Canon EOS 1100D

Mier said:
Perhaps this http://www.makro.co.za/p/52727/canon-1100d-twin-lens-bundle/
Gives you another lens + memory card + bag, for a grand more. (They don't mention the details of the lenses though)

Personally, I prefer the D3100 over the 1100D http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Nikon_D3100
( but then again, I am a bit of a Nikon fan :) )

Either way you won't go wrong with Canon or Nikon. I suggest you get to a shop and feel both in your hands first.
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Good advice. Go in and hold both cameras.

BTW they do say what lenses - Canon 1100D 300mm camera, 18-55mm lens, 75-300mm lens, 4GB card and bag.
 
bwana said:
Good advice. Go in and hold both cameras.

BTW they do say what lenses - Canon 1100D 300mm camera, 18-55mm lens, 75-300mm lens, 4GB card and bag.
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I meant, they don't mention whether it's IS on non-IS lenses. Don't really know the canon lenses, so perhaps there is only one type.
 
Mier said:
I meant, they don't mention whether it's IS on non-IS lenses. Don't really know the canon lenses, so perhaps there is only one type.
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They discontinued the non-IS 18-55 a few years back so I'm fairly confident its the IS version on offer. The 75-300mm lens is non-IS iirc and a pretty unimpressive lens by most accounts.
 
nihilist said:
Hi guys, thinking of grabbing this:

http://www.sacamera.co.za/product/1021894/Canon_EOS_1100D_&_1855_IS_II_Lens_Kit/

Can I do better than that for the price range? R5k is kinda the maximum, could possibly push a little more. There are a few starter kits for this model, with various lenses. I've read the IS II lens is superior to the DC lens.
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If you decide on Canon, and can pony up another R2,000 this is a fantastic deal -

http://www.dionwired.co.za/canon-eos550d-triple-lens-slr-bundle.html

CANON - EOS 550D TRIPLE LENS

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And will probably save you money in the medium to long-term...
 
SiriS said:
If you decide on Canon, and can pony up another R2,000 this is a fantastic deal
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Great deal - if the OP can stretch his budget that far.
 
bwana said:
Great deal - if the OP can stretch his budget that far.
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Know the feeling...you start with a budget, do some research...and the $$$ just become more and more. :D

OP, of course completely up to you, but it should take much longer to outgrow a 550D than a 1100D. And it is only a matter of time before you'll want to buy a prime or zoom lens. The 50 1.8 and 55-250 probably retails for R3k so effectively you're getting a 550D for R4k.

Good luck with your decision!
 
The DC lenses are still available it seems, I just got given a quote on various 1100D kits.

I'll read up on the two (IS vs DC) and decide. Might still consider the Nikon.

Thanks!
 
SiriS said:
Know the feeling...you start with a budget, do some research...and the $$$ just become more and more. :D
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Yep - that's why my camera equipment is worth more than my car. :(

nihilist said:
The DC lenses are still available it seems, I just got given a quote on various 1100D kits.

I'll read up on the two (IS vs DC) and decide. Might still consider the Nikon.

Thanks!
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DC lenses? :confused:
 
bwana said:
DC lenses? :confused:
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ie:

CAMCAEOS1100TLBDC

Canon EOS 1100D Twin Lens Bundle (DC Lens)
EOS 1100D 18-55 DC lens, 75-300mm DC lens,

Edit: Okay, I did more homework, the "DC" lenses are to be avoided, no image stabiliser and the IS II has updated optics. It also sounds more hip!

I'm busy 'building' a bundle (EOS 1100D, 16gb, bag) and going to compare with other kits and the Nikon.

FWIW, reason for the camera purchase is so the missus and I have a 'family camera' - I used to shoot a lot in manual mode on my old crappy Powershot A95 and I'm wanting more room to play and experiment/grow but still want a half decent camera for holiday photos and events, but I don't need anything hardcore. I think for the price, the 1100D (and possibly the Nikon 3100) is as good as I'm gonna get but perfectly suited for the task. I can always purchase lenses later on.. or raid Bwana's stash :D
 
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nihilist said:
ie:

CAMCAEOS1100TLBDC

Canon EOS 1100D Twin Lens Bundle (DC Lens)
EOS 1100D 18-55 DC lens, 75-300mm DC lens,

Edit: Okay, I did more homework, the "DC" lenses are to be avoided, no image stabiliser and the IS II has updated optics. It also sounds more hip!

I'm busy 'building' a bundle (EOS 1100D, 16gb, bag) and going to compare with other kits and the Nikon.

FWIW, reason for the camera purchase is so the missus and I have a 'family camera' - I used to shoot a lot in manual mode on my old crappy Powershot A95 and I'm wanting more room to play and experiment/grow but still want a half decent camera for holiday photos and events, but I don't need anything hardcore. I think for the price, the 1100D (and possibly the Nikon 3100) is as good as I'm gonna get but perfectly suited for the task. I can always purchase lenses later on.. or raid Bwana's stash :D
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The reason I asked about "DC" lenses is, afaik, in canonspeak it means absolutely nothing.

There are two main types of canon lenses. EF and EF-S. EF lenses are designed for full frame cameras but fit on either full frame (5D, 1Dx) or crop sensor bodies. EF-S lenses on the other hand are designed solely for crop bodies (such as the 1100D, 550D, 60D, and 7D).

EF and EF-S lenses can either have IS or not.
 
bwana said:
The reason I asked about "DC" lenses is, afaik, in canonspeak it means absolutely nothing.

There are two main types of canon lenses. EF and EF-S. EF lenses are designed for full frame cameras but fit on either full frame (5D, 1Dx) or crop sensor bodies. EF-S lenses on the other hand are designed solely for crop bodies (such as the 1100D, 550D, 60D, and 7D).

EF and EF-S lenses can either have IS or not.
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Thanks for the heads up. It's hard to find *exactly* which lens some deals come with, when phoning around the chaps don't know either. Perhaps I should give Canon a call.
 
To the OP, unless you have moffie hands the 1100D is a pretty small camera so just take that into account.

My advice is to get a better camera from the word go. The 1100D cannot take a battery grip and the shutter fps is dog slow on hi-speed one shot. I would either look at that 550D bundle or just get a new body on its own and then save up for lenses (the most frustrating and boring option but ultimately the best one).
 
hilton said:
To the OP, unless you have moffie hands the 1100D is a pretty small camera so just take that into account.

My advice is to get a better camera from the word go. The 1100D cannot take a battery grip and the shutter fps is dog slow on hi-speed one shot. I would either look at that 550D bundle or just get a new body on its own and then save up for lenses (the most frustrating and boring option but ultimately the best one).
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Are all the third party ones being offered by various manufacturers scams?
 
No not at all. I bought a Phottix grip for my 60D and whilst it's not 100% the same (blue button colour slightly different and difference in texture barely noticeable), it works just perfectly.

Saved me a Grand.
 
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