topic Re: EOS M10 questions in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS M10 questions

jsprenkle — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:05:33 GMT

Good afternoon, I had two questions while trying to decide on purchasing this camera.

Is there a mechanical switch remote control available or is it only through the app? (I want to use an arduino to remote control the camera)
Can I download images from the camera, via nfc or wifi, without using an app or proprietary device? My phone is old (android 4.1) and my experience with apps that work has been very poor.

Thanks!

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:18:40 GMT

The Canon EOS M10 looks fairly similar to Canon’s lead camera, the EOS M3 but without the main manual controls. It has an ultra-simple design, providing accessibility through being a largely point-and-shoot model. The goal of the EOS M10 is to provide a step-up to users from a smartphone or from a compact camera to an interchangeable lens camera. Better image quality and other features in a compact camera.

The M10 has Wi-Fi and NFC wireless connectivity that is compatible with the Canon Camera Connect app (iOS and Android) for both file transfer and remote control operation. The camera is also compatible with the Canon Connect Station CS100.

Hope that helps.

Actually I have been considering one. But I am going for the M3 and I am going to recommend you look at the M3 also.

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:20:26 GMT

If interchangeable lens is not you long suit, take a look at the Powershot G1x II.

Re: EOS M10 questions

jsprenkle — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:12:23 GMT

Thanks, I'll look at the M3 as well.

My phone runs android 4.1 and manufacturers never upgrade those things. There are quite a few apps that require the latest version of android. I was going to try to look up the m10 app in the app store today and see if it installs on my phone. I hoped not to have to buy a connect station or a new phone just to use the camera.

Re: EOS M10 questions

jsprenkle — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:13:22 GMT

Have you used the Powershot G1x II for macro? What did you think?

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:23:24 GMT

I currently own the G1x. I don't have a G1x II but the thing they improved mostly on the new model is the lens.

How can I tell if the macro is at the level you want? All I can say is, on the G1x it is as good as a fixed P&S is likely to be. It should be even better on the newer G1x II.

Don't under estimate the top of the line Canon Powershot cameras. I know many pros besides myself that carries one all the time. But the M3 is solidly at the level of real DSLR Rebel cameras. If you do need as good as it gets, than the M3 is the way to go.

Re: EOS M10 questions

RobertTheFat — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:49:40 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
I currently own the G1x. I don't have a G1x II but the thing they improved mostly on the new model is the lens.
How can I tell if the macro is at the level you want? All I can say is, on the G1x it is as good as a fixed P&S is likely to be. It should be even better on the newer G1x II.
Don't under estimate the top of the line Canon Powershot cameras. I know many pros besides myself that carries one all the time. But the M3 is solidly at the level of real DSLR Rebel cameras. If you do need as good as it gets, than the M3 is the way to go.

But are any of the M series cameras usable in bright sunlight?

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:16:53 GMT

"But are any of the M series cameras usable in bright sunlight?"

Bob from Boston,

Mirrorless cameras have a long way to go yet. They just aren't ready for prime time! Bright daylight is just one of the many reasons to not buy one. But the M3 is the best bet from Canon. And they have their place. I always carry my G1x and a G15 before that. When you need it, you need it.

Re: EOS M10 questions

Waddizzle — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:10:57 GMT

"But are any of the M series cameras usable in bright sunlight?"

There is a viewfinder available for the M3, which I think also works with the M10. Plus, the same viewfinder can work with a couple of "G" series cameras, including the G1. I am viewfinder bound. I wouldn't buy one of those types of cameras without one.

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:28:20 GMT

"There is a viewfinder available for the M3, ..."

Yeah, there is but it is approx $200 bucks, additional. The camera is around $475 (They were $675!) right now. So you are going to be in it for nearly $700 bucks, today. This is for something you don't need, nor desire, 80% of the time. Mirrorless is just not there, ... yet! But this is the best Canon has.

Re: EOS M10 questions

Waddizzle — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:56:10 GMT

"There is a viewfinder available for the M3, ..."

Yeah, there is but it is approx $200 bucks, additional;.

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Like with many other Canon photography products, there are promotions.

What a bargain! I am very tempted. For M3, not the M10, though, as far as I have seen. With the adapter, and a pancake lens, or the nifty fifty....this might work as point and shoot.

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:16:22 GMT

"I am very tempted"

Me too! I almost pulled the trigger before the Spring break trip but I took the G1x. It worked out well but I still would like to have the M3. Maybe?

" and a pancake lens, or the nifty fifty."

Can't agree with you on this, however. I am not a pancake lens person. I will never have another nifity fifity. Learned that lesson a long time ago to repeat it again.

IMHO, the lens adapter is a poor attempt to make the M3 something it ain't. Get the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens with it. Got a bud with that combo and it is really the reason I want one. If you have not tried or used that combo, I urge you to try it. I might add the 18-55mm STM too, I guess.

Re: EOS M10 questions

Waddizzle — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:23:26 GMT

" and a pancake lens, or the nifty fifty."

Can't agree with you on this, however. I am not a pancake lens person. I will never have another nifity fifity. Learned that lesson a long time ago to repeat it again.

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The adapter is inexpensive, and my intent was to use it as a stop-gap until I picked an EF-M lens on sale. Hence, using the adapter with the least expensive EF lenses they make. The viewfinder is practically free.

Re: EOS M10 questions

ebiggs1 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:28:16 GMT

Well it is a good idea because the adapter does work. Just not real good. I don't think you will find the viewfinder a great addition but who can argue with free, or nearly so? If you need it, you need it ! Let me know how you like it.

Re: EOS M10 questions

Waddizzle — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 23:32:42 GMT

"Well it is a good idea because the adapter does work. Just not real good. I don't think you will find the viewfinder a great addition but who can argue with free, or nearly so? If you need it, you need it ! Let me know how you like it."

I will let you know in a week, or so.. I decided to pull the trigger on that M3 deal with the viewfinder. Supposedly, the M3 LCD display is much better in bright sunlight than Canon's DSLRs. Time will tell.

BTW, I should point out that my decision to initially use those "small" lenses is based in part on the lower battery capacity of the M3, when compared to a DSLR. I would expect an "L" lens would take its' toll on battery life. Ditto for most EF/EF-S lenses.

I have my eye on the EF-M 22mm f/2, the only fast lens in the lineup. The rest of the EF-M lineup, except for the wide angle zoom, seem like variations of design parameters of the same slow lens.

I expect that my fully manual Rokinon Cinema lenses, especially the 14mm with a 9 foot hyperforcal distance at f/4, may get a lot of use with the M3. I intend to carry it as a walk around camera for when I don't feel like lugging a DSLR travel kit around.

Re: EOS M10 questions

elmer0224 — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 03:40:25 GMT

Is there an option to transfer the pictures from the EOS M10 to a computer connected wirelessly via router?

Re: EOS M10 questions

elmer0224 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:04:36 GMT

So I bought the EOS M10. I was disappointed by the battery life. It's not even 1,000 mAh (just 800+). First charge, I was able to take 104 images. Second charge, I was able to take 222 images. Compared to the battery of my old Canon EOS 1100D (I owned it for 5 years now), it's not even 1/5 of it's capacity. Pretty disappointed.

The spare battery will cost me P2,500 more. Everything else, I'm okay with it.