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"Those French people are crazy," Obelix would say, using a pet phrase of his, if someone had told him about the odd choice made by the organizers of a book fair in Paris this March. The organizers asked two translators, Dorith Daliot Rubinovitz of Israel and Jamal Shehayeb of Syria, to translate one of the famous Asterix comic books into Hebrew and Arabic, respectively - no doubt a fine idea, geared to fostering closer ties to the Middle East. The translators were even invited to participate in a panel discussion at the fair. But the choice of "Asterix and the Magic Carpet," with a plot set in India, raised a few eyebrows.
"The decision to translate that particular book wasn't mine," says the man who wrote it, Albert Uderzo, in a telephone interview. "If it were up to me, I would have chosen 'L'Odyssee d'Asterix' [1981], which is set in Jerusalem. To me, that seems more in line with the idea of the project, and I think it could have been nice. But they chose the one about India, and that's fine with me, too."
Maybe those who decided which book to translate were afraid that people in Israel wouldn't respond favorably to a book where Asterix and Obelix have a great time slamming Roman soldiers against the Western Wall. Maybe they thought the Syrians would be insulted that these two brave Gauls didn't take the trouble to visit Damascus. Or maybe they just wanted to stay clear of anything having to do with Jerusalem, knowing this city has a knack for sabotaging any Middle East peace initiative that comes its way. Whatever the reason, the positive side of this translation project is that after a lull of 13 years, another Asterix comic book is finally coming out in Hebrew.
The hero of this successful French comic book series is a little Gaul with a yellow mustache who lives in the year 50 B.C.E. Thanks to a magic potion, he and his fellow villagers are endowed with superhuman strength that enables them to defeat the soldiers of the Roman Empire and retain their independence. Obelix, Asterix's oversized friend ("I'm not fat; my chest just slipped a little," he protests when people comment on his girth), joins him for adventures and travels to faraway lands. Wherever they go, a whole gallery of familiar characters traipses along with them.
Asterix first appeared in a comic strip published in a French comics magazine in 1959. Rene Goscinny wrote the text, and Uderzo illustrated it. The first Asterix book, "Asterix the Gaul," appeared two years later. Since then, 32 books have been released and 10 movies made starring Asterix and Obelix. Millions of products carry their image, and an Asterix theme park has been built near Paris. Asterix books have been translated into over 100 languages and dialects, and it seems fair to say that Asterix and Obelix are the most popular French cartoon characters in the world.
"I never imagined Asterix would be such a hit," says Uderzo. "We came up with a whole series of cartoon characters at the time, and none of them were anywhere near as successful. If anyone was surprised, it was us. People are always asking me how I explain this kind of success, but of course if I knew, I'd do it again. It's a fascinating phenomenon that has no explanation."
Six, Dubbelosix
Many attribute the success of the series to its cross-generational appeal. The visual humor, fistfights and slapstick, for example, speak to the younger readers, while the numerous puns and extra-textual allusions elicit smiles even from adults. The names of the characters are based on word play, for example: Getafix, Cacofonix, Dogmatix, Unhygienix, Epidemix. These word games make translating Asterix books a major feat.
Sometimes, the plots weave contemporary characters into events that take place in antiquity, such as a spy named Dubbelosix, modeled after Sean Connery's James Bond, who travels with Asterix and Obelix through the Kingdom of Judah. In another book, where the duo visits Britain, they bump into four British poets who look amazingly like the Beatles. Uderzo and Goscinny do not shy away from milking stereotypes for all they're worth (the Indian fakir can only fall asleep on a bed of nails, the British are exceedingly polite and drink warm beer, the Jews eat gefilte fish). Running jokes are an added bonus, reserved for those who have read the whole series.
On the cover of "Asterix and the Magic Carpet" (first published in France in 1987) appear the names of both Uderzo and Goscinny, though it is the work of Uderzo alone. After Goscinny's death in 1977, Uderzo, who for many years only drew the cartoons, found himself writing the texts as well. Since then, he has written nine volumes (giving credit to Goscinny in all of them), but says the work is growing harder as time goes by.
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"In two years, Asterix will be 50 years old, but every time I sit down to write a new book I still ask myself over and over if the readers are going to like it. After all, they like Asterix because of the plot, not because of the color of my eyes. And the truth is, it's getting harder all the time. Years ago, I said to Goscinny: 'Albert, I think we've said it all; we'll never come up with something new.' That was when we were doing it together, but even now, when I'm on my own, I've managed to put out another couple of dozen. Goscinny also used to say that Asterix had been everywhere, to every country in the world, but 50 years ago, when we started, the map of the world looked completely different."
Uderzo, who celebrated his 80th birthday last month, says that he and Goscinny had received an official invitation to visit Israel, but Goscinny turned it down. "He was Jewish, but he was afraid they would ask us to do a book on 'Asterix in Israel,' and he didn't want to. He didn't want people accusing him of being pro-Israel just because he was Jewish. His father lost his whole family in the Holocaust but he kind of hid the fact that he was Jewish," explains Uderzo. In the end, it was Uderzo who wrote "L'Odyssee d'Asterix," set in the Kingdom of Judah and Jerusalem. In the 1980s, he visited Israel with his wife and daughter.
Even after 30 years of writing and illustrating Asterix comics on his own, Uderzo misses Goscinny and their joint endeavors. "For me, he'll always be here," he says. "He is part of me, and he will always be by my side. I still sign the books for both of us. I'm sure he would do the same thing if I died first."
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Discussion in 'Tax' started by jackswift, May 17, 2008.
My brother inherited land from an aunt. He is not a farmer, can he still claim agricultural relief?
If it is an inheritance then you are talking about CAT relief. The test depends on the value of his assets including what he is inheriting. If agricultural assets are over 80% then he can qualify for the agricultural relief. If he does qualify then the value is reduced by 90% for tax purposes. He must remain resident for 3 years and cannot sell for 6 years. There are other provisions but his tax adviser will advise.
Since the question is in the tax forum I'd assume its a q of what is the tax definition of "farmer" for agricultural relief under CAT rules. As I understand it that is solely a requirement that 80% of assets are agricultural. You could be an astronaut or brain surgeon but once 80% of asseta are agrucultural voila - you're a farmer.
I since got more information about ag relief inheritance tax. You must be a farmer to claim it read this.
Plain and simple you cannot claim to be a farmer if you inherit land and have never farmed before.
Following on from Vanilla's reply - which is correct.
The relevant tax here in Capital Acquisitions Tax because there would not be any CGT or stamp duty on the inheritance.
There is no need to be an actual farmer to avail of agricultural relief from CAT, the test is a test on the assets that your brother holds. As Vanilla pointed out, at the "valuation date" at least 80% of his assets (including those that he is inheriting) need to be agricultural assets. Agricultural land, machinery etc all count as agricultural assets. The legislation was recently changed so that if he owns a house (that is not a farm house) then any mortgage on that house can be taken off the value of that house when calculating his total agricultural/non-agricultural assets.
The most important thing is that even if your brother does not qualify as a "farmer" now, he can qualify by the valuation date if he re-jigs his assets. For example I heard of a situation recently where a wife transferred her family home into the sole name of her husband in order to qualify as a "farmer" for CAT purposes by the valuation date. The valuation date differs for every administration but it can be (at least) a few months after your aunt's death. Depending on the value of the inheritance it would definitely be worth looking into the possibility of your brother "becoming" a farmer by the valuation date.
