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Canon EOS 1100DKB DSLR Camera Single Lens Kit $398 at HN (Nationwide This Time)

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Just received 4 pages catalogue in letter box and saw that Canon EOS 1100DKB DSLR Camera Single Lens Kit for $398 at HN (Nationwide This Time unlike a few handful HN stores in the past). the cheapest entry DSLR at the moment so wanna share this deal with my fellow ozbargainers. have a good day all.

A 12.1 megapixel Canon developed CMOS sensor and DiG!C 4 Image Processor combine to deliver high image quality for first time DSLR users. LiveView enables the photographer to preview images in real time and enhances High Definition recording. The EOS 1100D will take first time DSLR users to the next level of photography.
Product Features

12.2 Megapixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour 
Record incredible movies in HD (1280 x 720p) utilising full manual controls for extra creativity 
Continuous smooth shooting speed of 3 fps 
Standard ISO (100-6400), perfect for low light situations 
9-point AF for ultra sharp images. 
ShaDiG!C 4 Processor means faster processing and new features such as Live Face Detection AF Mode 

Included Accessories

    Battery Charger LC-E10
    Battery Pack LP-E1
    EOS 1100D Body Plus EF-S 18-55mm f3.5/5.6 III
    Eyecup Ef
    Wide Strap EW-200D
    Interface Cable
    Camera Instruction Manual
    EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
    Software Instruction Manual

ISO 100-6400
Yes
12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Yes
DiG!C 4 Image Processor
Yes
High Sensitivity in high ISO
Yes
Record High Definition movies using Live View (with Sound)
Yes
High speed & precision 9-point AF
Yes
2.7” TFT Colour Liquid Crystral (Approx 230k Dots)
Yes
Compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses
Yes
3fps (JPEG Mode)
Yes
Integrated Cleaning System
Yes
External Interface
Hi-Speed USB/ HDMI mini/ Remote control terminal
Eye-Fi Card Compatible
Yes
Custom Functions/Settings
10 / 32

Movie Shooting (4GB Card)

1280 x 720
30/25 fps, Approx17min @ 222MB/min

View Finder

Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
95%
Dioptric Adjustment
-2.5 to +0.5m dpt

White Balance

Settings
6
WB Bracketing
Yes

Shutter

Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec – 30, bulb, X-sync 1/200 sec.

Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash
Yes
Built-in Flash / Guide Number
Yes / 13

Imaging

35mm Focal Length Equivalent
1.6X
Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
CMOS / 12.2 Megapixels
Effective Sensor Size
22.0 x 14.7mm
A/D Resolution Power
14-bit
Colour Filter Size
Primary Colours, APS-C

Image Recording

Medium
SD/SDHC/SDXC

Image Size

Small 2
2.50 megapixels (1920 x 1280)
Small 3
350,000 pixels (720 x 480)
Large
12.20 megapixels (4272 x 2848)
Medium
6.30 megapixels (3088 x 2056)
Small 1
3.40 megapixels (2256 x 1504)
RAW
12.20 megapixels (4272 x 2848)

Exposure Control

Exposure Compensation
1/3 or 1/2-stop increments Normal: ±5
Shooting Modes
13 standard modes
Metering Modes
Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted average
Metering Segments
63 zone TTL full aperture
ISO Speed Range
ISO 100-6400

Speed

Shooting Speed
3 fps

Autofocus

AF Points
9 AF points

Lens

EF-S 18-55mm f3.5/5.6 III
Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm
129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9 mm
Weight excl. battery (g)
500

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  • +1

    Thats way too cheap!

    • +1

      I saw this in HN on Friday (I wasn't registered here so I couldn't share it).

      There were 3 deals:
      This one for $398
      This plus flash (rrp $229) for $598
      This camera with a double lens for $898

      I bought the basic one & the salesman very halfheartedly tried to sell me a bag!

      Ignore everybody who whinges about this deal - this is a damn good camera at a ridiculous price. Probably not the camera a professional photographer would buy but more than adequate for any amateur (except the ones that are up themselves).
      If you're worried about artistic shots (even though the art is in the shot not in the camera)- just take it on RAW quality setting & edit it later.

