Ikelite Canon EOS M3 underwater housing shipping

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Ikelite released an underwater housing for the Canon EOS M3. Price is around $1,000.

PRESS RELEASE (via Dive Photo Guide)

Underwater TTL Housing for Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

The two biggest advantages of shooting underwater with an interchangeable lens camera are the variety of great lenses available, and the ability to connect an external flash directly to the camera. The Ikelite housing for the Canon EOS M3 is designed with these key points in mind to deliver a system that truly helps you take better photos in and under the water.

A fast and reliable strobe connection is essential to getting the shot underwater. The Ikelite Housing for the Canon EOS M3 provides a direct electrical connection to the camera’s external flash hot shoe. Electrical strobe connection is dozens of times faster than firing the camera’s built in flash and extends the battery life of the camera—which is essential when shooting a mirrorless system. Cord attachment is as easy as screwing in a lightbulb, and the threaded fit prevents accidental detachment during use. A variety of sync cord terminations are available for Ikelite, SEA&SEA, INON, or Nikonos strobes for ultimate versatility if you have multiple sets of strobes.

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Canon EOS M3 deal – $479 (reg. $679)

EOS M3

B&H Photo has a very good deal on the Canon EOS M3 – get it for $479. Compare at $679).

The EOS M3 is my current travel camera, along with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, EF-M 11-22mm IS STM and 18-55mm IS STM lenses. You’ll likely find many reviews that try to smash this cute little camera. Don’t buy it. The EOS M3 is not perfect, but it is a very good mirrorless camera (my review).

Canon EOS M3 key features:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

Go beyond your gear acquisition syndrome

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If you follow my blog you probably know that I am travelling for a couple of months. This time I left my DSLR and lenses at home and just took the EOS M3 with 3 lenses. I have to admit that at first I was a bit sceptical. Can you shoot what you want to shoot and the way you want to do it? Yes, you can.

You do not need a $6000 Leica camera, nor do you have to carry around a heavy full-frame DSRL with all the (also heavy) lenses that go on it. There are better options. I am not saying the EOS M3 is the best option or the only option. I am saying that the photos you’ll make depend by your skills, by your mood, and by other factors. Most of these factors have to do with you as a photographer, others have to do with the right light and setting, and it doesn’t account that much if you are a pro or just an enthusiast, or even a beginner. It doesn’t matter if you are using a Canon EOS-1D X, or a Rebel T6i. At the end of the day it’s a picture you want to show to your friends and family, not the big camera around your neck.

In the last months, while travelling South-East Asia, I saw a lot of people with big cameras and big lenses. It’s hot here, you have to carry all these stuff, and you have to take care of it. Many of these people was using their heavy and expensive cameras in the so-called “dummy mode”, i.e. in full automatic mode. It was funny to see flashes fire in daylight.

All this if obviously different if you are earning a living with photography. But if you are not, I suggest you should consider taking a small mirrorless camera with you when on travel. You will not regret it. Not having to carry around a bag with a DSLR and the usual 2-3 lenses made a difference for me. There are excellent choices out there. Fuji makes some fantastic mirrorless cameras, featuring sensors with a color rendition that’s amazing. The Fuji X-T10 and Fuji-X-T1 are likely the best mirrorless cameras out there, with an outstanding offer on lenses. And both are lightweight, easy to handle, have plenty of functions, and deliver amazing results. I think that most mirrorless cameras with an APS-C or 4/3 sensor are so good that 98% of us just doesn’t need more when on travel. The same is true for the EOS M3 (at least to me, my review). Other good option come from Olympus, Panasonic, Sony. If you want to go even lighter, Canon just announced five new Powershot cameras.

Isn’t it better to take a camera on travel that is less expensive, weights less, and still delivers excellent photos? Are you the kind of photographer who likes lugging around big and expensive gear while on travel? Share your opinion in the comment section.

Canon EOS M3 kit deals, starting $429

EOS M3

The fantastic Canon EOS M3 is still at $429 (body only), but it seems the various kit options are also discounted.

Canon EOS M3 kits: Amazon | Adorama| B&H Photo

Do not listen to people who smashes anything Canon just for the pleasure to do it. The EOS M3 is a little gem with outstanding image quality, very good build quality, and a decent set of features (our review). It’s good enough for me to be my new travel camera, instead of the heavy Canon EOS 70D and/or EOS 6D.

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

Expires Today: Canon EOS M3 killer deal, with EVC-DC1 viewfinder – $449 (reg. $879)

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Killer deal by B&H Photo, and it is still live (expires today). Get the Canon EOS M3 with electronic viewfinder Canon EVF-DC1 for just $449. The deal applies to all EOS M3 kits.

How it works: click on “Build Bundle” on the right side, under the big “Add to cart” button. Select the Canon EVF-DC1. You will see that the EVF-DC1 has $200 instant rebate and costs just $18.99. The EOS M3 saw a $250 price drop and now it’s $429.99. Add $18.99 to this and you get the final price of $449. This makes an excellent deal! Expires: 11/28/2015.

EOS M3 key features:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

All Black Friday 2015 deals are listed on our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals page.