Review on Canon Mirrorless Camera 18 55Mm Stabilization by Kevin Bucher

My main camera is a Canon 6D and also a 7D Mark II. I have been an amateur photographer since the mid 1960's and used Leica, Minolta and Contax film cameras before moving to the Switched to my first Canon 10D digital camera in 2000. In 2004 I switched to a Canon 10D and thought I'd never use anything other than a DSLR since then. However, I've looked at other cameras from time to time and thought there might be a smaller and lighter alternative that I would most likely take with me. Like most photographers, there were times when the opportunity presented itself and I wished I had brought my camera with me. Despite the huge improvement in cell phone cameras, I wanted more control over exposure, depth of field, etc. My first experience with mirrorless cameras was with the Olympus OM-D E-M10. It's a great little camera, but I found that the IQ - while very good - wasn't up there with the Canon M3 and Fujifilm's line of mirrorless cameras, and I chose not to try the more expensive 4/3 cameras. I was very impressed with the Canon M3's IQ, even at high ISO. I've tried several EF-M lenses and have been impressed with their quality (including the 18-55mm lens that came with them). I also tried the adapter with some smaller Canon lenses and was impressed with the fast focusing and image quality. This camera won't replace my DSLR (and maybe one day I'll have enough money to upgrade to one of the 5Ds), but the size and weight are fantastic for the images I've seen so far. I also bought a Fuji X-Pro2 and am very impressed, but I see it more as an alternative to DSLRs due to its size and the size and weight of some of the lenses. Don't get me wrong, I love the X-Pro2 and have taken some great shots with it, but it can't beat the M3 in size. I included a shot of Johnson's grass to show how well the camera focused on the grass being blown about by the wind against the busy background; a shot of horses being pulled out of my truck, which I hurried to do when I stopped because I wasn't sure when the other car would appear; and a shot of a sunset sky to show how well the camera performs at higher ISOs (2500 in this case). I've also included two photos comparing the size of the M3 with adapter and 40mm EF pancake lens versus the Canon 6D at 24-70mm f/2.8 II and the Fuji X-Pro2 at 16mm f/1.4 demonstrate. WR The M3 isn't a "pocket camera" but it's as small as can be and still has the ability to switch lenses and control aperture, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, etc. I carry this camera or a Fuji (or sometimes both). , and more) almost always with me. It fits perfectly in my truck's center console when I have to leave it. I found the best bag for this camera, two or three lenses and accessories to be the Think Tank Urban Approach 5. At first I thought I would miss the viewfinder, but so far it hasn't been a big deal. I could still buy one, but that defeats my purpose for this system - which is small, light, and high IQ. Definitely five stars for a very compact mirrorless camera.