Canon Introduces New 24.2MP APS-C Mirrorless Camera. EOS M3

Just announced tonight the $679 Canon M3 24.2MP APS-C mirrorless camera with EF-M Mount. Canon has finally brought mirrorless to the US market and add a few more megapixels to the M camera. The sensor is the new DIGIC 6 image processor, which pairs with the sensor a native sensitivity range to ISO 12800, which can be expanded to ISO 25600; cleaner image quality with reduced noise; a top shooting rate of 4.2 fps for up to 1,000 JPEGs or six raw files; and the ability to record full HD 1080p/30 video in the MP4 format. Sorry no UHD.

Up to 6.1x faster AF is also possible, compared to the original M, thanks to the new Hybrid CMOS AF III system. This autofocus system features on-chip phase-detection focusing along with a 49-point array that covers roughly 75% of the image frame for fast, accurate focusing performance, and a tracking setting that helps to ensure sharp focus on moving subjects. Manual-focus users are also benefited by the inclusion of MF peaking, along with 5x and 10x magnifications for easier fine-tuning when focusing critically.

The Canon M3 has a 3.5mm mic jack is for audio input for an external mic.

Canon M3 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• 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

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