I purchase two new EOS 3's back in March of last year. I noticed that they seemed a little underexposed but ruled it to new user error. Then I sent one of them in to Canon service to have them install the firmware upgrade which allows the programming of the AF buttons on the big teles (CF-19). When I got it back I happened to be doing some testing when I noticed that the two cameras were metering differently on the same subject. The recently returned camera was metering 2/3 stop lower than the other camera on the exact same subject. I sent the other camera off for the firmware upgrade and now they match. I also don't notice underexposure anymore. The upgrades were free as they were done under warranty.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Fontana [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:27 PM > Subject: My New EOS 3 > > I just received my new 8-month used EOS 3 this morning. I've heard some > of > the original EOS 3s had underexposure problems. How do I check my > camera? Are there certain serial numbers? Is there anything else > noteworthy I should be aware of? I'll run my usual new camera slide > tests. I've been using and will also continue to use the Elan 7. The > controls of the EOS 3 are a little different. My only complaint is > there's > a little too much press two buttons and turn the dial, but still simple > and > I'm certainly adaptable. Otherwise, it's a nice camera and will work well > > for what I'm intending to use it for. > > Michael > > > * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
