Name: Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Film Camera with grip and Canon 50mm f1.8
Brand: Canon
Price: 999 USD
Availability: InStock

Exhibits minimal signs of wear, noticeable only upon close inspection. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Selling my Canon EOS-3 film camera with the PB-E1 booster along with an EF 50mm f1.8 (original metal mount lens from the 1980s). No box. Just the...read more.

The Canon EOS-3 is a professional-grade 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, designed for advanced amateurs and professionals. It features an advanced 45-point autofocus system, eye-controlled focus, and robust weather-sealed construction, representing the pinnacle of Canon's film SLR technology in the late 1990s.

Professional 35mm film SLR with advanced autofocus and eye-controlled focus

Advanced autofocus with 45 focus points, offering fast and precise subject tracking

45-Point Autofocus System

Innovative technology allowing photographers to select AF points by looking through the viewfinder

Eye-Controlled Focus

Rugged construction similar to the professional EOS-1N, providing durability in challenging conditions

Weather-Sealed Body

Up to 7 frames per second with optional Power Drive Booster PB-E2

High-Speed Shooting

The Canon EOS 3 is a **35mm film SLR** built on the **Canon EF lens mount**, combining advanced autofocus technology with a weather-sealed, professional-grade body. Its **45-point phase detection AF system** is complemented by **Eye Detection AF** and **subject tracking**, allowing the camera to actively select focus points based on where the photographer is looking through the **optical pentaprism viewfinder**. Burst shooting reaches **4 frames per second**, and the camera accommodates film rated from **ISO 6 to ISO 6400**. The body is constructed from a **polycarbonate shell over a metal chassis** and is fully **weather sealed**, measuring **161.9 x 119.6 x 70.5mm** and weighing **885g**. Flash integration covers **E-TTL, A-TTL, and TTL** modes through the **standard ISO hot shoe**, with a **PC sync socket** and **1/200s sync speed** also on board. A single **2CR5 lithium battery** powers the camera for approximately **50 rolls of 36-exposure film**, with an optional **PB-E2 grip** supporting **8x AA or Ni-MH** batteries for extended sessions.

One of the most advanced autofocus systems of its era, with 45 selectable phase detection points for precise focus across the frame.

45-Point Phase Detection AF

Tracks the photographer's eye position through the viewfinder to automatically select the active AF point, allowing intuitive, hands-free focus control.

Eye-Controlled AF

Follows moving subjects across the frame, making the camera well-suited for sports, wildlife, and action photography on film.

Subject Tracking

Captures up to 4 frames per second, a strong continuous shooting rate for a professional 35mm film SLR.

4 fps Burst Mode

Reads DX-coded film stocks across an exceptionally wide range, from slow daylight films to high-speed stocks for low-light shooting.

ISO 6–6400 Film Range

Polycarbonate shell over a metal chassis with full weather sealing, suitable for outdoor use in rain, dust, and demanding conditions.

Compatible with the full Canon EF lens ecosystem, including autofocus and image-stabilized lenses produced from 1987 onward.

Canon EF Lens Mount

Supports E-TTL, A-TTL, and TTL flash modes via hot shoe and PC sync socket, with wireless flash capability using compatible units at 1/200s sync speed.

Comprehensive Flash System

A single 2CR5 lithium cell powers approximately 50 rolls of film, with the optional PB-E2 grip adding AA or Ni-MH battery capacity for extended sessions.

2CR5 Battery with Optional Grip

User Manual

Canon EOS 3 35mm Film SLR Camera

Canon EOS 3 35mm SLR Camera

EOS 3 - The Canon photographer's film camera

Canon EOS 3 | The Best Film Camera for both Pros and Beginners?

Canon EOS 3: Film Photography's Most Underrated Camera

Selling my Canon EOS-3 film camera with the PB-E1 booster along with an EF 50mm f1.8 (original metal mount lens from the 1980s). No box. Just the camera and lens with lens cap. Eye-cup is missing as that's how I had purchased it. All functions work great. The eye focus system was a game changer at the time.Basically focuses where your eye looking at.  Body has some paint wear, especially around the flash shoe mount.  

Selling my Canon EOS-3 film camera with the PB-E1 booster along with an EF 50mm f1.8 (original metal mount lens from the 1980s). No box. Just the camera and lens with lens cap. Eye-cup is missing as that's how I had purchased it. All functions work great. The eye focus system was a game changer at the time.Basically focuses where your eye looking at. Body has some paint wear, especially around the flash shoe mount.

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Travel
Type	Film
Sensor	Full Frame (35mm)
Resolution	24 x 36mm film frame (no digital resolution)
ISO Range	6 – 6400
AF System	Phase Detection, Eye Detection AF
AF Points	45
Max Photo Resolution	35mm film (depends on film stock)
Burst Rate	4 fps
Image Stabilization	None
Display	Small (top panel) LCD (monochrome, for settings only)
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism
Storage Media	Other
Battery	1x 2CR5 lithium battery (optional PB-E2 grip: 8x AA or Ni-MH pack)
Battery Life	Approx. 50 rolls (36 exposures each) on 2CR5 battery
Weather Sealing	Weather Sealed
Dimensions	161.9 x 119.6 x 70.5 mm
Weight	885g
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Hot Shoe	Canon Standard (TTL)
Flash System	Canon E-TTL, A-TTL, TTL; PC sync socket; 1/200s sync; wireless flash with 550EX

Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR Film Camera with grip and Canon 50mm f1.8

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