        • +4

          What a ridiculous comment, comparing a point and shoot to an SLR. Picture quality of the point and shoot's doesn't come close, plus you have the ability to change the lens to suit the shot (macro, zoom, wide etc)

        • +3

          it's more can't than the need. interchangeable lens is the real point of dslr. Also flash is muh better than you'd find on any p&s. Seriously though, why do I need to justify the purchase of a dlsr, the votes speak for themselves

    • Ohh…what you mean by "the flash going off in broad daylight" ?

    • +7

      Maybe they are really smart and thought the photo needed the flash for use as fill lighting :)
      However i think most people will find that the 1100D feels very plasticy.
      Fantastic price though if its what you want to spend, and a good way to get into photography. If the D3100 gets to around the same level, I would consider it a better buy. Not due to features which are very similar, but build quality.

      Once again though, my build quality is just an opinion based on how it feels to hold, not how often it breaks or that I have heard of issues. If you go to buy you'll be able to decide for yourselves.

    • +14

      If it helps more people get exciting about photography and making images, I could care less if they take crappy photos. I take more then a few crappy photos myself!

    • +5

      So you think only qualified people should take pictures? What does it matter as long as they get the memories they want? And with digital cameras there is no film to waste.

        • +20

          No, you're confusing a photograph with art. Anyone can take a photograph, not everyone can make art. However, despite what a lot of DSLR enthusiasts would tell you, photography doesn't have to be about art, which means it doesn't need to be some exclusive club and there's nothing wrong with having DSLRs for home pictures.

        • +7

          But are you going to say to a buyer who can afford it, no you shouldn't buy this camera, you will just make a dork of yourself? Wouldn't it be more positive to show people how to take better pictures?

          And your distinction between picture and photograph sounds to me like you just want to preserve barriers. But you are trying to hold back the tide in vain with electronics getting cheaper all the time. Good luck too with complaining that most smartphone owners don't deserve to have them. Also computers, etc. etc.

        • -6

          I think you misconstrued my point. I'm not trying to make photography more exclusive than most of it's followers or say that someone should buy a camera based on their ability (if it'll make you happy, go for it, I do lol). I was just commenting on the above discussion.

          To be honest, I don't particularly view really any photography as art, to me it's just photography. A photograph 'usually' requires a few elements of gear, knowledge, planning, light, composition and sometimes luck. Art I think is how much you can BS on about why it is art. A picture to me is more in line with 'happy snaps' or buying a DSLR (or any camera really) and leaving it on Auto to capture memories, without much thought as to the quality or content of the image, besides the event it's capturing.

          Re. holding back the tide. Again I don't care, I like it. It makes MF film equip unbelievably affordable for me!

        • +1

          It's more a trend than a vogue, since it isn't going to go backwards. People will get access to better equipment, whether they are prepared or not. And what better way to prepare than to actually go out and have fun. Who's to say that the person who leaves it on auto for mundane shots isn't going to get excited about taking some interesting shots with the advanced controls in their own time?

        • -3

          Agreed. But my point was never that they shouldn't buy good equipment (if you want it, buy it). More an observation on the level of use of 'higher end' gear now it's so affordable.

        • +7

          crf529: A 'photograph' is any picture taken with a camera. Trying to suggest otherwise is always going to make you seem elitist.

          And as for "shouldn't buy good equipment", a photo taken in auto mode on a DSLR is still going to be better than anything taken with a compact. No reason why they shouldn't go for better quality if they can afford it.

        • -7

          Debatable. But I guess that's one discussion OzBargain doesn't want to seem to have :).

      • +6

        Agreed. I hate it when people complain that some people should not own a SLR just for the sake because they are not 'photographers' some people like to take photos as hobbies, occasions, for traveling and etc. I don't see how it should limit to 'professional photographers' to be honest, 'professionals' is bullocks.

        • +5

          OMG Why do you people over think things so much? HAHA

        • -1

          @bargdebarg sometimes we have to in a bargain thread :D

    • +13

      The product itself has the same "value". but the collective egos of DSLR owners across the world are slowly being deflated. Perhaps that's what you meant. ; )

    • Broad daylight is the one place you should use the built-in flash.

      • or in the bottom of a well.

