The bottom line with the EOS 1200D is that it's not a digital SLR camera to go for if you are looking for anything more than a beginner's model.

Inexpensive entry point into the Canon digital SLR ecosystem; Good overall picture quality; Relatively simple controls

Focus performance of 18-55mm kit lens was slow and sometimes innacurate; SD card slot in battery compartment

The 1200D feels like more of an incremental upgrade from the 1100D than anything revolutionary, and while images are great, the camera itself isn't offering anything truly exciting.

Cons For long exposure (bulb mode) the shutter button needs to be pressed down for the entire time. Will have to use a cable release in this case Burst mode not fast enough

Meets my requirement as a beginners camera with both (18 MP) normal and longer range photography - happy with its performance so far as I have not really utilised the 250 mm lens to the extent of its capabilities.

Advanced point and shoot cameras have been stepping up to the terrain offered by DSLRs. Their price and ease of use is helping them compete with the likes of Canon and Nikon which are known for their high prices.

The Canon 1200D has been deliberately targeted at the first time digital SLR purchaser and to this end it its hits the mark beautifully. In my mind its a bargain given what you get.

I love my Canon. The bag is sturdy and attractive. I'm taking photography lessons from January 2015 to enable me to learn and get more out of this camera. Yet, I've taken about 500 photos up until now and only about 3 of them needed to be cropped in Photoshop.

My son was very happy with this as his Christmas gift. As I know nothing about cameras, you let me give him everything he needed without knowing.

My son was very happy with this as his Christmas gift; As I know nothing about cameras, you let me give him everything he needed without knowing

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Its my first DSLR camera. It has amazing picture quality and it is very easy to use! Its perfect for beginners or for people who just want to capture the moment. I love the size of the camera. It is very compact and easy to be carried anywhere with you! The battery has very long live!

Because there are so many kinds of cameras on the market, I wasn't quite sure where to start looking. The reviews for this product intrigued me, so I investigated further. And I am so glad that I did. Not only is this camera crisp and takes high quality captures, it is is reliable and easy to use.

easy to hold; good response time; clear captures; easy to carry

I wish the screen was more versatile