Helpful link. But I disagree with your interpretation. This is what it says:
To qualify for Agricultural Relief the beneficiary must be a farmer. This means that you must be domiciled in Ireland and, taking the gift or inheritance into account, agricultural property must account for at least 80% of the gross market value of your assets on valuation date. This restriction does not apply if the gift or inheritance is trees or underwood
From Revenue Leaflet IT39
What is a "Farmer"?
Farmer in this context does not refer to the occupation of the beneficiary. Rather, to qualify as a "farmer" a number of conditions
must be met by the beneficiary at the valuation date:
- be an individual (companies do not qualify);
- domiciled in the State;
- at least 80% of the gross market value of whose assets is represented, on the valuation date, by agricultural property -
after taking the gift or inheritance into account.
Note that no test, i.e. farmer percentage test or domicile test, is necessary in respect of a gift or inheritance of trees or
A beneficiary who qualifies for agricultural relief must be resident in the State for all of the three tax years immediately following
the tax year in which the valuation date falls or the relief granted will be withdrawn.
So you are a farmer if you are domiciled in Ireland and 80% of your assets are made up of agricultural property. No other qualifications mentioned.
Although the OP was not clear in his question, it is quite clearly about tax relief.
He is not interested in your thoughts on what a farmer is and what REPS is.
Please stick to the topic.
This is quite technical, so maybe avoid replying if you have nothing to say.
This is incorrect.
I think the tax definition of a farmer (in relation to agricultural relief from CAT) is highly relevant. The OP's brother will qualify for the relief if he fulfills the Revenue's definition of "Farmer".
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And no, we're not talking about a Hollywood remake of John Woo's "Hard Boiled" with Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung (although I'm sure that's in the pipe somewhere, knowing Hollywood). Instead, the "Hard Boiled" being referred to was a comic book limited series that Frank Miller wrote and Geoff Darrow drew for Dark Horse from the '90s. As I recall, the comic book was basically Miller's take on the craziness of Hong Kong action movies, with thousands of rounds being fired in a frenzy of hyper violence.
Now, MTV has news that a movie version of "Hard Boiled" is being considered, and that Miller himself may want to direct, with "Spirit" producer Deborah Del Prete once again producing.
Miller tells MTV this:
"We're talking about [it]," Miller declared to us at NY Comic Con. "I've got a really unusual way I want to do it."
The comic book was about a man name Carl Seitz, (supposedly) an insurance investigator who discovers that he's actually a cyborg named Nixon. I never got past the first issue (which, incidentally, came oversized — the more to see the bullet casings that were flying fast and furious throughout, one presumes), but that's only because I forgot to follow up on it.
The film almost got made in 2001, when Variety reported that Warner Bros. was trying to snag the film rights for David Fincher to direct and Nicholas Cage to star. Obviously that never happened, and the possibility for a "Hard Boiled" movie would, in all probability, depend on how Miller's "The Spirit" does at the box office.


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I'm doing a follow-up piece on invoking you 5th Amendment rights at a copyright troll deposition. Take a look at what a deposition is from the Cornell University Law School. Some Troll depositions in VA are scheduled in a few weeks. Based on the results of the depositions, the Trolls may find this a new viable avenue to take.
Some people may have an issue with invoking their 5th Amendment rights, but with these cases it is it a "no-brainer" in my opinion.
First you need to look at the case complaint. What is the allegation? For case number 1:12-cv-01272, Openminded Solutions, Inc., v. John Doe IP: 22.214.171.124 Defendant, there is three allegations. Complaint_01272(VA) (** Please also not that the "Defendant" is public IP address 184.108.40.206**)
Copyright Infringement
Contributory Infringement
So What???
The important thing to understand is with the Negligence claim, you don't even have to have any knowledge that the activity was occurring. Just that you were "negligent" as the ISP subscriber (and thus responsible for the wrongdoing). Yes the negligence claim is very weak, but who wants to take a chance that some judge decides to rule differently. The fact the Troll is claiming negligence, would make me invoke my 5th Amendment rights.
If I Invoke My Rights They Will Think I Did It!!!
News Flash!!! They already think you did it. That or they think you know who did it. By talking to them, you give them the opportunity to get additional information that can benefit their case. By invoking your rights, they are left with the same weak evidence they had before – Only the Public IP address. Even if you talk to them and admit nothing, they can still name and serve you if they chose to. Speaking to them does nothing to benefit you – so why do it? They decide what to do on this case, not you. The worst they can do is whine to the judge, "they will not talk to me." 😦 Most judges will tell them to shut up and name you if they want to go forward. If they had the evidence to name you in the first place they would have. If they name you with their weak evidence, they open themselves up to sanctions, as well as a defendant answering the complaint and making counterclaims. Once a complaint is answered, it is not as easy for them to just drop the case. They don't want counterclaims – just your money.
Again, you invoke your rights based on the possible criminal aspect of the copyright infringement and negligence allegations. It doesn't matter if the Troll is only going after you in civil court. There is the possibility your answers could be used to come after you in a criminal proceedings.
Well What If They Troll Offers Not To Go After Me In A Criminal Proceeding?
First off, it isn't their option. Criminal charges are brought by local, State, or Federal prosecutors. The Plaintiff would be a Victim in these matters, but not the controlling factor. Now the Troll could offer not to come after you in a civil suit, but I would only consider this if the offer included a dismissal with prejudice. But be careful then – if you say a guest or your child/adult-child did it, they could go after them.
Previous article – Your 5th Amendment Rights At A Copyright Troll Deposition
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The Dallas Stars announced their 7-game preseason schedule Wednesday, including three games at home at American Airlines Center.
The Stars will have their first preseason game against the St. Louis Blues on Sept. 15 at the AAC.
They'll also play two neutral site games, one against the Florida Panthers on Sept. 20 in San Antonio and another Sept. 27 against the Edmonton Oilers in Oklahoma City.
The full schedule is below:
- Sept. 15 - vs. St. Louis Blues at 6 p.m. at the AAC
- Sept. 18 - vs. Florida Panthers at 7:30 p.m. at the AAC
- Sept. 20 - at Florida Panthers at AT&T Center in San Antonio
- Sept. 21 - at St. Louis Blues at 7 p.m. at Scottrade Center in St. Louis
- Sept. 24 - at Colorado Avalanche at 8 p.m. at Pepsi Center in Denver
- Sept. 26 - vs. Colorado Avalanche at 7:30 p.m. at the AAC
- Sept. 27 - at Edmonton Oilers at 7 p.m. at COX Convention Center in Oklahoma City
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Training camp kicks off Sept. 11 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
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"We have to say something out loud about this."
The campaign has already raised over $40,000 and garnered support from Colton Haynes.
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Sometimes dentists need root canals, sometimes lawyers need representation, and sometimes priests in confessionals need to get things off their chests. Today, such a clergyman is among us.
The Reverend T. Ruth of Notre Dame claims that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o admitted to him long ago the reality of his fictional girlfriend. And stunningly, the priest has chosen to break the Sacred Seal of confession and give an interview on the matter.
