My Review Of the Canon EOS 3 Film Camera

[@timstammers]

Having Canon glass and dslrs this all makes sense to get back to 35mm/slr/darkroom.Thanks I like the way you inform and present.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Zulu-jz7jt]

$250-$350 is an absolute steal compared to it's original price of $999.99 on a good sale and $1,200 regularly

[@CM-cb2km]

I bought an Eos 3 a couple of months ago. I really like it and the Canon glass is really good. I'm considering selling my Mamiya 645 Super, since I have not used it since I got the Eos 3. I find that the Eos 3 negatives hold up pretty well in the darkroom, almost always spot on exposure and sharpness.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That's awesome! I'm happy to hear that. I have been really digging my EOS 3. I also find the meter to be really reliable. I'd love to see some of the stuff you shoot with yours. Thank you for commenting and following!!

[@nasersmabdullah8465]

Hey, nice video with detailed information about this wonderful camera! It has been my dream camera since I started to get into film photography a few years ago, then I watched your video a month ago and I recently found a real bargain: 120 euros and it was an almost mint sample. Needless to say, I didn't even think to skip it and immediately got it; it's a marvelous camera, got for a stealin' price and it's really worth every penny spent! Keep going with your channel, good luck!! Oh, before the EOS 3, one of your videos conviced me to buy an EOS 100 for dirt cheap: I'll keep both, the second one fits better when you don't want to carry too much weight with you, its popup flash works pretty well and daaaamn, it's almost silent!!

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That's so cool you found one! It sounds like you'll have a really great combo with your EOS 3 and EOS 100. I'm happy for you and can't to see what you create with them. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I greatly appreciate it. I hope I can continue to create videos you find interesting.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Great review of a great EOS camera! I got an EOS 3 a few years ago - I don’t shoot it as much as I shoot some of my Rebel bodies because I really like lightweight cameras. The viewfinder and build of this camera are definitely superior - very solid choice

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thank you for the comment and kind words! That’s awesome you have a EOS 3 as well. This camera feels a lot like my 6D which the Canon DSLR I shoot with (along with Fujifilm mirrorless)

[@alexanderpopov4691]

Personally love the sound of a shutter of this camera. thank you for the review.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Oh it has grown on me. I dig the sound. Thank you very much watching and commenting!

[@alexanderpopov4691]

@@CraigBergonzoni Sure, My pleasure, I actually own this camera myself since several months and was eager to hear other users experience, and learn. I agree, great camera👍

[@MikeSowsun]

I have been shooting Canon since 1972, and it’s the best sounding shutter of any camera I have used. It’s loud but exudes confidence and authority. If this camera could talk, it would say: “Don’t mess with me, get out of my way, I know what I am doing.”

[@aperturecollect]

I've had three Elan IIe cameras and would say they are my favorite film cameras but they are expensive to repair, that's why I've had three of them. I really love that eye focus feature. I'm looking at an EOS 3 as a replacement.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Oh I hear you on the Elan IIe repairs. You can't go wrong with the EOS 3. This is a stellar camera. I think it's a bit underrated in the film photography community.

[@anyhoot47]

About 15 years ago I picked up an Elan 7e and simply fell in love with it. It has the diopter on the viewfinder, the Eye Control, the film leader option to either roll it in the canister or leave a a leader. But, I really like the silent mode which makes the 7e one of the quietest film cameras to shoot with. However, I've always had my eye on the EOS 3. The 45 focus points is a plus. I would also go with a battery grip, it makes portrait shooting that much nicer. Ideally I would like to replace my XTi with a 6D and replace or compliment my 7e with an EOS 3. Growing up on film means shooting film is familiar territory. With an Epson V750 pro I can crank out some impressive megapixels. As for digital, a 6D blows an XTi out of the water. The only advantage I see with an APS-C size sensor is the magnification factor when shooting with a 75-300. With a 1.6 magnification factor, at 300mm I'm able to get a focal length of 480mm and with IS things are sharp. But, when it comes to the 17-35 2.8L, full frame is sweet. Great video, glad to see it and look forward to seeing more.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

I'm also a 6D user and love it. I've owned a few Canon crop sensor cameras before. They're great but I love my 6D. I do have an X-H1 which is a crop sensor but I use that for video as much as anything else. As far as the film cameras go, you can't go wrong with the EOS 3 or the Elan 7e. I love both of them. Sometimes it's nice to use the slightly smaller camera in the 7e. That's awesome you have a 17-35, btw. I need to pick one of those up. Thank you for watching and the great comment! I appreciate hearing feedback and other user stories. Let me know if you end up picking up an EOS 3.

