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By: Tom Embt

Tom Embt — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:37:00 +0000

You’re right, I looked closer and there are some changes that I missed at first. Even though everything is rotated a bit the uniform pin spacing seems like it would not play nicely with the gap in regular EF pins. Actually, looking at the ratio of pin sizes to the mount as a whole, it looks like this mount may be smaller diameter overall. I guess that would make some sense if it’s for smaller cameras and will be APS-C. In any case I’d be shocked if there weren’t some way for people to mount up SLR lenses, it’s too tempting an upgrade path not to allow.

By: hamachijohn

hamachijohn — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:07:00 +0000

agree. I’m sure the technical specs will be nice, but what an UGLY camera… I’ve been looking at the competition, drooling over the aesthetics and nostalgia… and this is what I’ve been waiting patiently for? Hope the future models aren’t the same body…

By: Kinematic

Kinematic — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:51:00 +0000

More than just a dot placement. The bayonet is rotated counter clockwise by a couple of degrees and the contacts are rotated clockwise by 10 degrees or so. The bayonet looks like the same and maybe the odd EF lens will fit it (I doubt the EF-S lens will fit on there), but the flange distance will make them inoperable, and with the contacts in a different location will not allow them to operate with the EOS functions. Not sure why it’s the same bayonet, but perhaps it’s easier to machine the same pieces but just to relocate the lock pin hole after rotation.

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:29:00 +0000

fair point, any EVF i have ever used has been awful with lag and shocking quality. obviously a proper OVF isn’t possible on a mirrorless but my point was more “anything but an EVF” but apparently they have improved since I last tried one. Thanks for the correction:)

By: Walter Wagner

Walter Wagner — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

EVF is essential for shooting in bars, Blues/Jazz joints, concert halls, back stage. The rear LCD is like carrying a flashlight.