Canon EOS 3 | Film Camera Review

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Joe bought a Canon EOS 3 back in 2017. He was really excited about it, but it honestly has only been kinda useful in his camera bag. So, as he weighs selling it, he made a review of using this camera. It really is pretty awesome, but just isn't for everyone.
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0:00 | Intro
1:20 | How I've used it
2:02 | About the camera
2:38 | Eye focus
4:06 | Battery, DX Code and buttons
5:35 | Double Exposures
6:57 | Film tails and full roll double exposures
8:38 | Camera feel
9:07 | Things I don't like
10:33 | Doesn't play nice with the 50mm f1.2
12:49 | Conclusion
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@arty2917 3 года назад

I think this is the best film camera Canon ever made. I've owned it twice, and still would, if I wasn't fully vested into Nikon glass. Eye focusing worked flawlessly for me. Too bad that technology disappeared.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Eye focus is a really cool thing. I would love to see them use it now. Maybe it'd work better with practice. It's a solid camera.

@inkaststudio 3 года назад

Those shots look clean! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Appreciate it!! So many favorites!

@geneyoon11 3 года назад

Great video, learned a lot 🙌🏻

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@RobMoses 3 года назад

Great camera. I got one of those too and I love it.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

It really is a solid one!

@itsjonathanwade 3 года назад

I got the Canon Elan ii and it's been a delight. Slap on that 24-70 and get some nice crisp photos and dumbed down controls . Thanks for this review!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Nice! I just got an elan 7e as well. There definitely will be some sort of comparison video in the new year.

@antoniovaldez6054 3 года назад

Joe for your info on my Eos 3 I use a [4] AA's pack. You dont need the other battery. Everything runs on the 4 AA's. I use rechargeable batteries. Last a while. But the batteries are rechargeable. Love this camera.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea. I've heard a few folks use those (in the extra grip, right)? I don't think I'm going to be keeping my 3, but I'm thinking about getting a grip for the camera I'm replacing it with for just that reason.

@LennyCooke636 2 года назад

I purchased the EOS3 back in 2005 just before I switched over to digital. I had so much high expectations for this camera, but just like you I became dissapointed. Perviously I owned a Canon Elan II and absolutely loved that camera. The EOS3 was supposed to be the semi-pro model of Canon AF film cameras just below the PRO EOS 1v. One of my first serious assignments with this camera was at a local wedding. I figured with 43 focusing points I could not go wrong, but boy did I ! I could not beleive how many shots I missed ? The next day I took the camera and tried taking pictures of a wall in brght sunlight and the camera had all kind of problems trying to focus ? Another one of my MUCH cheaper cameras with less focusing points had no problems at all. Another serious assignment was at a family funeral. The shutter button was so LOUD on the EOS3 that they almost kicked me out of the funeral. I had to stop taking pictures or take pictures from a distance. After a couple of years I decided to purchase the Canon Elan 7e which I heard was much quieter and hopefully did not have the focusing issues not to mention it was much cheaper ! The EOS3 is still sitting in my closet, but after watching this video maybe somebody out there might be happier with this camera than I am ? By the way Ditto on the batteries...

@JTobiason 2 года назад

Yea. That is exactly why I've moved to the ELAN 7e too. I have had absolutely no issues with that camera and am so much happier with it (and probably should make a video...).

@lifewithryry 3 года назад

Very underrated camera, I love this camera!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

It really is! Super solid and does just about anything you could ask!

@ConnorMcGaffey 3 года назад

Great video!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Thank you!

@michaelberger1001 2 года назад

I bought rechargeable 2CR5 batteries. Best decision ever.

@JTobiason 2 года назад

I didn't even know they made those. That is a great call!