[@justcallmesando]

My favourite Canon camera of all time. I am about to get it again after about 15 years.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That's great! It's always exciting to get a camera you've once owned again. Thanks for watching and commenting, btw!! I appreciate it.

[@justcallmesando]

@@CraigBergonzoni Thank you!

[@shelliecarlson7015]

I was looking to build on my EOS cameras. Side note: I love love love my "A" cameras! I picked up a 10S for some reason, but fell in love with color film because of it. Oh, I only shoot B&W in my "A"s and "T"s. I compared the 1, 3, and A2. I found the A2E's control knob to be the deciding factor. Otherwise, they all have 8000th shutter and eye control, so the knob sold it. It also doesn't hurt that I can buy 2 or 3 A2Es for the price of a 1 or 3. Also got it with the VG 10 grip. Can't wait to load it up and go shootin! Great video, thanks.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

The A2e is a great camera and great value! I agree. I'm sure you're going to create some awesome stuff with it. Keep me updated on how it goes. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Much appreciated.

[@josesanabria3819]

Hi Craig, thanks for the very complete review! You know what, I've just bought a Canon EOS 3 for 15 dollars, in mint condition, only body. Fromm a photographer who was getting rid of equipment he doesn't use anymore. I can't wait to start shooting!

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Oh wow! What an amazing find! I'm excited for you! Please keep me updated on how it's working out for you. And thank you for watching and for the comment. I really appreciate it.

[@josesanabria3819]

@@CraigBergonzoni Thank you for the good job you're doing. By the way, imagine when this camera first came out, nobody would have believed it would be selling for such a low price. Like you said it's still great value depending on the price. Thank you again!

[@sarahneedham]

I just bought an EOS 3 and its amazing. Feels like my 6D mk 2 DSLR. The build quality is far better than the EOS 5 it replaced as i have one of those too. I will be selling that camera and will just keep the DSLR and the 3 😊

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That’s so cool! The 6D Mark II and the EOS 3 sounds like a great combo to me! I’m excited for you. Let me know how the EOS 3 works out for you

[@mamiyapress]

I have it and I would link it with my EOS1,EOS1n and EOS1V, great cameras.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Definitely great cameras!

[@robstammers7149]

By the way, my 50e had a sticky grip, which I know others have mentioned, bought 30mls of Isopropyl Alcohol, applied to the grip 3 times (with gentle wiping) and the stickyness has gone.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Wow, that's a great tip! I'll have to try that next time I run into that issue. Thanks!

[@TimYoung817]

Indeed it does...sent my A2E away to get CLA hoping he would clean the sitckyness...he did not. Tried alcohol 4-5 times then wash with water and it worked perfectly.

[@TON618-s3z]

Great photos

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching!

[@robstammers7149]

Thanks Craig, another super smooth review, the EOS 3 is on my list. By the way just ordered the battery grip for my 50e, can you believe you can still get the grip new and boxed!!! Cheers Craig.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thank you for the kind words Rob! Thats awesome about your grip for the 50e! That should be pretty cool to have with that camera.

[@robstammers7149]

@@CraigBergonzoni Thanks Craig, really enjoying your channel.

[@btrdangerdan2010]

I’ve been busy with school but I have an EOS 3 now and I want to use it, haven’t had the chance yet.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That’s awesome you have one! Let me know when you get a chance to start shooting with it. I can’t wait to see what you create. Thanks for watching!

[@jaungarica4747]

Im actually selling the camera if you want it ill sell it for $150

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Jaun Garica I have one already.

[@williamvesterberg1107]

Hey, do you still have the camera, if so are you still enjoying it?

[@donnlowel2387]

Lucky i still have mine... i bought it $400 back then 2001.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Awesome! It's a great camera. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@hilmiep]

Great Video, i have the EOS 3 for my self and use it verry often. But my Problem is that ive lost the caps for the Remote and the flash connector. Have you any idea were i can new once?