Father, thank you for joining us.
"Of course, my son."
So you knew about this hoax weeks ago. Can you walk us through the details of Manti's revelation?
"So I'm sitting there on a Tuesday afternoon, and things are moving slow. The weekend 'I'll tell you what I can remember' crowd tends to get its confessions over with by Monday, so I'm all by myself and couldn't be more bored if I were reading Leviticus. Then, suddenly, the booth opens, and there he is."
Manti Te'o.
"Oh, yeah. It's always a big deal when the football guys come around. It's usually just frat boys or Regis. We got one guy who claims Joe Montana used to unload on him every other day, but that same priest also had ND over 'Bama, so we don't take him seriously. Anyway, in walks Manti and I'm thinking 'juicing? Improper benefits maybe?' And then he just spills all of it – how the girlfriend never existed, how he'd repeatedly lied to reporters, how his whole media-concocted perception was one giant fraud."
And how did you react?
"I may or may not have used the Lord's name in vain."
So you were surprised?
"Brady Quinn making the Pro Bowl would have surprised me less. You gotta understand – Manti Te'o was the most golden of the Domers. He was the nation's top defensive player whose character had been so highly acclaimed that you figured he'd be canonized on the first ballot. I truly believed in this guy, but now I feel like an idiot, especially after dealing with Lance."
Wait…excuse me? Lance?
"Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm kind of considered the father to the stars. Lance Armstrong strolled in here years ago and 'fessed up to doping his blood and duping the world. Take whatever he revealed to Oprah and quintuple it. I'm pretty sure the guy penned George O'Leary's résumé."
Wow. So who else has flown in to South Bend to see you?
"Oh, just some golfer. You might have heard of him. Goes by Tiger Woods. Coming to San Diego next week, actually. Dude told me about every one of his mistresses. Well, except for that Mindy Lawton woman – but I don't even think John Daly would admit to her. Oh, and Clemens, Bonds, Sosa, and McGwire all caravanned here at the turn of the millennium. Said they'd been roiding up for years. Didn't shock me. Each of their domes looked like it could be across from the Basilica."
My goodness. Even so, disclosing all this publicly is pretty astonishing. What made you decide to break the Sacred Seal?
"All kidding aside – because I'm sick of it. I'm sick of seeing these athletes perched on skyscraping pedestals only to freefall at terminal velocity. I'm sick of seeing the emotion people invest in these 'heroes' when I'm privy to the underbellies of their souls. How long will we keep taking the bait? The Tigers, the Lances, the Manti Te'os – they weren't merely epitomes of athletic genius, they were considered prototypes of humanity."
Reverend, don't you think you're painting with pretty broad strokes? What about guys such as Peyton Manning, or Kevin Durant, or Tony Gwynn? Those athletes appear about as upstanding as they come. Do you really think it's fair to judge folks like that because of their more corrupt counterparts?
"Hey, forget about Peyton or Kevin or Tony for a second. What about people like Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, or Billie Jean King, who not only brought a sense of decency, dignity and compassion to their sports, but broke down barriers like army tanks? Not only are sports bursting with good people, they have been crucial to social and political progress. But come on. Right now, we're idolizing Ray Lewis as though he was never indicted in a murder. The cheers for Ben Roethlisberger were as loud as ever despite multiple sexual assault allegations. And Kobe Bryant, who at the very least is an adulterer, is one of the country's most celebrated athletes. Trust me, I'm as much about forgiveness as anybody, but this is ridiculous."
I don't know, father. I guess I'm still holding out hope. Maybe I'm crazy, but I'm still crossing my fingers that when I have kids, they'll look up to an athlete who is just as admirable 20 years later.
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I recently got the chance to take part in the What I Be Project, a wonderful collection of photos and videos designed to allow the individual participating to open up about an insecurity, while offering a chance for the viewer to step into someone else's shoes for a brief moment and understand what it would feel like to have an eating disorder, be a different race, be a survivor of abuse, etc. My friend Steve of Steve Rosenfield Photography came up with the project to promote honesty.
"In today's society," says Steve, "we are told to look or act a certain way. If we differ from these "standards," we are often judged, ridiculed, and sometimes even killed over them. I started this project in hopes to open up the lines of communication, and to help everyone accept diversity with an open mind [and] heart."
It was an honor to be involved in this project and to share my story. There are some very amazing and inspiring people that took part and I highly recommend checking out the What I Be Project here.
My photo and video are below:
I never really felt like I fit in, but I tried to fake it as much as I could. As I got older, the pain got worse, the fatigue was all-consuming and I had problems maintaining jobs, friendships and relationships. When I felt like I was at my breaking point, a kind and caring doctor finally listened to me and after a whirlwind of genetics appointments and being poked and prodded like a science-project, I finally had a name for my chronic illness. I felt like a giant weight was off of my shoulders; somebody finally believed me. On the flipside, I also found out there is no cure, treatments are limited, the illness is degenerative and I would face a life of struggling to find answers and help for a rare disease that most doctors have only read about in medical school.
It was glorious and deflating. Over the next few years, I tried to maintain some semblance of a normal life while my health went downhill. In time though, I lost friends because I perpetually had to cancel plans, I lost relationships because it was hard for a partner to be around someone who is constantly in pain. My mental health suffered; there were suicide attempts. It took several years, a lot of willpower, and help from a few good doctors, but eventually I was able to find a place where I can look at life as a blessing and find the good in each day, as opposed to looking at it as an endless string of dark days.
I am now considered disabled, but my spirit isn't. I find light and love in art, animals, and my wonderful relationship. I try to take one day at a time and do what I am able, finding joy in the small accomplishments and love in all that surrounds me. I also have become an advocate for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness so that others have help in their journeys. I may have EDS and all the pain, joint issues, GI problems, heart trouble, and everything else that comes along with it, but there is much more to me than my chronic illness."
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A philosophical examination of the emotions as highly discriminating responses to what is of value.
Nussbaum's excellent reviews and essays are well known to readers of the New Republic, while her book Love's Knowledge has become a campus classic of literary philosophy. In this massive study, Nussbaum takes the perennial boxing match between thought and perception to a brilliant new register. Her contention is that our perceptions of the world are not colored by what and how we know, but rather by what and how we feel: "Emotions are forms of intense attention and engagement, in which the world is appraised in its relation to the self" i.e., "emotions are forms of judgment." This huge book has its ups and downs, but it has the feel of a major achievement. Its 16 chapters are broken into three sections. The first draws on diverse examples of "Need and Recognition," including animal emotion, the Neo-Stoics and "American grief" to establish its cognitive ground. In the second and best section, "Compassion," Nussbaum develops a systematic logic regarding the emotions, which advocates compassion in public life, and provides a fascinating critique of neoliberalism. Less successful is the long final section detailing, Love's Knowledge-style, love as it is found in the art and thought of Augustine, Dante, Emily Bront , Mahler, Whitman, Joyce and other figures. But the book begins with the death of Nussbaum's mother, which reverberates throughout these pages; it is part of Nussbaum's genius that the autobiographical details about this circumstance do not seem extraneous at all (and they are sometimes surprising). For Nussbaum, a particular moment in time and, crucially, its retelling, express a systematic understanding, and a mastery of the circumstances that created it an idea for which thisbook provides ample evidence. (Oct.) Forecast: Given Nussbaum's status in journalism, this book should be widely reviewed; major, career-summing profiles of the peripatetic philosopher could result. This could be one of those scholarly works that crosses over because of its refusal to compromise, rather than in spite of it. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.


