I found this camera a great entry level SLR. I found it to be compact with simple, easy to use controls. It takes great quality photos and I like the fact that it also offered video recording.

Good battery life; Nice features/settings; Quick Start-up time; Excellent image quality; Superior build quality; Solid Operation; Simple controls/menu; Easy to use

Noisy

Out of the four main budget/entry DSLRs on the market - also including the Sony Alpha 390 , Pentax K-x and Nikon D3100 - the Canon 1100D comes good right across the board. And that's something that each of its competitors lacks to quite the same degree.

Image quality; autofocus performance (at this entry level

Softness and quality issues from kit lens; plasticy build; sluggish live view

The EOS 1100D steps into Canon's DSLR line-up between the EOS 1000D and EOS 550D and features a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor. Offered for the first time in three colours - Black, Metallic Grey and a limited edition Red - the EOS 1100D supports 720p HD video recording and introduces a new Feature Guide...

You're looking for a keenly-priced entry-level DSLR camera with most of the sophisticated functions provided by pro-sumer level models; You want excellent performance in all kinds of lighting; including high resolution and low noise levels at high ISO settings; You'd like the ability to shoot 720p

You require high burst speeds and buffer capacity; You require a more robustly built camera

There are very few things that let the Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3) down. Although we're not overly keen on some design elements, the body's smooth plastic finish or the live view mode's sluggish focusing, that's pretty much where the moaning stops.

The Canon EOS 1100D is Canon's new entry-level Digital SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) camera, superseding the EOS 1000D with higher specs. It will be a welcome start for anyone entering into the DSLR world who wants the features found on many point-and-shoot cameras as well as the capability to take more...

Good low light shots; Easy access to most controls; Competitive price; On-screen feature guide

Metering options not on camera back; No spot meter; Memory card a little difficult to extract

I wanted to buy a beginner dslr camera but was confused between the brands of Nikon and Canon. My friend suggested me to go for Canon EOS 1100d. It is a good entry level DSLR which has a guide mode for newcomers. Though it can handle upto 6400 ISO, the grains are highly visible at 6400 ISO.

I wanted to buy a beginner dslr camera but was confused between the brands of Nikon and Canon. My friend suggested me to go for Canon EOS 1100d. It is a good entry level DSLR which has a guide mode for newcomers. Though it can handle upto 6400 ISO, the grains are highly visible at 6400 ISO.

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 array of features.

Verdict: Although the EOS 1100D looks and feels its budget price tag, it is a capable SLR that offers great photographic results.

I like the ease in which to use the special feature knob.I also like the ease of downloading of pictures from the camera to the printer or computer and printing pctures as I select which them.

The camera information displayed on the rear screen is very helpful when shooting a special shot.

After using the camera it is hard to find a weakness