Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Camera with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF- M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses, Black

2019-01-25T19:00:00

Its a great camera for the price. It lacks an optical viewfinder, but if your purchasing this, you already know that. Takes great photos, and is a great beginner mirrorless camera.

JGronauer

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2019-01-23T19:00:00

This little camera is amazing! I received this camera as a gift but my daughter ended up taking it before I could ever use it. As a professional photographer, I continued using my DSLR's and never thought another thing about it until I read the reviews, I immediately took it back! My daughter used it for everything, all she did was complain that I took "her" camera so I bought this second one to give back to her. The images are crisp, clear, and the colors are vivid. With the photos being the same size as those from my DSLR's, I find myself grabbing this little lightweight gem more often than my larger heavier cameras. A nice bonus is with the adapter I can use my pro series lenses on the M3, although they look odd on the small camera body.

Anything P.

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2019-01-20T19:00:00

I bought this camera a month ago for a trip to Spain and I'm glad I bought it. The body was in excellent conditions and the lens as well. Saved a lot of money by buying a refurbished camera.

Enzo21

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2019-01-11T19:00:00

As a loyal Canon owner, I am excited to add the new M3 to my collection.My wife has been looking for a lightweight replacement for her Canon xsi and has found it in the new M3. It has the flip out view screen like my Canon S4IS and my Powershot SX1. It's loaded with features like wireless pic transfer and HDR. We can use all our Canon lenses with this camera. Pictures look awesome and I look forward to using the camera more.

KenStuppy

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2018-03-10T19:00:00

I have a t6s, and wanted a spare camera to use beside it. I got first a M2. It was not what I was looking for, so I resold it immediately and got the M3 with the 18/55IS STM. I just love it. It was a little tricky to set the WIFI, but thank you YouTube. I have installed the "Canon Connect" app on my cellphone and now I can use BOTH camera with my cellphone as remote. I just have to choose the Wifi corresponding to the camera. It works also with the computer. What I do recommend, is to read the user's guide completely. That seem evident, but I never did before with all my precedent Canon cameras. And I can tell you, THAT HELP!. That said, Most of the options are intuitive. My biggest restriction is about the flipping screen. Why Canon did not set a fully flipping one, like on some other cameras like the t6s or the G12 for example? I will definitely recommend this camera to friends. Last advantage, with the M/S adaptor, I can use all my "big" lenses on the M3.

Nantiac

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2018-01-22T19:00:00

Compliments my 70D DSLR very nicely. The M3 is a great size with lots of big features.

David G.

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2017-12-01T08:39:27

For the most part this is a great camera. I bought mine with both the optional electronic viewfinder as well as the EF lens adapter (great bundle price from Adorama). 24 megapixels and all my EF lenses work great on this camera using the adapter. The electronic viewfinder is a must-have for me because I like to use older, manual focus lenses at times. The viewfinder eliminates the glaring sun problem the rear LCD can often create. The digital zoom feature, which allows for both a 5X or 10X view is GREAT for helping insure perfect focus every time. So what's NOT to like? Not much...but sometimes small is just too small. In the case of the M3 the rear buttons are too easily hit by mistake, especially the one on the bottom right. It's frankly hard to hold the camera and NOT hit this button. The buttons themselves are poorly designed in that being flush with the camera body they provide almost no feel so you find yourself having to look at a button to make sure it's really the one you want to push. I would prefer that the camera be just SLIGHTLY bigger...big enough to allow for GOOD buttons with GOOD feel. After all, this really isn't a pocket camera once you put a lens on it. My only other wish list item would be for the camera to have image stabilization built into the camera. Yes, thanks to the EF lens adapter I CAN use my image stabilized Canon lenses...but how nice it would be if ALL of my lenses, even the old manual focus ones, could get the benefit of IS. Sony (A7II) and Olympus offer mirrorless cameras that have image stabilization built into the camera body...and I wish Canon would do the same.

Gerald J.

2017-09-15T09:28:52

This is a great camera. Bought for a back-up. Great image quality and features like the higher end canons. old and new lenses work great (with the right adapters). Video - no 4K, but the 1080 is beautiful. Highly recommend!

Deryk L.

2017-07-12T12:28:49

Got this camera to have another Vlog camera, the biggest features are the removable lens capability, mic input, and the flip up screen. Everything was great until I tried using the Autofocus for interviews and "selfie" style recording, the autofocus takes seconds at a time to correct itself which renders it useless without a camera operator. The audio quality out of the camera isnt bad at all and using it fully manual you can really tell the aps-c sensor is working well in this small body. However the autofocusing really kills this camera for any other use rather than full manual modes. The 24 megapixels shine when you start using the manual mode and the ability to use an adapter to use EF lenses really makes it an awesome camera for photographs.

Thomas C.

2017-06-26T03:35:09

Amazing camera. Even tho it is a smaller DSLR it is completely worth the price. Such great quality photos in the palm of your hand. The lense it comes with is great and I like having the option of changing the lenses which is unusual with a small DSLR. Shipping was so fast and I'm in love. Thanks Adorama!

Kayla M.

2017-06-25T20:00:00

I've been shooting with and original 7D since it came out. I love it but it is heavy on long hikes. I got the M3 to use hiking but in truth, I have hardly used the 7D since buying the M3. In most respects it is a better camera. My one complaint, The tilting LCD. Why oh why did Canon not make it fully articulated? Both the screen and the add on EVF tilt but neither helps if you are shooting a vertical format image from down low.

ADKJim

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2017-06-08T10:10:09

We bought the camera from adorama because of the package which included the lenses and tripod. We're impressed so far, I'm excited to learn more of its features.

Megan A.

