EOS 1100D Canon: reviews about the camera

Among the popular in the environment of Russian amateurs of photography devices - the Canon EOS 1100D. By many market experts, it is characterized as perfectly adapted to the needs of people who do not have much experience using cameras that have the ability to fine-tune shooting modes. What are the most remarkable characteristics of this device? What are its competitive advantages over analogues in the same segment of the market?

Canon EOS 1100D: general information

The camera Canon EOS 1100D, reviews of which are found on many IT portals, are classified by most experts as a budget SLR camera. Some experts distinguish these devices in a separate subtype - those that do not have a swivel display. At the same time, the manufacturer, according to some experts and users who left thematic resources on the fact of studying the Canon EOS 1100D reviews, probably decided to save on the size of the screen.

The resolution of the display of this camera is several times less than that of many competing analogues. For this reason, with its help it is difficult to shoot video in Full HD mode. At the same time, the democratic price of the device, as well as a sufficiently diverse functional, predetermine its high popularity in Russia.

Modifications

There are several modifications in which the camera Canon EOS 1100D is produced. Feedback from experts and users regarding their spectrum allows us to say that the capabilities of each of them are the same. However, there is a difference due to a number of technological aspects.

The full name of the camera is Canon EOS 1100D Kit 18 55. One of two indexes can be added to it. Namely - IS or DC. In addition, there may be a Latin number - II or III. In some cases, a color or design concept is fixed, for example, Black or Body. In this case, the order of the arrangement of letters and numbers reflecting a particular modification of the device may be different. For example, in some catalogs it can appear as a Canon EOS 1100D 18 55 IS II Kit Black camera. Reviews about this device, in turn, may contain a different sequence of numbers and letters in the title.

What does DS mean? This is nothing like the type of engine installed on the camera lenses - in this modification it is considered more budgetary, somewhat slower in focusing. IS is a stabilizer. In turn, the numbers II or III indicate the version of the lens of the camera. So, II - the younger. Thus, different versions of the device differ, in fact, only the lens. EOS 1100D Canon, reviews of which in some cases may affect certain features of the functioning of elements with DS and IS indexes, in general, can be interpreted as relating to all modifications of the device. In many cases, the choice of this or that version of the device is due not so much to the technological advantages of the lens as to the professional preferences of the photographer.

Contents of delivery

Among the most popular modifications - a black device Canon EOS 1100D 18 55 DC III Kit Black. Reviews about it are very positive in terms of bundling. Let's consider its features. In the box with the device you can find a eyecup, a cover for the case, a battery, a charger, several cables, disks with software and instructions, a user's manual, and a handy belt that you can put on your shoulder. By the way, all the necessary programs for the device can also be downloaded on the website of the manufacturer.

Specifications

Let's start by examining the technical characteristics of the Canon EOS 1100D 18 55 DC III Kit Black. The experts' comments in this part allow us to say that the device has a very decent set of hardware capabilities.

The matrix of the device: refers to the CMOS-type, the size is 22.2 by 14.8 mm.

The effective number of pixels of the display is 12.6 million.

Supported images: JPEG (in resolutions from 720х480 to 4272х2848), and also RAW (4272х2848).

Supported memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC.

Type of viewfinder: mirror, referring to the class of straight lines, with pentaprism.

Frame coverage: about 95%.

Approximation: 0.80.

Focal point: 21 mm.

Mirror type: translucent, transmission and reflection ratio - 40 to 60.

Type of diaphragm: fast-paced.

Shutter: focal with electronic control system.

Shutter speed: in the value of 30-1 / 4000 sec the possible step is 1/2, 1/3, there is an exposure of the manual type, and also the possibility to adjust this parameter to the photography mode.

Sync interval for flash: 1/200 seconds.

Serial shooting: 3 frames per second (JPEG format), 2 - for RAW.

Programmable self-timer.

There is a function of TTL-metering using SPC, the method is single.

There is an exposure compensation combined with AEB.

Sensitivity: 100-6400 units.

9 points of focus.

Template modes: sunlight, cloudy weather, lamp and fluorescent lighting, shooting in the shade.

Live View support.

