Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Camera with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens: Capture important moments in your life or enjoy versatile shooting capabilities at your next gig with this mirrorless camera, which features a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor that lets you take sharp photos and 1920 x 1080 videos. When you're done shooting, you can easily upload pictures to your mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi and NFC (near-field communication) technology.
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I purchased this camera as a second camera to be used primarily when in the back country, am tired of packing around a heavy DSLR. Although there are numerous limitations to mirrorless cameras at this stage I decided to stay with the canon brand so that I can use my older canon lenses. With the included M to EF adaptor I am able to save money on lenses and still have the versatility of my numerous EF lenses.
I would say that the M series lens that came with the camera is faster and quieter that the EF lenses and the camera works slightly better with them but not to the point that I can't get excellent pictures with any of the combinations that I used.
Overall I am pleased with the camera and would recommend it, although a buyer needs to be aware of the limitations the camera has. It is not fast as far as frames per second, and the auto focus is a little slow, but the image quality is good and the menus are easy to use and the camera works well for the type of photography I do. I am very pleased with the video quality. Although I don't have much to compare it to I have done some short video clips and think the quality of video is excellent for the price of the camera.
Keep your compatible Canon camera ready for use with this Canon LP-E17 9967B002 replacement battery, which features lithium-ion chemistry for reliable power.
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I purchased a new camera and because the battery life was reported to be limited I purchased a second battery. I am very happy with this decision, the battery life on the camera is better than I had anticipated but since I primarily use the camera while backpacking and have no way to recharge I wanted a back up. With 2 batteries I was able to spend 10 days in the back country and take some video and over 500 pictures.
My biggest wish was that canon had a charger that was compatible with solar capability.
DigiLand Tablet: Take work and entertainment to go with this tablet, which offers a lush LCD touch screen with IPS technology for a crisp, clear view of your videos and Web content. The quad-core processor ensures fast, efficient performance for everyday tasks.
I was looking for a portable device to hike with that I could view photos on. This works great. Doesn't take good photos or videos but was not an issue for me. I want to view camera images on a screen that is larger than 2 x 2 inch.