2017-05-07T12:05:04

Love this set. It came with everything I needed to start my adventure with my first mirrorless camera! Very impressed with the camera and how easy it is to use. It is very user friendly and the image quality is unbelievable! Great buy! I recommend this camera and ordering through adorama!

Holly B.

2017-05-02T20:00:00

I have trouble holding a full size dslr in position for long periods of time but this seem feather light by comparison!

Shot S.

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2017-04-10T20:00:00

I have used the M3 for a few months and it is a great camera producing great pictures at an excellent price level. This is a upgrade for me unlike some of you are coming down from DSLR's. The camera is easy to carry and travel with and I don't see myself ever carrying a large DSLR as this camera does it all. I love it.

Captain

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2017-04-07T17:33:18

Great price and love everything I received! The camera is great. I'm still learning and this is a perfect bundle for a starter. I also loved the fact that I had to pay no taxes.

Jheison B.

2017-04-04T20:00:00

This is not a DSLR and does not try to be so don't expect it to be. I own other Canon DSLRs and numerous lenses. As mentioned in other reviews this is a great walk around camera. Sometimes you just don't want to lug around a full size camera when out exploring. There is a limit to what a camera phone can do. This bridges the gap between camera phones and DSLRs quite nicely. Know what you want from a camera and this one won't disappoint. I bought the EVF-DC2 and had to upgrade the firmware, Easy to do.

Boopsie

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2017-03-11T07:56:08

Light weight! GREAT! Awesome! My first high powered versatile Digital Camera since the last century! Truly! My shoot and point camera recently broke... for a reason. I'm back in the game of professionalism again! Excited to share my view of what my life is about now! A learning curve, but I will make it through! Determination and the right camera and company will take me there! Thank you Cannon!

Carol A.

2017-03-09T09:03:35

I was really hoping this would be a good lightweight alternative for travel and casual photography. There are so many things that are likable about this camera, but at the end of the day it is just too slow to focus and the low-light performance isn't up to par. I also didn't like the EVF taking up my hot-shoe, meaning you can either have an external flash, or an EVF, but NOT both.

HENRY M.

2017-03-07T18:51:05

Excellent image quality. Great sensor and easy to use.

Guragayin G.

2017-02-28T08:38:23

Nice compact camera.

HOANG N.

2017-02-25T14:27:20

The M3 was purchased as a gift for my daughter. She enjoys the upgrade from the M2, noting that the camera has a quicker focus time and the color depth is richer. Enjoying macro photography, she appreciates the tilt screen for easier composition. She appreciates the option of using an electronic viewfinder too, especially since she prefers to go on photo shoots "as light as possible." It's great to know that this was a gift that will be used and appreciated for the cameras specs in covering her needs. :)

treasurepass t.

2017-01-05T19:00:00

This is an excellent camera! Use it for what it's made for, a walk around camera. This is not a replacement for a professional camera. I have other Canon cameras, 5DIII, 6D, & 7D. I bought the M3 so I wouldn't have to lug a heavy professional camera around all the time. So, I wonder why people expect to get a $4K camera out of a $600 camera. Learn the camera's features, it has a lot.

Tooquic

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2016-12-07T12:34:14

I previously owned a set of original EOS M cameras for use as video B-cameras on interview reels and corporate videos. I upgraded the B-cameras to a set of EOS M3's earlier this year and have been generally happy with the upgrade. The big pro's over the original EOS M's are that the M3's have a much better sensor, the LCD is now flexible (which is a lifesaver when using on a glidecam rig), and the in-camera adjustments are much more user-friendly. The M3 now allows for native focus peaking without the need to install Magic Lantern, which finally allows realistic use of manual FD lenses (the original M could use FD lenses with a converter, but without focus peaking, trying to pull focus on a tiny LCD was not realistic). I have found the peaking to be very accurate and the shots much improved on the M3. This camera seems to have more of that classic Canon midrange tone and matches up much better with DSLR shots than my original M. The battery life on the M3 is much improved over the original, though I still prefer aftermarket extended batteries. On the minus side, Canon still seems to lag the competition when it comes to video capture resolution. The Sony A7S and Panasonic G7 are in the same general class and both shoot 4k video in a compact, mirrorless setup, yet the Canon still tops out at 1080p @ 29.97fps. To shoot at 60fps, max resolution is 720. The lens selection is also rather slim, though with adapters, you can tap into the EF/EF-S range as well as classic FD lenses. It's still a huge improvement over the original M series. The M3 is larger, feels good in the hands, has more features and better picture, and is still a light and portable B-cam.

David S.

2016-11-21T19:00:00

This is probably the best, underrated camera around. Especially when used with manual focus lenses. Starting off with a 24 meg sensor, and "focus peaking" from the video format. Throw in the DC-1 viewfinder (no clunky mirrorbox, and you have an 80D without the weight or size - that you can focus without a "screen".

Livskunst

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2016-10-01T20:00:00

I bought this camera to use in underwater photography. Due to housings lacking a view finder window having a good quality camera designed not to use one is a big bonus. While not great for moving subjects I have found the M3 is more than capable of taking great pictures. Easy to use, pro level features, and a compact lightweight body make this a great product.

ArchaeologistBen

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2016-09-28T12:59:30

auto focus is very slow compared to full frame

JAMES S.

2016-08-16T16:36:10

Thus camera takes superb photos.

Daniel S.

2016-08-02T20:00:00

I bought this 5 days ago and find it to be about as good as my iphone. if you are interersted in this camera go buy the 5dMarkIV.

Victor 3.

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2016-07-25T20:00:00

This is a great camera and the Refurbished version cost more than the New Version.

Elmatatan

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