{{Short description|2015 APS-C mirrorless camera}} {{Infobox camera | camera_name = Canon EOS M3 | image = Canon EOS M3.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | maker = Canon Inc. | type = Mirrorless | sensor = <!-- Image sensor --> | sensor_type = CMOS | sensor_size = APS-C (22.3 × 14.9 mm) | sensor_maker = | recording_medium = SD, SDHC or SDXC card | res = 6000 × 4000 (24 megapixels) | lens_mount = Canon EF-M | lens = Interchangeable | focus_type = | exposure = | flash = Yes | flashcomp = <!-- Flash exposure compensation --> | fsynch = <!-- Flash synchronization --> | frame_rate = | shutter = | shutterRange = | shutter_speeds = 1/4000s to 30s | f-numbers = | metering = | emode = <!-- Exposure modes --> | mmode = <!-- Metering modes --> | farea = 49 focus points | fmode = <!-- Focus modes --> | cont = 4.2 frames per second | viewfinder = | ovf = External EVF-DC1 | magnification = | coverage = | speedRange = | flbkt = <!-- Flash bracketing --> | fcbkt = <!-- Focus bracketing --> | WB = Yes | wbbkt = No | brightness = <!-- Projector brightness --> | imsize = <!-- Projector image size --> | throwdis = <!-- Project throw distance --> | prores = <!-- Projector resolution --> | rearLCD = 3&nbsp;" with 1,040,000 dots | storage = | battery = LP-E17 | dimensions = {{cvt|111|*|68|*|44|mm|in}} | weight = {{cvt|366|g|oz}} (with battery) | price = | date = <!-- Release date --> | obp = <!-- Optional battery packs --> | odb = <!-- Optional data backs --> | omd = <!-- Optional motor drives --> | oacc = <!-- Optional accessories --> | complens = <!-- Compatible lens --> | compflash = <!-- Compatible flashes --> | interface_AVout = <!-- Type of video and/or audio output port(s) available (i.e. HDMI, USB, IEEE 1394) --> | interface_Data = <!-- Type of port(s) available for interfacing with computers or other (i.e printers) devices (i.e. USB, IEEE 1394/Firewire, 802.11/WiFi) --> | body_comp-feats = <!-- Body composition or other special features (i.e. ABS plastic, water submersible) --> | made_in = | footnotes = | exbkt = <!-- Exposure bracketing --> | drbkt = <!-- Dynamic range bracketing --> | drcomp = <!-- Dynamic range compressor --> | iproc = DIGIC 6 | vidrecord = <!-- Video/movie recording. Show the video dimensions, fps, bitrate, etc. --> | successor=Canon EOS M6 | predecessor=Canon EOS M2 }} The '''Canon EOS M3''' is a mirrorless camera announced by Canon on February 6, 2015.<ref name="DPannounce">{{cite web |url=http://www.dpreview.com/articles/8268602136/canon-eos-m3-to-see-european-and-asian-release-with-no-plans-for-a-north-american-launch |title=Canon EOS M3 to see European and Asian release with no plans for a North American launch |publisher=Digital Photography Review |date=2015-02-06 |access-date=2015-05-11 }}</ref>

== Design == Like its predecessor, the Canon EOS M2, the camera uses the Canon EF-M lens mount. However, the EOS M3 adds a number of new features, including a contoured grip, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in pop-up flash and dedicated mode dial.<ref name="DPannounce" /><ref name="TRreview">{{cite web |url=http://www.techradar.com/us/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/canon-s-new-eos-m3-compact-system-camera-takes-no-chances-1283760 |title=Canon's new EOS M3 compact system camera takes no chances |last=Lawton |first=Rod |publisher=techradar.com |access-date=2015-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801124519/http://www.techradar.com/us/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/canon-s-new-eos-m3-compact-system-camera-takes-no-chances-1283760 |archive-date=2016-08-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="PLreview">{{cite web |url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132611-hands-on-canon-eos-m3-review-still-behind-the-mirrorless-market-curve |title=Hands-on: Canon EOS M3 review: Still behind the mirrorless market curve |last=Lowe |first=Mike |publisher=pocket-lint.com |date=2015-02-06 |access-date=2015-05-11 }}</ref> Internally, the EOS M3 sports a DIGIC 6 image processor, 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, Hybrid CMOS AF III 49-point autofocus system, image stabilisation, and integrated Wi-Fi and NFC enabling control of the camera via a smartphone app.<ref name="DPannounce" /><ref name="TRreview" />

*ISO 100&nbsp;– 25600

The camera supports optional accessories including the Canon Speedlite line of external flashes and the EVF-DC1 external electronic viewfinder.<ref name="TRreview" /><ref name="PLreview" />

== Sales == The EOS M3 became available in Europe and Asia in April 2015.<ref name="DPannounce" /> The original EOS M3 announcement indicated that the camera would only be available in Europe and Asia.<ref name="DPannounce" />

On August 27, 2015, Canon announced plans to make the camera available in the United States as of October 2015.<ref name="DPAmerica">{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Allison|title=Coming to America: Canon EOS M3 arrives stateside in October|url=http://www.dpreview.com/articles/5633114766/canon-eos-m3-comes-to-us|website=Digital Photography Review|access-date=27 August 2015}}</ref> At its U.S. launch in October 2015, the EOS M3 was available at $679.99 for the body only, or $799.99 for a kit including the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.<ref name="DPAmerica"/>

==References== {{Commons category multi|Canon EOS M3 |Taken with Canon EOS M3}} {{Reflist}}

== External links == * [http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/slrs/canon_eosm3/specifications Technical Specifications] * [http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/cameras/digital_slr/eos_m3/ Official Website (United Kingdom)]

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Category:Canon EF-M-mount cameras Category:Cameras introduced in 2015 Category:APS-C digital cameras Category:Digital cameras with CMOS image sensor