Support for video formats: MOV, linear audio, picture resolution - 1280x720 pixels.

Display: 2.7 inches, liquid crystal, 230 thousand pixels.

Communication: TV (PAL / NTSC), USB, HDMI.

Battery: lithium-ion type LP-E10, 6.8 W / h.

Dimensions of the camera: width - 129.9 mm, height - 99.7, depth - 77.9.

Weight: about 495 g (with battery and memory card).

Included: power adapter, charger.

This range of characteristics has all the cameras, including design modifications (such as, for example, Canon EOS 1100D BoDy). Feedback from users, which are among the positive, largely reflect the large number of camera options. It is also noted that their practical use is sufficiently well adapted for beginners - both in the aspect of the interface, the controls of which are clearly and logically located, and in terms of the availability of necessary documentation from the manufacturer.

As many experts believe, the aforementioned range of characteristics of the camera is quite competitive in relation to the performance of similar devices.

Design

Consider the design features of the device - it is almost identical to other modifications, including, for example, Canon EOS 1100D Kit 18 55 IS II. Feedback from users who have studied the device, show that the appearance of the device as a whole gives out that it is budget. In devices of a higher class, materials with a rough surface are used to make the case. Here - all the details are smooth. There are no auxiliary elements of rubber, using which, to hold the camera, it might be more convenient (and it would look in this case, according to some users, more stylish). Also, some owners of the device who left the thematic forums on the fact of researching the Canon EOS 1100D Kit 18 55 DC III reviews, believe that the device does not have a separate slot for memory cards. In many competing models, for example, it is located next to the battery.

At the same time, experts and users highly appreciate the quality of the camera assembly. There are no gaps or backlashes in the case. All components are securely fastened. The keys are made qualitatively, do not vibrate if the device is shaken while walking or operating. At the front of the device is the lens, as well as the internal microphone of the camera. Here is the light indicator of the shutter release. There is a viewfinder behind the back, main keys and a speaker. At the top of the device there is a flash, an optimal shooting mode selector, a shutter button, and a small additional key that can be programmed. At the bottom of the case there is a hole for the tripod, as well as an area for inserting a battery with a memory card. Left - connectors for wiring the camera with other devices, closed with a rubber stopper. There are no elements on the right side of the case.

Display

Let's study the display, which is equipped with Canon EOS 1100D Kit 18 55 DC III. Feedback about this component is quite contradictory - we already at the very beginning of the article noted that the screen resolution is relatively small, in addition, it can not be rotated. The camera's display has a diagonal of 2.7 inches. The resolution is modest - 230 thousand pixels. As for the positive aspects of the screen, then, as experts and users note, the image on it is perfectly visible at any viewing angles. This feature can be especially useful if the person is shooting, looking at the screen from the bottom or from above - the picture will be clearly visible, and you are given the opportunity to make an excellent shot. The display, in addition, is sufficiently bright. We also note that it is reliably protected. The interface for using the screen is characterized by experts and users as convenient and functional.

Capabilities

What are the most remarkable features that this device and its closest "colleagues", such as the Canon EOS 1100D KIT 18 55 IS II, have? Feedback from experts and users allow us to note that among such, for example, shooting in Live View mode. True, when it is activated, the speed of the autofocus is somewhat reduced. But this function is very useful, especially for those owners of the device who do not have sufficient experience with handling similar technology.

The device has built-in algorithms for uniform distribution of brightness in the image. That is, if, for example, due to lighting characteristics, some parts of the picture appear darker, then the device will automatically correct the corresponding color balance - however, this is effective only for JPEG images. If you shoot a photo in RAW mode, it is more convenient to process images using third-party programs (including those that are attached to the camera on discs).

What other notable features does the Canon EOS 1100D Kit have? Feedback from experts and users suggests that many are particularly impressed by the fact that the device can work in the mode of automatically selecting camera settings depending on the environment. Also in it there is an interesting function of cleaning the matrix using ultrasound (although there is a similar one that works in automatic mode).

