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Canon developing smaller DSLRs to compete with MFT
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Not wanting to be left behind, Canon told Reuters that they will be developing smaller DSLRs to compete with the likes of the Micro Four Thirds bunch. According to them, whether they have a mirror or not is not the issue - rather consumer need good quality cameras to become smaller.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/canon...ss-camera/

Quote:Masaya Maeda didn't share any specific details, but here's how he dodged Reuters' inquiry: "It's not a question of whether or not you have a mirror. There is a consumer need for good-quality cameras to be made smaller. We will meet this need." And to add some icing to that bland statement, Maeda reinforced that it wouldn't be a challenge for his company to retain a mirror in a smaller design
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If they can get DLSRs down to match the size of the MFT cameras, that would be most awesome indeed. Obviously one of the best advantages of a DSLR is the optical viewfinder - no LCD or EVF could hope to match that in terms of ease of operation.
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#2

That's true. How small is small though? Even the m43 cameras are not that small. NEX has a smaller camera body but the lenses make the overall package a similar size... we'll see.
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#3

interesting times ahead...

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#4

Quote:"There is a consumer need for good-quality cameras to be made smaller. We will meet this need."
There is also a need for small cameras to be made better - any move toward a solid middle ground will be welcome.

…and for everyone who wants an optical viewfinder on a mirrorless camera, there are two people who want to know how Live View works on a 5DmkII…

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#5

Here's some concept art from someone not affiliated with Canon in any way:
http://www.photographyblog.com/news/idan...pt_images/

Looks pretty funky but ugly at the same time... Big Grin
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#6

Geez...you would have to keep that camera chained up in the attic for fear of scaring the children...
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