Canon EOS 1200D Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens

For one of the cheaper options, what comes to system cameras, this is a great camera to start learning about more advanced photography. Luckily there are many cheaper decent quality lens, flash, diffuser, and other accessory options to help you explore various areas of photography more in depth. With this camera you will not have to dive into manual settings right away. Manual settings may look somewhat intimidating before you actually get to know them a little, but you will soon discover that there was no real reason to be concerned about them. There is wide range of automatic options to choose from, which you can instantly use for taking nice portraits, landscapes, or other type of photos. From fully automatic presets you can, any time when you feel ready, move on to adjusting just few settings in Creative mode. When bored, and less intimidated by more advanced settings, you can try to go for more advanced options where you will have more say about what photos you want camera take for you. (In case you don't have strong interest for electronics/computers since before, then it might help to read the manual or a book about it first. There are few books on Amazon that you can buy, which cover specific model of your camera while also giving good basic tips for people who first time use dslr cameras. Maybe "Cannon 1200D for dummies" is a good start?) Even fully Manual mode is far easier to handle and comprehend than one would imagine, and going from automatic to manual modes is surprisingly painless and much faster/easier than one would expect. If you are really curious and tend to like electronics, then don't be too surprised if you can maneuver most of the core settings already the very same evening you receive your camera. Needless to say, it will take many years of practice (and talent) to become a decent photographer, but technical part can be very easy and quick to learn (depending on your other interests also ofc, so don't feel bad if it takes longer!) SUMMARY: Great camera to transfer from compact camera to system cameras. Many fully automatic modes for beginners to get them going with this camera asap. Very nice setup for fast smooth transition from automatic modes to manual ones. Good menu set up. Despite being a simpler version of system camera, it has good quality and it is definitely worth buying!

Overall I found this camera produced great images and was a joy to control, I really think Canon's pedigree in cameras shines through with a well thought out and capable camera at a very competitive price. Very small & lightweight – I found the 1200D very light when equipped with the EF-S 18-55 kit lens, the lightness of the camera meant I could carry it all day. Can use all Canon's EF & EF-S lenses – This is great there are so many lenses for this camera from Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina. Good LCD screen – Bright and sharp, easy to review your photos, daylight visible. Gets exposure right – I find the exposure/metering to be very good, rarely do I get burnt out or dark shots. Good control buttons – I found the functions I need regularly, had dedicated buttons, for example exposure compensation + or – This helps to work quickly and creatively with this camera. Good ISO (low light) performance – Image noise at high ISO was quite well controlled, usable up to ISO1600. Good auto focus (AF) – I found the auto focus quick and reliable, even in low light conditions. Great battery life – shoot all day, no problem. Fast slick user interface – All buttons and menus respond instantly with no lag, menus and controls show real thought has gone in. Sharp lens – I found the EF-S 18-55 f/3.5=5.6 III lens very sharp over the whole zoom range.

It's a good camera to start off with; you might want to get another lens though; this comes with a rather poor 18-55mm zoom, in that images aren't very sharp. Video footage is good; though there is no opportunity to attach an external microphone (there is on the 100D), and it's not particularly great in low light settings. I found it to produce a bit of noise at ISO 400, anything 800 and above, aren't very nice. Other than that, it's light, good build quality, easy to work and very pleasing to use. Even though I plan to upgrade, I imagine that this will still come in handy for travel - especially with a smaller lens. Canon EOS 100D Digital SLR Camera - (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens,18MP, CMOS Sensor) 3 inch LCD ^ - Comes with a marginally better lens (with IS and a quieter STM focus motor) - Digic 5 Processor vs. the Digic 4 on the 1200D - Microphone input - Greater ISO sensitivity - Full HD Film (1080p vs. 720p on the 1200D)

Got a great deal on this camera as a gift for my sister who is turning out to be a superb photographer (who knew) She loves it and has already shot several hundred photos with it. Great SLR camera that won't break the bank.

Muy buen producto. Adecuado a mis necesidadades. Rápido, manejable y práctico. De entre los del sector, es el más apropiado a los que necesitaba

meme si l objectif monte d origine est pas niveaux pro il fait de superbes photos, j ai acheté par la suite des objectifs digne de ce nom et le resultat en tant qu amateur est super bluffant excellent boitier !

Great camera I love it but only thing is the charger doesn't plug into my outlet because it only connect to outlets in Europe but that's my fault but it's a great camera buy it

Es mi primera reflex y por el precio y modelo está muy bien para empezar. No es excesivamente grande, de hecho es manejable con una mano porque ademas no pesa nada. Es cierto que como todo, es cuestion de acostumbrarse y es mucho mas cómoda una compacta donde disparas y ya está todo hecho, aquí tienes un gran abanico de opciones para hacer buenas fotos y ademas Canon trae una guía paso a paso como APP y con consejos semanales via email.