With regard to communication capabilities - this is all right with all modifications of the device, including the Canon EOS 1100D 18 55 IS II Kit Black. User reviews often contain positive ratings, characterizing the convenience of connecting the device to third-party devices through common interfaces - through an HDMI cable, as well as AV / USB wires.

Quality of photographing

Having studied the characteristics of the apparatus, we turn to the practical part. How good is the device in real use? What are the objective criteria for assessing the quality of photography with the Canon EOS 1100D? The feedback from professionals often includes opinions based on the analysis of the focus speed of the device. You can measure it, for example, by aiming the lens for shooting, located at a short distance, after the device has been directed towards the open space for a while. Similar tests of experts showed that the focus speed for this device is about 0.33-0.39 seconds. As we already noted above, in Live View mode this parameter - and this is natural for almost all devices of this class - is characterized by higher values: about 2 seconds. What are the results of the competitors of Canon EOS 1100D Kit? Reviews of experts on the fact of testing are different. In some models, the device has an advantage. To others, such as, say, Nikon D3100, which is the main competitor of the device we are studying, the device, based on the test results obtained by the experts, loses a little. At the same time, the device has a remarkable "hybrid" function, in which the camera from the Live View mode can quickly switch to standard.

As for the quality of the images - it does not cause complaints from users and experts. What is explained by the class of the apparatus and its technological features. There are all possibilities for fine-tuning the photography modes, selecting the desired parameters regarding file formats. With regard to the quality of the images, the Canon EOS 1100D camera - the reviews in most cases confirm this - is in no way inferior to competing solutions. Therefore, the possible disadvantages of the device in terms of the focusing speed can be completely compensated for by the aesthetics of the excellent pictures.

In which components is it especially clearly overlooks the competitors of the Canon EOS 1100D? The experts' comments on this part contain estimates that focus on such a parameter as, for example, automatic adjustment of the white balance. In particular, the results of shooting in any type of lighting - in the sun or under the light of lamps - as experts believe, outperform the quality that shows, in particular, the Nikon D3100 camera. The investigated device does not allow, as experts emphasize, failures in setting the exposure.

There are some comments from IT specialists who tested the device in a burst mode. Again, this concerns the processing speed of frames. However, as some experts note, for budget cameras of this class, some shortcomings in the aspect of this function are not critical.

Battery

How productive is the Canon EOS 1100D in terms of autonomy? Feedback from experts who studied this aspect of the device during testing, contain estimates that can be reduced to the following figures. Given that the battery capacity in the device is 6.8 W / h, you can expect that the autonomy of the device will be enough for about 600 frames. Although some users who left feedback on the study capabilities of the device, it was possible to fix and numbers above those mentioned above. Much depends on how intensively the Live View mode will be used, whether the video is used, and also on what the associated settings of the camera are.

conclusions

What are the most remarkable features that characterize the Canon EOS 1100D camera? Feedback from experts and users - that's what interests a potential consumer, is not it? Let's try to sum up. So, the owners of the device believe that it is ideally adapted for beginners. Convenience of the interface, a wide range of functions, high quality of shooting - all that is necessary for a beginner enthusiast. Importantly, users note that the device has several options for connecting to other devices. There is an opinion that the manufacturer, having given this device so useful properties, thereby stimulates the purchase of more expensive models. Or, at least, encourages people to be regular customers in the segment of budget models.

Among the most notable shortcomings of the camera, noted by experts and users, is a modest design. Some experts believe that the main, as we have said, the competitor of the device - Nikon D3100 camera - looks more stylish in this regard. There are some complaints from experts regarding the use of the device in burst mode, as well as when selecting the Live View function. The device could use the appropriate capabilities at a more pronounced speed. Also among the shortcomings can be called the fact that you can not record video in Full HD mode, because the available screen resolution is not enough.

At the same time, in any modification of the Canon EOS 1100D - the feedback from users and experts confirm this - it copes well with the tasks that are facing the devices of this class. As for the quality of photos, the device in question is among the best in its segment. As for the main technical characteristics, the device, as we already noted at the very beginning of the article, is in no way inferior to its analogues. Thus, the camera from Canon can be quite advisable to both novice photographers and amateurs with experience - their basic needs are quite capable of satisfying the device.