom

options including the EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and even a 28mm f/3.5 IS STMmacro prime lens. If that wasn’t enough, the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M allows you to attach any Canon EF lens to your EOS M camera so you shoot an endless amount of different subjects thanks to an even broader range of lenses available. canon.co.uk

Canon’s EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens is the world’s first autofocus lens to feature a built-in macro lite. With two LEDs on the front of the lens you can toggle between left and right illumination at the touch of a button, giving you the option to shoot with both LEDs on or either the right or left side illuminated. The design of the lens helps reduce shadows thanks to its converging lens barrel, and at 130g it’s compact and lightweight. Dedicated to macro shooting it boasts a true magnification ratio of 1:1. In Super Macro mode it produces a magnification of 1.2x, so you can get as close as 13mm to capture intricate details. This lens isn’t just for macro though; it’s also great for travel or portrait photography. With a bright f/3.5 aperture you can shoot with ease in low light or create stunning portraits. Thanks to a Hybrid Image Stabilizer both angular and shift camera shake are reduced to help you get pin-sharp images even when shooting without a tripod, and for movies the near-silent STMoffers steady andquiet continuous focusing so you can shoot free of noise. EF-M28mmf/3.5Macro IS STM

EOSM5

The Canon EOS M5 is compact and lightweight, weighing just 427g, but don’t be fooled by size; it packs an APS-C sized 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-quality images and an ISO range of 100-25,600. Boasting a continuous shooting rate of 7fps you can capture fast-moving subjects and focus quickly and accurately thanks to Dual Pixel CMOS AF and 49 AF points covering a wide area. A 3.2in 1040K-dot LCD screen makes it easy to compose and review your images, while thanks to its touch capability you can focus and shoot with a single tap. With Creative Assist you can even control the camera settings via the touchscreen and preview adjustments in real time. What’s more, the screen can tilt 180° down and 85° up, making this camera great for shooting at low or awkward angles. Advanced photographers can take full control in manual and adjust settings such as exposure compensation thanks to the easy-to-reach top dial, or you can take advantage of the Scene Intelligent Auto mode to allow the camera to optimise settings. With built- in Wi-Fi and NFC you can also send your photos to your smartphone ready to upload to social media, as well as having the option to shoot remotely or upload images to the Cloud with Image Sync. For moviemakers, there’s the option to record Full HD movies at 60p, and with touch AF you can achieve smooth focus effects. If you’re looking to carry less but still shoot professional quality images and videos the EOS M5 is just what you need and with a variety of lenses available, you can shoot a variety of subjects.

For breathtaking scenery and wide shots, the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is the perfect option. Offering a focal length of 11-22mm you can fill your frame with beautiful landscapes and city scenes, or fit in all the family for a group shot you can treasure. Canon’s three-stop image stabilizer means the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting handheld or even in low light to allow you to capture superb images. For videos it offers a smooth, quiet STM and features Dynamic Image Stabilization to help reduce motion blur even when shooting footage while walking. The lens’s minimum focusing distance of 15cm means that it’s not just wide you can shoot with this lens, you can also focus on close subjects, making it great for portraits, still life and general photography. Thanks to two aspherical lenses and one UD lens, plus Super Spectra coatings you can capture high-quality images with this lens and achieve accurate colour balance and high contrast, plus minimal flare and ghosting in your shots. The EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a compact lens with a retractable design that’s ready to explore the world with you. It’s ideal for travelling light and its versatility means you can photograph a variety of subjects with this one lens. EF-M11-22mmf/4-5.6 IS STM

Expand your creativity and open a world of opportunities with the mount adapter for the EOS M system. Simply attach it to your camera and you’ll be able to use any EF or EF-S lens from the range, giving you a broad variety of lenses to choose from to use with your EOSM, including specialist lenses such Mount Adapter EF-EOSM

as macro and fisheye options. It comes with a removable tripodmount so if you’re shooting with larger telephoto lenses you can support them with a tripod to ensure you capture blur-free images. Weighing only 110g the mount adapter can be stored in your kitbag ready to use whenever needed.

For photographers who are already using Canon’s DSLR systems and have several lenses in their collections this is a great way to make even more use of them. Plus, for those purchasing their first EOS M camera, it means you’re not limited in your choice of lenses.