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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5996 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Canon
• Model: C12-8361
• Dimensions: 4.10" h x 5.80" w x 6.80" l, 2.50 pounds

Features

• Professional 35mm SLR camera with up to 1/8000 second shutter speed (body only)
• Features 45-point Area AF, 21-zone metering, and proven EOS-1N control layout
• 18 custom functions
• Wireless TTL system with Speedlites
• Large selection of interchangeable AF lenses, flash systems, and remote controllers

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.

Customer Reviews

One of the best 35mm flim SLRs
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.

Nothing better than a full frame
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)

professional camera
works properly.
there is no flash and sceen-selection wheel! great!
with 8 batteries in the power buster it weights quite a lot, about 1 kilo or something.
shutter buttons are very sensitive.