Canon EOS-3 35mm Film Camera
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- Battery Type: Lithium Battery
- Film Type: 35mm
- Lens Mount: Canon EF
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Excellent Semi-Pro Camera
Pros
Lightweight, sturdy construction, great set of features.
Cons
Viewfinder coverage, not very water resistant, fairly loud action.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Excellent workhorse camera for professionals and aspiring amateurs who don't need 100% viewfinder coverage, fast frame rates, or a completely "bullet proof" body.
The Canon EOS 3 is a sturdy workhorse camera with the features to make most professional photographers happy, but without the bells and whistles to put it out of the price range of ambitious amateurs.
The 4.5fps frame rate is quite reasonable for most situations, and the viewfinder blackout when taking a photograph is minimal - faster than a Nikon N90s, or any other camera I've tested in the same price range (~ $900).
The construction is solid and reasonably weatherproof, but I would be cautious in wet climates - if you need a camera that can handle a good splash of water, this is not it. It does have an internal metal frame, but the construction is mostly plastic, so try not to drop it (not that you would anyway). The EOS 3 is durable, but if you need a bullet proof camera, check out the Canon EOS 1V or Nikon F5.
Ergonomics are subjective, but I found the layout of the EOS preferable to the Nikons and Minoltas I've used. Twin adjustment dials, plus a third wheel on the camera back for adjusting focus points made on the fly tweaking pretty easy for me.
The Eye Controlled Focus took a bit of training to get down, and even then it wasn't very effective. The focus points only cover a center oval section of the viewfinder, and don't extend to the edges. Unfortunately, the addition of the ECF somehow prohibits the EOS 3 from having a 100% viewfinder, which can be irritating every now and then.
Focusing speed is largely dependent on the lenses in the Canon system - I found the brighter lenses to snap into focus quite quickly and quietly, and the darker zooms were not too bad either.
Battery life is decent, although I wish Canon had chosen AA batteries instead of the harder to find (and more expensive) 2CR5 type.
All things considered, I enjoy working with the EOS 3 quite a bit: I'm purchasing a pair for myself next month. Highly recommended for aspiring amateurs and professionals alike, with a few caveats.
The 4.5fps frame rate is quite reasonable for most situations, and the viewfinder blackout when taking a photograph is minimal - faster than a Nikon N90s, or any other camera I've tested in the same price range (~ $900).
The construction is solid and reasonably weatherproof, but I would be cautious in wet climates - if you need a camera that can handle a good splash of water, this is not it. It does have an internal metal frame, but the construction is mostly plastic, so try not to drop it (not that you would anyway). The EOS 3 is durable, but if you need a bullet proof camera, check out the Canon EOS 1V or Nikon F5.
Ergonomics are subjective, but I found the layout of the EOS preferable to the Nikons and Minoltas I've used. Twin adjustment dials, plus a third wheel on the camera back for adjusting focus points made on the fly tweaking pretty easy for me.
The Eye Controlled Focus took a bit of training to get down, and even then it wasn't very effective. The focus points only cover a center oval section of the viewfinder, and don't extend to the edges. Unfortunately, the addition of the ECF somehow prohibits the EOS 3 from having a 100% viewfinder, which can be irritating every now and then.
Focusing speed is largely dependent on the lenses in the Canon system - I found the brighter lenses to snap into focus quite quickly and quietly, and the darker zooms were not too bad either.
Battery life is decent, although I wish Canon had chosen AA batteries instead of the harder to find (and more expensive) 2CR5 type.
All things considered, I enjoy working with the EOS 3 quite a bit: I'm purchasing a pair for myself next month. Highly recommended for aspiring amateurs and professionals alike, with a few caveats.
