C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Canon EOS-31998
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Years
- 1998–2007
- Weight
- 780 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/8000s
- Meter
- ttl-21-zone-evaluative
The EOS-3 (1998) sat between the EOS-1N and EOS-1V in Canon's late-90s pro lineup. It introduced the same **45-point Multi-BASIS autofocus** that would appear in the EOS-1V two years later, plus **Eye Control AF**: a small infrared sensor near the eyepiece tracks where your pupil looks, and the AF system selects the AF point you're looking at. Other specs: 7 fps (with PB-E2 grip), magnesium chassis, weather sealing, 21-zone evaluative metering, 1/8000s shutter, 1/200s flash sync.
Reference
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Kodak Tri-X 400
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200
Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Before you buy used
- **LCD bleed** — common on top plate.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — replace.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Eye Control AF** — verify; the IR sensors near the eyepiece can fail or drift on heavily-used bodies.
- **Battery contacts** — corrode.
- **PB-E2 grip** — verify the NP-E2 holds charge; aftermarket replacements exist.
- Service: Canon ended factory service for film bodies 2025; KEH and independents handle.
About this camera
The 1V's smaller brother with eye-control autofocus. Look at the AF point you want, the camera focuses there.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon EOS-3 use?
- The Canon EOS-3 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Canon EOS-3 take?
- The Canon EOS-3 uses a 2x CR123A; or NP-E2 with PB-E1/PB-E2 grip battery.
- What lens mount does the Canon EOS-3 have?
- The Canon EOS-3 uses the Canon EF mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon EOS-3 offer?
- The Canon EOS-3's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/8000s.
- What light meter does the Canon EOS-3 use?
- The Canon EOS-3 meters with ttl-21-zone-evaluative.