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Longest Breakdance Hand Wave-Prescott High
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30] PRESCOTT,AZ,USA--Prescott
High School students and staff members successfully
completed the longest continuous break-dance hand wave and
set a new world record.
Students and staff of Prescott High School attempt to break
the World Record for the Longest Breakdance Hand Wave Tuesday
on Bill Shepherd field in Prescott. Photo:The Daily Courier/
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English teacher Jennifer Walker said the goal
was to break the current record of 795 people. "Our target
is 1,400 to 1,500 people doing the wave," Walker said.
The unofficial count was 1,359 people, a little short
of the goal, but still enough to smash the old record by 564.
Sophomore Ashley Heuer, a member of the world record organizing
team, said the attempt "is exciting. There are a lot of kids,
more than I thought would be here."
Suttles and Linn watched as the break-dance wave
made its way through 16 serpentine rows of participants.
The judges kept a close eye as the wave made the turn
at the end of each of the rows and made its way to the next
According to official judges Prescott Councilwoman
Mary Ann Suttles and United Way Executive Director Tammy Linn,
the PHS students and staff members successfully completed
the longest continuous break-dance hand wave.
Suttles said the effort was "wave fun. This is
the first time I have been asked to be a judge for an effort
to set a World Record. Everything has to be done correctly."
"I think this is one of those events that the
students will look back on in 20 years and remember," McCraley
said. "I am ecstatic to see how many kids and staff members
Members of the PHS Parent, Teacher, Student Association
helped gather the signatures of every student, adult and staff
member on the football field.
With this successful effort, Walker is already
looking forward to next year, when "the senior class will
try to set a new world record for 'head, shoulders, knees
and toes,'" she said.
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BTW, why wouldn't the Hornets want the Pacers getting OJ? That would be one less good player on the Grizzlies, who are competing with us for playoff seeding
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According to sources hornets were part of three team deal with indiana and memphis. indiana would have sent us brandon rush while o.j. mayo went to indiana for josh mcroberts and 1st rounder, it seems we pulled at the last minute.
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Reports are that "we" didn't pull out, the NBA didn't like the idea of us taking on more money without sending any out. Cuban is partially to blame for making such a fuss, but the feeling is other owners would have been just as angry because it probably wouldn't have made us appreciably better, which the Landry deal did.
Why do you all think we pulled out??
We pulled out before 3:01. A second third team was involved in the 3:01 call. It sounds like we would have just abosrbed his salary using TPE dollars.
What would we have given up?
Willie green is better, demps was doing it just so pacers didnt get oj i bet ;-) Hustlin


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A draft Cabinet note on bank capitalisation is under preparation in the ministry, which, among other things, contains the roadmap and it could come under the Cabinets consideration immediately after Parliaments Budget session is over, sources said.
Jaitley said on Saturday that enabling PSBs to raise R2.4 lakh crore over the next four years to meet Basel III norms is high on the governments agenda.
Besides, sources said, the DFS is prioritising efforts to get the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament. The Bill, among other things, seeks to hike foreign investment in domestic insurance companies to 49% from 26% now, a proposal iterated by the minister in the recent Union Budget.
The insurance sector is investment-starved. Several segments of insurance sector need expansion, the minister had said, adding that the composite cap (including FDI and FII) of the insurance sector is proposed to be increased to 49% with full Indian management and control through the FIPB route.
The government proposes to hike the foreign investment ceiling without any riders such as capping the foreign investors holding at 26%. Financial services secretary GS Sandhu told reporters on the sidelines of a Canara Bank event here on Saturday that the government was yet to decide on the timing of SBI stake dilution.
We are preparing the roadmap at the moment (for raising the capital by all PSBs), he said.
Last week, Sandhu had indicated that SBI and Punjab National Bank (PNB) were likely to be among the first batch of PSBs to raise funds this fiscal by tapping the capital market and offering shares to retail investors.
While preserving the public ownership by retaining government holding at minimum 51% in the PSBs, the capital bases of these banks will be raised by increasing the public shareholding in a phased manner via sale of shares through retail to Indian citizens.
In PSBs, the government's equity holding is between 56.26% to 88.63%. In SBI, it has 58.6% stake, while in PNB, it has 58.87%. In the interim Budget in February, the government had proposed to infuse R11,200 crore in PSBs.
Earlier, speaking at the Canara Bank event, Jaitley noted that only 58% of the population has access to the banking system presently. He added that the proposal to offload bank shares to retail investors will bring more money into the banks, which then can be used to expedite the process of financial inclusion and bring in the remaining 42% of the population into the banking system.
The financial inclusion programme is extremely important and is a very high priority item for the government, he said, adding that the banking system should also be used to help micro and small enterprises. Pointing out that huge amounts of money are lying outside the banking system, he said when such money is brought into the system, it can also be used for expanding economic activities and create world-class infrastructure in the country.


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Canon EOS M hands-on preview
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Touchscreen controls
The EOS M isn't the first mirrorless camera to use a touchscreen - that was Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G2 over two years ago - but it is the first to offer complete control of all functions via a capacitative-type multi-touch screen. This means that it works much like a modern smartphone, with a highly responsive, intuitive interface. As with other most touchscreen cameras you can set your desired focus point simply by touching the screen, and if you like, even have the camera take the picture at the same time.
|The EOS M's lack of physical controls relative to an SLR means its touchscreen takes centre stage as the quickest method of interaction with the camera
The EOS M's interface is essentially the one we first saw on the EOS 650D/T4i but, even though it seemed good there, that didn't really prepare us for how well it appears to work here. In part this is because the EOS M's lack of physical controls positively encourages you to use the screen and get into the habit of operating the camera by touch; it's also easier to hold the small-bodied M in your right hand and operate the screen with your left.
Fast processing and a capacitative touchscreen mean the interface immediately feels responsive. Pressing the center 'Q' button on the back of the camera brings up a touch-sensitive quick menu, with each icon retaining the same position it holds when the camera displays its current settings on the screen. This gives it an almost smartphone level of intuitiveness.
The camera's focus on beginners means the range of available options isn't comprehensive but, in PASM mode, we found we could very quickly get at the settings we wanted. Whether you're looking to engage picture styles or creative filters, or adjust white balance, the setting is at your fingertips. During normal shooting you can also make use of the camera's buttons and dials to change exposure settings, of course.
Ironically, given its touch-sensitive nature, it's hard to put your finger on exactly why the system seems so obvious to use. In part it's down to icon design, most of which appears fairly self-explanatory, but it's also related to the responsiveness of the system. It seems to make it easier to associate the cause and effect of your actions. This, in turn, makes it more apparent what you are supposed to do next.
If you don't want to use the touchscreen, you can do pretty well everything with the physical controls too - but as on similarly stripped-down models such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5, it just takes longer to change some settings. Overall we found there was a happy medium, making use of the physical controls where most appropriate (e.g. to change basic parameters such as shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation) and touch controls where they speed up the process.
