For some time photography enthusiasts wondered what Canon and Nikon’s response would be to the mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that have become ever so abundant and increasingly popular. Looks like all of that uncertainty is finally over as these two behemoth companies have finally shown their hands.
Nikon’s response a couple of months ago was the J1 and V1, but they decided to package a relatively small sensor into the camera, leading to some critical reviews that the camera was catered toward regular consumers.
Canon’s recently D1X is an interesting announcement in that it looks like its current G series camera, but they decided to pack a giant sensor into the body. Pros: expect great image quality. Cons: you’re stuck with the lens on the unit. Add in 4.5fps continuous shooting, ISO100-12,800, optical viewfinder, manual controls, and it’s basically the functional equivalent of a base SLR with a permanent kit lens (28-112mm, f/2.8-5.8). Should make for a pretty killer fanny pack camera for those who don’t feel like lugging around the DSLR.
