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What is an M3 still good for?

Started Feb 5, 2020 | Discussions
Rock and Rollei Senior Member • Posts: 2,899
Re: What is an M3 still good for?

It's still a pretty decent camera. AF is considerably better than the original M, but considerably worse than the M6, never mind the M6 II. My biggest issue with it is actually the power button - I find it quite tricky to use compared to the button on the M, and especially the switch on later models. Colours are a bit different to other Canon cameras, but overall, it's a very decent camera for many uses.

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Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R Canon EOS M6 II Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM +29 more
IoannisZ
IoannisZ Regular Member • Posts: 499
Re: What is an M3 still good for?

Microprism wrote:

If anyone prefers manual focus lenses and is on a budget, you might look at this model. Working copies can go for under $150 on eBay and if you ignore the autofocus system (which is terrible) you might like the results. Here are some of examples from a blooming pear tree shot with the lens set to manual focus:

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Beautiful vivid photos!

Can I ask about what lens have you used and if are raw photos?.

Thank you

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Andy01 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,188
Re: What is an M3 still good for?
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Two things;

Firstly, your reply text shows up under your "signature" line which I discovered when I hit reply with quote and your text did not appear. Might be best to type in the normal space, not under signature ?

Secondly, if you hover your mouse over the photo (using a computer - not sure about mobile device), the exif appears which shows that all 3 photos were taken with a EF 70-200mm f4L USM lens.

Colin

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Canon EOS M5 Canon 6D Mark II Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM +5 more
IoannisZ
IoannisZ Regular Member • Posts: 499
Re: What is an M3 still good for?

Thank you. I use my smartphone and I can't see any information.

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