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Canon EOS M3 : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon EOS M3 is a mirrorless camera with APS-C (1.6x) sensor and 24 megapixels manufactured from 2015 to 2016 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 25600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 4.2 FPS. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 486 €;

50 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10

Canon EOS M3, compare with:

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 22.3 x 15 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.6x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	24 megapixel
ISO sensitivities	100 - 25600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/4000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon M (click here to view al compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	49
Continuos shooting	4.2 FPS
Live View	Yes
Dust reduction	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB Charging	No
Built and notes
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0", 720 x 480 pixels, articulated
Viewfinder	No viewfinder
Flash	Yes, guide number 5 meters
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery	Li-Ion (Canon LP-E17, capacity 7.48 Wh)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	366 g
Dimensions	111 x 68 x 44 mm
Buy	Canon EOS M3, buy on Ebay

Reviews

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Cpr

sent on April 25, 2015

Pros: Great upgrade compare to the EOS M, nice tilt screen, settings close to a DSLR, new sensor 24 MP, EF adapter, all the set of your EF lens can be used.

Cons: EF M 18-55 STM very bad compare to EF lens, low duration of the battery.

Opinion: very good for a backup camera when you have a 5DIII, the quality of the pictures is nice with EF lens with adapter.The tilt screen is very useful for street photography and discreet.Waiting for the EF M 22 f/2 STM to have the camera wherever I go. Interesting to use it with a long lens with a tripod : 1.6x factor. AF is enough fast for landscape and street photography but not enough fast to follow running mammals

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

0maxx0

sent on August 17, 2020

Pros: construction, many buttons and three dials, customizable, intuitive menu, touch and tiltable screen on the vertical, usable flash of bounce, compactness, hot shoe.

Cons: battery life, unusable contrast af on moving subjects and in servo mode, "old" 24mpx sensor that does not allow successor recoveries.

Opinion: bought used in store at a price (the average price requested at the moment is absurd, in my opinion), I use it as a compactna pairing it with compact and light optics. When I bought it I knew about the inappropriate contrast for moving subjects, so I didn't have any bad surprises. in afc (to the servo) often the machine gets impeded and does not shoot for several seconds, while in afs (one shot) the same scene shoots on the fly... mystery of faith. otherwise I am very happy, the camera is very pleasant to hold and use, three dials (one for exposure compensation) are perfect to always have everything at your fingertips, and the buttons are almost all customizable... the menu basically you see it the first time you use the camera and that's it. The sensor is the first 24mpx Canon, which means with a reduced dynamic range compared to the second version... better not to overdo it with shadow recoveries, although as far as I'm concerned having the on-screen preview it's really hard to get the exposure so wrong. in case of scenes with very strong contrasts, however, little to do... multiple exposures or giving up part of shadows or lights. obviously outdated, I still consider it a very good purchase as a second body for photos of static subjects and for those who already have Canon optics.

TdPs

sent on August 24, 2018

Pros: Light, ergonomic, intuitive and simple to use even for those who are novice but who wants to become a true professional, controllable by smartphones

Cons: Slow autofocus (with non-native lenses it is even more, it also depends on the lens), the View Finder takes time to turn on once leaning the eye to it, and slow once taken the photo also in reduced quality

Opinion: Perfect machine for those who want to start getting serious. The machine is light and ergonomic even for those who have big hands. I use it for six years now and I have to say that it is perfect for those who want to be with a light weight but with the power of a real entry level SLR already advanced. With the addition of the viewfinder View finder you will have more precision and versatility. Unsuitable for sports events or action if you want to shoot in AF (autofocus). The machine has a crazy quality to be an APS-C from 24.2 MP. It will be the car that will make you decide which way to take.

Lorenz71

sent on June 26, 2018

Pros: Pro but compact body, direct controls, excellent resolution, built-in flash, good autofocus also with adaptive optics, exposure compensation in M.

Cons: Hard compensation ring, improved tilting monitor, good files but not at the level of the latest Canon sensors.

Opinion: Taken to replace the M, I finally found a well-built body, with the right grip, profusion controls, customizable buttons (although the top compensation ring is very hard). Excellent possibility to mount the optional viewfinder and be able to shoot with telephoto lenses in complete safety, as well as having the small built-in flash. The autofocus is responsive and has never disappointed me, even with adaptive optics and multiplier, something almost unbelievable. The files are good, well workable, one step ahead of the old 18 mpx sensor, although perhaps not at the height of the latest generation from 24 mpx. I'm not convinced at all the mechanism of the monitor tilting, but still very useful for creative shots, combined with the touch screen, always good and responsive. Useful the focus peacking, as well as the exposure compensation in M, which I do not find on the 6d or other Canon machines of medium high level. I would say a really complete machine, without any obvious weakness and no lack.

Sodium

sent on March 27, 2018

Pros: Constructive quality - photo quality in good light conditions - responsive touch screen.

Cons: Slow AF - Servo AF unusable - ISO 3200 limit - Difficult shadow recovery.

Opinion: I bought it, even on the advice of some users of the forum and I resold it (reluctantly) after two months of use because of the performance of the AF that does not allow it to have that reactivity that is used for street photography. Precise that for a "home" use can be more than good but personally I was hoping for something faster. Even in the evening it has difficulty (with 18-55) to hook the AF, making lose "the moment" .rnI tried also to make some videos and the quality I have to say that I like it. But even here, .... AF is slow !!! Needless to set the AF servo, the AF-C and so on: before it understands what to focus on, it enchants on the blurred and the engine back and forth multiple times before stabilizing (if you hook the subject) .rn positives, I must say that I really liked the feeling with the handle and the quality perceived by touch. It gives the feelingof a solid car built to last. The menu is intuitive (much more than Nikon) and allows you to easily reach all settings. The touch screen is precise and usable like that of a smartphone.rnThe quality of the photos is notable especially in good light, with detailed and clean files. The limit of use of ISO, in my opinion, is 3200: over the grain is too intrusive making recovery difficult in PP. For scenes with high contrast, I noticed that the recovery of areas in the shade is quite limited (unlike what I can do with my D7200). In summary, I recommend this machine only to those who intend to make a use limited to still / posing subjects, landscapes and more generally to situations where the speed of focusing is not a priority. Had not had this gap, it would still be to my fiannrnFor who reads and wondered if I was going to take a M6 / M5 with fast AF, I answer that the temptation c% 26 # 39; is but after this experience, I prefer to orient myself on other systems whose AF speed is widely proven (read Panasonic / Olympus) .--

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