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Sorry for the late response. I'm not sure actually. One place I would look is on eBay, for a "parts only" model. Maybe you can find a broken one that has those pieces on it. Let me know if you find it! Thanks for watching!

[@nathancarruthers8073]

I have this camera and an eos(elan) 50e in my camera bag. I'm just starting out with film photography and have been using the 50e alot, with a 50mm f 1.8., Not really used the eos3 yet as I feel it's waaaaay more advance than my current technical ability, however your video was very helpful and gives me more insight to how it works. Also so did your review on the 50e so thank you for that too. I recently just inherited these cameras so this is a whole new world for me. Have you ever used an FD lens on the eos3 or 50e? If so what are your thoughts. I have 3 fd lenses I would like to use but can't afford something like an AE-1 just yet.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That's great about your cameras! I'm happy my videos have been some sort of help. The 50e is a fantastic camera. You may never feel like you need more than that. To be honest, as much as I fell in love with the EOS 3, I keep gravitating toward the smaller, quieter cameras like the Elan cameras (50e, 33v, etc). So I can see where you're coming from there. So as far as FD lenses go. Unfortunately they don't adapt very well to the Canon EF system. Ironically old manual focus Nikon lenses adapt really well. The adapter is super small so it's almost like they're native to the camera. I would keep those FD lenses though because they are some great lenses. Maybe someday you'll find an AE-1 or AT-1, or even an FTb or F1. Use an F1 and an FTb often. I also adapt my FD glass to my Fujifilm mirrorless cameras. Let me know if you have any more questions. Best of luck with your shooting! And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johnleftwich650]

Great review Craig. I'm looking at one on KEH in EX condition with battery grip for $384.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thanks! That's awesome John. It's a pretty cool camera. I'm hoping I can find a EOS-1v (at a decent price) to review one of these days. I do still have to make a video on my EOS-1n. Let me know if you end up picking up this camera.

[@johnleftwich650]

@@CraigBergonzoni Just got the EOS 3 on eBay yesterday. I bid the reserve of $225 and got it. should have it in my hands next Wednesday. The seller is 100% positive and advertised the camera to be in excellent condition.

[@dps6198]

That shutter sound is the best part of the camera. Why do you suppose that phone cameras have an option to turn on the shutter sound/

[@CraigBergonzoni]

I love shutter sounds. Everyone just has their preferences on what kind of shutter sound is best. Do you have a favorite camera shutter sound? Thanks for watching and commenting bye!

[@sakhiwomthunzi]

Hey, I just got an EOS 3 and when I am above 4000 shutter speed it gives me a bc indicator, which causes it to shutter sporadically thereafter, Do you have any idea on what might be causing this? Could it be potentially the battery I am using which is the Panasonic 2CR5?

[@CraigBergonzoni]

It's possible it's a battery power issue, especially if it only happens at those faster shutter speeds.

[@sakhiwomthunzi]

@@CraigBergonzoni Which battery do you suggest for it?

[@CraigBergonzoni]

It might have to be a trial and error thing but I've used Energizer before - amzn.to/3eXg0AC , Duracell - amzn.to/3v3KLt5 and some other ones I don't remember right now. Hopefully a new battery fixes it. Let me know how it goes.

[@sakhiwomthunzi]

@@CraigBergonzoni Thank you. I got the Energizer ones, I will let you know.

[@sakhiwomthunzi]

@@CraigBergonzoni Camera fires properly now with the Energizer battery. Thank you.

[@michaelrojas2938]

Thank you.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@jadonsweat9860]

I just was handed down a super nice eos 3 camera after about my 4th movie of shooting film and developing on my own. I’m still really new and don’t quite understand how to work it and also don’t understand all the jargon used in this video. Is there a way I could contact you to ask more questions?

[@CraigBergonzoni]

That’s awesome about your EOS 3! Yes, you can definitely contact me with questions, my email is [e-mail]

[@jadonsweat9860]

Craig Bergonzoni you’ll be hearing from me soon! Thanks!

[@ianhand5006]

It sounds as loud as the T90.

[@CraigBergonzoni]

Good point! They are probably comparable with their shutter sounds