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Canon EOS 1100D DLSR with 18-55mm Lens $328 (NO IS in Lens)

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Canon EOS 1100D DLSR with 18-55mm Lens $328 (NO IS in Lens)
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Cheeper on 07/04/2013 - 01:37 harveynorman.com.au (445 clicks)
Last edited 07/04/2013 - 09:15 by 1 other user

A good quality camera for the money but be aware that there is no IS (image stabilisation) built into this Canon lens.

(go for the extra $5 off if you can get their code welcome5 to work… the code is not mentioned anywhere on the HN site)

Canon EOS 1100D DLSR with 18-55mm Lens $328

Camera Offer ends 21st April 2013.

Specs

Product Type
Digital SLR Cameras

Brand
Canon

Model
EOS 1100D

Image Sensor
Camera Resolution
12.2MP
ISO Sensitivity (Max)
6400

Lens
Shutter Speed (sec)
1/4000
Lens Range
18 - 55mm

Display & View Finder
Display Type
LCD
Display Size (inch)
2.7

Connections
Connectivity
HDMI, USB

Storage
Image Sizes (pixels)
4272 x 2848
Still Image Format
JPEG, RAW
Video Size
HD 1280 x 720
Media Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Playback
Video Output
HDMI

Power
Battery Type
Lithium Ion

Dimensions
Product Width (cm)
12.99
Product Depth (cm)
7.79
Product Height (cm)
9.97

Manufacturers Warranty
Manufacturers Express Warranty (months)
12

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  • deanwan on 07/04/2013 - 03:39

    Anyone care to comment on this deal? am in the market for a camera ATM, and have no nfi about cameras

    • CVonC on 07/04/2013 - 05:05

      granted it's an entry level SLR.. it's still a very good deal.. got the same one for $368 about a year and a half ago

    • Geewhizz on 07/04/2013 - 05:54

      The best thing to do would probably be to check out the reviews.

    • cheepwun on 07/04/2013 - 06:28
      +2

      deanwan,
      The price is very good (bhphotovideo.com in New York are selling it for more, and that's without delivery).
      It's a perfectly good camera for this money.

      My major reservations

      • 12 megapixels (16MP should be the minimum entry-level these days)
      • No tilty-swivel screen (I love the ability to move the screen around and can't imagine buying a DSLR without it)
      • relatively poor resolution LCD for today's standards (I like more dots).
      • 720p video (not full HD)

      At this price, these things are acceptable and might still be better than what you're using or have used. So if your budget is limited and/or you don't need or want any more and/or you just want to try a Canon DSLR, it's a fine choice.

      One last dislike:
      * Harvey Norman :)

      If you are coming from a regular cam, you'll be surprised just how much better low-light images can be with a DSLR and you'll be perfectly happy with the speed when taking photos. Plus the quality of higher sensitivity (ISO) pictures (far less noise), plus other things that a DSLR with a large sensor can offer. They do work differently to regular cameras, so there is some learning curve and it's a good idea to keep the thing clean and tidy in a nice bag and take obvious precautions when changing lenses if you decide to add more later.

      For a detailed review:
      http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1100D

      • deal88 on 07/04/2013 - 08:01
        +3

        Good advice. I agree with most but I think people who know cameras need to be careful not to confuse people about megapixels - like the manufacturers and stores try to do.

        A good quality 12 megapixel with quality lenses will be a lot better than a dodgy 16 megapixel camera. Image quality is the most important.

        I would also suggest dpreview.com is a great place to find out more about this camera.

        • 1600dave on 07/04/2013 - 08:16

          We've got one, with extra lenses, and it takes great photos once you learn how to get the most out of it. You don't buy a DSLR to leave it on auto mode either.
          It's a good stepping stone to find out if photography is something you really want to get in to.

        • cheepwun on 07/04/2013 - 08:42
          +1

          Agreed in general.
          I mention megapixels because it really does mean something in a larger sensor camera, and it means more than it did in smaller sensor cameras now too, since the sensors are improving.

          16 megapixels (or more, for example) will buy you

          1) better detail / noise performance when downsampled to 12 megapixels seen here, generally speaking. So all things being equal, you'd get a better pic because there are simply more photosites to average out and kill any noise or simply provide more detail when downsampling to a certain resolution. Dpreview still don't compare images downsampled to the same resolution, which is pointless, or at least less informative.
          2) More scope for cropping with less detail loss. Or put another way, you're essentially buying 'extra zoom' the more detail you have in the pic, assuming the lens or ISO or whatever is not the bottleneck (which it generally isn't in a DSLR).

          So my preference is for more these days, and typically we are seeing the entry-level models with at least 16MP. But at this price, it's all easily forgiven. You are paying less, so something has to give.

          It's still about $90 cheaper than Amazon, which can go toward a nice Canon f1.8 prime, so it's a very good deal.

          Edit: Though see below, since it does come with a lens without image stabilisation, so it's not as great a deal as I initially thought.

      • netsurfer on 07/04/2013 - 08:32
        +1

        One thing to note. The 18-55mm lens in this package is not an IS lens (no optical image stabilization). It is a different lens than the one reviewed by dpreview. Even the IS II lens (the one reviewed by dpreview) isn't good, but the one included in the package here is worse.

