Canon EOS-3 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body

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Used Canon EOS-3 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body

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2014-03-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A great film camera

Being the second best film body made by Canon, the EOS 3 packs in some great technology. For careful B&W work the spot metering is great. The ETTL flash metering is also handy. I like that my Canon DSLR lenses and flashes work seamlessly with the EOS 3.

Steve

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

NICE!!!

Well a review doesn't really count here, but, I have always wanted this camera and now finally got it! After all the years of reviews on the "3" all I can say is, it is what I always thought it would be, a "pro" camera. To all the people that think the shutter is noisy,the camera is to big and heavy,and all that think the buttons are hard to reach, and all that, I would hate to be their spouse! I just hope that who ever traded this camera in for what ever, isn't to upset at themselves for trading it! But thank you for doing it, cause I love it!!!! I guess the EOS 1V is the best film camera from Canon, but I am just fine with 2nd place on this one!

ROBERT H.

2012-06-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would buy this camera again

I'm taking my time with this camera, this is the best so far I have!

DAVID S.

2009-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent purchase

I bought my EOS3 used from a Professional who was selling his and I think this is a wonderful camera. I own a Cannon 50D as well, but I'm still a purist at heart and love to shoot on film. This camera is easy to use and operate, I LOVE IT. My only problem I wish I had bought one sooner!!!

Reggie

2008-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As good as it gets

The EOS 3 was my first entry into the EOS world after using AEs with FD lenses for years. This is truly a remarkable camera for the price with tons of professional features. The eye control focus works flawlessly and is a must have for the sports photography enthusiast. Team this up with a IS lens and any sport from auto racing to skiing to air shows is in your control. It is extremely easy to use, durable and never lets you down. If film were the only medium this would still be my primary camera. I have since upgraded to 2 digital cameras. (EOS SLR and Powershot I urge Canon to carry over eye control to a digital SLR model.

carshot

2007-04-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Four years and still Love it

I have had my EOS 3 for, four years and it has made it thru 3 trips to the Mid east desert, Japan, Korea, Huricane Katrina and countless other countries, it has yet to let me down, I bought a EOS 1d to replace it two years ago but i still carry it as a backup. Its just a good solid camera.

Dave

2007-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very well satisfied, and easy to use.

I am so satisfied with this product, that I did recommend and purchased one for a family member. The only thing that is not liked about the product, is that after about 16 rolls of shooting at one time, your arm does get tired. However, that is not an everyday occurance.

T.T

2007-02-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the BEST film camera ever

Sadly this camera lacks built in flash, otherwise a great camera

Max

2007-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best film camera every made!!

The camera is a perfect weight. It has a good solid feel. Not flemsey but solid and ruggid.

ROBERT S.

2007-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great camera

Great workhorse of a 35mm camera. No failures, and I beat my gear. The eye control autofocus takes a lot of dedication and attention to use, but once mastered has some usefullness. I love Canon. I beat 2 Elan bodies into dust but it took several years.

Rob

2007-02-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

As good as you need

So many great features. The eye control focus point selection works great for me, and makes it super easy and fast to control the focus point (doesn't work so great for some other people). Fast continuous shooting and mirror lock-up are features I use often (in different situations). It's too bad mirror lock-up is set with a custom function- I'd prefer easier access to that mode. You can buy accessories for this camera to do anything you need to do. A digital camera that can do everything the EOS-3 can do is still $1000's more (or I'd have one). This is a fantastic piece of equipment.

ebolton

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Performer and Reliable

This was the second best film body that Canon made when I purchased it many years ago. It's a great camera that never failed me even in well below freezing outdoor use. I have since switched to almost all digital but have kept the EOS-3.

MATTHEW D.

Canon EOS-3 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body Specifications

  • Camera Type

    35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EF mount

  • Focus Type

    TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor

  • Focus Modes

    One-Shot AF stops when focus achieved. AF lock enabled Shutter releases only when focus achieved
    Predictive AF with Al Servo AF Tracks subject movement up to the start of exposure. Predictive AF enabled. The shutter can be released anytime regardless of focus, no in-focus indicator
    Manual focusing Enabled with the focus ring when lens focus mode switch is set to MF (or M)
    Full- time manual focusing Enabled with electronic focusing ring during continuous shooting except during film expos

  • Focus Sensitivity Range

    EV 0-18 (at ISO 100)

  • Focus Screen

    Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-N.

  • Exposure Modes

    Program AE (shiftable)
    Shutter speed-priority AE (in 1/3, 1/2 or full stops, safety shift enable with Custom Function)
    Aperture-priority AE (in 1/3, 1/2 or full stops, safety shift enabled with Custom Function)
    Depth-of-field AE


    E-TTL program flash AE (high-speed sync, FE lock, and wireless control enabled with 550EX)
    A-TTL program flash AE
    TTL program flash AE
    Manual
    Bulb

  • Exposure Metering

    TTL max. aperture metering with a 21-zone silicon photocell
    Evaluative metering (linkable to any point)
    Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at center)
    Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder at center)
    Spot metering (linked to focusing point at approx. 2.4% of viewfinder)
    Multi-spot metering (Max. 8 multi-spot metering entries)
    Center-weighted averaging metering

  • Metering Range

    EV 0-20 (at 20°C/68°F with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)

  • ISO Range

    6-6400 (Set automatically with DX-coded film at ISO 25-5000.)

