For photography enthusiasts who are just beginners in the field, Canon EOS 1100D can prove to be an outstanding camera for them. It is a digital single-lens reflex camera with a maximum resolution of 12.2 megapixel (4,272 × 2,848). Canon Corporation launched this camera on February 7, 2011.
The most attractive feature of this camera is that it substitutes the EOS 1000D with the introduction of movie mode which was not there in the entry-level DSLRs made by the company. However, unlike other DSLRs made by Canon, this camera is manufactured in Taiwan. In Japan, its name is EOS KISS X50 and in the US, it is available in the name EOS Rebel T3.
Features explained:
- It features 12.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for good picture quality and speed.
- Has improved EOS HD movie mode with expanded recording (720p HD video quality). There are in-camera movie editing options as well.
- ASA/ISO range 100 – 6400 which helps you take shots from bright to dim light.
- Dual-layer, 63-zone metering system allows enhanced metering to ensure precise metering between exposures.
- Focal plane shutter.
- Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 s and bulb 1/200 s X-sync.
- Continuous drive up to 3.0 fps which helps you shoot up to roughly 2 fps for 5 RAW frames or around 3 fps for 830 JPEG frames.
- Dependable 9-point high speed AF system employing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.
- File formats supported: RAW (14-bit CR2) and JPEG.
- Flash: Automatic in-built E-TTL II pop-up flash.
- Focus modes: One shot, AI Focus, AI Servo.
- Advanced imaging features including the Quick Setting function, new Basic+ function, and Creative Auto help you express your creativity without any hassle.
- Has 2.7-inch wide rear TFT LCD monitor (230,000 pixels) with Live View function for better view.
- It is compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
- New Feature Guide provides Quick Control screen for simple operation and small descriptions of every function.
- Enjoys compatibility with the complete range of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
- Metering modes: Partial (approximately 10% at the center of viewfinder), Evaluative, and Center-weighted average.
- Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror Single Lens Reflex, 0.87x magnification, 95% coverage.
- Custom White Balance: Daylight, Auto, Cloudy, Shade, White Fluorescent Light, Tungsten Light, Manual, Flash, and user-set.
- Exposure modes: Portrait, Full Auto, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Sports, Program AE, No Flash, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Auto Depth-of-field, Manual, and Creative Auto.
- Dimensions: 5.11 × 3.93 × 3.07 inches (130 × 100 × 78 mm)
- Battery: LP-E10 Battery Pack
- Weight: 495 gm (1.091 lb) (only body)
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