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Canon 1100D Digital SLR Camera (inc. 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DC III Lens Kit)
The Canon EOS 1100D is the ideal introduction to the EOS system for first-time digital SLR users. An enthusiast’s camera, it will grow with you allowing you to explore your creativity as you gain experience and confidence. Easy-to-use, compact and lightweight it delivers a host of technology, including features found on Canon’s professional models, into the hands of the photography enthusiast.
Over 70 years of experience give Canon an inherent advantage when it comes to lens manufacture. EOS digital SLRs are backed up by the world’s most comprehensive system of interchangeable lenses. From 8-15mm ultra wide angle to 800mm super telephoto, the 60+ lenses in the EF series cover all possible shooting requirements.
Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses. Canon’s Optical Image Stabiliser technology is also featured in selected lenses to minimise the effect of camera shake.
Features of the 1100D include:
2.7” LCD screen for easy viewing and reviewing of shots
12 Megapixels capture every scene in dazzling colour and brilliant detail
HD movies (720p) with stereo sound, Dynamic IS and HDMI
Feature Guide describes each mode and gives onscreen help
New HD CMOS Pro sensor
Creative Auto and Basic+ Modes allow you to manually adjust image settings
ISO 100-6400 sensitivity for low-light, hand-held photography without flash
Wide-area 9-point autofocus for precise rapid focusing
DIGIC 4 with 14-bit image processing for improved colour gradation and tonal range
63-zone iFCL exposure metering system for accurate light measurement
The RRP of this kit is £459.00 but currently you can pick it up from Amazon for just
Great Affordable DSLR camera, amazing pic quality,
I am a professional photographer with over 15 years using Hassleblads, Large format and other big camera’s. I now also teach photography via my company Studio Time Ltd in London, so every week I get to see students camera’s which are from a variety of manufactures. A lot of people buy the new range of 4 thirds interchangeable lens cameras, which are so tricky to use, and don’t deliver the best picture quality. Plus the cost of these cameras and the lens is way over priced. Also the smaller frame size of the 4 thirds system means shallow depth of field is hard to create.
We needed something light, inexpensive and compatible with our existing Canon lenses and flash guns. So the 1100D with a lens for around the £400 mark was ideal. We have been shooting with the camera now for a month and the quality and operation of the camera is spot on. Delivering great picture quality, easy of use, and reliability. We have even started using it on low budget event photography jobs.
We did just have one problem with it, but this was caused by a member of staff playing with all the options. We lost the ability to have Auto focus in the P, Tv, Av and Manual modes. This was simple rectified by a quick to Canon who told us to clear all the custom functions in each of those modes, problem solved.
If you got below £500 to spend on a entry level digital camera that you can progress with then buy the Canon EOS 1100D, ef-s lenses are plentiful and easy to get hold of new and old, plus Canon’s menu system is one the easiest to use. That’s why Studio Time only use Canon.
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|Amazing digital SLR,
Many years ago I dabbled with 35mm SLRs but eventually decided it took years of learning and expeimentation to get good results and frankly got very frustrated. Since then I pretty much stayed in the “point and shoot” world. A few years ago I bought a “bridge” digital camera and the fact that the images were instantly accessible changed things completely. I’ve since grown out of the bridge camera and on the recommendation of a mate who is a professsional photographer, I now own a Canon EOS 1100D. I did look at the previous model (EOS 1000D)which can now be had for a heavilly discounted price however the range of possibilities and the quality of images produced by Canon’s latest offering, even just using it in “auto” mode are an astonishing improvement. I have no hesitation in recommending this camera as a really useful beginning for anyone thinking about upping their game from the point and shoot brigade. There is an impressive range of lenses and other accessories available but the standard EFS 18-55 covers most situations well. I have ordered the new EOS 1100D for Dummies handbook which will be out on 6th June. A whole summer to photograph ahead!
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|I love it,
If you have the choice, get the one with the IS II lens. The Image stabilizer comes in handy when you don’t have a tripod and taking night shots in low light. This limits blurring. Battery life is awesome. Charges quickly and comes with everything you need to start shooting right away. A little tip: get the 50-250mm IS lens as a secondary lens.
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