Touchscreen displays
|This is the EOS M's basic shooting display. There are four touch buttons at the corners of the screen, allowing you to change exposure mode, call-up the onscreen Q menu, enable/disable touch focus and touch shutter, and magnify the display. You can place the focus point where you want just by touching the screen.
The exposure settings along the bottom of the screen are also touch buttons; press one, then spin the dial to change it.
|Pressing the Info button brings-up this more complex display showing the status of a range of other settings. There's a choice of gridline settings, or you can opt for none at all.
There's also a display mode that simply shows the live view with no overlaid information at all, so you can focus solely on composition.
|There's also the option of overlaying a live histogram (based as always on the live view feed, which may not be a perfect match to the final image). Unique to Canon is the option to show this as individual red, green and blue channels.
|Pressing the Q button - either onscreen or in the centre of the rear controller - 'activates' the information display to this detailed touch panel. The available options are arranged in columns down the left and right hand side of the screen; tap one and its associated settings are shown in a strip along the bottom of the screen.
You can navigate and change settings using the 4-way controller too, it's just nowhere near as fast.
|Pressing the lower button on the left allows you to apply 'Creative Filter' effects, which are previewed live onscreen - a first for a Canon EOS. Here we've selected the ever-popular 'toy camera' mode.
|Some filters have additional options, accessed by buttons that appear below them. For Toy Camera you can change the colour tone towards Warm or Cool, for example.
The fact that these variants appear onscreen when you select the desired Filter encourages you to explore them. It's an example of how well-thought out Canon's touch interface is.
|You can also display this decidedly EOS-esque information panel, which summarizes all of the main camera settings in a single, easy(ish) to read display. Again it's activated to a touch-control panel by the Q button - pressing Av at this point will bring up the exposure mode selection screen, for example.
|The EOS M doesn't have a conventional mode dial - instead the exposure mode is set using an on-screen menu, rather like Panasonic's GF and Sony's NEX models. The touch buttons are large and largely self-explanatory - the camera can also show a snippet of text to guide your selection.
|Not everything is available from the Quick Control scene, though, and certain settings are relegated to the menus - including the Focus mode selection between auto and manual. (This simply reflects the fact that Canon expects its target users to use autofocus by default.)
In 'AF+MF' mode you can manually adjust focus after the camera has autofocused - rather like the 'full time manual' system on Canon's USM SLR lenses.
|The touch screen has two sensitivity settings, making it easier to use with gloves, or if you simply don't find it catching all your taps, touches and swipes.
Video displays and features
|This is the EOS M's movie preview screen. Again we have four touch icons in the corners: the one at the top left chooses between auto and manual exposure, and lower left switches continuous (Servo) AF on and off. The Q and magnify buttons are also present, as in stills mode.
|Again, pressing the Q button brings up a screen that allows you to select and change a range of settings.
The EOS M offers a 3-10x digital zoom in movie mode - a feature we first saw on the EOS 600D, that disappeared on the 650D. Assuming the EOS M behaves the same way, at 3x there should be minimal loss of quality.
|Tapping the button at the top left corner of the screen allows you to choose between autoexposure for movie recording, where the camera will do everything for itself, and manual exposure where you can take control over settings yourself.
|This is the video Quick Control panel. Again, it offers touch-based access to most of the things you might reasonably wish to change - for example the volume control and wind-cut filter.
|In fact there's plenty of control over sound recording available in video mode. You even get separate volume meters for the left and right microphones to help you judge the right setting.
|Canon is emphasizing the EOS M's video capabilities, and one interesting feature that's unique to the company is video snapshot mode. This records short clips of a pre-determined length and stitches them together into a multi-take movie. In principle this should give a more interesting result than long, unbroken footage.
|Snapshots can be 2, 4 or 8 seconds long, but you can't mix and match lengths in a given album.
You can freely re-order the sequence in which clips are played-back, and easily delete those you don't want to use.
Other settings
Under the hood, the EOS-M shares a great deal with the EOS 650D. Here we're highlighting a few of its newer or more-advanced features.
|The EOS M has no built-in flash, but offers lots of control over add-on flash units. It's fully capable of controlling complex off-camera flash setups, and the tiny Speedlite 90EX can be used as a controller unit.
|The maximum setting the camera will use in Auto ISO is user-selectable, from 400 to 6400. Frustratingly you're not allowed to set the top available ISO (12800), and there's no way of biasing the camera towards choosing faster shutter speeds for moving subjects (as there is on Canon's more-advanced Powershot compacts such as the G1 X).
|The EOS M the same 'Multi Shot Noise Reduction' setting in its High ISO Speed NR menu as we saw on the EOS 650D. When enabled the camera takes four shots and averages the results to reduce visible noise.
As with all multi-shot modes, this is likely to work best with static subjects.
|The EOS M has the ability to correct both chromatic aberration and peripheral illumination (vignetting) in its JPEG processing. It needs to know the characteristics of the lens to do this, so the function only works with Canon lenses.
The EOS M comes pre-loaded with data for those lenses which Canon considers most likely to be used.
|The EOS M's Delete key ('down' on the 4-way controller) can be customized to control any one of the settings listed here.
|There's a 'Release shutter without lens' option which will allow the EOS M to work with adapted manual focus lenses, making it the first EOS to be able to use Canon's old FD lenses properly. We fully expect to see third-party adapters for a wide range of lenses to start appearing within a few months of the camera's launch.
|The EOS M's shooting display is customized. You can opt to display a live histogram, showing either overall brightness or the red, green and blue channels...
|...and there's also a choice of grid overlays to aid composition.
First Impressions
We've waited a long time for Canon to finally reveal its hand on mirrorless cameras, but now it's finally arrived the EOS M offers few surprises. It's a predictably solid offering that makes full use of the technologies unveiled with the EOS 650D, including the Hybrid CMOS sensor, STM lenses and touchscreen controls. Canon tells us that it's designed to appeal to buyers looking for the image quality of an SLR in a smaller camera that's as unthreatening as a compact, and while this isn't new idea, the EOS M looks to be a well-judged offering in this sector.
The flipside of this, of course, is that the EOS M may not set pulses racing for enthusiast users looking for a more compact camera to use alongside their Canon SLRs (but then again, it's not really supposed to - that's the Powershot G1 X's job). However its highly-developed touchscreen interface does go a long way towards making it much more fluid to use than its simplified external controls might lead you to expect. But it still lacks enthusiast-friendly features such as a tilting screen and plug-in electronic viewfinder option that can be found on relatively inexpensive models such as the Olympus PEN E-PL3 or Sony Alpha NEX-5N.
Of course the really big question is how well the EOS M will fare against established competitors from the likes of Olympus, Panasonic and Sony. We're not expecting any surprises in terms of image quality; Canon says the EOS M's stills and video output will be identical to the EOS 650D, which means it should be a close match to anything else in its class. In terms of features the EOS M looks reasonably competitive, although without perhaps an obvious standout selling point against its peers. As always, we're looking forward to getting our hands on a fully-working example for an in-depth evaluation.
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My wife has one of these. She prefers using it over her 40D as it is lighter, smaller and fits into her handbag. A great little camera providing its limitations are recognised.
