| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Canon Inc. |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M |
| Lens | Interchangeable |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 × 14.9 mm) |
| Maximumresolution | 6000 × 4000 (24 megapixels) |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC or SDXC card |
| Focusing | |
| Focus areas | 49 focus points |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Yes |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | 1/4000s to 30s |
| Continuous shooting | 4.2 frames per second |
| Viewfinder | |
| Optional viewfinders | External EVF-DC1 |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | DIGIC 6 |
| White balance | Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3 " with 1,040,000 dots |
| Battery | LP-E17 |
| Dimensions | 111×68×44 mm (4.4×2.7×1.7 in) |
| Weight | 366 g (12.9 oz) (with battery) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Canon EOS M2 |
| Successor | Canon EOS M6 |
TheCanon EOS M3 is amirrorless camera announced byCanon on February 6, 2015.[1]
Like its predecessor, theCanon EOS M2, the camera uses theCanon EF-Mlens mount. However, the EOS M3 adds a number of new features, including a contoured grip, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in pop-upflash and dedicated mode dial.[1][2][3] Internally, the EOS M3 sports aDIGIC 6image processor, 24.2 megapixelAPS-C sensor, Hybrid CMOS AF III 49-point autofocus system, image stabilisation, and integrated Wi-Fi andNFC enabling control of the camera via a smartphone app.[1][2]
The camera supports optional accessories including theCanon Speedlite line of external flashes and the EVF-DC1 externalelectronic viewfinder.[2][3]
The EOS M3 became available in Europe and Asia in April 2015.[1] The original EOS M3 announcement indicated that the camera would only be available in Europe and Asia.[1]
On August 27, 2015, Canon announced plans to make the camera available in the United States as of October 2015.[4] At its U.S. launch in October 2015, the EOS M3 was available at $679.99 for the body only, or $799.99 for a kit including theEF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.[4]
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