      • -8

        Probably not, the GN is non existent which means the sync speed is not high enough. I'd say never is good.

        • +2

          fill light

  • Does it come with IS Lens?

    • i dont think it comes with IS len i bought one and its just a normal 18-55mm

      • +1

        Yep, just a normal lens. Bought the same at this price before before Xmas. Although this is entry level DSLR, I would never go back to a point and shoot. The quality and consistency of the photos, particularly inside family/pet shots is fantastic.

      • -1

        A few Hong Kong-based eBay vendors sell it w/ IS lens for just under $505, incl Free S+H

  • +1

    What does it means - "Single Lens Kit"? Can someone plz explain?

    • +2

      This:

      EOS 1100D Body Plus EF-S 18-55mm f3.5/5.6 III

      You get a body plus one lens. You can fit other lenses to the body.

    • Basically it comes with the 18-55 mm, this is a zoom lens which is pretty good for portraits/landscape. If you're into shooting animals etc. or taking shots from a distance, consider getting the twin kit lens, which includes the much larger 55-250 mm zoom lens as well.

      • or get 50mm prime lens - for sexier close up pic :)

      • +1

        So not good for hunting then ;)

    • +1

      Good question Stella. I know that with most electronics where something is referred to as a kit it means you have to assemble it yourself. However for some reason the SLR camera manufacturers have chosen the word 'kit' to refer to the lenses they make to be sold as a 'bundle' with an SLR camera 'body'. Although 'SLR' means 'single lens reflex' in this instance the use of single just means 'one unit' - because sometimes the 'kits' have two different lenses bundled.

      So this deal comes with one kit lens - which is a lens which can be zoomed in and out between 18mm and 55mm.

      Sometimes these 'kit lenses' are also sold as 'white-box lenses' - in that the maufacturer dispatches them from the factory bundled with the camera body in a fancy printed box but then the retailer sells the body to a buyer who doesn't want the low-quality cheap kit lens - and so the reatiler is left with just the lens to sell in the plain white cardboard box in which it was packed next to the camera body. (Note that, whereas most lens-only purchases carry international manufacturer warranties, kit lenses or white-box lenses usually come with a manufacturer warraty that is not international.)

      There is a school of thought among amatuer SLR photography enthusiasts that reasons that the low-end lenses are not worth owning. The argument goes that when you choose to buy an SLR you are deciding you want a camera which is consistently capable of taking 4 to 5 star photos. These days any modern SLR camera from major manufacturers will fit this bill. (Paying more for a higher end body gives significant improvement in durability, build quality, rust-resistance and weather seals, more or more-easily accessed controls, better low light capabilty, et al.).

      However these 'kit lenses' in most circumstances will only provide 3 star quality photos - so any time you put one on your camera you lower the probability that your result will be within the 4 to 5 star quality range that you have decided you would like to try to attain when you decided to upgrade from a 'point and shoot' compact camera to an SLR. Best way to not compromise SLR quality is to not even own a kit lens.

      Note that this a divisive topic - that's why I have tried to choose my words carefully in describing the thinking. The idea wil be hotly contested by those of the opposite school of thought - especially here on a great bargain website. So you could expect lots of votes both ways on this comment.

      I hope you get a good SLR buy and get lots of enjoyment from it. I only bought mine 12 months ago (no kit lens) and I'm loving exploring what it can do. It seems that reasonable lenses are the most expensive part!

  • +2

    Wow that's really cheap and dpreview.com said it was a solid entry level DSLR. I'm seriously tempted. Strangely the online catalogue lists it at $398, but the product page is still at $568, I guess someone forgot to update that.

    Edit: here's the review article, it was easier to find via Wikipedia, since searching for eos 1100d review just gets lots of online retailers.

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1100d/

    • +1

      Regardless, correct price when you add to cart.

      • .

    • Looks like a cheaper build-quality, eg, from your dpReview ref'd review:

      "a camera that has been aggressively engineered to keep costs down.

      The body materials are plain and lightweight,
      giving a less reassuring sense of build quality
      than recent Rebel models have started to offer.

      The 1100D is (alongside Panasonic's trimmed-back DMC-G10
      and Sony's entry-level SLRs) one of the most 'plasticky'-feeling interchangeable lens cameras we've seen."

