Went to PHOTO PLUS EXPO on Friday at the Javitz Convention Center. This reports to be the largest Pro/Am Photo event in the country. Seemed to me to be less than in the past. Seems to be a reflection on the economy.
Did not see a bunch of folks participate. Apple and Adobe used to be major anchors of the event. I will not call out the others I missed.
While I still lust for a Leica M9, that is strictly arm candy. The biggest innovation for me is the new Canon EOS-M. APS-C size sensor. Being a dyed-in-the-wool Canon guy, this may prove to be a game changer for the UNDERWATER MARKET. Compact and has a bright 3" screen. Here is the deal breaker. With a $200 adapter, it can use the entire line of your existing Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
The biggest problem for UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHERS (other than maintenance and flooding) has been brightness of the viewfinder. When the old Canon F-1 went away with their interchangeable Speedfinders, I have been railing against the gods. The problem may be solved with this new model.
This has SLR quality in a P&S SIZE, using your existing suite of lenses. I am not going to rush out and buy it, have no need, but if I were starting out today, this would be a STRONG consideration. Now if someone adapts the Nikonos 15mm's we have in our attics.
JA