@Voltisvoltis 3 года назад

Very informative video, thank you Joe. Would you mind telling me which of those other consumer models do just about the same thing but cost considerably less than the EOS 3 ? I'm contemplating buying an EOS 3 but your input there might be a game changer, thank you.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

The EOS 3 costs what it costs because of it's features. As you go down in price, you'll lose some features. It's just a question of what matters to you. Something like an Elan 7 will have fewer focusing points and run about half the price. Or you could spend about $10 on a Rebel. But that'll be a pretty basic camera (no double exposure, just 1 or 3 focusing points). It's all just a question of what matters to you (though honestly, that Rebel is great and that is a lot of extra money to spend on film).

@Fifafu1 2 года назад

I used this camera some 15 years ago and loved it. Never had problems with the eye focus or the batteries dying too fast. I did stop shooting film tho because when I moved to germany I took the films to a lab to get them developed and they always messed it up. The blacks and whites in Black and White film were always blown out and colour film was always far too dark and too contrasty. unfortunately where I live there arnt many Labs left that offer that developing service.

@JTobiason 2 года назад

I'm sorry for your experience. That is a bummer to have such poor experience with the lab. Hopefully you have the negatives because those can always be rescanned if you have important memories you want to bring back.

@ed8311 Год назад

How is using manual lenses on this camera? Does it have good tools in the viewfinder to check if things are in focus?

@JTobiason Год назад

It's OK but not great. Manual lenses with this age of cameras can be a little tricky because they expect to have AF. So, they lack the little tricks that really help (like focusing diopters) that were in 70s/80s era SLRs. But, as long as you aren't trying to focus at night or a crazy fast lens, it isn't that bad.

@EpicDubstepManiac 3 года назад

I had eos 300, Eos Elan IIE, Elan 7 (my most pro film eos) and eos 650( which is their first eos, and looks kinda cool), and as long as you are ok with few autofocus points, 30-50 bucks for eos will be enough to make great results, as long as you use good glass (and film), because the EF mount is the biggest advantage of those cameras. Autofocus with native and sigma glass worked on all of them.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea! It's amazing to be able to put the same stuff I use for my professional digital work on these old cameras and what they can produce. I have a 7e on the way too. Hoping that it plays nicely with my 50mm 1.2.

@chrisdunderdale 2 года назад

@@JTobiason did you have any success finding an EOS film camera that plays with the 50mm 1.2? I have that lens also and it does the same focus thing on my EOS30 (elan 7). Really annoying, as the 50mm 1.2 is amazing on digital!

@TDWissen 8 дней назад

Got one for 25Euro with a Battery Grip and everything seems to be working, Havent had the Chance to shoot it myself yet due to some cleaning I did before and now that I got my 50mm EF 1.8 Lense I can finally do some real testing. It seems to be a very nice and capable Camera in the right hands. Im also very tempted to sell it because I would make a good profit but I think it would be a great way for me to start my Canon Journey. :)

@JTobiason 8 дней назад

That's a great deal. Enjoy!

@AldermanFredCDavis 3 года назад

I shoot Nikons however, own an Canon EOS 3. I prefer the Canon EOS 1n. I always saw the whole Eye Control Focus thing as more of a fad, than being truly useful. For people who "love" photography (as opposed to professional photographers), I never understood selling a prosumer (and certainly not a lower) grade film camera. I either keep and use them (even if occasionally) or I display them. For the $50 or $100 that I could sell them for, it's worth more to me as a 'conversation piece'.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

I hear that, I just have too many conversation pieces on my shelf ;)

@Tom-Humble 3 года назад

Great video. I just picked up a canon eos 50E for £30 which is a prosumer camera I guess. Works great with the 50 1.4. If I were in your shoes though I’d definitely pick up something like that instead and sell the eos 3 to invest in some decent Leica glass!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea. I'm leaning that direction. Downgrading a bit and then keeping that money for my future Leica additions.

@aristoioannidis7490 3 года назад

Thanks Joe. Excellent review. I just picked up 50mm f/1.2L. I will run a roll through it and let you know if it took. Great compositions by the way!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea! I'd love to see if it is any different for you. I hope so! And thanks for the kind words too!

