For one of the cheaper options, what comes to system cameras, this is a great camera to start learning about more advanced photography.
Luckily there are many cheaper decent quality lens, flash, diffuser, and other accessory options to help you explore various areas of photography more in depth.
With this camera you will not have to dive into manual settings right away. Manual settings may look somewhat intimidating before you actually get to know them a little, but you will soon discover that there was no real reason to be concerned about them.
There is wide range of automatic options to choose from, which you can instantly use for taking nice portraits, landscapes, or other type of photos.
From fully automatic presets you can, any time when you feel ready, move on to adjusting just few settings in Creative mode.
When bored, and less intimidated by more advanced settings, you can try to go for more advanced options where you will have more say about what photos you want camera take for you. (In case you don't have strong interest for electronics/computers since before, then it might help to read the manual or a book about it first. There are few books on Amazon that you can buy, which cover specific model of your camera while also giving good basic tips for people who first time use dslr cameras. Maybe "Cannon 1200D for dummies" is a good start?)
Even fully Manual mode is far easier to handle and comprehend than one would imagine, and going from automatic to manual modes is surprisingly painless and much faster/easier than one would expect.
If you are really curious and tend to like electronics, then don't be too surprised if you can maneuver most of the core settings already the very same evening you receive your camera.
Needless to say, it will take many years of practice (and talent) to become a decent photographer, but technical part can be very easy and quick to learn (depending on your other interests also ofc, so don't feel bad if it takes longer!)
SUMMARY:
Great camera to transfer from compact camera to system cameras.
Many fully automatic modes for beginners to get them going with this camera asap.
Very nice setup for fast smooth transition from automatic modes to manual ones.
Good menu set up.
Despite being a simpler version of system camera, it has good quality and it is definitely worth buying!
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23 x 20 x 14.6 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.3 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 25 x 25 x 20 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.48 Kilograms |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | Canon EF-S and EF Mount Telephoto Lens with Variable Focal Length 18-55mm |
| Colour | black |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10 fps |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Camera Body & Lens |
| Max Focal Length | 55 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 18 Millimetres |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Plug profile | Canon EF-S |
| Part number | 9127B032AA |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Autofocus Points | 39 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Maximum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
| Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Style | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens |
| Effective still resolution | 18 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