      Don't take it too close to, say, a bush fire… ;-)

  • -6

    google says the EF-S 18-55mm f3.5/5.6 III has IS

    also "Single Lens Kit" means it comes with a single lens

    ergo, a "twin lens kit" means it comes with two lenses! isn't school education awesome!

    i don't mean to offend anyone but isn't this all pretty self explanatory?

    • +1

      Wiki says NO IS lens.
      "Canon released a new version of the non-stabilized EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 III lens in line with the new stabilized EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS II, the non-stabilized with likely to come on future lower-end "Rebel" models…"
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF-S_18-55mm_lens

    • +1

      It's not IS.

  • gooddeal.

  • It does not come with IS lens. However, this is a steal for someone stepping into DSLR category. It is even cheaper than grey import. Deal has been on for few HN stores from few months back, nevertheless it is officially on nationwide this time. Bravo HN, helping people arm with a nice gear.

  • +1

    Wow this is fantastic for anyone considering a jump into DSLR photography.
    Just grab a 8-16gb class 6-10 SD card and you're set for shooting video as well!

    If you really want to round out your kit you'll need a decent tripod (manfrotto/slik tripods are well rated for their budget models), and a few other lenses (50mm f/1.8 prime lens = $100 new; maaaaaaaaybe a 55-250mm f/4 IS if you need tele).

    Beginners should ignore all the snark and bourgeois comments about the 1100D being an entry level camera or how the kit lens compares poorly versus the 17-55 f/2 (that sells for $1000).

    • -4

      Beginners should ignore … comments about the
      1100D being an entry level camera

      I don't agree… It's got a cheap "plasticy" body build quality feel
      that reeks with the smell of "entry level" to me…

      • Plastic body only matters if your dropping it or using it alot for alot of people they may only use it a couple times a month for camping trips etc

  • You don't need IS on a 50mm lens

    • Guys… He was referring to a 50mm lens (fixed at 50mm). As far as I know, majority of 50mm lenses (if not all) do not have IS/VR - They are quite small and putting IS/VR mechanism in them would make them too big perhaps. 50mm prime lenses are quite popular (as they generally offer very good low light performance), easy to carry around and quite cheap.

      A 50mm lens (no zoom) is not the same as the kit lens (which is a zoom lens).

      Back to the kit lens included in this package… It would be good to have IS, but considering the price tag, Canon would not include an IS lens. The main issue with the included lens is actually not the lack of IS, but the slower than average auto focus speed. My friend was thinking about getting one, but when he tried it, he complained that it took too long to take a shot (the camera took to long to get the auto focus done - it is more of the poor quality of the lens), but at this price, the lens is kinda a free throw in….

      • that is true about the autofocus.. it takes AGES

      • Hmm, you're right about the autofocus speed of the bundled lens. Page 9 of the review:

        Having said that, focus speed does to a large degree depend on the attached lens and the bundled 18-55mm kit lens is noticeably slower than Canon's much more expensive USM lenses with their ultrasonic focus motors.

        http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS1100D/page9.asp

  • +8

    My wife loves it, I bought her it the last time it was $398. The lady who sold it to me at that price really tried hard to sell me extra's, they were very expensive so I said no no no to all of them and you should too.

  • funny i was in there yesterday and it was sitting at about 500 bucks for that kit.

  • +9

    I'm scared; HN shouldn't be offering value and a decent deal… It's just wrong!

    Somebody hold me :(

  • Is paying $500 extra, worth spending on a 550D twin IS lens kit?
    Which one of these two kits would you buy and why?

    • http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Canon_EOS_550D

      And not $500 but $674 for Aussie Stock. Take another $100 away for Grey stock.

    • +1

      If money is not an issue, get a 550D. It is much better than 1100D for sure. 550D is often referred to as a baby 7D. The image quality is pretty much as same as 7D. It has 1080p video (like the 7D)… obviously, it does not have dual CPUs like the 7D (so it cannot compare to 7D in terms of auto focus and continous shot speed).

      Also, Magic Latern (custom firmware - very good) is developed on 550D. Twin lens kit - depends… Both of the two lens in the twin lens kit are rather average. I am not a big fan of twin lens kit.