@NunoAlmeidaPhotography 3 года назад

Got into film photography through a Canon EOS Elan and later got an EOS 3 as well! Went down the canon dlsr route because I too wanted to use my existing lenses. Great camera though!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Hahah. I'm glad we went in the opposite direction! Either way, it's a solid camera!

@tarikrobertson 3 года назад

Which is better film camera eos elan or EOS 3.

@NunoAlmeidaPhotography 3 года назад

@@tarikrobertson They're both great, but the EOS 3 is better than the Elan. Shutter speed of 1/8000 instead of the 1/4000 on the Elan, the body itself is a lot more ergonomic, viewfinder seems to be better as well, etc.

@dps6198 Год назад

I had an EOS 3 and an Elan 7n both were incredible film cameras. I was sucked in by the digital hype and bought a used EOS 10D. The 10D was great but I wished I never traded the EOS 3 or Elan 7n. Live and earn

@JTobiason Год назад

Totally. It was easy to do. We all did it in those days. But these things still rock and are pretty reasonable!

@zacharystudio Месяц назад

what black & white film stock were you using in the shots you shared here?

@JTobiason Месяц назад

Kentmere 400. It's been my go to BW as long as I've been into photography.

@robertchestnut3331 3 года назад

I just bought a eos 1v. I have had an eos 1n and eos 1. I think the eos 1 does 95% of what the eos 3 does and it feels better made. I have always wavered with these eos professional cameras and nikon. I Have used a ton of nikon pro grade film slr cameras. The F2 is the best camera ever made in my opinion. I loved the nikon F5 but the camera bit the dust after about 20 years of me really abusing it. The reason I chose a 1v over the f5 was the form factor. yes I could have purchased an f6 but they are soooo much more. I also could have purchased a nikon f100 but it feels cheeper (I have owned one of these too) I kinda hate the funky battery. but thats why I am searching for the AA battery grip. I use an adapter on a lot of my nikon lenses because why not? I know we are talking canon but thats my two cents. I love both brands. did I mention I shoot leica too? Great video and thanks for the share.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Haha. In the end, you have to use cameras that make you happy using them. Use the ones that you actually want to pick up because they're fun, they fit your hand or they just make you smile.

@jaserhunter 3 года назад

Keep us updated, because I thought about buying a 50mm f/1.2 for my Rebel X. However, I heard it doesn't play well with that buy either.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Will do. I currently have waaaaay too many Canon cameras sitting on my desk. I'll try to make some sort of comparison video early in the new year (so that I can then offload some of them).

@kaltene Год назад

Hey Joe, thanks for the video. You mentioned that there is different consumer grade cameras out there which would hold the same tasks for less money, could you advise some models? Thanks!

@JTobiason Год назад

Definitely. I really like the ELAN line. Since selling my EOS 3, I've been using an ELAN 7e. But anything in that line, which was kinda a prosumer grade line is pretty nice. That said, the price difference between these isn't huge. The EOS 3 is probably better with just about everything, except for using with the 50 1.2L.

@LucaBono.Studio 3 года назад

Great review buddy! I hope one day I'll have so many subscribers like you lol!

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Thanks! And I only have a few hundred more. I'm sure you can do it!

@LucaBono.Studio 3 года назад

@@JTobiason Thanks Joe! Finger crossed for both of us ahahah!

@joebaker5421 Год назад

I"m an OG user of this camera. Not necessarily the first but it was new model when I got it. Roughly July of 1999. I do not own a fancy digital camera, only a 750D, so I cannot speak to Canon's better, modern AF systems. Me personally, I love the eye autofocus and miss it every time I pick up the 750. I'm sure it depends on what you are shooting however. I think I would shut it off for portrait photography but I don't do that style so I wouldn't know for certain. This camera's reason for being is mostly the 45 point eye controlled AF. This where Canon debuted the tech. Bottomline, I spent $2000 on the body in 1999. I felt it was worth it then. For $200-300, if you don't have a film camera and want one with great build and good specs, it's not a bad choice. I never had a single battery issue. Sorry Joe, but I think it's the user in this case. ;) I also cannot speak about newer glass on the body. I just dusted the body off today and noticed I'm missing the eye piece (?) and am wondering where my bottom grip got off to. Lost in a transcontinental move I suspect. 🤔

@JTobiason Год назад

To each their own. I'm glad it works for you!

