Canon Releases EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera, Lenses, and Accessories in the US

Photography News: The EOS M3 has a 24.2MP Sensor, Improved AF Speed, DIGIC 6 Image Processor, and Wi-Fi Connectivity


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - August 27, 2015) - B&H Photo is pleased to share the release of the Canon EOS M3 mirrorless digital camera in the United States. The EOS M3 is the successor to the M and M2, although the M2 was not available for purchase in the US, making this camera a welcome arrival in the US market.

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless digital Camera Product Highlights

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180765-REG/canon_9694b001_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0" 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

The Canon EOS M3 features a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 6.2MP more than the M and M2, and the sensor combines with the DIGIC 6 image processor for faster overall speed, a sensitivity range that can be expanded to ISO 25600, full HD 1080p video recording, and burst shooting up to 4.2 fps.

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) Product Highlights

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180767-REG/canon_9694b011_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0" 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

The Hybrid CMOS AF III system in the M3 enables up to 6.1x faster AF than the M, and uses on-chip phase detection with 49 AF points. Focus peaking and 5x and 10x magnification allow for simple and accurate manual focusing, as well.

The overall body design of the Canon M3 has been improved by adding a more ergonomically friendly grip, control dials, and a 3.0" 1.0m-dot touchscreen LCD that can tilt 45° down or 180° up, making it simple to compose and shoot selfies or take low-angle shots. A hot shoe is located on the camera, in addition to the pop-up flash, and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC makes it easy to share your images.

Mirrorless Digital Cameras

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Black Camera Body)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180765-REG/canon_9694b001_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180767-REG/canon_9694b011_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses (Black)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180768-REG/canon_9694b031_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens (White)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180766-REG/canon_9772b011_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html

Along with the EOS M3’s US arrival come the two other EF-M lenses that were previously only available in other markets. The EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM and EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM both have an STM stepping motor to provide fast and quiet autofocus, and Optical Image Stabilization to compensate for up to three stops on the 11-22mm and 3.5 stops on the 55-200mm lens. A new silver version of the previously-available 22mm f/2 lens is also being released.

Canon Mirrorless Lenses

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Product Highlights

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180779-REG/canon_7568b002_ef_m_11_22mm_f_4_5_6_is.html

  • EF-M Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 18-35mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-32
  • Two Aspherical Elements, One UD Element
  • Dynamic Image Stabilization
  • Spectra Coatings
  • Built-In Stepping Motor

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens Product Highlights

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180777-REG/canon_9808b002_ef_m_22mm_f_2_stm.html

  • EF-M Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 35.2 mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Built-In Stepping Motor
  • Smooth & Continuous AF
  • Short Minimum Focusing Distance of 5.9"
  • 7-Blade Diaphragm

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Product Highlights

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180778-REG/canon_9517b002_ef_m_55_200mm_f_4_5_6_3_is.html

  • EF-M Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 88-320mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-32
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Built-In Stepping Motor
  • 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Manual Focus Ring

Read more about the new Canon EOS M3 camera and lenses at BH Explora blog.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/news/unveiled-canon-eos-m3

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