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Canon EOS M: Compact and occasionally sparkly (pictures)

Our first hands-on photos of the EOS M from Photokina.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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Relatively small

Shown here with the 18-55mm lens.
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Compact with STM lens

Equipped with a pancake lens, like the 22mm STM lens shown here, it's about the same size as an enthusiast compact.
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Point-and-shoot controls

The controls look very point-and-shoot-like. Plus, that red's a lot more sparkly than I thought.
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Stereo microphone

It's a bit odd to have the stereo mic all the way over on the left rather than in the center, though.
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No mode dial

The lack of a mode dial is going to annoy the same people who who'd pay $750 for the camera.
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Connectors

The usual suspects.
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