@TlhOnYT 3 года назад

How did you grade this video? Has a nice grainy portra feel to it with good skin tones

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Thanks! I shoot in Cinestyle on my 5D mk4 and then edit with a conversion LUT and then colorize with a Kodak LUT from Preset Pro. I don't see it for sale, so it might have been a freeibe I picked up at somepoint.

@piotrwisniewski8027 5 месяцев назад

If you do not use the camera for a long time then one of the electrolytic capacitors is damaged. This is also often the cause of the shutter hanging up. Replacement is a cost of a few dollars and the camera will already be working without complaints.

@JTobiason 5 месяцев назад

Good to know. Thanks

@yaboibakalli 3 года назад

why is your description in third person?

@JTobiason 3 года назад

No idea. I wrote the first one in third person a long time ago and have just done the same since. 🤷‍♂️

@buyaport 2 года назад

If you use a heavy and stabilized lens the camera needs more power to make it work, so the battery will drain much faster than with a light and not stabilized prime lens.. With the battery grip you can use rechargeable AA batteries, which will save you a lot of money if you use the camera often.

@JTobiason 2 года назад

Ah! I'd never thought about how a stabilized lens uses more power (I don't own any). That makes total sense.

@buyaport 2 года назад

@@JTobiason Ok, you just mentioned you were using the 50 mm 1.2 lens, which I very much like. But on the EOS 3 it seems very often to hunt for focus, and as it is a very heavy glass it might also drain the battery a bit more than other lenses. On the EOS 3 I mostly use the 50 mm 1.4, which is much lighter, and on film I cannot see any difference (on my digital camera well). Anyhow, good luck with your Leica! No autofocus problems there ;-)

@kingmanexemmanuel Год назад

Hi bro which one is the best between eos3 and 250d

@JTobiason Год назад

An EOS 3 is a film camera and a 250D is a digital camera. They aren't really comparable.

@mbismbismb 3 года назад

i think canon make the eye controlled autofocus because just in case the button focus is broken so u can just use your eyes

@JTobiason 3 года назад

I can see how it might be a backup, but I'm pretty sure this was designed as a feature. I hope it works better for others!

@HighHatOG 3 года назад

I bought an EOS Elan IIe for $30 on Facebook marketplace. I don’t have the same battery problems. Do you use the cheaper batteries? I’m a firm believer in buying good brand batteries because for electronics you care about I always say put it good batteries, I believe it does make a difference.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

That's a good shout. But these are Duracell lithium ones. But yea, definitely a good call!

@aperturecollect 2 года назад

I got a battery grip on one of my Elan IIe cameras. I'd recommend it as you can put rechargeable AA batteries in that. Of course it makes the camera bigger, but it fits so nice in the hand and if you have a heavier lens it is nice too work with.

@FRAMESLerjen Год назад

does anyone know how the canon 50mm 1.4 works on the eos 3?

@JTobiason Год назад

I don't have any personal experience but that is the lens that is used as examples in the manual. So theoretically it should be great.

@FRAMESLerjen Год назад

@@JTobiason Thank you very much for the quick feedback!

@FRAMESLerjen Год назад

@@JTobiason I just got the eos 3 and testet it with the 1.4. From my experience the autofocus works great. Dont have a reference how the 1.8 performs, but i am happy with it :)

@gregoriosantamaria4329 Год назад

@@FRAMESLerjen ¿Cómo ves el enfoque en la pantalla del visor? en mi pantalla no veo un foco preciso, cambio a modo manual y al girar el anillo puedo conseguir un buen foco. En pantalla he, aun no he quemado película.

