Advantages: Accurate eye controlled focusing, Accurate metering, Well specified Disadvantages: Reliant on 2CR5 batteries
...in general these give very disappointing results, so it’s not a great hardship.
One thing to look out for is that Canon sometimes run special offers. A couple years ago, if you bought this camera, you could claim a free flashgun or booster, both of which are worth £250. ...
straightarm 23.08.2003
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...available and decided that the Canon EOS3 was just the job .. even the write-ups and reviews in various magazines said it was "ideal for photographing fast moving objects".
So off I went and bought the EOS3 body, a macro lens and a zoom lens.
WOW what a difference! Instead of getting half a dozen good shots on a 36 exposure film I get 36!!! It is automatic everything! I don't have to worry about the aperture, the speed or the focussing! Just point ... ...difficult part was setting up the configuration for my eye. This clever little camera can assess where you eye is looking and will focus directly on where you are looking - say for example you look through the viewfinder and there is a background object on the left and a foreground object on the right. By just looking at either object the camera automatically focusses on what you are looking at! Brilliant technology .. once you've got it configured ...
LorraineHill 28.06.2000
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Advantages: Absolutly cram packed with features. Disadvantages: a bit pricey
Is the Canon EOS3 the best SLR on the market?
In my humble opinion it is the best camera i have had the priviledge to use. It is aimed at experienced amatures to the profesional photographer, and at approx. £1000 (body only) it is not a purchase to be taken lightly.
I have had my (baby) since August 99 and it has seen me through thick and thin, seeing the rigures of life on the beach to sub zero temperatures in sunny bradford.
I am a very keen ... ...from the expensive but excellent Canon EOS AF to the third party lenses on the market, which are also very good and are very reasonable.
This is a camera built to last also and has taken the odd knock or three.
If you are looking for a new camera and have £1000 to spare then give this a very close inspection, i think you will be very happy together. ...
GREENWOOD 17.06.2000
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The more quickly you need to work in the field, laboratory, or studio, the more you'll ... more
appreciate all the benefits of Kirk Arca-style quick-release platforms for each tripod and camera stand as well as a quick release plate for each of your cameras and large lenses.
(+) Fold out LCD screen, Image Stabilization, Zuiko lens quality, Picture quality, Flash options (-) Noise in low light, Too many buttons, Badly laid out, Too many gimmicks
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