Canon EOS M3
A mirrorless camera with 24MP APS-C sensor and touch flip LCD, made in Japan
Overview
The Canon EOS M3 is a mirrorless camera made in Japan, part of Canon's EF-M system. Compared to earlier models like the EOS M, it has better handling, faster autofocus, and a touch flip LCD. It's aimed at enthusiasts who want a compact body without giving up image quality. With an adapter it takes a wide range of EF and EF-S lenses, and autofocus and image stabilization still work.
Specifications
| Sensor | 24MP APS-C |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.2 FPS |
| LCD | Touch Flip LCD |
| Weight | 12.8 oz./364 g with battery and card |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi & NFC |
Design
The EOS M3 is built in Japan. It has an EF-M lens mount, and a Canon adapter lets it use EF and EF-S lenses with autofocus and image stabilization working. The body has a built-in flash and a touch screen that flips up for different shooting angles.
Reception
The EOS M3 is praised for its picture quality and for Canon's color rendition on real-world subjects. Fast autofocus, a responsive touch screen, and a capable built-in flash are its strengths. It has no viewfinder, so you shoot at arm's length. The shutter is noticeably loud for a camera this size, there is a long delay when using flash, and there is only one card slot. Some find the controls overly complex compared to pro DSLRs.
Market
The Canon EOS M3 had an original price of about $579.
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