Conclusion: Love the fact that I can use my other canon L series lens with this compact camera. I also like the touchscreen and the image quality of photos and video.
Conclusion: I bought this camera for my business where I review Alaskan hiking trails, to replace my 7D as a 'trail camera' because of it's weight, size, and build quality.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Conclusion: I'm MOSTLY impressed with this camera. It's a good start. I bought it as a carry around, and because I can attach all my EF lenses, making it a great quiet theater or...
Pros: quiet, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings, Slow Start-up time, Short battery life, terrible autofocus
Conclusion: I bought this as a "carry" companion to my long (D30, 10D, 20D, 7D) of Canon DSLRs. The ability to use my collection of Canon and Canon-ready lenses was too good to pass...
Pros: quiet, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, ease of gps attachment
Summary: this is target a Point & Shot Users, and beginners...I actually bought a KIT w/ 22mm STM from frys on huge sale. this is a actual Pocket SLR..
Pros: capable w/ EF/ EFS Lens, Image Quality
Cons: Slow AF, Lack of manual controls/ dials, Price....
Summary: I recently received my EOS-M and have had a few days to work with it in several different lighting environments. For what it is, it s an excellent camera.