Canon EOS 3 Specifications
Photo © by Henrik Möller
ISO Film Speeds (Auto):
25 - 5000
ISO Film Speeds (Manual):
6 - 6400
Shutter Speeds:
1/8000s - 30s
Bulb Mode:
supported
Max. Shutter Frequency:
4.3 fps
Shutter Release Time Lag:
64ms
Mirror Lockup:
supported
Exposure Compensation:
±3
Auto Exposure Bracketing:
supported
Viewfinder Coverage:
97%
Viewfinder Magnification:
0.72x
Focus Screens:
Type EC (choice of 9 available, EC-N being the default), Brightscreens® available as well
AF Points:
45 (with Active Focus Indicator, can be limited to 11 AF points via Custom Functions)
AF Operating Range:
0 EV - 18 EV
AF Aperture Limit (Linear Type Sensors):
F8.0
AF Aperture Limit (Center Cross Type Sensors):
F4.0
AF Aperture Limit (Peripheral Cross Type Sensors):
F2.8
Aux Light:
not available
Flash Metering:
A-TTL/E-TTL
X-Sync:
1/200s
Max. Trigger Circuit Voltage:
250V
Second Curtain Sync:
supported
High Speed Sync:
1/8000s
Flash Exposure Compensation:
±3
Pop-Up Flash:
not available
Body Size:
161mm x 119mm x 71mm
Body Weight:
780g
Battery Required:
1x 2CR5
Battery Grip (optional):
BP-E1
Power Drive Booster (optional):
PB-E1/PB-E2 (allows for 7 fps)
Produced:
1998
Tests:
Additional Information:
The Canon EOS 3 features Eye Control as well as dust and moisture sealings and comes equipped with a Quick Control Dial.
The camera was also available as EOS 3 QD version with the Quartz Date Back module included. As an interesting aftermarket gimmick an NPC Proback by Forscher to use the camera with Polaroids was available, too.
It received the TIPA Technology & Design Award 1999.