Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS II 18-55mm Lens)

Have used about 8 models of ixus all are great and do exactly what is required of them. decided to buy a DSLR after having a go with a friends eos 550d/rebel T1i. image quality is very good with like lens on each camera almost un noticeable difference on A4 size print with high quality printer. build quality is slightly cheaper than other canon eos/rebel but this camera is meant to be an entry level DSLR. video mode is good too 720p hd one touch button adds for ease of use. good selection of modes means there is always a good chance to get a good shot of what your looking at as long as you have the right lens. Canon 28-105 Telephoto USM lens without image stabiliser is perfect for this camera. sharpness is sometimes compromised in no flash mode. overall this camera is great at what it is designed to be, an entry level DSLR which is reasonably priced. flash could do with being just a little brighter.

I got in to photography last year and bought the Canon EOS1000D. I got used to all the controls and became a "Canon" fan as the operations are easy to use and understand. I needed a second camera and would have happily got myself another EOS1000D but as the 1100D has now taken over with a few extra features it made sense to upgrade to this model. Same great menu system, added feature is movie capability and better CMOS quality. All the few additional features make it worthwhile the upgrade for somebody like me who is on a budget and cant run to the 550D or better. Kit lens supplied feels cheap and lightweight but has performed well, it is plastic after all but then I had a number of lenses from my EOS1000D that fit it anyway so it is no problem for me. Canon has a great wide selection of lenses to fit this model, picture quality is great and it is more than enough for my requirements. Highly recommended and much easier to get to use than the Nikon equivalent (better menu). Could do with a slightly larger live view screen but at 2.7" it is an improvement on the EOS1000D 2.5" version.

Great entry level DSLR, especially for £200. It has a full automatic mode, and even has little summary for every option in the menu. If You are just getting into more serious photography this will please You. Picture quality even with the kit lens is great, the number of pixels are more than enough for almost anything.
The included battery lasts fairly long. The body itself is light weight so when equiped with a lens the centre of weight is in the front.
The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of microphone in and custom settings in video mode. You can only set the white balance, the resolution and the style of the movie, though the quality of the 720p movie is quite pleasing.

A lightweight professional camera that produces the most beautiful pictures. Easy to use, the features are excellent. Looks pleasing, the accessories that come with the camera are good. Perfect to carry around and capture special moments.
I bought this camera, because I wanted a more exciting photography experience and that is exactly what I got!
There is nothing to dislike about this camera, it is perfect in every way and I am extremely pleased that i bought this one.
I have never had an SLR camera before and this is perfect for beginners and my photographer friend said that it's perfect for more professional shootings.
I would recommend this product for anybody looking to upgrade from just a camera to a camera that will change your photography experience.

1100D is a good starter camera, I have used Sony, Nikon this was the first ever canon i have bought, as a gift. It is not a great camera, but not too bad for starter esp when you considering money factor. If you can save a bit more, 550D or Nikon 3100 can be better option, due to build quality. as 1100D offers v poor build quality.