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Canon EOS 1200D DSLR 18-55mm @ DSE.
Great budget cam with kit lens for enthusiasts/beginners
Cashback infolink is HERE
Canon EOS 1200D with 18-55mm Lens $429 ($329 after Cashback Via Redemption) @ Dick Smith
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There is a ton of reviews on the net…
https://www.google.com.au/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=&oq=c…The lens in this kit is not "IS" which would be handy to have for the beginner.
Yes for a beginner it's a decent camera that may last years.
However, it's internals are fairly old, judging from the specs it is essentially a slightly bumped down 550D (ie. lower res screen etc. just esthetics, internals are seem 1:1). If you're looking in terms of latest and greatest tech, you might want to look at 100D, 650D/700D.
That said, I use a 550D myself and it is great. Given the right situation, it will produce pretty much the same results as these higher priced and newer models. However, when the situation doesn't favour you (ie. low light/ dim lit) that's where the newer tech shines. (ie. less grainy etc.)
Assuming the 1200D is pretty much a 550D, I will say the 1200D is a good way to try and see if you enjoy photography. However if you're serious, you may have urges to swap gear pretty soon down the track.As mentioned in one the comments, the lens included in this kit is non-"IS" and will be a pain to use in a lot of situations(especially when dimly lit as it is fairly "slow" [3.5-5.6]).
I suggest (if possible, and you're set on 1200d) buy the body and lens seperately (use canon double cashback, if you can manage to add another $200). For the lens, pick the 18-55 IS II <—the IS version of the lens included with this kit.
Otherwise you may be better off with 100D/600D/650D/700D Kits.
At $329 it is "OK" as a beginner camera. You will probably outgrow it fast if you have more than a fleeting interest in photography however. Most of the value of a camera system is in the lenses. If you are serious, you need to get high quality lenses, and these dont come cheap. The 1200D is extremely 'plasticy' feeling however. Feels like a toy rather than a solid camera, but saying that, a lot of photographic success comes via the skill of the photographer.
If you get the 50mm 1.8 "plastic fantastic" for ~$100, coupled with any of the basic Canon DSLRs, you'll be able to produce some decent images.
For $329 this is great for students and people on a budget to get a taste with a brand new camera. You get the support of a local warranty and there are plenty of upgrade paths. My first camera was a 400D and that cost me around $1,300 with the 18-55 + a 75-300 kit lens.
I got it , there is a 18-55 IS III inside , not II. IS it a new len?
Does it definitely say on the Lens itself 18-55 IS III?
I know there is a 18-55mm III lens, but it is not an IS (Image Stabilised) lens.Yeah you are right not IS
Ok, if it had any image stabilised lens included, then it would be an even better bargain! :)
Is it an ok camera for a beginner or not good at all? Need advice from experts.