Canon EOS 1100D +Sunpak Auto 355 AF Mount Flash + lowepro adventura 160 bag

• 12.2 million effective pixels
• ISO 100-6400
• 2.7in LCD screen with 230,000 dots
• 720p HD video
• Street price £419 body only or £499 including kit lens

Canon EOS 1100D review – Introduction

It seems at odds with these hard times that new cameras are released more frequently than ever, with people seemingly having enough cash to splash out on new camera kit. One section of the camera market that is particularly busy and competitive is that of the entry-level DSLR. It is a surprise, then, that the last time we saw Canon announce an entry-level DSLR, the EOS 1000D, was almost three years ago in June 2008. In today’s terms, we have waited a long time for its replacement.

The digital technology used in cameras has come a long way during the past three years, not least in the development of imaging sensors, the introduction of HD video in stills cameras and improved low-light performance. It seems reasonable to expect the new Canon EOS 1100D to outshine its predecessor on many fronts, given the gap between releases. The introduction of HD video and the extended sensitivity range of the new model are an indication that this might just be the case.