Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.8 x 4.1 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I542
• Item model number: C12-8361
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,901 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #76 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > SLR Cameras
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Eleven years after launching the world's most successful range of SLR cameras, Canon has advanced camera technology a step further with the launch of the EOS-3 - a camera that further improves the speed and performance for which the EOS range is renowned. 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 new Speedlite flash, is being launched at the same time.

Product Description

A EOS-3 SLR body without the lens. the Professional 35mm SLR camera comes with up to 1/8000 second shutter speed (body only) and features 45-point Area AF, 21-zone metering, and proven EOS-1N control layout.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best 35mm flim SLRs, October 29, 2006

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Trevis Rothwell (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

The Canon EOS-3 is about half the price and has most of the features of Canon's top of the line film SLR, and is in nearly every practical respect a professional-grade camera.

Why bother buying one now, in this age of digital SLRs? It would quite possibly be a bad decision as DSLRs are now reasonably inexpensive and so much more convenient. BUT... if you need full-frame coverage from your lenses, and don't want to pay $2800 for a Canon 5D, then you can get that with an EOS-3 (or, in fact, ANY Canon film SLR). If you want 45 autofocus points or eye-controlled focus, then you can get that on the EOS-3. If you want a fairly solid, professional-style camera body for less money than it costs in DSLR-land, then you can get that on the EOS-3.

DSLRs are largely replacing film SLRs, yet film does still have some special qualities that make it enjoyable. If you want to work with 35mm film (or, at least don't mind it), then the EOS-3 is one of the best cameras you can get.

Be sure to buy a high-quality lens to go along with it, like the 50mm/1.4 prime lens or the 24-70/2.8 zoom lens.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing better than a full frame, September 1, 2007

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Gheorghe Chistol (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

If you are used to cheaper DSLRs with their small viewfinders and 1.5-1.6 crop factors, you will love this camera. Excellent metering, very large viewfinder, extremely comfortable to hold in your hand. It just feels good and sounds good (the film winding sound).

Plus you get to enjoy your 17mm in full glory (as opposed to 17*1.6 mm)

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now is the time, July 26, 2008

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Ocular/Orbital Surgeon (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) (Electronics)

I doubt that digital cameras will replace film. Now is the time to buy used SLRs and this is a great one. The body is sturdy and well built and just fits well in your hand. The buttons and digital screen work well, but pushing buttons in combination etc is a little annoying to me. I personally am partial to the knobs on the some of the older canon SLRs. The metering works well as does the autofocus although my experience has been that the autofocus on my older Canon Elan IIe is a little bit faster and just as accurate, perhaps because of the infrared autofocus assist light. Also, the electronic automatic focus point selection seems to work better on my older Elan IIe than on this camera, but the Eos 3 has a lot more focus points and I almost always wear glasses which makes it more difficult for the computer.

For those not familiar with the Canon selection wheels on the back of the camera and on the right front, it is a wonderful design and has been continued on this camera. My only gripe is that I really dont like the little compartment that you have to open up on the right side of the body in order to access certain controls. A minor issue though. I highly recommend this camera, and along with it, get yourself the cheap Canon 50mm prime lens and you will be off taking great pictures in no time.