Canon EOS M3 Review (Camera Labs)

Camera Labs posted an exhaustive review of Canon’s EOS M3 mirrorless camera. Lots of sample videos and pics included.

From the conclusion:

At a time when many new cameras represent very minor updates over their predecessors, it’s refreshing to discover just how much Canon has improved on the EOS M3. Pick it up and you’ll notice the chunkier and more comfortable grip straightaway. Start setting-up the camera and you’ll appreciate the presence of dedicated mode and exposure compensation dials, along with three customizable buttons. During composition you’ll appreciate the convenience of a screen that now tilts 45 degrees down or up by 180 degrees to face you for selfies or filming pieces to camera. Prefer to compose with a viewfinder? You can now slot one onto the hotshoe. Need more light? There’s now a popup flash. Half-press the shutter release and you’ll notice the focusing is faster than before. Fancy sharing an image? Wifi with NFC makes it a doddle and once you get your photos on a bigger screen you’ll also notice they’re packed with detail and low noise.

Read the review at Camera Labs –>

Canon EOS M3 now shipping!

The EOS M3 is not on sale in the US, and is available in Europe only as kit with the EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens (Amazon ItalyAmazon GermanyAmazon UK). You can order the M3 also at DigitalRev (ships internationally)DigitalRev’s price at checkout is inclusive of all taxes and customs for customers from Asia and the EU (and possibly a better price than Amazon), for customers from the US, taxes depend by the state. Detailed M3 specification can be read here.

Specs:

  • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Hybrid CMOS AF III
  • Powerful DIGIC 6 processing
  • 3.0 inch (1040k) ClearView II Tilt Touchscreen
  • 49 Point AF & 4.2 fps continuous shooting
  • Scene Intelligent Auto
  • Stunning 1080p movies at 24, 25 and 30 fps
  • Creative Assist
  • Wi-Fi, Dynamic NFC, remote control and sharing

A round-up of hands-on and previews after the break.

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Canon EOS M3 First Look Video at CP+

News Shooter made the video at CP+ in Japan. Digital Life Innovator (translated) posted a rich set of sample pics shot with a pre-production M3.

The EOS M3 will be available in March 2015. The new Canon EOS M3 with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens can be pre-ordered in Europe:

The M3 will be available in March 2015. You can also pre-order the M3 at at DigitalRev (ships internationally)DigitalRev’s price at checkout is inclusive of all taxes and customs for customers from Asia and the EU, for customers from the US taxes depend by the state.

Detailed M3 specification can be read here. A round-up of hands-on and previews:

More Independent Canon EOS M3 Sample Pictures (pre-production model)

EOS M3,EF-M11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM,0.167 sec (1/6),f/5.6,ISO6400,0 EV
EOS M3, EF-M11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, 0.167 sec (1/6), f/5.6, ISO6400, 0 EV

All images © Digital Life Innovator, used with permission

Digital Life Innovator (translated) posted another set with many sample pictures shot with the EOS M3 and various lenses. The sample pics can be viewed in original size, and have been shot using a pre-production EOS M3. There are many pics shot at high ISO.

EOS M3,EF-M11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM,0.017 sec (1/60),f/4.0,ISO5000,-1/3 EV
EOS M3, EF-M11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, 0.017 sec (1/60), f/4.0,I SO5000, -1/3 EV

The new Canon EOS M3 with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens can be pre-ordered in Europe:

You can also pre-order the M3 at at DigitalRev (ships internationally)DigitalRev’s price at checkout is inclusive of all taxes and customs for customers from Asia and the EU, for customers from the US taxes depend by the state.

Detailed M3 specification can be read here. A round-up of hands-on and previews:

Canon EOS M3 only available with 18-55mm IS STM in Europe?

Lawrence from EOS-M World wrote to Canon UK to ask if Canon will release a body only option of the EOS M3. Canon UK answered (emphasis mine):

Thank you for your request and for contacting Canon.

In response to your enquiry whether the Canon EOS M3 will be released as a body only version, we  can advise you the following.

We  regret to inform you that at the moment the Canon EOS M3 will only be available in a kit with the 18-55mm lens. The European release date will be April 2015. This will also be the only available kit, thus there are no kits with added items such as the viewfinder.

These are disappointing news. And, if true, it could easily be that the EOS M3 will not be available as body only option in all of Europe. I have four EF-M lenses and just want to buy the body. On the other hand, it could also be that Canon UK got mistaken (let’s hope). I can’t see the point of not selling the EOS M3 as a body only option.

The new Canon EOS M3 with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens can be pre-ordered in Europe:

You can also pre-order the M3 at at DigitalRev (ships internationally)DigitalRev’s price at checkout is inclusive of all taxes and customs for customers from Asia and the EU, for customers from the US taxes depend by the state.

Detailed M3 specification can be read here. A round-up of hands-on and previews:

Canon EOS 5DS, EOS M3, EF 11-24mm f/4L Price and Availability in Italy (and Europe)

Thanks! I got word that Italian Canon resellers have a prospected schedule and price tag for some of Canon’s latest gear:

  • EF 11-24mm f/4L availability end of February 2015, price €3,300
  • EOS M3 kit with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM availability in May 2015, price €770
  • EOS 5DS and 5DS R availability in May 2015, price €3,800 and €4000, respectively

This schedule and the prices are indicative for the rest of Europe, possibly Germany and UK will start shipping earlier. The EOS M3 is already available for pre-order at Amazon UK for £599 and Amazon DE for €749. You can also pre-order the M3 at at DigitalRev (ships internationally)

Canon EOS M3 Pre-Orders Available at Amazon UK and Amazon DE

The new Canon EOS M3 with EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens can be pre-ordered in Europe:

You can also pre-order the M3 at at DigitalRev (ships internationally)DigitalRev’s price at checkout is inclusive of all taxes and customs for customers from Asia and the EU, for customers from the US taxes depend by the state.

Detailed M3 specification can be read here. A round-up of hands-on and previews:


First look at London Camera Exchange