DSLR image quality, compatible with all my EOS lenses, tiny, and very light! I bought one as back-up body for an EOS 1-Ds ii. It sure beats carrying two 1-series bodies.
what the best viewfinder for this camera?
i already found EVF-DC1 but it too expensive. can you recommend some?
There is none. EVF-DC1 is compatible with EOS M3, but doesn't work with EOS M. Maybe you can try a generic hot-shoe mount optical viewfinder
Got one with EF adapter for $250. As a back-up still image body, or as a B cam for film, or even an A cam, it's great for what it does. Same T4i sensor. You really can't go wrong picking one up now that the price is down. A very underrated and underappreciated machine. Built like a tank too. Strange and unusual yes, but it works! :)
I have been using my Eos M for about 6 months now, picking it up on sale for $350 with the kit 18-55. I quickly added in the Eos M EF mount adapter, picked it up off Ebay for $50, then a 70-300 4-5.6 and the 50 1.8. This is my MAIN camera at the moment and it's amazing, I have been using cell-phone cameras for the past many many years but the Eos M is so compact and has been a nice entry into the world of SLR's.
After 6 months of us I'm feeling limited by it's lack of view finder and slow focus speeds; even with update. Magic Latern helps enhance features but has been buggy with continuous shooting. Action shots are do able in manual, maybe not good for low light sports.
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I bought one, in a bundle, which included the 22mm lens, EF Adaptor, Flashgun and then bought a second one with the 18-55mm lens at a stupidly low give away price.
This little camera is BRILLIANT!
No, you cannot use it for action shots, but for general tourist photography, it gives you wonderful sharp pictures, which make me grin ear to ear, when the finished image appears on my Lightroom 5.
With the 22mm lens, it makes for a wonderfully small combination, to slip into my bicycle saddle bag for when I am out on one of my weekend rides.
Ignore the negative reviews and get one while you still can.
Thoroughly recommended
Oh, and if you can get one at a reasonable price, DO buy the 11-22mm lens as it is a phenomenal bit of glass!
I picked up an EOS-M for $225 used in like new condition off of Amazon. It had the 22mm lens and came with an extra canon battery.
The pictures it takes are wonderful but I got it primarily video. With Magic Lantern you can shoot in crop mode which eliminates moire. You can even shoot video in RAW with ML.
Purchased two types of adapters and can use all of my current canon glass including FD's.
Sluggish auto focus, no viewfinder, poor battery life plague this camera for sure but if it is a solid second B camera, for video or for when you need to be discreet. IMHO you really can't beat it for the price.
The EOS-M is a great sensor in a tiny package with a functional but not great control system. That being said the positives of this camera totally outweigh any negatives.
-super cheap- try finding a better sensor at double the price.
-super compact. With the 22 mm pancake, it is a super stealthy, fast setup that takes great pictures in many situations.
-I bought a $15 adapter that allows the use of any of the incredible and cheap manual FD lenses that are out there. With a 50mm 1.4, it is a compact and excellent video camera that can handle the darkest rooms you can imagine. I prefer manual focus for most video anyway.
-The kit 18-55mm lens is sharp and well built and very small.
-autofocus is slow and imprecise compared to any other Canon DSLR.
-lack of viewfinder make it difficult to compose shots in bright lights.
I just bought an original Canon 5d which will be a great supplement to the M. With the two cameras, I can do anything!
There is a typo - the EF 40/2.8 is claimed to be 40/2.
OK - I know this is an old review for a much disliked camera (almost always by people who have never tried one) - just reviewing images taken at a wedding during the week with an EOS-M and an Olympus pen 5 - NO CONTEST - the CANON images just POP with colour and life - yes the Pen has fast AF (much faster) but the final images from the little M are brilliant. Come on Canon get serious and support the M series as you know you should.
PS - met with a guy from Panasonic earlier today about the GH4 (most interesting) - he quoted that Canon have over 20 % and are increasing market share - Pan have 17 % and Nikon also have 17 % of the total DSLR/Mirrorless market at the £700 price point (UK) trouble ahead for Nikon me thinks….
The stellar UWA and telephoto zooms can be readily ordered from Canada, Tamron has an 18-200 superzoom that's in stock in the US, and there are a number of Samyang-sourced mirrorless manual lenses with the EF-M mount. Even if you discount the use of adapters, which works just as well as it does for Sony's system, there are plenty of optics available- and if you count even just the EF-EF-M adapter, the camera can be used with the best lens lineup on the market.
Admittedly, the EOS-M isn't a great first camera, nor is it a great only camera, when compared to more filled-out systems, but it does take very nice pictures and the available lenses are very sharp; and if one already has Canon gear, it's a no-brainer sidekick/backup at it's current price.
Let's look at these numbers, Panasonic has 17% market share of whole system camera market, on par with Nikon and canon? That's totally impossible. And canon with at least 40-50% market share of dslr, only managed get 20% of total share? That means mirrorless has same share with dslr, even in Japan it is struggling to get half the market, let alone Europe, the most consertive market in world.
" met with a guy from Panasonic earlier today about the GH4 "
Sounds like a CIA meeting
I wish to take the lens off the camera and attach the adapter supplied for attaching the lenses of the SLR. I do not wish to attach one of these lenses but to use a T-ring to attach the camera to a telescope.
The camera has obvious advantages for this purpose. It is compact and relatively light and the shutter can be released by the wireless release. There is no mirror and so no mirror slap. The screen is a decent size for manual focussing. The model is supposed to afford a fully manual exposure mode.
But can anyone tell me whether the Canon EOS-M will actually work without one of its own dedicated lenses?
Preview since 2012............
Will the EOS M support an off brand Lens Adapter with another Prime Lens ??? I have the Canon Adapter and it is Great for Canon EF Lenses , but I have tried to use an off brand Lens Adapter with a Leica M Lens and no luck , so far !!! Thank You , R E Keay
An excellent camera once the latest firmware is downloaded which gives an entirely acceptable auto focus speed which was previously too slow. This camera seems to be victim of the one issue Canon baiters, most of whom just repeat the received image from its initial reviews. The image quality is excellent, and the ability to use the full range of Canon lenses on a compact body is wonderful if you have a collection of lenses. The build quality is very good and exceeds my Canon 700 dslr handsomely.We have even used it for astro photography where it is also good, its native prime lens being excellent. The camera was bought for my wife who likes dslr image quality but not the size, encumbrence and anoraklike image that goes with them. All in all, a well made camera that is excellent for all normal purposes and has a great appeal for Canon lens owners. I would reccomend it any day.
How can you say the image quality is excellent when the competitors blow it out of the water. Even an smaller M4/3 sensor has more dynamic range and similar high iso capability these days.
The native prime is indeed good but that's the only thing it has.
That is why you can find them on sale everywhere. The price collapsed with a reason. It can't keep up with the competition.
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EF-M 22mm 1:2 STM
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Can a $400 camera take as good a picture as a $4000 pro shooter?
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There seems to be an error on the part of DP Review or mine in regard to the touch control for focus and shutter. Here's what DP Review says: "There are four touch buttons at the corners of the screen, allowing you to change exposure mode, call-up the onscreen Q menu, enable/disable touch focus and touch shutter, and magnify the display."
The segment that says "enable/disable touch focus and touch shutter" might be inaccurate. The button does, in fact, turn the touch shutter off and on, but I don't think there is any way to disable touch focus.