        Unfortunately, the 18-55mm III lens has slow auto focus, which could make you think it is 1100D that causes it. When I asked my friend to try it at the store last year (who knows nothing about DSLR), the 1100D + the 18-55 III lens combination was so poor at focusing that he felt he'd rather use his point and shoot or his micro 4/3rd.

        The issue I have with this kit is that you will most likely want to get a better lens very quickly and that will add to the overall cost. Though at this price, you could argue the lens is basically free so you can buy another more decent lens.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/04/2013 - 08:35

      For a person wanting to learn how to use an SLR this is a great choice. Granted they do normally have a deal for a little more with a second lens (the 75-300) but this isn't a bad deal.

      But the camera itself is good for those looking to learn especially at its price point. Great bang for buck camera.

      If I could post photos directly in here I'd show you some of the photos I have taken with it.

    • Mugsy on 07/04/2013 - 09:21

      I was choosing between the 1100D and 600D late last year and went with the 600D due to a few reasons:

      a) swivel screen. My 350D use to get smeared by my oily nose and the swivel screen helps with that.
      b) self cleaning sensor. The 1100D doesn't have this.

      http://www.canon-europe.com/Support/Consumer_Products/produc…

      As for the other pros for the 600D, yes it's 18MP rather than 12MP but I was coming from 8MP so anything was better. The feel of the 600D when being held was also much better IMHO.

      I should note that the 1100D does get more shots out of each battery which does make it desirable for travel but spare batteries (generic ones) are cheap these days so that wasn't a deal breaker for me.

      If you are looking for an all in one package though (and it sounds like you are), the 18-55 lens in this package is a shocker. My 350D came with this lens and I found myself buying the 17-85 IS to replace it a few months later. The 1100D was a viable choice for me as I already have a collection of sharp lenses to use on it. I'd suggest you look for a 600D kit as the price of those should be coming down with the 700D coming out. Else the 650D kit with 18-135 IS STM lens is another one to look for if you intend to stick with Canon.

      For Nikon, a kit with the 18-105 VR isn't bad but they're usually closer to $1000.

      If you're prepared to spend that money though, you could always get this 1100D package and purchase, say, a 15-85 IS lens separately:

      http://www.camerasdirect.com.au/canon-ef-s-15-85mm-f-3-5-5-6…

      which is quite a superior lens assuming you get a good copy (you should do lens tests for Autofocus and Sharpness defects).

  • zealmax on 07/04/2013 - 08:57

    The best camera is the one you can afford. This camera would be affordable to more people. With that logic, this is a great camera.

  • Cheeper on 07/04/2013 - 09:12

    More info on that lens here… http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/22457/whats-the-dif…

    Apparently it is an update (2012?) to their previous 18-55 non IS lens?

    Not being an IS lens sours this deal for me :-( Anyone wanting to start out with DSLR would definitely need IS in this basic lens.

    Another factor that turns me off DSLRs is the size.. a pain to lug around. There are some very good compact point & shoot cams around for much less than this.

    A good price for a quality basic dslr but be aware of the pitfalls.

    • cheepwun on 07/04/2013 - 09:23

      All good points.
      Thanks for posting the deal anyway.

      It's still a good price to get started in DSLRs on a budget. The savings can be used for a bag, a flashgun, or simply pocketed.

      I was surprised to find out that Canon would even sell any non-IS lenses with its current DSLRs; since they don't offer image stabilisation in-body (just like Nikon) so I thought this would be a minimum feature in all DSLRs these days.

      Cheers to netsurfer for spotting it.

      • netsurfer on 07/04/2013 - 11:46
        +1

        It is really odd that Canon Australia decided to sell 1100D SLR kit with an non-IS lens. The other issue with that lens is the really slow focus speed (for a DSLR lens).

        IS (Image Stabilisation) helps a lot for new DSLR users (especially with a lens that's f 3.5-5.6). Once you become better at DSLR, you will learn to use lenses without IS. Majority of prime lenses are all non-IS ones, so you will need to learn to hold your DSLR properly. After all, the popular nifty 50 lens (50mm prime lens) has no IS either.

        Given that this kit is cheaper than body only, the sub-par lens is not really an issue (just think of it as you are getting the camera body). In a way, it is a good strategy from Canon Australia, people who bought this kit would most likely get another Canon lens soon.

        Canon has announced 700D… which hopefully could mean heavy discounts on 600D and 650D….

  • lostincanberra on 07/04/2013 - 13:13
    +1

    Decent starter camera. Spend the money you save on some alternate lenses - incl the cheap Canon 50mm (F1.8) for less than AUD100.

  • dread22 on 08/04/2013 - 11:08

    Not a bad price but I wouldn't get this deal. The non-IS lens completely kills this deal. Any photography you do in slightly lower light will experience some motion blur, and since this camera has quite a bit of noise at higher ISO levels you cant really use it in low light situations without a tripod.

    If you can trade the non-IS for the IS version, even if you pay a bit extra go nuts. If you like photography you can still use the 18-55 IS on a better body and use this body as a spare.

    • ZPZ on 09/04/2013 - 09:55

      Yup. Probably need to phone your local Harvey Norman to see if they are willing to trade.

  • bojan22k on 14/04/2013 - 20:57

    what about the shipment cost, you could have include it in the title, not to waste our time

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