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Canon EOS 1100D 12MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens £287.49 @ Argos
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Posted 3 October 2012

Canon EOS 1100D 12MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens £287.49 @ Argos

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Been looking to take up photography as a new hobby and came across this deal at Argos, having been advised that this is a good starting camera for those wishing to take up photography.

Current prices at both Amazon and Jessops is £313.49,

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Canon EOS 1100D 12MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens.

Take your first steps into the world of DSLR photography, made simple with the Canon EOS 1100D camera. Equipped with the 63-zone iFCL exposure metering system, this camera provides you with accurate light measurement and 14-bit image processing provides you with improved colour gradation and tonal range.

Camera model number EOS 1100D

Entry level digital SLR.
12.6 megapixels.
CMOS sensor, 22.2 x 14.7mm.
Features:

Viewfinder with optical adjustment.
2.7inch TFT screen with Live View.
9 focus points in the viewfinder.
ISO range from 100 to 6400.
Shutter speed of 1/4000 to 30 sec.
JPEG and NEF (RAW) file format.
Continuous shooting up to 3 frames per second (JPEG).
Continuous shooting up to 2 frames per second (RAW).
13 scene modes.
Full auto and manual settings.
Built-in flash.
Video capture with sound.
PictBridge compatible.
EF/EF-S lens mount - 60 lenses available.
Rechargeable battery.
Includes eyecup and camera cover.
Weight 495g.
Size H9.97, W12.9, D7.79cm.
Lens model: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DC Kit

Focal length of 18-55mm.
Aperture f/3.5-5.6.
58mm filter.
Zoom lens.
Includes .
Weight 200g.
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  1. sam_cat's avatar
    Leave poor Darwa alone, made a simple mistake in his/her rush to help!

  2. deleted24401's avatar
    blankdisco123 - depends what you're looking for in a camera as to whether you'd choose this or the panasonic g3. The G3 is a micro four thirds camera, while the Canon 1100d is an entry level DSLR. The sensor will be slightly larger on the DSLR, allowing you to create shallower depths of field and better blur the background from your subject....but the camera will be significantly larger, heavier and more of a burden to carry around.

    If you are looking for something that you want to be able to carry everywhere, without hassle - that will take great photos - the G3 is probably the camera for you. If you are looking to get into photography and want to be able to choose from a wide variety of lenses, the Canon DSLR is probably the best bet.

    I've used both types of camera... I love my Canon 60D to pieces, but find myself taking the micro-four thirds out 9 times out of 10, as it fits easy in my bag, isn't an effort to carry, costs less if it gets stolen... and takes photos that are 90% as good as the DSLR. In most situations, you'd be struggling to see the difference.
  3. dreamager's avatar
    IS really isn't needed in this focal range so I wouldn't worry about this kit lens not having it
  4. deleted604573's avatar
    dreamager

    IS really isn't needed in this focal range so I wouldn't worry about this … IS really isn't needed in this focal range so I wouldn't worry about this kit lens not having it

    IS is handy at any focal length provided the issue is camera motion rather than subject motion and moreso for a beginner who is the target demographic for the 1100D (amateurs/hobbyists should and probably would go for the 550D/600D, or maybe the 650D). If you want to take a landscape photograph in low-light conditions without a tripod (e.g. a night-time cityscape) then IS can prove to be the difference between a blurry and decent photograph, especially on a lens like the 18-55mm which doesn't have a particularly large maximum aperture.
  7. Darwa's avatar
    Next best 'UK' price is from Dixons at £295: Clicky

    ***EDIT***

    No idea why, but my post was missing a lot.

    I'd given the Dixons link and mentioned that it didn't come with lens as a good thing. I'd also given a link to Camera Paradise, and an explanation.

    Can't be arsed to write it all out again

    (edited)
  8. pauljones00's avatar
    You may want to look for a deal with the is lens (image stablilising)
  9. JC383's avatar
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    Darwa

    Next best 'UK' price is from Dixons at £295: Clicky



    Thats without a lense, this deal is with a lense.
  10. deleted424366's avatar
    How does this compare with the Panasonic g3? Worth spending a little extra and going for that?
  11. deleted54688's avatar
    REALLY worth getting a image stabilising lens. Still a good price though, I paid £300 for a refurb body only last year.
  12. deleted240474's avatar
    Darwa

    Next best 'UK' price is from Dixons at £295: Clicky



    Why would you provide a 'clicky' when this deal is cheaper -AND- your deal doesn't include a lens!
    oO
    oO
  13. deleted240474's avatar
    samcatch

    Leave poor Darwa alone, made a simple mistake in his/her rush to help!



    You can talk!

    Pointless for people to post links to higher-priced like for like deals.... better to post a cheaper price if you can find it

    (edited)
  14. deleted24401's avatar
    ...also depends if a viewfinder is important for you. The Canon DSLR has a proper viewfinder, while the G3 uses an electronic viewfinder.. and they're sometimes a bit awkward. I've not used the G3 though, so can't compare on that particular one.
  15. rosiegirl's avatar
    Just bought this camera which arrived this afternoon. I was advised to make sure the lens is IS II though & eventually bought from ebay here ebay.co.uk/itm…a36 for all in price of £294.98. Camera looks fine but probably a US import as it has 2 battery chargers in the box - one having a 110v US plug.
    (edited)
  16. jon67's avatar
    The Nikon D3000 is also down to £269.99 but is only a 10mp CCD sensor and hence not that good at iso 800 and above. Also there is no live view but it does have the VR lens.
  17. ollieh1's avatar
    Do you still get the Argos vouchers with the £50/£100 spend or has that finished now?
  18. jon67's avatar
    Looks like the Argos vouchers offer has ended. There's nothing on the home page anymore promoting the offer.
  19. deleted424366's avatar
    Thanks for the detailed response SophieOttaway, I think the g3 may be the better option for me. I've only ever used compact cameras so would like something easy to carry around.
  20. sam_cat's avatar
    seefman

    You can talk!Pointless for people to post links to higher-priced like for … You can talk!Pointless for people to post links to higher-priced like for like deals.... better to post a cheaper price if you can find it;)



    I suppose... But one of the first things I do when I see any camera deals is go and check camera price buster.. So might as well report back and save everyone else the trouble. Just trying to help!
  21. PurpleGhost's avatar
    This slr or the Nikon D3100, also does the code work? (edited)
  22. deleted427147's avatar
    This is great for young kids wanting to learn photography, voted hot !!
  23. deleted456047's avatar
    Aren't all the kit lenses with IS now?
  24. cghot's avatar
    Great deal - reserved..
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