I would love to be wrong, as I really want to be able to put the camera on center-point focus (like any other DSLR) and not worry about it shifting on me when I accidentally touch the screen in the wrong place.
I love the touch focus as a feature, but not as a mandatory feature. I've always used center-point focus and want that option. I don't think it exists on the EOS-M.
It definitely should disable touch focus as well. My best guess as to what you are experiencing is you probably (hopefully) have your camera set to continuous focus. If you disable that in the second tab of the shooting menu (with the red cameras), it should work as you want. I haven't been able to recreate what you are describing in any other way, so I hope that will work for you.
Is there EVER going to be a full review? There are some potentially VERY attractive close-out bundle deals, but I'm reluctant to purchase without a full review from DPReview.
And my speculation is there may be some terrific bargains near Thanksgiving for Black Friday. But I really don't want to be as ignorant as I am now when considering such a bundle purchase.
Image quality is like every other 18mp Canon Dslr.
Poor high ISO for an Apsc and poor dynamic range.
However it's comparable with the 16mp M4/3 sensors.
The AF of the Canon however is not. It's the worst performer in this for some years. even with the firmware update. Combine that with limited native lenses and no interest of Canon to change that and you have 1 very poor option.
In the mirrorless market there are 3 great options.
M4/3 for formfactor and lot's of amazing lenses.
Fuji X-mount for Retro styling and stunning image quality.
Sony NEX-mount for great image quality with manual lenses becouse of the good Apsc sensors(Nikon D7000 sensor) and focus peaking.
The Fujis do have better image quality although not dramatically so. If they were $300 there would be no contest.
As for the EOS M. the focusing is slow and it has no viewfinder or option to add one.
The image quality is fine and the price is right. Dynamic range is typical of Canon; less than Fuji but enough for millions of people, every day. Noise is also typical Canon; not as good as some others but not a problem unless you use ridiculously high ISOs that are a bad idea in the first place. If you grew up with film, where "pushing" to ASA 800 was possible but with a big loss of quality, the fact that the EOS M is noisy at 12,000 ISO won't be of much concern.
Something is going on because it's now available on-line, or in stores for around 50% of the original price. If it performs the same as the EOS650 (identical to the 750), it's now a real bargain.
I forgot to add to my list of complaints... My Canon DSLRs (350D and 600D) have lenses generally with a 58mm filter size....
Guess what? I now have a camera with 2 lenses both of which are not only incompatible with my 58mm filters but also with each other!!! The zoom thread is 52mm, and the other 22mm lens has a 43mm thread despite being the same size barrel!!
Who designed this? Canon, do you think I like lugging around tons of camera kit when I travel? Please spare a thought for us traveling photographers and try to make everything properly compatible with the DSLRs (including a decent battery) on your next attempt.
Great images, but what is this camera supposed to be and why is this not the G16 replacement I paid for?
Hey Canon wake up. Please observe the mirrorless ILCs that are bursting around you. EOS M is a good camera for still shots, but not a great one. It is high time to come with EOS M II with -
1. Better sensor (like the 70D sensor with better focusing capability)
2. Tilting LCD, at least vertical tilting to get the advantage of 0.15m close
focusing ability of EFM 11-22mm in low angle shot and also for macro works
3. Electronic viewfinder either built in or add on
4. Better grip to hold the camera (it wanted slip of my hands several times)
5. The battery life is very poor. If the battery type could not be changed, then a
built in electronic viewfinder will enhance the battery life.
My 6th Canon camera and the EOS-M is a big disappointment. Images are good but the user interface is terrible. Handling is poor. Hard to hold without accidentally resetting something OR blocking the autofocus beam which is stupidly placed right where your hand needs to be to steady the zoom lens. And I don't even have big hands.
No built in flash. Poor battery life. (Really poor compared to my G12.) Lack of manual buttons. Proprietary strap lugs so you can't use a generic strap.
Worst of all - the focus position cannot be centre locked, so if you accidentally touch the screen, you end up focusing on something you don't want to. In fact, there doesn't seem to be any lock for the touch screen and I've ended up taking photos when the camera was resting on my chest.
Nice idea but very badly executed. Canon should have done better.
I finally cracked and decided that Thom Hogan is right - leave the 22mm lens in place and you have a very pocketable camera which can certainly rival the Nikon A, Ricoh GR nd other luxury single fl cameras at a bargain basement price. My initial analysis is that IQ is very good and AF is a little slow. Anyway, my point is don't dismiss this camera out-of-hand ...... actually its pretty good.
In case some don't know this, dpreview never upset Canon. They will never review one of their products they can't say nice things about and if a review is missing you can take it that in their opinion, the camera is lousy. Anyway, you will never see a review of this camera because they always bottle it when it comes to the crunch. Maybe they have to, but it sure does stink a bit
I bought one yesterday and I absolutely love it for still photography. For moving subjects, it's not the right camera; other than that i am so far very satisfied with this purchase. I also ordered the adapter so that i can attach my glasses to it, hopefully i won't be disappointed. I did experience once in a while the AF issue and it did not really bother me that much (latest fw is 2.02). It seems like the quality of the pictures are as good as a 7D, for sure they are much better than my old T2i. I'm also wondering how this camera could turn out in macro-photography with the 100 mm lens.
I bought an EOS-M at the discounted price about 3 weeks ago.
It's a superb little camera. I read all the comments about autofocus speed, but it's not an issue for me. It might be a tad slower on the spec sheets than other cameras, I know not, but in real world use it's fine. No signs of it having to hunt significantly more often than any other autofocus I've owned (rather too many...). It happily locked on to the Red Arrows screaming over my house at a few hundred feet, which is a reasonable challenge. (I'd updated the firmware by then, but it was OK before)
Not having a viewfinder has always been a deal breaker for me, because of screen visibility. Not an issue. It's entirely usable with unshaded sunlight falling directly on the screen.
I'm amazed at how easy it is to grip and hold steady - with big hands I usually struggle with small cameras.
I envisage my DSLRs staying home more often. I think I may finally have found my ideal walk round camera... Absolutely delighted!
Just bought it- and I mean JUST from Amazon with the 22- The APS-C sensor got me- I intend using My 50mm EOS Canon with it. As far as the v/f is concerned I will use accessory optical v/fs. I would think that being a Canon the image results should be very good. As to IQ I have heard no complaints. I believe that they brought out a "fix" upgrade for focussing speed.
I have a canon eos m w/ the 22mm lens. Is there another way to zoom besides clicking on the magnifying glass at the bottom right corner? If not, should I return this kit and buy the 18-55mm kit?
22mm lens does not zoom, period. The magnifying glass just magnifies the display, it doesn't zoom the image.
If you wanted a lens that zooms, then yes you should trade for the 18-55. Keep in mind the 22mm lens is much more compact and with its f2 aperture will be better in low light, so some of us think this compensates for the lack of zoom.
yeah, that's prime lens so it doesn't zoom, however that 22mm can produce good IQ
It's funny to look back at the older comments. As I write this, Canon is blowing out the EOS M at $300 with lens. Why? Because they made some horrible "fail"? Because they are embarrassed and humiliated? Ah...no. Because they are a really big camera company and they can afford to unload the first model, if that's what it takes to build a consumer base eager to get more lenses and better bodies. How successful is this strategy? Right now, the slow focusing, viewfinder-less EOS M is the #1 selling camera on Amazon.