@shelliecarlson7015 2 года назад

I really hate the 2cr5 battery. It's harder to find and expensive. The battery grip is great. AA batteries are everywhere. While the grip is about 100 bucks, the one off my 1N fits the 3, sweet. Think I should find a 1 with the grip, for cheap, then I'd have an extra.

@JTobiason 2 года назад

That's a really good call. Since making this vid, I've sold my 3 and replaced it with a ELAN 7e, but I've been meaning to get a grip for that camera as well for the exact same reason.

@shelliecarlson7015 2 года назад

@@JTobiason I ordered a EOS 33V from japan. It's an EOS 7n. The same as the 7, but with crinkley finish. I really do love that little camera. I didn't go with the "e" because I wear glasses and the eye thing probably wouldn't work anyway.

@shelliecarlson7015 2 года назад

@@JTobiason Oh, and since this video, I picked up a 3. lol

@JTobiason 2 года назад

Nice! I hope it works for you. The 3 is a great camera, it just didn't get along with my 50 1.2 and I use that lens a lot. So I had to use a different one.

@diegopendinorodriguez4829 3 месяца назад

That all rigth. Very good images.

@JTobiason 3 месяца назад

Thanks!!

@kata0812 3 года назад

Prosumer?... It's a full-time professional SLR. Beast of a camera. "You loved the way colors turned out?" Color rendition depends on the lens and film choice when it comes to SLR's. With all due respect, bro. You CLEARLY come from a digital mindset (as you, yourself, mentioned). Cheers.

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Cool bro.

@kata0812 3 года назад

@@JTobiason Cheers

@nuwanda923 Год назад

Would be great to afford a canon eos R3. I have a eos 30 and work very good for me, I love the eye focus control

@JTobiason Год назад

Yea. They're nice cameras. I would love to see eye control come back because with modern tech, it could be mind blowing.

@nuwanda923 Год назад

@@JTobiason the eos R3 is from last year, completely modern tech, just not affordable for me as a student :/ for now at least

@JTobiason Год назад

I don't even have one of those for my wedding work. Super spendy. 😂

@benjhaisch 3 года назад

Yeah, why doesn’t it work well with the 50L?! Sheesh. I had the same issue. Oddly the 50/1.8 STM works amazing for me too.

@benjhaisch 3 года назад

I feel like people use the 1V with it?

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea! It's so strange. Makes no sense. I hope to find something that works well with the 1.2 before dropping 1V cash. Trying a $10 film rebel right now. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@jordanhayes7348 3 года назад

@@JTobiason how'd that turn out?

@lsmartphoto 3 года назад

I have the same issue.. I am afraid that this is not an specific problem of the Eos3.. the 50mm 1.2L erratically shows the same issue with my Eos5D Mark III .. For the money the eos3 costs I wouldnt get rid of it ..

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Yea. I had troubles with that lens on a few of my digitals too, but those are really easy to micro-adjust. I've done it on both the 5D mk 3 and 4. And yea. We'll see. I always am set to sell something, then I make one of these videos and look back on the photos I've made with a camera and I then don't want to sell it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@piotrwisniewski8027 5 месяцев назад

Old slr and early dslr works best from F1,4.

@randypipper92 2 года назад

Man, I can't get over knobs, that's a huge reason that keeps me away from getting a film EOS😢

@JTobiason 2 года назад

Yea. I totally get that. And if you're into those, there are a million options. But for anyone who shoots digital Canons, it's an easy thing to just add to your options.

@RicoRude 3 года назад

which metering mode do you use on this camera?

@JTobiason 3 года назад

Mostly the evaluative. I probably tried other ones, but that's what I use 99% of the time.

@RicoRude 3 года назад

@@JTobiason oh okay. have you ever tried the multiple spot meter?

@angelisone 3 года назад

The ATG multi-spot meter is very accurate if you don't have the light meter. It not as good as ATG multi-spot meter on Oympus OM-3 & OM-4 series. For average shooting set to Evaluative. ATG & I recommend when using supported ATG ETTL flash system is meter the "FEL" for metering reading for flash. Because it really accurate over ETTL II flashes.