      I am not sure about the price though - $500 extra ($898)….

    • You can buy the Rebel T2i, which is essentially the same camera cheaper from some importers. I use the 550D myself and the twin kit isn't too bad for the price and they are the cheapest zoom lenses you will get. Unless you're really really serious about photography, it's more than adequate. Quality zoom lenses will cost you more than the camera body + twin kit lenses combined.

    • If you are stepping away from compact and into the world of DSLR, then get the twin lens kit. The 55-250mm lens is great for your kid's athletics carnivals, school concerts and assemblies, at the zoo, beach etc etc. The quality is fine for the average joe.

  • I bought this during the last promo and it's a pretty good SLR for the price. I have always wanted to get a Nikon D3100, but for 200$ less, I think I made the right choice in purchasing this one.

    p.s. HN might push you to purchase an extended warranty (in my case they even played a mini skit, but I didn't budge)

    • was it Canon or Third party?

    • +3

      Ooh, naughty me, I read that at first as mini skirt. At least I hope the mini skit was entertaining. LOL

  • how does this compare to the Sony A55??

  • +2

    This is a best bang for buck, nothing beats this deal at this price.

  • +2

    What is it with this trend of posting three page descriptions? Yes, it's a nice camera at a very good price. You don't need all of that description on this page though - people who're interested can click the link and see for themselves.

    • I think that better formatting could have halved the page count.

      • looks like C&P. One persons convenience, another's problem.

  • +3

    $368.. yes sixty eight not ninety eight at HN —> http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/284/img20120108213545.jpg

    price match it if you can guys

    • nice. Kinda the same deal as myself before xmas, getting the $30 Westfield voucher when I paid $398 :)

    • How did you get for $368?

    • does Flexirent on the receipt have anything to do with it?

      • AFAIK the promotion was if you flexirent more than $2000 you get this camera free. HN never managed to give away that many hence excess stock clearance now for a spectacular price

        • no it didn't.. my above link to the post explains it

    • +1

      That's on 29/12 last year though, not sure if they going to match that.

      • won't hurt to try i suppose

  • Great deal

  • $368? wow! i want one. Nice deal if you can price match at this price.

  • -2

    Not a bargain

    http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd…

    $158 more for a KissX4/550D much better camera with an "IS" lens.

    • +2

      again…grey stock vs Aussie stock, if you don't mind getting grey stock, not a good deal but some people swear by aussie stock which means the next cheapest is ~$700, which is a big difference and most beginners would do better to get a nifty fifty or any other zoom lenses under $200

      • The people who swear by getting ripped off by local distributors are probably not the kind that frequent this site.

        • +1

          Would you buy a grey market T.V? Probably not, right?
          Same would apply to a camera, where you draw the line is a personal choice, it's not a bargain if there is no warranty for it when it breaks.

        • -1

          Except there is warranty.

          Even if there wasn't it would be silly to pay 30% more when the probability of failure is far less.

        • +1

          believe me, your sensor will get dirty and you will have to replace it, third party warranty is really bad, so unless you buy Mack warranty then Third party warranty will not be from Canon Australia.

          I don't want to really argue, while I agree that the 550D is better and should be bought instead but for the $400 it is still the best price for this particular camera, grey or local.

        • -1

          It is.

          I think the benefits of local warranty are exaggerated though. Canon does give you a free sensor clean but it's not too hard to do it yourself. Replacing the sensor isn't necessary.

    • -1

      sigh

      Add $1,000,000,000 for shipping. This most certainly is a deal. And an awesome one at that.

      • Shipping is free

  • -5

    Before any 'elite' amateurs show up I just wanna chime in, 1D Mk IV is better!!

    • +4

      1DX is my spare body. 1DmkIV is for chumps.

  • $568 at local HN store. I'll try with your photo. Thx

    • Should scan at the discounted price. Someone's just lazy.

      • Yep that worked. Scanned at $699. Thx.

        Now for some advice. I know it's not ideal, but what's everyone's thoughts on getting a FD mount for my old AE-1 lens's (have 28, 55, 200mm + filters, etc).

  • When does this offer expire as Im going overseas on 7th March & if I buy it after 7 feb I could claim back the GST through duty free.

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