Canon EOS M3

I can't believe this is my 30th posts already! Time flies so fast and it seems that I just started blogging just yesterday. And today is October. 1! I can feel that Christmas is just right around the corner. Also today is my Mom's birthday - Happy Birthday Mommy!  Anyways this blog is not about that but it's about my new camera! Hooray! I decided to buy one since I am not satisfied anymore with my camera phone especially when I am blogging about make-ups and I need to really focus on my face - which camera phones doesn't capture it clearly. Also my boyfriend is bothered by the pictures in his phone because I sometimes use his phone when taking pictures of my make up hoarding :).

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Sony a5000 and the Canon EOS M3

So I have a hard time choosing a camera - I focused on mirror-less cameras since it's compact than DSLR's, I've researched the Internet, I also went to different malls and check out the price and quality of them. And I've got them broken them into two brands. the Canon EOS M3 and the Sony a5000. So I've brainstormed to these two products. The Sony a5000 is smaller and lighter than the Canon EOS M3 but the Canon EOS M3 has 24 Megapixels and has a larger screen while the Sony a5000 only has 20.1 Megapixels. And their price difference is not that high so I opted for the Canon EOS M3.

Canon EOS M3

I know there has been a lot of differences between those two brands, why I chose canon is because they are known to their DSLR's. Canon also offers 3 years of warranty. Some of the amazing features of Canon EOS M3:

High Image Quality with Solid Basic Features:

• New 24.2-megapixel APS-C type CMOS Sensor with gapless microlens technology, inheriting high image quality from EOS Digital SLR Camera
• DIGIC 6 Digital Image Processor with 14-bit image processing of fine detail and color reproduction
• New “Hybrid CMOS AF III” System for high speed AF during Live View shooting or movie shooting to capture fast-moving subjects such as kids or pets. Comparing with “Hybrid CMOS AF”, AF speed at Live View shooting is approximately 6.1 times faster with “Hybrid CMOS AF III”
• Wide range of ISO speed from 100 to 12800, expandable to ISO 25600
• 4.2fps continuous shooting in full resolution for approximately 1,000 JPEG images
• 3-inch 1.04M-dot vari-angle capacitive type touch LCD allows intuitive control
• Built-in Flash for low-light shooting

High Quality EOS Movie:

• Supports 23.976p/25.0p/29.97p Full HD EOS Movie
• Supports Movie Servo AF that enables face tracking or subject tracking by touching the LCD
• Built-in stereo microphone and supports 3.5mm external stereo microphone input

 
High Expandability with Easy-to-Use Features

• Compatible with EF-M Lenses and over 60 EF/ EF-S Lenses via Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
• Hot-Shoe compatible with External Speedlite Flash and Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1
• Newly added MF peaking function for precise manual focus shooting
• Camera to smartphone connection via Wi-Fi/NFC and Canon “Camera Connect” Smartphone App allows remote Live View shooting and browse/rate/delete/transfer images and movies
• Supports Wi-Fi wireless printing
• New Creative Assist Mode for adjusting effects and sharing shooting settings with ease
• Hybrid Auto mode, a fusion of movie digest and auto modes to capture amazing moments with ease
• Scene Detection technology, maximum up to 29 different scenes and supporting movie shooting
• 2 colors selections: Black or White

Back view of the Canon EOS M3

I have to buy the CPL filter for this camera

Canon EOS M3 can be tilted on different angles

Canon EOS M3 can be tilted on different angles

Canon EOS M3 can be tilted on different angles

Canon EOS M3

Honestly I don't know most of the technical terms listed above but for those who are Camera geeks, there you go. What stands out the most for me for this camera are the very basic ones, one is the lense, I love it so much because you can zoom in and out just like a DSLR. Second is the screen, it's very very clear also it has a touch screen capability. Third is that in can be tilted 180 degrees perfect for my selfie pictures! Fourth is the internal flash that pops out if you need it for low light pictures. And lastly you can change the lenses, just like a normal DSLR's though it's a bit pricey I think it's 12,000 pesos for the macro lens.

Trying the camera in  Camera Haus - SM Aura with my boyfriend and friends

Trying shooting with my phone via the remote capability of this camera!

The cons of this camera? Well it doesn't come with a free camera bag, yes I bought a separate bag for this one which I will review later. Also the  original battery is at 3,000 pesos, it's so pricey! And you need to remove the battery from the camera when charging unlike other mirror-less cameras you can charge the camera directly from the outlet. It's a bit bulky and heavier. Also I am sometimes botheres connecting it with my phone, I am having a hard time connecting from it. And lastly you have to manually focus in and out the camera lens.

Photo taken with Flash

I just love this picture! I feel like a print ad model LOL! (Taken with my Canon EOS M3)

Overall I love my Canon EOS M3! I didn't regret choosing it over Sony's version. And for the price? Well you can check their website, the price is listed there so don't you worry. For more information on their products you can check them online or better yet go to their concept stores nationwide!

My Canon EOS M3 with my Hellolulu camera bag!

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