  • Exposure Bracketing

    (AEB): +/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

  • Shutter Speed

    30 to 1/8000 sec. in 1/3-stops, X-sync at 1/200 sec.

  • Multiple Exposure

    Yes (up to 9 exposures per frame)

  • Self Timer

    Electronically-contolled with 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.

  • Built-in Flash

    no

  • PC Terminal

    Yes

  • Flash Range

    na

  • Film Advance Modes

    Auto single shot, Continuous up to 7 frames per second with NP-E2

  • Viewfinder

    Eye-level pentaprism
    Focus/meter point area, Aperture, Shutter speeds, Exposure compensation scale, In-focus indicator, Flash/exposure compensation, Eye-control/AF lock/FE lock/Flash ready/High speed sync indicators, Eye calibration

  • LCD

    shooting, metering, AF, and film advance modes; shutter speed, aperture, frame counter, and battery level. Illumination provided.

  • Depth Of Field Preview

    Yes

  • Date/Time

    na

  • Diopter Correction

    -1 diopter. (20mm eye relief)

  • Remote Control

    Quick-lock, three-pin remote control connector provided (N3 type.)

  • Mirror Lock-Up

    Yes

  • Power Source

    One 2CR5 lithium battery housed in the camera grip.
    With Power Drive Booster PB-E2, 8 size-AA alkaline, Ni-Cd, or lithium batteries or Ni-MH Pack NP-E2. (Camera grip removed.)
    With Battery Pack BP-E1, 1 2CR5 Lithium battery and 4 size-AA alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries (Camera grip removed.)

  • Dimensions

    161 (W) x 119.2 (H) x 70.8 (D) mm / 6.3 (W) x 4.7 (H) x 2.8 (D) in.

  • Weight

    780g / 27.5 oz. (excluding lithium battery)

About Canon EOS-3 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body

FEATURED REVIEWS

As good as it gets

By carshot

The EOS 3 was my first entry into the EOS world after using AEs with FD lenses for years. This is truly a remarkable camera for the price with tons of professional features. The eye control focus works flawlessly and is a must have for the sports photography enthusiast. Team this up with a IS lens and any sport from auto racing to skiing to air shows is in your control. It is extremely easy to use, durable and never lets you down. If film were the only medium this would still be my primary ca...

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Excellent purchase

By Reggie

I bought my EOS3 used from a Professional who was selling his and I think this is a wonderful camera. I own a Cannon 50D as well, but I'm still a purist at heart and love to shoot on film. This camera is easy to use and operate, I LOVE IT. My only problem I wish I had bought one sooner!!!

Canon once again takes photography to a higher levels with the the 35mm SLR (single lens reflex) EOS-3 camera. Canon's exclusive eye-controlled autofocus system, combined with CMOS sensor technology allowing for an unprecedented 45 focusing points, will undoubtedly revolutionise the creative process of making photographs.

Until now, the most focusing points available on any branded 35mm camera has been five. Thanks to the CMOS sensor chip and Area AF optical system, photographers can now enjoy 45 focusing points, the largest "active" autofocusing area of any SLR camera, covering nearly 25% of the picture area. All focusing points are linked directly to Canon's exclusive eye-controlled autofocus system and a 21-zone evaluative metering system, thus providing sharp focus and perfect exposure instantly, regardless of subject position. These combined technologies provide photographers with the ability to concentrate on composition instead of camera controls, with unprecedented speed, precision and flexibility. As with the Canon Elan IIE, eye-controlled autofocus in the EOS-3 is functional in both horizontal and vertical camera positions. The camera is also compatible with Canon's sophisticated E-TTL flash exposure system and provides wireless remote control with optional Speedlite electronic flash units.

The EOS-3 incorporates the world's first area AF system, a high precision focusing system, higher speed eye-control and improved high-speed focus tracking. Such technology combined with many of the features of the EOS- 1N and, of course compatibility with the extensive range of over 50 EF lenses and accessories, make the EOS 3 the perfect choice for advanced amateurs and professionals alike. The EOS 3 design is based on that of the EOS 1N - sturdy with easily accessible controls for quick and easy execution of camera operations. A range of accessories developed specifically for the EOS 3, including a Speedlite flash, is here.

Canon EOS-3 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body Features

  • Canon's exclusive eye-controlled autofocus system, combined with CMOS sensor technology allowing for an unprecedented 45 focusing points
  • All focusing points are linked directly to Canon's exclusive eye-controlled autofocus system and a 21-zone evaluative metering system
  • Compatible with Canon's sophisticated E-TTL flash exposure system and provides wireless remote control with optional Speedlite electronic flash units.
  • World's first area AF system, a high precision focusing system, higher speed eye-control and improved high-speed focus tracking.

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