The New Canon EOS M5

Canon recently released the new EOS M5 Mirrorless camera, which has left a lot of people wondering, is it worth the hefty price tag which starts out at $979.

Why a Mirrorless Camera?

The camera has 24.2 megapixels, but that's not the only reason for the outrageous price tag. The M5 camera has a mirrorless system, which means instead of having a traditional viewfinder, the viewfinder is replaced with an LCD screen. This makes the camera lighter and faster but gives it a bigger price tag. The camera still has a shutter to take pictures, unlike other point and shoot cameras. To understand what a shutter is, visit this link. https://photographylife.com/what-is-shutter-speed-in-photography.

Why is this Necessary?

For budding photographers like me, a mirrorless camera can be good for things like bursts, which is taking 5-7 images in one second for action photos. It is also good for run and gun or raw shooting, which is taking one picture, and going with it. The camera is also lighter that DSLR's, which is good for run and gun style images.

The Price

The worst part about buying a mirrorless camera is buying it. Some mirrorless camera can go up to $2,498. Thankfully, that starting price for this camera is $979 but can go up to $1,099, but that's including one of Canons "Kit Lenses".

Overview

If you want a camera that is small, light, and fast, then the EOS M5 is a good camera for you, but its price may change your mind. If you want to learn more about this, visit http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_m5_review/.