4 stars

12 megapixels; HD Video capability; on screen tips; basic + technology; good ISO setting

Has its limitations when you get more experiences; plasticky feel

[...]i finally have a SLR so im happy enoughplus got it in the sale! £199 off !

Bright LCD; Comfortable Controls; Easy To Use; Fast Shutter Speed; Great Image Quality; Image Stabilisation; Strong Construction

I think it is great buy, I enjoy it .it start up so quickly and so excellent.the price is so good for SLR.it is easy to operate and clarity is so good.It is so good experience when you press the shutter button,It can capature good quality picture for my childre.

The Canon 1100D offers a good shooting experience for a great price, with enough features and functions to satisfy SLR beginners. Compared to the competition though, the 1100D falls behind the pack in terms of top-line specifications and overall build quality.

Comes in a range of colours; Bracketing; Great image quality on default settings

Can feel a little plastic-y compared to other entry-level cameras; Only a 2.7-inch LCD screen; No AF lock button; No external microphone input

The Rebel T3 is Canon's replacement for its successful entry-level camera, the Rebel XS. The T3 has been a long time coming in digital photography terms. It doesn't offer much in the way of surprises, but it's a compact and easy to use DSLR.

Basic screens to help beginners learn about the camera; Reliable metering; Accurate AF

Small viewfinder; Camera body feels cheaply constructed; Limited movie mode

Introduction to the T3 The Canon EOS 1100D or the Canon EOS Rebel T3 is an excellent addition to Can

720p HD Recording; Low Price; Takes Great Photos

Loud Autofocus; Plastic Feel

I am not a professional photographer. I normally take pictures of friends and family. However, when I bought my new camera I became more interested in photography because it is so easy to use! I can take excellent, high quality pictures without worrying about getting set up.

Easy to use; Fast; High Quality; Long Battery Life; User friendly

bulky; Large

If you're considering getting into dSLR photography, the Canon EOS 1100D could be a good choice. It offers great value for money and an easy way for users of compact cameras to push their photo skills further.

Great value; Beginner-friendly; Optical viewfinder; Comparatively light

Looks disappointingly cheap

Canon EOS 1100D: Overview Canon has long catered well for the entry-level digital SLR market. Canon's EOS 300D was the first digital SLR available for under ￡1000 and as technology has advanced, its cameras aimed at this market have been made cheaper and more compact, whilst still sporting a decent...

The Canon EOS 1000D was a fantastic camera, giving frugal shoppers a foothold onto the esteemed EOS range for a breakthrough sub-￡400 price. However, its 2.5in screen, lack of video capture and limited performance mean that it's not such a tempting prospect in 2011.