I bought one to use as a doorstop but it's turning out to be sort of fun with the finger squeezing thing on the LCD. If I keep it, I'll get the wide angle zoom and Canon will make their money back.
I got an unbelievable deal on both lenses and the flash. Half the price of Olympus body only but the IQ is better. Touch interface is very intuitive!
Despite all the griping, its CHEAP! 300 bucks and it is comparable to the Ricoh GR and the other $800+ APC-S prime lens cameras out there. Very compact, same sensor pretty much, same IQ, and good 2.0 aperature.
Sure it might have slower autofocus or whatever, but heck... for 1/3rd the price?
I don't mind for slower autofocus, beside it depends on what kind of photography everyone loved? For me, I only like flowers, Long exposure and landscape, I don't like to take people's photo or sport, so AF is not a problem for me. However lack of viewfinder make it harder to take picture under bright sunlight.
I updated my EOS M firmware and am quite pleased with the results.
In bright light the autofocus speed has improved when using single point focus and the 22mm f2 lens. Rather zippy, in fact. In poor light there is quite a notable improvement in autofocus speed and almost no "hunting".
As I said in an earlier post here, "I do like this camera. Don't write it off."
I can't believe there is no full review of the Canon EOS-M or any report of the newly released firmware update 2.0.2 in DPREVIEW. The faster autofocus, a newly released wide angle stabilized zoom combined with a greatly reduced price make this camera an attactive alternative to competitors.
Was interested in this camera, as a walkabout camera, as soon as it came out but was put off by the negative reviews on the AF speed and the price. However the latter having dropped by almost 1/2 I bought one online in order to be able to return it if I was not happy with it. That was just over 1 month ago and I have decided to keep it.
The AF performance with the kit zoom is much better than what I feared. In the large majority of cases, the AF has locked on by the time I have composed the picture, ~ 1 sec. Only very occasionally the AF is unable to lock.
I am a Canon user (5d mkII) and the ability to put on some EF primes (50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, etc) is a real bonus.
Another great thing is the fact that the flash unit supplied has a transmitter to set off other Speedlites.
I like the design and the handling as well as the touchscreen are great. It would be nice to be able to attach a OVF to it, but other than this I highly recommend this camera.
Same here. Bought it for 1/2 price a month ago for biking and hiking where I don't want to carry the 5DIII and this little baby turned out to be amazing. I was skeptical because of the negative reviews about the AF but in real use it's really not that bad and the IQ is great. I bought two extra batteries from ebay because the original one goes empty quickly but now the three batteries last for a whole day.
I had a NEX-5N before and hated its touchscreen (and the whole menu system) but luckily Canon figured out the way to do it properly and I really like it on the M.
Agree on the OVF but it's a compromise that I'm willing to make because it's a great little camera with super build quality and IQ.
P.S.:The firmware update is coming soon and Canon promises a faster AF with it. :)
The point with the OVF is that as soon as you attach certain prime EF lenses, it would be partially blocked. For using the 22mm pancake, it is possible to attach OVF made for other cameras with fixed 35mm lenses, eg Voigtlander or Leica which attach to the flash hotshoe.
Just tested this in the shop and was totally geeked out by the touch screen..."touch and shoot". I thought it was actually relatively fast considering I touched the screen and it focused on the subject there and took the picture all at the same time. Very cool.
I just Got this camera yesterday and I feel like all the negative reviews of this camera are ridiculous. Claims of slow start up time and shutter lag are false. Either these are blatant lies or are based on earlier firmware. I would not put this camera in the fastest category but it is fast enough for any normal human.
I also have a Sony NEX 7, which is no faster starting up and only marginally faster focusing.
The build quality is amazing. It feels like it was made from a solid piece of granite.
Amazing image quality and versatility (especially for Canon users)
All in a beautiful simple design with subtle curves that are hard to appreciate from pictures. Hold one in your hand and you begin to appreciate the design.
I will admit that the focusing is not the fastest but so what.
If you have to have the fastest focusing speed possibly you probably do not care about composition or light and have no business being behind a real camera anyway.
I just bought one with the 22 pancake (and another with the 18-55 as a gift). Got a very attractive price for a gray market.
My primary body is a 7D (actually a pair of 'em). But I think I'm going to like this little puppy for going walkabout. Yes, I prefer to compose through a viewfinder, and no, this doesn't have one. But the size -- with the 22 f/2, it's lighter and much smaller than my SX-1 (which EVF I really don't care for, anyway) -- is extremely attractive for going places where I don't want to take a heavier load and/or don't want to draw attention to myself. And of course, it can AF during video, which the 7D can't. I've ordered a third party adapter to use my other lenses with, but I suspect a lot of the time I'll just stick with the 22. I look at it as a classic rangefinder with a 35 f/3.2.
The AF takes some getting used to, but my sense is that it's not too bad as long as I don't try to go beyond its capabilities.
I have to say that it is a bit tiring to read all of the negativity about this camera in these forums. It may not be perfect, but show me a camera that is.
I've had mine for over a month now and am very happy with it. It is a great camera to accompany me on my adventures. It is more compact than a DSLR, and also many of the other mirrorless cameras. It fits great into my backpack when I go hiking, climbing or kayaking. I haven't been inconvenienced at all by the supposedly slow autofocus. I've taken great scenery and low light photos with it. I will be heading out this weekend to photograph comet Pan-STARRS.
a "me too" product to put them in the mirrorless category, because appearances are everything - "look, we have mirrorless too, but..." (says the salesman)
yet handicapped so there isn't a chance of putting even a dent in their mirror business... or even in the mirrorless competition. even the design screams of amateurism - in contrast to a Rebel that at least looks like a serious camera.
bland vanilla
I sure am a fan of this camera. Been using it for a while now to document my skate- and snowboarding. Before I used a 600d but this size is more relevant for me. You could get footage like:
I like it!
I purchased one (with fixed 35mm eq) to replace my Nikon D80 / 17-55 2.8; too much to carry about.
First got a Fuji XF1, not happy with images, returned it. Then wanted to get an X100. Played with the EOSM and chose it over the X100.
Image quality is excellent.
I do like the touch screen. Odd, as I am a viewfinder / button / dial freak.
It does not draw attention to itself. It just looks like a slightly bulky compact camera.
Oh yes, the autofocus is not great, but nowhere near as bad as some would have you believe. Try one out in store for yourself.
I do like this camera. Don't write it off.
I am putting off further investments in Nikon and M4/3 systems as long as I can in order to wait and see where Canon takes their compact DX platform. I've always preferred Canon for their IQ and ergonomics in compacts. I would love to be able to pare down my closet of multi brand equipment to just Canon for FX and compact DX.
This SLR is of no use in astro-photography :
Remote Capture is impossible with it !
That's crazy for such an expensive camera.
Tethered shooting is not allowed, and Live View through the computer screen is also not allowed.
This appears to be a last minute decision from Canon's marketing team since these functions were listed in the preliminary specification (as of early oct 2012).
The EOS M should therefore be rebranded as "Powershot M" instead of "EOS M".
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